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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
4
The council of national defense reports high living costs stem from insufficient food production and waste. It cites profiteering, inflation, and war-time duties as factors, urging greater production and reduced consumption to restore balance and purge profiteers.
The chamber of Commerce seeks public input on where to place a proposed new hotel. The article warns against sites near railroads or factories and invites citizens to send suggestions to the Enterprise office as the committee weighs options.
A compact overview notes early iron discovery in America, Virginia and North Carolina, the spread of steel through the Pittsburgh region, Beaumur’s 1722 iron process, Joliet rails, the first American steel bridge at Glasgow, Missouri, and major strikes such as Homestead 1892. It cites US output potential, early furnaces, and key rail and steelworks milestones.
Washington correspondents say ratification of the peace treaty by November 1 is barely possible. Business remains unsettled while Congress debates and partisan aims loom over the fate of the treaty and the league covenant, with a strong urge for timely ratification to stabilize the economy.
A collage of observances marks anniversaries from James McGill’s birth to Isaac Broek’s, plus Clean-Up Week in North Carolina and Candy Week nationwide. Among ongoing items are the Prince of Wales’ Regina-to-Qu’Appelle travel, the White House industrial conference, the American Hotel Exposition in Philadelphia, the National Daily Show cattle exhibit in Chicago, and the US Supreme Court reconvening. Also noted are Bryan’s Ohio speeches for prohibition, fertilizer price talks, the Texas Victory Fair opening in Dallas, and lists of today’s notable birthdays in public life.
One year ago today in war news German forces fell back along a broad front in Champagne as British forces observed retreats. Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord of the British Admiralty, arrived in America. Several hundred American soldiers were lost in a collision between a transport and a merchant ship off the Scottish coast.
Today’s anniversaries highlight figures like James McGill born in Glasgow and Isaac Brock born on Guernsey with later roles in the War of 1812. The list also notes Samuel Davis’s Confederate espionage, Minnesota Temperance Society’s 1869 formation, and various political and military milestones from 1894 to 1917.
Charles S Barrett, president of the National Farmers Union, will represent Southern farmers at a national industrial conference called by President Wilson in Washington to discuss labor and industry relations. Barrett, a Georgian, built the union from a southern farmers’ group into a nationwide influence and has served on federal commissions and international agricultural meetings.
Mrs. Mary J. Fox wife of O R Fox of Asheboro died at a local hospital Sunday morning at 6 o clock She was 58 years old daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Redding Survived by husband one son L G Fox of Rockingham three daughters Mrs N M Crawford Mrs M Alfred and Miss Mary Fox of Asheboro Funeral held this afternoon at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev D C L Whitaker with interment in Asheboro cemetery
Atlantic City hosts the American Electrical Railway association while Atlanta hosts the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America. Louisville hosts the International Assn of Game Fish and Conservation Commissioners and New Orleans hosts the American Public Health association. Portland features the Western Forestry and Conservation association and Lawrence the Kansas W C I a. Chicago hosts the National Dairy association and Jefferson City hosts the Missouri Division of American Legion.
Crocodiles use small stones and pebbles to aid digestion by grinding their food. The behavior is likened to ostriches using similar tactics to process meals.
Racing continues at Jamaica Latonia and Laurel with remaining meetings scheduled along with the Grand Circuit trotting meet in Lexington Kentucky.
The article notes that producing the matches for the world demands the effort of about 75 workers. It highlights the scale of manpower behind the event and acknowledges the team effort involved in staging the competition.
A new ship yard with nine building berths for steamers up to 10,000 tons is being established on the Medway opposite Chatham dockyard. The project signals expansion in ship construction capacity for large vessels in the area.
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