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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
4
The item lists W. XS Keener as publisher and J. Rawley as business manager with North States and Bell Telephone contact lines, indicating office communication details for the period.
Colonel Roosevelt in Detroit assailed pacifists as neo copperheads and neo Tories while praising Ford for industrial achievements. He urged a 250000 man standing army and a second ranked navy, dividing Ford supporters into workingmen pacifists and German Americans and warning of ruin for the nation.
President Wilson arrived by special train at 10 o'clock amid a 21 gun salute and a strict reception committee. He toured through the city in an escort, shook hands with Governor Craig and Governor Manning, and reviewed a long parade that included Civil War veterans, college groups, and Confederate veterans.
The cotton market opened steady with an initial advance of 2 to 5 points before slight realising drew prices back. July traded around 12.9 and October near 13.26, with a range of May 42.05, July 13.19, October 13.25, December 13.38, January 13.41, and March 13.54 as the session progressed.
New York May 20 activity in early market mixed with gains in Reading and Kennicott copper shares and a broad active list. Initial advances gave way to declines as most issues drifted lower in the first half hour, with large lots traded at fractional gains before retreat.
Chicago May 20. Attitude in Kansas wheat markets cited firm as Hessian fly infestations were reported. Opening prices declined then rose with July near 1.117 to 1.125 and September around 1.12 to 1.13 as buying interest expanded.
A terse line notes that only some places see a rare autumn flourish amid urban life, contrasting with cities lacking such seasonal appeal and suggesting local pride in small natural occurrences.
Berlin reports three thousand papers and publications shut down since the war began due to financial troubles. This year sees 1255 removals from a list of 915, averaging over three titles per day.
Mount Airy reports Judge Webb dissolves restraining order blocking Surry county courthouse work. Commissioners modify plans, remove jail from the top, and cut the cost to about 8100,000.
Allen Brothers advertise half price summer ladies suits with a fine assortment. Hart Drue Co sells New Edison phonographs and records with demos. Thackers' Men features Palm Beach suits. Atlantic Sales Co offers bankrupt stock bargains across many items at low prices. Specialty store shows inexpensive summer dresses.
Cannon-Fetzer Co. promises stylish straw hats with cool comfort and reliable service. C. B. Mattocks & company fea tures Forbush shoes in a wide size range. Wood's offers La Camille corset famed for comfort and service at a fair price.
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports years of stomach trouble relief using Chamberlain's Tablets calling it the finest medicine providing positive lasting results. The advertisement notes the product is obtainable nationwide.
The Mann Drug company urges patrons to order Velvet ice cream for Sun day with prompt delivery. Leonard Beavans and Stameys cut their entire stock of coat suits, offering reduced prices to trade early before stock is exhausted.
Invitations are issued for Trinity College commencement with addresses by Bishop Kilgo, Hon. Joseph Wingate Folk, and Rev. John Herman Randall. Events run June 4 to June 5 including the baccalaureate, sermon, alumni dinner, graduating ovations, and the commencement address by Folk. Degrees to be conferred.
Five real estate transfers were recorded in High Point this Friday. Mechanics Perpetual Building and Loan Association to R. Ward convey a 120 foot lot on Hamilton Street. A. R. Wheeler to A. P. Reep sells a 150 foot lot on East Commerce Street for 5000. The People's Realty Company to K R Wheeler sells Lot 3 Block 4 in Snow Park for 200. Roland Park Company to Edna Potter sells Lot 46 in Roland Park for 600. D. Smith and wife to J A Robbins cover three tracts in Tuzh Pot Township totaling 2462, 1080 and 522 square feet for 500.
The Bank of Japan reduced its interest and discount rate by two rin, about one fifth of a US cent, aiming to widen facilities for promoting industrial enterprise and growth in Tokyo on May 20.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they do not reach the disease seat. Internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. It is claimed to be prescribed by leading physicians and combines tonics with blood purifiers. Testimonials are available. price 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Registration details for Southwest High Point Precinct at the Old Jarrell Hotel and Northwest High Point Precinct behind Home Banking Company. Voters east of the old plank road register at the mayor's office. those west register with L. Ingram at the rear of the bank. Dates and exact offices noted.
On account of business and possible residence change the owner offers a Kelly road roller on sale. Five vacant lots on Burton Place and a lot on Thurston Street. One house at the corner of Lindsay and Thurston Streets available for purchase.
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