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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
4
Population 15 000 and four square miles. City features include five banks with deposits totaling 2 415 599 27 and a freight bill of 1 500 000 yearly. Major industries claim furniture, silk, mills, car factory, and organ works. The piece notes churches, railroads, and power use plus a flurry of editorial asides and local quirks.
The Enterprise greets the visiting furniture manufacturers for their association meeting in High Point. The piece praises the city as a great furniture center and notes elaborate entertainment planned by local firms led by Harry Raymond for a successful Dutch supper. The writeup hopes the visit promotes High Point to prospective settlers and future readers.
The piece forecasts the northern France offensive as the final winter move to wear down German forces. It says fighting there will soon wane and armies must dig in for winter, with spring bringing potential victory for the Entente if the current push succeeds. It argues the war could extend into next year unless the Somme and Ancre battles shift momentum.
A few days remain before electors inform President Wilson of his reelection. The piece notes the surprise, comparing it to his nomination notice, and mocks the delayed, formal ministerial notices as a joke while urging earlier disclosure.
The Baverniese column at the top offers a concise editorial note about High Point. It states what defines High Point and implies a forthcoming discussion that should clarify local understanding.
A fragmentary note from a newspaper column speculates that Miss Jeanette, a Montana woman, will be the Penkin member if elected. The passage also mentions price changes and a bank discrimination reference in Virginia's Richmond News Leader.
The Macon Telegraph notes that without input from two or three hundred longtime locals the Cleveland result might have been missed as it appeared destined for defeat for several hours after the election.
The Charlotte News notes farmers near the time of year to plan curtailment of cotton acreage clearing all available land within sight for planting staple cotton as part of seasonal adjustments.
The article notes a claim that the United States is already submerged under foreign gold, while Greensboro is described as a city set upon, reflecting local concern in High Point.
New York cotton markets showed stronger bids with first prices 12 to 20 points higher. January contracts hit 19.98 and May 20.20 before rapid profit taking pulled values back about 10 points within the first hour. December 19.99, January 19.95, March 20.09, May 20.20, July 20.20 in initial listings.
In Chicago on Nov 14 decreasing European stocks lent support to wheat. Opening quotes ranged from off to 3-4 higher with December at 189 and May at 1937 to 1941, followed by general gains and a sharp but brief setback.
United States October cotton usage totaled 535 849 running bales excluding linters, up from 500 762 in 1915. Standing October 31 consuming establishments held 1 722 958 bales, vs 1 345 829 last year, with public storage and compresses at 3 373 185, down from 4 170 543. Active spindles numbered 32 545 409, against 31 377 569 a year ago.
A Greensboro Record column discusses the idea that films will not eliminate stage performances. A theatre manager argues even a lifelike screen shadow cannot replace a real chorus girl, reflecting on news tastes and entertainment.
Announcement urges all members to attend regular meetings on Tuesday November 18 in the afternoon. The note promotes prosperity and self care with health advice suggesting Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and rheumatic issues.
The High Point Shooting club announces its organization by leading city businessmen. A 3500 acre preserve four miles west will host live quail for the original 21 members, with plans to expand and build a club house soon. President C C Robbins and secretary J Y Garrett lead a group including J E Millis J H Sisson H A Millis and others eager to develop a countywide hunting future.
The Times notes a shift toward brown complexions and hair in Americans, including women and children, with national implications postwar. It ponders climate effects, cross cultural beauty standards, and potential social consequences for men abroad, ending with a wary hope the NYT misread the trend.
The speaker, calling himself the Honest Man, admits a weakness in literature and says he cannot recall who wrote Gray's Elegy. He bluntly states he was never strong in writing or literary knowledge.
An old promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co for coughs colds and croup including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It instructs sending five cents and name and address to 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois with Mann Drug Co as wholesale distributor.
A letter from Mire. Sam Small of Clayton New Jersey asserts his grandson recovered from whooping cough after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar as a household remedy for coughs and colds sold by Maun Drug Co.
A period ad touts a miracle remedy for stomach trouble claiming to cure ulcers ulcers of the stomach and intestines auto intoxication yellow jaundice appendicitis and other fatal ailments. It promises thousands of recoveries and markets the product as a unique stomach remedy.
A father explains foresight to his son as the regret that follows actions not yet taken. The brief meditation contrasts thought before doing with the regret after.
Public auction to satisfy a deed of trust recorded in Guilford County. The property in High Point township includes a one acre tract with a separate 6000 square foot parcel plus buildings and equipment on Hamilton Street. Sale set for November 23, 1916 at 2:30 PM at the Guilford County courthouse.
Public auction will sell the accounted bills and other debts of the R W Gray estate on November 20 1916 at 12 noon in front of the Bank of Commerce High Point NC. The sale is subject to court confirmation and conducted by FE H C Field trustee under G S Ferguson Jr referee.
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