Cities rally to wartime food drive and industry boosts
U S Food Administration campaigns spread through Trenton and Atlantic City New Jersey with signs and demonstrations urging conservation. Washington D C displays electric signs while Massachusetts Florida and Batavia illustrate community kitchens and local industry growth including Java quinine and new ink and varnish works amid wartime conditions.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Food Administration
New Jerey
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Washington
D. C
Hurston
Massachusetts
Palstka
Fig
Florida
Batavia
Netherlands
Fast Indies
Java
Bandoeng
Europe
Harve
Belainen
Notice of stockholders meeting for regional railroad
Form of notice from Atlanta Georgia dated November 6 1917 states the High Point Randleman Ashboro and Southern Railroad Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting in High Point North Carolina on Tuesday November 27 1917. Stock transfer books close November 17 and reopen November 28 1917. Secretary C D Mackay signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
High Point, Randleman, Ashboro and Southern Railroad Company
High Point
N. C
American sailors in Ireland enjoy farm pigs bicycles and photos
Base American flotilla in British waters reports autumn leisure along Irish roads. Sailors befriend a farmer with trained pigs adopted as mascots and watch pigs perform for laughs. Bicycles rent for 2.50 to 3.00 weekly as crews ride to Tyrone Castle and Kil Tarney. Photographs of officers aboard destroyers sell at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
United States
Naval Base
Rney Castle
Kil- Tarney
Lrish
Admiralty
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Sinn Fein Prisoners End Hunger Strike Amid Concessions
Dublin reports Sinn Fein prisoners at Mountjoy abandoning hunger strike after government concessions. They may mix news, obtain outside food, and receive visitors. Plans move them to Dunalk jail used as a Red Cross hospital. Postcards bearing Thomas Ashe’s image circulate. tensions exist over photographs and local arbitration clubs emerge to curb litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Sinn ‘Fein
Mountjoy
Dundalk
Red Cross Hospital
Thomas Ashe
Sinn Fein
Ashe
Cork
Trish
Viding
France
Dort Car Rush Sparks Local Demand Says Motor Service
The Motor Service Co as Dort agents report strong sales with four cars delivered in three weeks and six more orders. High demand and freight car shortages slow deliveries, but factory promises prompt shipments to meet local demand soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Motor Service Co
Ettie and Perry
Motor Service Company
Card of Thanks from Losechrest Family
Card expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during illness and after the death of their daughter and sister. Signed A. Losechrest and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugher Wid
A. Losechrest
Tanenhaus Brothers Announce Big Coat and Suit Sale
Tanenhaus Brothers Credit Store announces hundreds of new coats suits skirts and waists for women and fine clothes for men and boys to be offered in a multi day sale at special prices. A Tanenhauser buyer returns from northern and eastern markets with garments at favorable prices. Easy payment plan available with small down payment and balance 31.00 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanenhaus Brothers
Tobias
Tanenhaus Bros. Credit Store
Enterprise
A. Tanenhauser
Tanenhaus
Statement of Circulation for High Point Enterprise 1917
The document records the High Point Enterprise circulation statement dated November 7 1917. It lists editor Asa Biges managing editor J P Rawley and owners J P Rawley KE B Jeffress Parker Y Anderson as stockholders with Wachovia Bank and Trust Co Mergenthaler Linotype Co High Point Perpetual Bland Association and Winston-Salem Journal as major security holders. It notes average copies distributed in six months ending October 1 1917 and includes sworn affirmation by J P Rawley with official notary St AL Pollock Jr commission expires 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Biges
High Point
N. C
J. P. Rawley
High Point Enterprise, Inc
W. C
KE. B. Jeffress
Greensboro
Parker Y. Anderson
Washington
D. C
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Mergenthaler Linotype Co
New York
N. Y
High Point Perpetual Bland L. Association
Winston-Salem Journal
Winston-Salem, A
Paidl
J.prawley
St. AL Pollock, JR
Thanksgiving Sale Ad Highlights Fashion and Ribbons
An old advertisement promotes stylish and comfortable Cor sets at ordinary prices, children hats at 39 cents, linen wear silk hose, Phoenix silk hose, and a Thanksgiving ribbon sale. Ribbons in plain and fancy patterns reduced to 25 cents per yard, with patterns for hair ribbons and bags.
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Uogw Chi&s
U. S. Food Administration
Edwards
Grege
Dirry
Epoch Administration
C. D. MacKay
Trelane
Roup
Dr. King
W. A. Barber
Statement OF Circulation
High Point Enterprise
Washington, D. C
Smd
Mr. Hill
New York City
High Point Lodge of Odd Fellows
War Fund
Odd Fellows Orphan’s Home At
Goldsboro
Mann Drug Co
Woods
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