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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
4
A collage of quick takes cites funding woes, wage and price concerns, and editorial jabber on politics, press, and public life. Observations touch on funeral costs, war impact on living, and political figures, with bemused notes on newspaper duties and public interest.
The New York Herald critiques relief for news print shortages via Japanese imports, arguing labor costs and subsidies raise prices. It warns foreign competition could destroy the U S paper industry and cost American jobs, while noting International Paper stock volatility as context.
High Point faces acute labor scarcity as manufacturers report difficulty hiring for expanding plants. A simultaneous housing shortage hampers settlers. The Commercial club's Industrial department considers rental housing corporations as a remedy, proposing a northern model to ease congestion and foster population growth.
The article debates possible diplomatic rupture after the torpedoing of the English ship Marina with American lives lost. It recalls the Sussex policy warning and notes Secretary Lansing says U S policy remains unchanged while awaiting Germany’s version to clarify who attacked and why.
The Creenstero Daily News reports that swift scout cruisers will cost about 85 million dollars each this year. Officials warn to plan for continued concern as prices loom large.
The fragment from the Macon Telegraph notes the danger of a parent using a family photo to embarrass a young girl. It discusses how a single image from infancy can affect a child’s reputation and dignity.
The Asheville Citizen notes strong potential in the marina matter and suggests expectations remain favorable, with optimism that issues are not being overlooked.
The Richmond News Leader notes that Greece remains nonbelligerent yet the broader war has entered Greek territory, drawing parallels to earlier episodes and signaling shifting regional dynamics during the conflict.
The Charlotte News notes General Mackensen has at least persuaded the Austrian wing of his division to cease constant retreat and engage in occasional fighting. The remark reflects wartime morale and tactical shifts amid ongoing campaigns.
The Charlotte Observer notes that Halloween customs may cause dangerous false fire alarms and warns the city should not extend general leniency for such actions. It stresses the real menace posed by such pranks to urban safety and future celebrations.
The Hickory Record reports Mr. Frank Allen narrowly avoided being struck by a car and, shaken, contemplates arming himself with a shotgun. The article warns that a collision by a speeding vehicle could lead to worse outcomes.
A short reflective line from the Durham Sun about how people fall in love like a mud puddle and drift apart like a balloon. It contrasts fragile emotion with sudden release and suggests a whimsical view of relationships.
A columnist in the Richmond News Leader quotes a woman who argues married men should obey their wives as readily as they did when wives were sweethearts. The piece contrasts ideas of suggestion versus command in marriage.
After the service a pastor invited the engaged man to his study. Twenty young men rushed to the study believing the pastor had heard about their plans, creating a chaotic scene at the church.
A music teacher claims eight notes reside in every singer and based on tones heard some should be overdue for practice. The remark appears in the Charlotte News.
A Washington Post note says Georgia cotton field workers headed north should buy a round trip ticket to ensure safe travel. It emphasizes planning, safety gear, and travel precautions for seasonal laborers.
In a Pittsburgh Post analysis, observers note possible Republican leaders leaning toward the Wilson camp, signaling a secret realignment among party factions. The piece highlights behind the scenes discussions and potential endorsements shaping the 1912 race dynamics.
Article exposes alleged secret American Independence conference and a committee pressuring Hughes to repudiate Roosevelt Maine telegram. It alleges figures like Justice Cohalan and Jeremiah OLeary engaged with Republicans, accusing a small conspiratorial group of treason against Wilson and peace policy.
George G. Hill reports that President Wilson and Congress may face calls to repeal the Adamson law as railway unions argue eight hours defines a days work. Attorneys disagree on pay for time worked, with some saying under eight hours yields reduced wages. Union leaders signal a shift toward Hughes as labor clashes unfold nationwide.
In Chicago the cotton market opened steady to slightly higher, faced a broad setback, and then recovered with a moderate late rally as major buyers stayed out of the market.
The cotton market opened steady today with advances of 18 to 16 points and May at 19.52 on the call, marking a 33 to 34 point rise from yesterday’s low. Realizing pressured prices, which sagged back to about 8 or 9 points above last night’s close.
The Philadelphia Record critiques Senator Henry Cabot Lodge for a ten day before election deception on a hearsay Lusitania postscript, accusing Lodge and President Wilson of surreptitious handling. It labels candidate Hughes as misled by campaign prevaricators and questions Lodge’s political integrity.
Mrs. Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama writes of back pain and inability to stand. She credits Foley Kidney Pills with removing the hurt. The ad mentions rheumatic pains swollen ankles and sleeping trouble from disordered kidneys and bladder. For sale by Mann Co.
A brief from the Charlotte News asserts that spring chicken flavors peak in autumn, offering readers a seasonal culinary observation rather than a report on events or people.
A political correspondent notes the Republican stance narrows to a single front with diminishing momentum. The article highlights waning support, reduced rally size, and uncertain prospects ahead of upcoming elections.
Schedule notice notes travel information from Asheboro via Norfolk Southern to eastern North Carolina. It cautions that figures published are for information only and not guaranteed.
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