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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
4
Dr Bernhard Dernburg decides to return to Germany after a controversial stay in the United States. Commentary from the New York Sun New York World and New York Herald contrasts his mission, its reception, and the impact on German prestige and anti German sentiment in America amid Lusitania and Kaiser debates. The Greensboro News notes local reactions to a courthouse bond issue and questions anonymous letters.
A fragment laments Dr Dernburg and hopes he someday returns to Amerea but argues he should not press his views while the people hold them in distaste or resentment.
May 18 Greensboro reports show several deeds filed in the register of deeds office. Calvin C. Clapp sells four acres in Morehead to J. M. Stewart for 500 dollars. Robert Morrison transfers a Bragg and Spring corner lot in Morehead for 1,350 dollars. R. W. Stone deeds a Lexington avenue lot in Morehead for 250 dollars. James Mundy sells a High street lot in Gilmer for 10 dollars and other considerations. George Motley then acquires back a High street lot in Gilmer for 10 dollars and other considerations.
The Associated Press reports cotton opened steady to up four points with active months gaining a point or two on weather worries. Demand remained weak and prices slipped to two to four points lower. July to January futures quoted around 944 to 1009. Stock market open showed broad declines amid bear pressure on Pacific, Reading, and U S Steel.
Greensboro May 18 J C Forester reports Jelwood Cox endorses the plan and offers cooperation J A Parker of Charlotte also favors the plan indicating support for state resources and better living prospects.
Mrs. Mary Wambach, 60, of 115 East Lippincott Street, Philadelphia, died by suicide in her home after her husband’s death a year earlier. Neighbors were drawn by a distressed parrot’s cries and found her unconscious with poison tablets on the dining room table. She was transported to Episcopal Hospital where she died. The parrot, taught to speak, had long been a focal point in her life following her husband’s death.
George T Wood hosts a week long May sale with numerous styles on display. Comstock Electric Co wins a 37000 contract at Mt Olive NC. High Point firm receives contract award noted. The Thea tre plans a Lusitania screening Saturday. Allen Bros promote annual white sale with a wide furnishings range. Mrs Herr demonstrates fireless cooker at People’s House Furnishings Co. Petrie Printing Co reports major catalog contracts this month on cost basis.
Thirty game cocks valued at 3000 were seized Sunday in a raid on a cocking arena on Theodore Harrison Jr s farm near West Chester. They were to be used to make soups for Chester County Hospital patients. Harrison paid 87650 fine to Squire Paxson and pleaded for the birds return, the squire refused.
Readers debate if the promotion from private to field marshal is possible or if a court martial is the real outcome. Questions arise about the rapid ascent and the accuracy of the title in the discourse.
A short reflection noting that words embody actions, referencing the Poet Shelley and his insight that language carries implemented deeds beyond mere speech.
Citrolax best for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Stops a sick headache almost at once. Gives thorough flushing with no pain or nausea. Keeps the system cleansed sweet and wholesome. Mann Drug Co. ad read.
Under order of the Superior Court of Guilford County in special proceeding number 957 the commissioner at the courthouse door in Keensboro will sell for cash the tract in High Point Vying Point township described as beginning at the northeast intersection of East Washington and Centennial streets. The bidding will start at 8770.00 with a 10 percent raise on the prior bid of 4700.00. The sale takes place onJune 1915 at 12 o'clock noon at the Bank of Commerce High Point.
A discussion explains how speedometers show driving speed and urge drivers to slow down. It also notes that disciplined spending by a person with a stable bank account can boost net earnings over time.
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