Changes on the Enterprise staff in High Point
On November 1 1916 The Enterprise announces editorial staff changes Asa Biggs becomes editor and C M Brown takes charge of the city news desk Biggs comes from Greensboro Daily Record and Brown from Greensboro Daily News The paper vows to improve coverage for High Point and earn citizen appreciation.
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Asa Biggs
C. M. Brown
Biggs
Greensboro Daily Record
Brown
Greensboro Daily News
Enterprise
High Point
The Farmer Gets His Time of Prosperity for Farmers
A historical reflection argues that farmers gain from higher prices due to wartime demand and rising living costs for urban workers. It cites anticipated wheat and flour prices, warns of a 2 per bushel wheat outlook, and blames European war profits and American speculators for rising costs.
Valor and war echoes in a fragmented front page piece
A column contrasts old and modern European valor with the grit of World War II trench fighting and endurance. It notes Tom Jones’s claimed 102 German captures, then shifts to local humor about elections, policing, and a birthday tribute to J Elwood Cox while touching on France Ferdinand and Villa in a broad, era-spanning reflection.
High Point Tobacco Market Plan Gains Support
The Commercial club’s Industrial department backs establishing a tobacco market in High Point. The editorial argues immediacy is key, noting current crops are sent to Greensboro or Winston Salem, and predicts next year will differ if a warehouseman and facilities are provided.
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High Point
High Point poised for tobacco market warehouse site
The Enterprise notes High Point as the proper location for a tobacco market warehouse. It urges backing the Commercial club Industrial department to prove the claim and predicts a warehouse opening soon, bringing more trade and money to the city and expanding local industry.
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The
Commercial Club
High Point
Cotton futures open barely steady in New York trade
New York November 1 saw a further advance of five to sixteen points at the market’s opening. Realizing and liquidation kept the tone barely steady with December and others slipping. Early quotes put December 19.20, January 19.25, March 19.32, May 19.42, July 19.45.
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New York
Wheat prices slide as US Germany diplomacy fears grow
Chicago wheat market opened with declines of about 4 to 5 cents, December futures at 1.87 1/2 to 1.88 1/2 and May at 1.84 1/2 to 1/81/2, then showing a slight rally before dropping again on concerns over possible diplomatic difficulties between the United States and Germany.
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Chicago
United States
Germany
Fragmented Poetry Line From Charlotte News Item
A garbled OCR fragment cites a line about a man with a soul so dead and a misread quote about Mr Hughes. The readable context mentions Charlotte News and a quoted phrase that is unclear.
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Mr.Hughes
Charlotte News
Weather brag sparks Greensboro humor in Asheville winds
An Asheville Citizens editorial jokes that Greensboro could use Asheville's milder climate, quipping that climate chatter would fade if Greensboro felt Asheville weather. The note reflects regional rivalries and casual weather talk in 1940s papers.
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Greensboro
Asheville
Women demand votes in unity across the suffrage movement
The Ifee Richmond News Leader notes women pledge to continue speaking until every woman gains the vote. The statement signals persistent push for suffrage as activists press demands and organize public discourse.
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Richmond News- Leader
We Will Not Plunge Into War Until Acquaintanced
The Greensboero News reports a stated stance: we are ready for deep sea voyaging in Mr. Southern’s craft and have no wish to enter war without first becoming intimately familiar with a torpedo.
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Mr. Southern
Greensboero News
Milk price hike announced by High Point dealers
Local milk dealers in High Point send circulars to residents explaining higher costs force a two cent per quart rise. Milk previously sold at 10 cents per quart will now be 12 cents until further notice as feed prices drive the increase.
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High Point
Messenger Boys Strike In New York Telegraph Firms
Several hundred messenger boys employed by telegraph companies went on strike alleging better working conditions shorter hours and higher pay. Organizers of the Messenger Boys' union said all boys in Western Union and Postal Telegraph will join by tomorrow while companies predicted a quick return to work.
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New York
Telegraph
Cra
Messenger Boys’ Union
Western Union
Postal Telegraphee
Soo
Stronger Navy Urged by Exporters at Meet
In New York on November 1 the American Manufacturers' Export association urged Congress to build a stronger navy and expand the overseas consular service. The group condemned the wartime policy of retaliation by nations and called for vigilance in seizing prosperity opportunities.
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New York
Congress
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
Two Sides To This Question Democratic and Republican
An opposing pro Wilson political tract argues the president’s policies kept the nation at peace and employed, praising acts aiding labor and agriculture while condemning war and foreign influence. It cites the eight hour fight, tariff protection, and anti trust laws as pros, and claims critics mislead the public about the Adamson bill.
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Wilson
America
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
Greece
Adamson
Wilsott
Hayti
Santo Domingo
Fox
Gary
Rey Pa
Mr. Lee
Wilson Seeks Re‑Election On War Policy Stance
President Wilson appeals for reelection by stressing three core reasons including keeping the United States out of war and presenting his record on foreign policy and national security. He frames the choice as a defense of peace while facing opponents who push for stronger action.
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Wilson
United States
Banner Return In Tomlinson Chair Plant Feud
Seventy five workers from plant No 2 captured the Efficiency banner from plant No 1 after a noon parade. The victory followed three months of No 1 holding the pennant, with a Trinity brass band celebratory procession marking the transfer to plant No 2 under Foreman Fred Licks.
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Tomlinson Chair Company
Trinity Brass Band
Tom Scott
Fred Licks
Europe must learn to elect its government and not fight
An opinion urges Europe to adopt electoral processes for governance rather than pursuing violent conflict. The piece argues for orderly political change and participation to avoid bloodshed and instability across the continent.
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Europe
Rt Ong
Coal prices soar in New York amid supply famine
New York on November 1 reports a dramatic coal price rise to 12 50 a ton as merchants warn that only limited one ton per customer deliveries can avert a famine. Public notices call for conservation of supply and strict rationing to curb shortages.
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Europe
America
New York
Notice of Divorce Suit in Guilford County
Alexander Ball sues Minnie Ball for absolute divorce in Guilford County Superior Court. Summons issued October 10 1916 returnable December 4 1916 at Greensboro courthouse. Clerk M W Gant directs answer or demurrer to the complaint during the December term or relief will be granted.
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North Carolina
Guilford
Sone
Alexander Ball
Minn
Minnie Ball
M. W. Gant
Superior Court
Guilford County
Greensboro
N. C
Liquor dealer in Norfolk commits suicide over dry law pressure
W. H. Suter a local liquor dealer in Norfolk Ocean View reportedly killed himself amid despondency over his business on the eve of prohibition taking effect. Friends cite the dry law as the cause of his distress and actions.
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Norfolk
W. H. Suter
Ocean View
Moore Kale wedding announced in Claxon Enterprise
The Macon Telegraph reports a marriage announcement titled Moore Kale appearing in the Claxon Enterprise wedding notices. The brief item confirms a betrothal event between two individuals tied to local news, reflecting a traditional community notice.
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Claxton Enterprise
Penny Bros and Thomas to Sell Gray Farm Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Penny Bros and Thomas Bros of High Point and Greensboro auction 20 fertile small farms in North Carolina. The R. W. Gray farm near the city, 200 acres subdivided into 20 acre tracts, will be sold to the highest bidders with free dinner music and transport provided.
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Penny Bros
Thomas Bros
High Point
Greensboro
North Carolina
R. W. Gray
Guilford County
Officials Will Argue Rates in Charleston
Raleigh November 1 Char E N Travis of the corporation commission accompanied by Secretary Maxwell and Rate Expert Womble left for Charleston South Carolina where Travis will represent the commission and North Carolina shippers at a hearing before an Interstate Commerce Commission official Texas cattlemen say higher cattle numbers would lower prices if packers bought more while packers blame scarce cattle for high meat costs.
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Raleigh
Char E. N. Travis
The
Corporation Commission
A. J. Maxwell
Womble
Charles, S. C
Travis
North Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
Train schedule fragment for Aberdeen and Charlotte routes
Daily schedule fragment shows connections at Star for Charlotte and intermediate points. Times include 2:08 p m daily except Sunday, 3:45 p m daily except Sunday, 16:40 a m and 2:35 p m daily except Sunday, with arrivals at Ashebdoro and intermediate stations.
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Aberdeen
Intermeds
Star
Charlotte
Intermed
Arnve Ashebdoro
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