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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
4
Describes designated days of national fundraising for Armenia and Syria amid war famine. Warns that without swift aid, hundreds of thousands may die from hunger and exposure, with Armenia singled out for possible extinction without relief. Emphasizes Christian duty and humanitarian urgency.
The New York Sun argues President Wilson has a chance to set a lasting example by ending the practice of promiscuous handshaking after an injury to his right hand. It suggests he should quit widespread grasping to spare himself and others and to influence future campaigning.
A columnist argues the practice of presidents shaking hands with thousands of people is exhausting and painful, a mere custom that signifies little. The piece urges ending the tradition to stop the unnecessary misery and discomfort.
Reports of frost in the eastern belt spurred fresh buying at the open of the cotton market. First prices showed a two to nine point advance before easing on renewed realizing.
Fresh advances in wheat prices met profit taking sales as bids weakened then recovered. Opening prices rose 1 1. to 1 1 2 cents with December quoted around 1.693 1.704 and May near 1.691 to 1.705 before a material setback and a renewed upturn in the session.
Mabel Elizabeth Morrison a moving picture actress from 149 East Fortieth Street was arraigned before United States Commissioner Houghton and held on $1500 bail for the grand jury. Authorities say she declared foreign purchases totaling 705 while trunks contained about 1185 worth of Paquin gowns bought in France with false American labels to dodge duties.
Al Fairbrother in the Greensboro Record mocks a proposed joint debate sparked by a High Point Enterprise report. He questions Colonel Bill Ragans insistence on debating Carter Dalton and suggests the event serves party posturing rather than policy.
General and Mrs Ballington Booth founders arrive to attend convention that runs from today through October 25. All officers above major rank are expected to attend with leading officials occupying church pulpits Sunday.
In a Saturday night address, Cam Morrison urged Democrats to vote the straight ticket even if it required holding their noses and keeping quiet, signaling a unified party stance in Asheboro.
Fragmentary report suggests Carranza’s good intentions face doubt from unnamed sources. The text hints at lower regions and union Republican connections, but details are missing, leaving interpretive ambiguity about motives and affiliations.
In a tongue in cheek note the Lexington Spatel reports office seekers turn to bed bug rhetoric to divert attention from 17 cent cotton and tobacco price pressures. A red hot bed bug candidate stands out in the county.
The Greensboro Daily News notes that Holy Russia aims to convert St Sophia from a mosque back to a Christian cathedral, a move that provokes sharp, ongoing clashes described as a regular church row.
The Wilmington Star notes a bettor who lost on Brooklyn and laments sins of a bad loser. It warns against gambling and urges prudence, calling betting a fool’s argument and urging a smile when money is gone.
News and Observer says Hughes, once seen as a potential president, has sunk to a common ward heeler role and a demagogue with scant regard for the records.
A letter from tlaston Republican accuses R. J. Reynolds of North Carolina tobacco trust giving 16000 to the Wilson campaign fund, about half of total Democratic contributions in the state, and questions legality of trust political contributions.
A local ad touts Adler-i-ka as a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine remedy. It claims to relieve constipation, gas, and even prevent appendicitis with one spoonful, promising instant action and chronic stomach relief. Sold by Matton Drug Co.
Notice from High Point North Carolina dated October 26 states a meeting of stock subscribers is set for Monday October 30 at 7.20 p.m. at 109 East Commerce Street Sherrod Building to elect directors and finalize permanent organization.
It is easier to check a bronchial cough now than when it grows worse. Foley's Honey and Tar stops tickling in throat, reduces inflammation and irritation, restores sore membranes, opens air passages, and provides relief. For sale by Mann Drug Co.
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