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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
4
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In High Point on October 2 1916 Mr Purtale comments on 200 adults over 21 who cannot read or write. He questions Dugdale figures and urges local action to reduce illiteracy and make High Point a better town through community organization.
Kathleen Hills argues cities should display names boldly at stations as Keene New Hampshire does. The Keene sign notes rail routes from four directions 92 miles from Boston 210 from New York and promotes power water factory sites tax breaks and industrial content as growth keys. The piece notes broader hopes and then shifts to a sports note about upcoming world championship baseball games and political opinions of Wilson Hearst and Watson.
The piece analyzes how key states Connecticut Indiana New Jersey New York Ohio and Wisconsin might determine the 1916 election. It compares Wilson Taft and Roosevelt 1912 tallies and estimates how Hughes could gain or lose states by attracting Roosevelt voters.
The piece muses on a Democratic governor candidate for New York and the potential troubles he faces on election Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It notes cautions from The Thomasville Times about county candidate talk and reflects on local media takes in Charlotte and Columbia about governance forms and public discourse.
The cotton market shows an active opening after census figures. prices rise with December at 16.57, January 16.01, May 17.00, and nearby months hitting new season highs. Early gains push October 15.85, December 16.15, January 16.42, March 16.51, May 16.85, and July 16.98.
Chicago buyers reacted to reports of increasing drought damage in Argentina. December wheat opened at 1.5414 and July at 1.54, with early trading showing a 14 to 4 cent advance and modest further gains through the day.
New York. Oct 2. A $2,000,000 Wilson campaign fund is sought by Henry Morgenthau as Democratic national finance committee chairman. It would be nearly double the amount sworn in 1912 when $1,116,952.25 was reported. By Sept 25, 1916 about $500,000 had been collected, 65 percent more than on the same date in 1912.
Billie Burke will be presented at the Broadway theatre tomorrow in Gloria's Romance under the auspices of the Woman's Club. Manager Wagoner will donate half of tomorrow's matinee proceeds to the club's music department. A large audience is expected. admission is 5 and 10 cents.
The piece argues good advice comes from a strong example and cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a model. It suggests quick personal recovery inspires others to imitate the approach, noting the remedy's long standing reputation.
The Charlotte News urges North Carolina youth to engage in political life. It emphasizes their vigor and duty to join deliberations and party activities, fostering an energized, militant democracy with trained leaders for future service.
The Greensboro Record lauds Col. D. H. Milton of High Point as superintendent of the North Carolina Soldiers home, succeeding Capt. W. S. Lineberry. Milton is described as friendly, jovial, experienced, and capable of improving the home lives of elderly veterans while ensuring efficient management.
The Greensboro Record notes High Point sold a $50,000 issue of 30 year bonds at a premium of 7.21 per hundred, illustrating the town's strong credit and ability to finance improvements. This favorable sale reflects well on High Point's borrowing prospects.
Salisbury dispatch notes Col. John S. Henderson remains ill at Salisbury. His ongoing condition and advanced age worry friends as the campaign proceeds without his active participation.
Dispatches report E H Broadwell of Fiske Rubber sent a national appeal to civil service workers to join as sustaining Republican members with a $10 contribution. A High Point Democrat replied with a three page letter urging Wilson reelection, calling the fund scheme a misused civil service process.
Short urgent appeal requests prompt and earnest cooperation. The message stresses time constraints and asks recipients to do their part promptly for a timely outcome.
Comptroller A H Plant reports August 1916 gross revenue for the Southern Railway at 6 496 711 dollars, up 1 099 011 dollars from 1915 and 641 892 dollars from 1914. Two month totals rise 11 978 186 dollars in gross revenue with corresponding gains in deductible railway revenue.
Public auction on Monday October 9 1916 at 2 30 p m offers a corner lot with 50 feet on Louise Avenue and 120 feet on Hamilton Street Johnson Place High Point featuring a seven room semi bungalow with bath and modern conveniences. Built under architect supervision. See property on premises October 9 1916 at 2 30 p m. Potential buyers urged to view if seeking a home.
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