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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
2
The National Food Journal says UK retail food prices have more than doubled since war began. Causes include high foreign prices for imports, inflation from currency and credit, higher Atlantic freight and war risk insurance, and exchange rate differences. The article notes middlemen are being curtailed and profit limits set by the food ministry.
London reports all cold storage warehouses filled to capacity with foodstuffs. Dealers and shippers were notified they cannot accept further consignments, pushing prices down as new supplies arrive. Tasmanian apples and pears from France congest markets amid lifting of embargoes and homegrown glut.
At the armory meeting in Henderson the Vance county militia or home guards was mustered into service. County chairman R. S. McCom led the muster, enlisting 35 members with 10 more ready. Officers elected include Captain C. J. Turner of Henderson, First Lieutenant W. H. Crandup of Kittrell, and Second Lieutenant R. M. Church of Middleburg.
Peking October 9 French minister shows strong desire to have Belgium join the group that issued the 50 million Chinese reorganization loan tied to the salt monopoly and originally floated by Germany.
A fragmentary rail timetable lists multiple routes between Birmingham New York Washington Atlanta Richmond New Orleans and regional points with various departure and arrival times including High Point service. No full schedule or context provided.
Athens reports a proposed high court of impeachment to try former prime ministers ministers and army chiefs of King Constantine. The court will judge charges that Greek interests were sacrificed to enemies in the Balkan war setting a precedent for such trials. Parliament must order the impeachment process after a signed petition.
Paris reports the fourragers, a French military honor for gallantry, awarded to crack regiments. The insignia consists of a cord ending in a brass tag worn on the left shoulder. There are two classes, green red cord matching the Croix de Guerre and green yellow matching the Medaille Militaire.
President Carranza issues a decree to raise funds for the federal bank of emission. If the exterior loan of 50,000,000 pesos is not secured by April 1918 the bank opens with 5,000,000 pesos raised by interior subscription. Many individuals and officers have pledged one to two days pay monthly, becoming shareholders.
Wilmington report says Lewis Hawkins a negro drayman died from injuries after an automobile truck driven by Buck Morris a white man failed to stop. Morris was later identified by police after two days of investigation and is under bond.
Revival meetings started this week in Leaksville and Spray. On Oct 9 pastors in the First and Second Christian churches and the Methodist churches in Spray and Leaksville conduct services. Each pastor leads his own sermon fees.
Members of the National Association of Purchasing Agents met in Pittsburg to discuss business conditions and exchange experiences. Sessions continue through tomorrow and Thursday as the annual convention proceeds.
The article notes that women have taken the places of about 200 to 600 men employed in London government offices prior to the war, illustrating a shift in workforce roles during the period.
Paris reports an official explanation of a decree obliging French citizens to declare property owned in enemy nations. The move aims to gauge assets for negotiations with allies, defend national wealth, and prepare postwar settlements. The decree covers German owned property in occupied France and notes possible asymmetrical steps by Germany in the past.
Washington reports from 52 cities show bread prices vary widely. A 16 ounce loaf ranges from six cents in Pleasantville New Jersey to eight cents in multiple cities. a 12 ounce loaf can be five cents in a few locations. The Food Administration aims to standardize loaves and lower prices by controlling flour cost wheat price and miller profits.
Revolutionary bands of General Porfirio Gonzales headed toward Mendez Tamaulipas pursued by government troops. A detachment under Rodriguez sacked Trevino seeking money from three citizens but escaped with it. Citizens of Mier prepared to resist but government troops arrived in time to thwart the attack.
Muskogee hosts the Free State Fair opening today with a large display of livestock machinery and agricultural and horticultural products. Directors aim for the best exhibition yet and promise entertainment features throughout the week attracting many visitors.
Wendon Sept 20 AP correspondence reports a Reuters authoritative statement denying claims that dominion troops are used more freely on the western front. The statement says casualty and combat proportions favor United Kingdom troops, not dominions, with five to six UK recruits for every dominion soldier at the front.
A promotional slip invites readers to mail 5 cents to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave in China Illinois. The offer promises a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from Mann Drug Co.
Henderson reports a record tobacco sale week with 922,154 pounds sold for 280,020.74 dollars. The five day total neared a million pounds with an average near 30.46 dollars per hundred. farmers gain high returns as prices climb.
New York officials and leaders of the American Electric Rail Association meet as war conditions may require women to replace men as conductors and motormen on city and interurban lines. The gathering replaces the cancelled Atlantic City convention. Mrs Henry A Pridemore of Chicago heads a major iron foundry producing Liberty motor parts. Mrs Isaac Hicks of Blairsville Pa marks 55 years as a Sunday school teacher.
Confederate veterans gathered in Jacksonville for the Florida division reunion with stars and bars displayed alongside the flag of the United States. Major General Alfred Ayer of Ocala presided over today’s business sessions as street parades and entertainment plans for veterans and visitors were announced for tomorrow.
Thirteen countries will send representatives to a banquet for diplomatic officials at the Hotel Astor during the Southern Commercial Congress next week. Ambassador Jusserand, dean of the foreign diplomatic corps in Washington, will speak along with former president William Howard Taft. Vassar College reports an enrollment of 115 students this year.
A promotional note from Mann Drug Co urges Foley Cathartic Tablets to cleanse the bowels and maintain a healthy digestive system. It claims quick relief from biliousness sick headache sour stomach and bloating with no nausea or costive after effects.
In the Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina Sarah Adams plaintiff versus Vi H Champlin and Dinah Champlin defendants. Dinah Champlin must appear at Greensboro on November 5th 1917 to answer or demur to the complaint to set aside a deed made March 22nd 1915 on the ground of fraud.
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