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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
The report states Dr. Bernhard Dernburg has decided to remain in the United States but will refrain from giving out further information.
Correspondence from Christiana May 27 reports Norway’s war measures to cover a looming deficit after wartime expenses and reduced import duties. A new war tax targets tobacco products with 15 to 20 percent added value and matches face a price doubling. officials project 400000 dollars yearly from tobacco and 250000 dollars from matches.
Representatives of four major express firms told the interstate commerce commission they seek an 80 percent revenue increase by adjusting terminal allowances and lowering the weight charge per 100 pounds from 25 to 20 cents. They argued ten months of operations under current rules produced a deficit exceeding 2.7 million dollars, while the petition covers about 5 percent of U S express business.
The legislature offers limited copies of the 1915 Revisal amendments and a bulletin covering amendments through the 1913 extra session. Lawy ers county officers justices of the peace business men may request free copies to stay informed on state laws. Address W. S. Wilson Raleigh North Carolina.
The German illustrated paper shows the Telefanken wireless station at Damascus. Its apparatus came from the Hamburg steamer Peter Rickners sunk early in the war. Damascus has spoken with the Nauen station near Berlin and intercepted messages from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
New York cotton prices opened steady with July at 0.23, October 9.60, December 9.80, January 0.80. First prices showed a 6 to 9 point decline, then covering rallies lifted the market 4 or 5 points after the weather forecast predicted rain and cloudy weather.
New York May 27 stocks opened with solid gains in the copper group as investors expected higher dividends. War issues such as Westinghouse Crucible Steel and locomotive stocks also rose about the same amount. Reading was the sole railroad to gain near a point while Canadian Pacific edged up slightly and local traction suffered a dip.
Ad copy touts Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims include near immediate relief from headaches thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea and a wholesome system. Mann Drug Co. promotes the product.
A court scene shows Judge warning Thomas about his drinking. The uncowed defendant replies with a humorous quip, saying he may need a long vacation from rum.
Public notice that the Hardie and Brown partnership doing business as Pepsi-Cola Company of High Point North Carolina is dissolved. They sold their interests to W W Brown and J C Buchanan of Burlington North Carolina who assume all debts and collectables. A M Hardie dated May 14 1915.
Administratrix announces she has qualified in the estate of D L Clark deceased. All creditors must present claims to the administrator or attorney FE D Steele within twelve months or they will be barred. Dated May 6, 1915. law on th
R H Hayworth named executor of Oliver W Irving estate Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by May 13 1916 or will be barred. Debts should be paid promptly. Greensboro R F D No 3 dated May 13 1915.
J W Clinard administrator to creditors and debtors of Mary L Witcher deceased of Guilford county North Carolina requests claims prove verifications by May 12 1916 or be barfed from recovery. Filing at High Point North Carolina. May 10 1915. Deed 3 10 Gtoaw
Winston High Point Motor Co promotes service between High Point and Winston with a one dollar fare each way for a 20 mile trip. Intermediate stops are five cents per mile. Daily departures from Winston at 6:30, 9:00, 2:00 and 5:00, and from High Point at 8:00, 9:30, 2:00 and 5:00. More cars may be added if travel justifies. Contact North State Phone 58 for details.
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