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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
5
The ad explains real difference cream of tartar derived from grapes is used in Royal Baking Powder as the best healthful ingredient. It argues phosphate and alum from mineral sources are cheaper substitutes in other powders. It promotes Royal as the pleasing choice for better food quality.
Old Jerkins praises a Jersey cow An'she's as record breaking in milk and butter. Andy Jones the chicken man boasts a hen that lays daily. The piece notes other fairgoers and social happenings including club sales and visits, with several residents traveling to events in nearby towns.
The Sorosis club, originally set to meet with Mr. J. J. Ingram on Friday, postpones the gathering due to daily prayer meetings at Wesley Memorial church this week.
The Tea Cups Club will meet with Mrs Jj Albert Hart tomorrow afternoon at her home on Faglish Street at 2 o clock. A business meeting is set for 2 30.
Beautiful velvet hats in white and black with fur trimming highlight this season. Untrimmed shapes from 2.98 to 3.50, trimmed hats 2.95 to 6.95, as the shop touts its stylish offerings at low prices.
Mrs. W H Stone of Greenboro with granddaughter Miss Olive Armfield visits Mrs. W F Evis. W A Beavans of Albemarle seen in Trinity last Monday. D C Johnson quotes. T C Finch and J C White of Wheatmore spend the day in Trinity. W F Ellis and W F Ellis Jr depart for extended business trip. Bruce Craven and family leave for Winston today.
Richmond based stockholders re elected John Kerr Branch Adrian Iselin Jr Charles Lanier and Edmund Randolph to serve three year terms as directors of the Southern Railway Company at its annual meeting held yesterday with broad public attendance by individual stockholders.
Warsaw opens a new concrete union depot with plans showing a substantial improvement over the old station in appearance and conveniences. Construction foundations have been laid on October 1.
William J. Jones, who vanished in 1872 after leaving for Pittsburgh, has been declared legally dead by Judge E S P Emory on petition from his brother C L Jones of Clarksburg West Virginia. A letter arrived three months after his departure but no further word has reached relatives.
Mrs. Charles F. Liebrecht sued Western Union in Supreme Court claiming 152.16 expenses and 25000 dollars for shock after a telegram about her children’s eyes was misread as Pred died. The dentist rushed to Bay Shore by special boat but found the children alive.
Miss Grace Bundy of Jamestown earned high honors in the canning girls exhibit at the Greensboro fair. She took first prize for greatest variety and best exhibit of club products in club containers and earned a trip to the state fair in Raleigh, plus a $2 trade slip for submitting the best paper on the year’s work.
Clinton October 11 The two week revival led by Rev J H Dew drew praise as one of Clinton’s most remarkable meetings with visible effects. Baptism candidates offered themselves and were immersed today by Rev Fred Collins at two services described as beautiful and impressive.
An official communication reports discovery of numerous cases of trinitratomtes buried in the garden of the German legation and flagons labeled virus meant to spread an epidemic among men and horses. A US representative witnessed the find.
Paris Oct 10 Norman Prince flying over the western front Friday narrowly escaped fate when a cocked German fighter tackled him from behind during an attack on an Aviatik. The Fokker severed the lower wing and damaged upper stays but Prince evaded the bullets and landed safely.
Mrs Anna Russell Galt of Washington filed for an absolute divorce from Carroll Grayson Galt of Chevy Chase in the Rockville Circuit Court. They married in Baltimore on January 27, 1912, and lived in Washington and other places until September 1913 when they separated.
John F. Carter obtained an injunction in the circuit court to prevent Suburban Water from cutting off water supply to seven houses he owns near West Arlington. The case highlights a dispute over service in Baltimore.
Maryland and Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association milk producers have secured a two cent per gallon increase for the milk delivered to Baltimore city. The decision follows protests over rising costs and aims to stabilize farmer returns.
The October term of civil court in Albemarle convened yesterday with Judge E B Cline presiding. Henry C Turner a Stanly county native from Norwood was sworn in to practice law.
Tomlinson on Plant will close Thursday to allow repairs and fair attendance. Most High Point plants are six to ten weeks behind with orders and cannot shut down, but banks and schools adjust with Friday closures for the Central Carolina fair. Many High Point students expect to attend as authorities balance business needs with leisure.
A terse remark suggests sending another note to the Kaiser calling for strict accountability. The line echoes demand for firm responsibility without further detail or action context.
Adler-i ka mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine is advertised to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas. It is said to act on both lower and upper bowel and a spoonful may relieve or prevent appendicitis with quick action. Sold by Matton Drug Co.
A fragmented ad style excerpt mentions women’s roles during wartime and ends with a testimonial about Bilious Attacks. Mrs Thomas Campbell of Kickville says her son 19 recovered quickly after taking Chamberlain's Tablets, restoring appetite and vigor. The source blends social commentary and consumer advertisement.
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