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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1927
Page
7
Raleigh November 16 railroads in the state have concluded their private rate pool skirmish with the state corporation commission and now file petitions for rate increases. The Norfolk and Southern led by submitting its application to the commission as the main line carriers, including the Southern and affiliates, the Atlantic Coast Line, Norfolk and Western, Clinchfield and others, were early to act.
Petitions from main line carriers Seaboard Air Line 26 short lines and Norfolk and Southern seek application of the southeastern I C C rate sheet raising intra state rates and ending North Carolina rate preferences. Hearings to follow with evidence and legal argument expected for months.
An advertisement touts 8SS as a long standing skin disease cure sourced from medicinal plants. It claims thousands of grateful letters and cites a testimonial from Chevgns Forte of Quincy Illinois who reports a twenty year eczema sufferer cured after six bottles. The copy emphasizes vegetable ingredients and availability at drug stores in two sizes.
Raleigh Nov 15 A one day reprieve delays Hector Graham's electric chair execution at State Prison. If not extended, Graham will face death on December 9 for killing Captain Paul W. Johnson near Fayetteville, while Dave Devlin’s case already awaits action. A hearing on commutation is set for November 22 in Commissioner Bridges’ office.
Raleigh Nov 14 AP The North Carolina Merchants Association plans to strengthen and expand local merchant groups and form new county wide associations. Willard L Dowell says counties as units will aid rural merchants with a central office and credit exchange. He cites benefits include closer merchant ties, better information, collection services, and trade promotion as keys to improving communities.
Duke University reports all players fit for regular practice as the Blue Devil lineup that faced State last week prepares to meet North Carolina. Janoski remains the key backfield contributor in the expected starting unit.
In Glenfiora Texas George W Maness recalls a severe illness at age fifteen with chills and yellow skin. He describes using Black Draught combined with quinine and notes relief after several days, urging others to use the medicine when needed to restore regular digestion and activity.
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City writes about overcoming years of infertility and severe distress to become a mother and a companion to her husband. She offers free, confidential advice to married women who write for guidance on happiness and motherhood.
Wake Forest drills for a stiff assignment as the Little Five champions High Point Panthers visit for a Saturday game. Coach Baldwin reported the squad emerged from the Quantico Marine battle at Richmond without serious injuries.
In Lexington the Carolina Panel Company announces site purchase on West Center Street near the Southbound railway spanning 4.56 acres with building contracts expected this week. Nearby the Lexington Silk mill also buys land for a large facility signaling a new industrial phase for the town. Meanwhile in Chapel Hill the Tar Heel squad faces hard workouts as they prepare for upcoming games.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup as the first treatment for ailing children. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves symptoms, and restores playfulness, warning to avoid counterfeit syrups and to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A bureau of the Carolina Motor club opens in Lexington to distribute 1928 automobile license tags, on sale December 1. C. B. Leonard will again run the bureau, located at the Wagner Tire Co on South Main Street, serving Davidson county where about 7,000 motor cars exist and about 6,000 tags are expected to be sold.
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