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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
5
A war moment poem contrasts two men amid shell bursts and calls for peace and strength. Nearby news reports Leslie H. Allen recovering from an appendectomy and several residents visiting Guilford College, Charlotte trips, and visits between Greensboro and friends.
Dan W. Smith baritone Mrs. Jesse Alderman violinist and Miss Bessie Alderman accompanist all of Greensboro present a benefit recital at the high school auditorium at 8:30 with a varied program. Clara J. Cox Red Cross vice chair calls Red Cross ladies to meeting Tuesday at 3 PM to discuss ongoing sewing and knitting work.
Thirty sweaters with wristlets and five mufflers have been completed by the Red Cross ladies and will be shipped today. Readers are urged to continue work so another equally large shipment can go out soon.
Mrs. R A Wheeler is recuperating after a medical procedure. She is resting at home and receiving careful care, with friends and family expressing hopeful wishes for a swift recovery.
A. K. E. Tate came back from New York Friday night after attending sessions of the Southern Commercial congress. His wife Mrs. Tate joined him and remained in the city for a few days of visiting.
State College of Agriculture and Engineering plans a monthly Alumni News starting in November to keep graduates and former students informed about college activities and alumni movements. The registrar will oversee it with support from local and distant alumni. the Red and White will not publish this term.
Washington, Oct. 22. The president's flag day address with annotations explaining his Germany critique is issued in pamphlet form by the committee on public information. It notes nearly every sentence and reflects the full context of his June 14 Washington speech two months after U S entry into the war.
Raleigh Oct 22 With ten days left to obtain licenses dealers in foods under Wilson Proclamation face a flurry making complete applications only from the U S Food Administration Washington. Page outlines three core rules limit profits move goods promptly and curb future contracts enforcement will be strict with monthly sworn reports and open books.
Fairfax Harris reports on October 1 unfilled orders for freight cars exceed idle cars by 70 380 a figure differing from last year though overall car and locomotive numbers in service are only slightly higher than in 1916. The War board notes 15 percent more service in six months and urges continued cooperation as war demands rise. Washington also notes the largest peanut crop will be harvested soon with storage decisions critical to preventing losses.
Special Agent Dorsey Philips helped comb Kinston for bone dry law violators. Six men including W. R. Williams H. A. Williams and D. T. Williams Jr Walter Williams Emmett Bailey and Ike Adler waived examination and were held on $200 bail each in New Bern district court. Physicians’ certificates are said to be held by some suspects with more cases under review.
Rocky Mount on October 22 reports a drop in weekly tobacco sales due to dry weather and cotton picking. Despite the decline in volume to 1,400,000 pounds, the average price rose to $30.85 per hundred, a new local market record. Season totals reach 14,000,000 pounds at $27.70 per hundred.
High Point taxes for 17 are due at the office of R. Sovars city collector. A two percent discount applies to taxes paid during October. City Manager T. J. Murpity signs the notice.
New York health department reports in New York Chicago leads with 9.80 per week for a basic wholesome diet for a family of five. New York 9.67, New Orleans 9.25, Boston 9.14, San Francisco 9.12, average 9.43 across 24 cities. Palatable menus would cost about 76 percent more.
An old ad copy touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a quick remedy for constipation and its health impact. It claims to cleanse the bowel without nausea, keeping the bowels regular and the stomach sweet while supporting liver function, from Mann Drug Co.
A large group of reserve officers now in France has been divided into several intensive schools at Plattsburgh McPherson and other American training camps. The officers receive comprehensive war operation instruction and will be assigned to divisions as they arrive after completing the courses.
Mrs. Anna Pelzer of 2526 Jefferson St South Omaha Nebraska writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured her daughter of a bad cold. She notes neighbors including Mrs. Benson also used it and all speak highly of the remedy for coughs and colds. Mann Drug Co.
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