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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
2
Washington May 19 One fifth of the southern sweet potato crop, about 10 million bushels of 50 million, is lost yearly to decay from poor handling and storage. USDA specialists urge growers to build well insulated ventilated storage, using existing buildings or new structures, with careful construction to avoid moisture and rot.
Reports from Ancon Panama Zone on May 21 state Ecuadorians increasingly favor selling the Galapagos to the United States after the Virgin Islands sale set a precedent. Critics fear foreign control while supporters cite strategic value for naval operations and canal defense near the route to Oceania. Population of the islands is about 400.
Crowley witnessed a gathering of delegates from across the state for the annual Louisiana grand lodge Knights of Pythias meeting. The Knights of Pythias Sisters auxiliary also met for their annual session. Proceedings continue tomorrow.
In Liverpool on May 21 Sir Owen Phillips urged that despite wartime government takeovers, the British mercantile marine must be protected from state fleets and nationalization. He warned of risk to Britain’s premier shipping status if government interference grows, insisting on individual enterprise and freedom except for life safety and fair play at sea.
Paris May 21. The Agricultural Society of France reports beef cattle raisers receive five cents less per pound for beef on the hoof than a year ago despite higher retail prices. The society funded experiments to trace differences from farm to table and will track certain cattle from stock farm to butcher shop to identify intermediary costs and justifiable margins. Government delegates from Pavia will be invited to observe.
In Buffalo on May 21 the pocket billiards championship match opens between Frank Taborski of Schenectady and Lawrence Stoutenburgh of Buffalo. The 450 point title will be decided over three 150 point sessions. The winner receives the trophy, share of receipts, and a $150 side bet. Both players are in excellent trim after diligent practice.
Rome May 21. Ernest E Ling of the American chamber of commerce for Italy and New York bank representative urged a U S Italy trade commission system to cooperate for expanded postwar commerce He noted Italy's awakened working spirit and need to boost its iron steel coal cotton electrical equipment and tools market. He said commissions could improve credit and law coordination and cited Genoa as a key shipping center. He contrasted active foreign trade in Japan with Italy pursuing self reliance and future growth in silk wheat and mineral development.
In El Paso on May 21 twenty five thousand dollars in jewels belonging to Francisco and Hipolito Villa were shown in the U S district court. The jewels seized when the Villas fled Juarez after the Northern Mexico revolt. Hipolito Villa sued to recover arguing the items were personal adornment not subject to duty. The court ruled for the Villa family returning the collection including diamond brooches bracelets and a diamond medal of valor awarded to Francisco Villa.
The annual convention of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution in Nashville Tenn postponed indefinitely. Official notice cites possible interference with the preparation of members to serve their country as the reason for the delay.
Advertises a mail order trial package from Foley & Co. including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets by sending name and address to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois.
Commissioners will re sell the 24 acre tract in Guilford county on June 5 1917 at noon on the premises Jamestown township. Sale follows a 10 percent bid and is ordered by Guilford Superior Court in the J R Trotter H T Cox adms of Sallie Ann Cox case. Cash terms. J R H Trotter gE Lor commissioners.
By order of the Guilford Superior Court a resell of land from Bettie Cruthis et al is set for 12 at noon on Tuesday June 5 1917. Two tracts are described: Tract 7 24 acres with specific boundary lines and Tract 2 51 acres adjoining, both parcels formerly conveyed to H W Cox. Commissioners urge bidders to attend on the premises.
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