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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
2
A tense domestic scene unfolds as Sybil confronts Landry about his whereabouts and a woman, Louisa Lawrence. Landry argues for trust, plans money for medical work, and hints at a secretive life as their relationship strains under suspicion and financial stress. Tomorrow—DRUGGING THE HEART.
The piece contrasts army fitness standards with athletic reversals and cites Armenian and Greek persecutions in Asia Minor. It quotes Frank W. Jackson of the Relief Committee for Greeks of Asia Minor on deportations, estimated Greek losses, and Russian involvement, noting humanitarian aid efforts.
In August eastern farmer Sayles Turner found his vest missing with 220 in bills. A few days later, during wood cutting, the vest reappeared torn, with 19 dollars recovered. Turner suspects a crow carried it to a tree top. The incident invites reader guessing.
Members of the New Jersey state Hotel Men's Association at the American Hotel exposition meeting today unanimously agreed to aid in the beefless Tuesday campaign. Other associations at the exposition are expected to follow suit.
Maj. Gen. Squires of the United States signal corps urges at least 100000 men to enlist in the aero section. He says 150000 could be recruited if needed. Signals corps pay starts at 80 a month, 33 more abroad, with strong promotion prospects, but these workers are sought for ground duties rather than flight.
Col Austin Beach managing editor of the Pittsburgh Dispatch and longtime Pennsylvania newspaper figure was found dead at his home in Pittsburgh on October 7.
Wake Forest college postpones the literary societies day from October 18 to October 29 to avoid clashing with the football game against State College in Raleigh. The day features debates on woman suffrage, orations by W. B. Gladney and L. V. Coggin, and the Berean banquet.
Northampton County drives anti typhoid work with 4 500 residents vaccinated in four months under Health Officer Dr F M Register Cold weather does not deter turnout Conway vaccination reached 600 in half day Seaboard added 580 in another half day No typhoid deaths in the county this year and only one last year Since August three cases reported under the state quarantine law Dr Register cites strong control and public cooperation.
In Chicago on October 17 the trial of Gustav Hi Jacobsen Albert Wehde George Paul Boehmannl Heramba La Gupta began before Federal Judge Landis. Baron Curt von Reiswitz, former German consul in Chicago, was indicted but is in Germany. Prosecution claims payments to foment an Indian rebellion, with alleged transfers totaling 50000 to instigate the plot and aid to travel to India.
Schedule of in effect March 20 1917 operating detail between High Point Winston Salem and High Point Greensboro. Times list departures from High Point Elwood for Winston 730 am 1000 am and 930 am 130 pm 1120 am 2330 pm 400 pm 630 pm. Connections noted for Winston at 9 o clock to Elkin Wilkesboro Mt Airy and other west points. Greensboro line departures from High Point 900 am 730 am 1030 am 1200 m 150 pm 500 pm. Tickets from hotel clerk with red star windshield. Local fare seven cents per mile. Cars stop anywhere. no free suitcases. under 50 pounds policy. Express service emphasized with sober courteous drivers. Cars for hire and special trips available. Phone 58. O A Kirkman secretary treasurer.
Spencer records a push to create public playgrounds with equipment ordered through theHigh School Parent Teachers' association. The plan includes an Ocean Wave ride for 30, a 12 seat bay stride, a 50 foot high girls' slide and several other pieces to be placed on school grounds marking Spencer's first move to offer public recreation for youth.
Passenger trains listed include Birmingham to New York at 1 22 p m and Washington to Atlanta at 7 45 p m with multiple connections. The Southern Railway system note H P R A and SOU RY fast services run from High Point with No 141 at 8 15 a m Sundays excluded, No 107 at 1 15 p m daily, and No 143 at 8 00 p m.
London reports show women comprise one third of medical students. The standard training spans five years with an estimated minimum cost of five thousand dollars at a leading London medical school.
Oakland Tribune reports a new universe theory based on Lick Observatory discoveries of planetary nebulae N. G. C. 6543 and N. G. C. 70. Nebulae are described as rotating ellipsoidal gaseous shells with self luminous material and secondary rotating shells about multiple axes.
New York reports Lieut Joseph Seligman on duty at Spartanburg to receive one half of the residuary estate of Isaac Seligman, slain after a fall from his horse on September 30. The estate is valued between 15 and 20 million dollars. The will was filed for probate yesterday. A separate item notes the Interstate Commerce Commission calendar, with a conference on freight-rate needs signaling potential rate increases.
Ask Rate Increase, Washington October 17. Railroad executives from the east gathered to press for higher charges and new freight terms amid looming economic pressure.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allens Mills Pa. testifies she has used Foley's Honey and Tar for eleven years and would not be without it. The advertisement urges readers to obtain the genuine product from Mann Drug Co.
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