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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
4
Notice shows registration as second class matter at the High Point North Carolina post office under the March 3 1872 act. Mentions Associated Press and city editors with clerical details and telephones.
The Yale Review exposes William Howard Taft and Norman Hapgood in contrasting campaign defenses for Hughes and Wilson. Taft’s measured style vs Hapgood’s insinuations. Hapgood accuses conservatives of clever innuendo while Taft urges voters to consider integrity and candor over demagoguery.
High Point leaders back a $24,000 bond issue to fund Carolina and Yadkin River Railway extension from Denton to connect with Norfolk Southern. The Commercial Club urges Guilford County to submit the question to voters under prior statutes with a 30 year term and six percent interest, to be repaid after five years.
A Manila correspondent reports that U S control of the Philippines may yield benefits through bamboo pulps. Surveys show bamboo and other fibers could support an export pulp industry competing with chemical wood pulp as material costs rise.
A letter from L. W. Haskell vice president of the Southern Cotton Oil company suggests soybeans may become a valuable crop in North Carolina. He notes steady commercial value growing demand and an easy refinery process, predicting farmers will find markets for soybean products.
A letter describes ready buyers for soybeans and refined oil with no market obstacles. It notes a plant using 10,000 barrels of oil last season and building capacity for 10,900 more, previously sourcing from China and Japan but willing to switch to domestic oil. It also mentions using beans to make canned pork and beans.
Chicago Oct 1 The wheat market opened higher with December at 3.77 to 3.84 and May at 1.57 to 1.58 on the bullish effect from a reduced wheat cargo on ocean vessels. After an initial reaction the market edged up again as traders priced in the tighter supply.
New York reports a strong start with all active months hitting new highs. Openings gained 3 to 13 points as December rose to 17.72 and January to 17.88, while other months climbed 15 to 17 points. Futures opened steady with October 17.35, December 17.62, January 17.66, March 17.67, May 17.79.
The Meistersingers male quartet returns for a Lyceum event tonight featuring vocal solos duets and quartets with humorous and serious tones. They promise an enthusiastic program including organ chime pieces noted as the best in lyceum use. Reserve seats now for this entertaining concert.
Sir Knights are urged to attend the stated conclave on Tuesday October 7 at 7 30 evening in full uniform. The commandery will be instituted and Charles Hoertee issues the notice to all members.
Mes. Chas. Rietz of Allem Mills Pa. reports eleven years of relief from coughs colds croup and whooping cough using Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly eases hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing and is sold by Mann Drug Co.
In the Western District of North Carolina Robah W. Gray bankrupt sale of 18 parcels totaling about 90 acres near High Point Guilford County. Field trustee sets terms: 10 percent deposit, one-fourth cash at confirmation, balance in equal installments with interest. option to pay in full at sale with 2 percent discount. Sale date October 2, 1916 at 1 o'clock.
Schedule No 4 lists multiple train movements between Asheboro and destinations with varied arrival and departure times. Entries include No 107 to Asheboro No 135 to Asheboro No 143 at 3 37 p m 9 30 p m 10 03 p m 10 43 p m 2 17 a m 4 12 a m 7 14 a m 7 40 a m 2 55 p m 2 17 p a :12 p m 7 48 p m 7 45 p m 2 10 p m 2 45 p m :00 p m No 142 from Asheboro at 7 05 a m No 1356 from Acheboro at 12 15 p m No 134 from Asheboro at 5 40 p m No 1146 from Asheboro 1 56 i
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