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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
4
A humorous, critical patchwork of opinions and jests about Europe, elections, and national politics blends with a call for more housing in High Point. The writer riffs on waves of commentary, laments election aftermath, notes the need for new homes for workers, and hints at editorial plans amid daily publication.
The Enterprise denounces a Greensboro Daily Record paragraph as deliberate slander against President Wilson. It argues national issues deserve scrutiny, not personal attack, and defends press freedom while condemning unethical editorialism.
Clarence A. Smith donated a mammoth head of lettuce to the business end of the office, described as tender and delicious. The gift is used as testimony in a dispute over who should pursue farming rather than a commercial career, provoking jealousy among the sordid end.
A reflective verse recalls Charles Evans Hughes as he dies in a sand built house and washes inland. The poem mocking politicians cites Roosevelt Perkins Willcox Wall Street Pennay and Joe as the sea of humanity’s tool, with WJG’s closing remark.
A garbled, rhythmic prose fragment makes sweeping, provocative claims about groups and roles, naming soldiers cops Germans Jews and others in a surreal catalog. The text abuses stereotypes and shifts topics rapidly, ending with a confusing question about Hughes Price prraway.
A jumble of clipped items notes remarks on women’s shirts length, political weather service, fundraising figures, and theatre buzz. It cites multiple papers praising workers, quips about debates with women, and election chatter reflecting dated press humor.
Markets mixed on November 11 with cotton futures firming across months while December through May prices held gains. Wheat rose on frost damage in Argentina and shrinking surplus, Chicago reports show opening ranges and subsequent advances across contracts.
The Tifton Gazette criticizes Miss Isma Dooly for her interview in the Macon Telegraph about Mrs Corra Harris's The Circuit Rider's Widow. It argues the piece misreads the work as fighting commercialism in Methodism and mocks the misattribution of a quote.
Montreal dispatch reports no immediate amalgamation of Canadian steel interests, despite heavy buying of Dominion steel by American holders. Officials say an investment merger is possible but details on American direction or control have not been disclosed.
Southern Car Co of High Point denies reports that it plans to erect a 1 0 shop in New Orleans. A reporter was told the company is not considering additional facilities and the remark was a rumor. The firm, among the souths largest, builds cars for nationwide distribution and is handling a large northern order.
The Macon News notes the pink boll worm may sway more farmers than the boll weevil, encouraging greater cotton cultivation despite pest pressures.
An advertisement promotes Tello Water as a remedy for stomach and liver issues by dissolving obstructions in bile ducts and flushing toxins. It claims relief from constipation, heartburn, and coated tongue, and urges purchase in Kentucky stores at 75 cents for a small bottle.
The noted wrestler and physical culturist Anderson plans to settle in High Point and open a local gymnasium. He intends to host major wrestling events and issues a world wide challenge to wrestlers up to 170 pounds, inviting responses through the paper.
Schedule listings show Northbound departures and connections on the Asheboro branch with multiple train numbers and times, including last leg arrivals and returns. Details include Nos 2 48 12 37 45 43 25 and reference to Asheboro, Greensboro, and other links with varied afternoon and overnight slots.
Passenger trains operate from Asheboro North Carolina to Norfolk Terminal Station and return on all lines north of North Carolina. Daily except Sunday departures include 8 pm for Aberdeen and intermediate stations with connections at Star for Charlotte. Arrivals to Asheboro are 4 00 pm and 2 35 pm daily except Sunday. For more information contact L Burkhead agent Ash NC and Eyletth Leard traffic manager.
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