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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
4
A fragment from a newsroom masthead shows the Associated Press credit with names Businese Manager CG Chambliss City Editor and dates noting one year six months three months and one week, plus a postal entry line for High Point North Carolina.
The Marquette Tribune notes a man who shunned societies and religion, valued shrewd trading, and lived sober and industrious. He pursued fair deals and stood firm on every legal penny, passing to his reward after a life of independence.
The New York cotton market showed renewed strength with all active months hitting new high levels for the season. After an opening firm to 2 to 82 points up, July touched 18.85 and May 19.06 before profit-taking pulled prices back from the peak.
The World notes Berlin awarded Pour le Merite to Lieut. Commander Arnauld della Perriere of U-35 for sinking 126 ships. It contrasts this with the German silence on the Lusitania’s sinking and its unnamed submarine commander, suggesting the timing avoids new diplomatic friction with the United States.
The Aroostook Potato Shippers Association was found guilty of maintaining a blacklist discriminating against certain buyers. The court ruled the association’s actions were unreasonable restraints of trade and not protected by the Clayton act. The decision marks a significant legal challenge to agricultural group blacklisting.
A fragmentary obituary-style sketch portrays Pragik Watt of WAS D as a recluse who hoarded wealth, distrusted others, and never shared, presenting a cynical note on honesty and the high cost of living.
Chicago trading opened with sharp gains as estimates showing the 1916 crop 25 percent below last year spurred a rally. December and May prices moved up to around 1.72 to 1.74, then steadied after an initial setback before advancing again.
A Western man takes up cooking to keep household chores from hindering his wife’s active civic and political life, a situation noted by the Wilmington Star as illustrating true citizenship.
The Henderson Dispatch notes Virginia’s November dry event may lift North Carolina’s Christmas trade, implying stronger sales and travel. Local readers anticipate regional economic spillover shaping holiday activity.
The Wilmington Dispatch wonders when the political sages will again show evidence from street car and hotel lobby polls as public sentiment gets read.
Greensboro Daily News notes state champions in pig raising and canning along with blue ribbon status for Guilford Farms and its progressive exhibits. The feature highlights top farm exhibitor honors and questions what matters in local agri culture.
Notice states the High Point Peerless Machine Works will relocate to the building once used by High Point Machine Works on Russell Street. In the move they add equipment and staff and plan full operation next Monday with limited service this week. The notice thanks customers and pledges careful attention to future work.
Stated conclave of High Point Commandery No 24 set for Tuesday October 24 1916 at 730 pm All Sir Knights urged to attend. Chas Huertel Kk Commander I N Hunsucker Sec
Hi McCreary of Winston-Salem will bring a large load of fine horses and mares bred in southwest Virginia. The stock, regarded as unusually high quality, will be stabled at the BH. Pields stable near the Belleview hotel for viewing and sale.
An advertisement urging men to seize opportunities and work well by overcoming bodily pains. It claims Foley Kidney Pills improve health, aiding kidneys bladder and joints, and premium exposure for Mann Drag Co.
J W Bennett of Winston-Salem shot Rube Vail in the head with a .38 pistol last night. Vail suffered a scalp wound and was released from the hospital this morning. Bennett posted a $10 cash bond and awaits municipal court. circumstances preceding the shooting remain unclear. Pearl Mays, with Bennett earlier, was involved as Vail had objected to Bennett paying attention to her. Clinard's farm lies south of town.
Durham, Oct. 23. Dr. Carl P. Norris, secretary of the police and fire commission, says blame for lax enforcement of city traffic laws rests with aldermen not the police or commissioners, replying to a resolution from the aldermen at their last meeting.
The Associated Press reports sixteen crew members including the captain died when the steamer sank during a tropical storm near New Orleans on Oct. 23. The stranded vessel failed to weather the violent weather as rescuers searched for survivors.
Mrs. J. M. Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana praises Foley Kidney Pills for backaches and pain relief. A Gandara remedy for kidney and bladder trouble is sold by Mann Drug Co. Mrs. Myron J. Pickard of Memphis New York reports children recovered from severe colds with the medicine. Also advertised is Voley's Honey and Tar to soothe coughs, reduce irritation, and ease breathing, sold by Mann Drug Co.
Mrs Agnes Parsons reports the loss of a gold watch and foggy item near Friends Church. Local search underway with details shared for identification and recovery.
A compact reflection notes that women’s patience could wane if men fail imagined ideals, and that happiness or misery hinges on the wedding ring. The remark frames marriage as a circle of expectations and outcomes shaped by partners.
Timetable lines show departures at 10 40 a m and 2 35 p m daily except Sunday. For more details contact L O Burkhead Agent Asheboro NC or D Kyle H S Leard Traffic Manager General Passenger Agent.
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