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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
4
Member of the Associated Press and staff credits list K Chambliss city editor and business manager telephones and post office filing notice indicate the High Point North Carolina edition dated Tuesday October 24 1916 with second class mail title and connection details
A bulletin from the Department of Agriculture details the United States had about 2,452,000 miles of public roads outside towns on January 1, 1916, with 277,000 miles surfaced and pace of surfaced road growth at 16,000 miles yearly. It notes rising automobile use and about 2,500,000 cars nationwide, nearly one per road mile. In Guilford County North Carolina asphalt concrete has displaced macadam, with the standard shifting to permanent paving. investment in good roads is urged as a high returning use of funds.
Veterans leader General Smith Dorrien campaigns for cleaner theatricals in London citing a Canadian view. A reader letter from Canada warns that London performances taint Canadian views of England and could affect recruiting. The piece contrasts Canadian tastes with London stage decadence and notes returning troops prompt talk of elections and the presidential race.
Unsettled weather in Argentina caused wheat prices to rise briefly at the open with December around 174% and May near 1.745. A broad decline followed, then a pronounced rally as trading progressed in Chicago on October 24.
The cotton market in New York opened barely steady with prices 8 to 21 points higher on the day. January futures hit 19.42 on the call as heavy selling followed the advance. Dec 19.44, Jan 19.42, Mar 19.47, May 19.57, and July 19.55 were quoted amid irregular fluctuations and strong trade interest.
A provocative unnamed column in the Macon Telegraph claims vampires in a fantasy context earn money from outside schemes. It references colored water stowed under belts and broadway scenes with a provocative tone.
A brief quip from the Charlotte News claims Greeks are among the strongest constituted people on earth and says they never eat their own words.
Hickory Record notes that rival legislators who spent six months sparring will join in a bird shooting outing soon, despite fears of an ambush from political rivals.
A Greensboro Daily News opinion notes that praising Editor Adler for shooting the Austrian premier through the head paradoxically shows the high aims of the profession. The remark uses sharp irony about violence and journalism.
A Richmond News-Leader excerpt notes in Illinois a man who stole sax hens received nine days in jail while another local offender convicted of stealing a Ford was sentenced to two months in prison.
Bill Spivens quips that though not a vegetable expert, he knows many homes will treat the current fashion as a mushrooming trend as young men in starched shirts visit parlors.
Jay Lemuel Pyle 45 a Brooklyn native and perfumery salesman sent relatives a message announcing his impending death and then swallowed poison in a Breslin hotel room. He checked in as A C Williams of Philadelphia and died about three hours later. brother Howard C. Pyle learned of the event from a telegram received at his Brooklyn home.
High Point residents look forward to the Griffith film The Birth of a Nation shown December 13 and 14 at the auditorium. Arthur Lyon city manager and B E Wagner Broadway manager secured the rights, with half the profits to support the school fund. Lyon expects full houses for both showings.
Advertises Foley Kidney Pills from Mann Drug Co urging men to maintain kidney and bladder health to avoid aches and stiffness. Claims pills pay for themselves in health gains and are available at Mann Drug Co.
London match shows Ray and Vardon dominating a foursome with Braid and Taylor. Lance corporal Ernest Jones on a crutch drove 235 yards in a charity event for Lord Kitchener memorial fund, proving form matters even with war injuries. Ray edged Vardon in a 15 hole duel, with Jones planning an artificial leg and a 69 on his home course.
Mrs A Wingate of Gorham New York writes she suffered distress from indigestion and constipation for years. She began using Chamberlain's Tablets five years ago and found relief when nothing else helped. The testimonial highlights stomach misery and improved comfort after taking the tablets.
Advertisement asserts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures cancer ulcers auto-intoxication yellow jaundice appendicitis and other fatal stomach ailments. It claims thousands recover and notes sale by Hart Drug Company and druggists everywhere.
The Underwood tariff bill is so defective as a revenue producer that special taxes on theatres and portable goods, as well as inheritances, may be required. The piece notes looming government borrowing, potential Mexican war costs, and European nations warning the United States of accountability for Carranza's actions, with a grim forecast of a shared international-financial burden.
The Industrial department of the Commercial club reports an inquiry from Sociedad General de Representaciones of Spain about High Point furniture products and associated freight lines. The Spanish firm requests catalogues from several High Point manufacturing plants.
The Stated conclave of High Point Commandery No 24 is set for Tuesday October 24 1916 at 730 pm All Sir Knights urged to attend Signed Chas Huertel E G H F Hunsucker Secretary Commander Dated 10 23 21
Notice from High Power Peerless Machine Works announces relocation to the former High Point Machine Works on Russell Street. The firm plans expanded equipment and higher working fares, operating limited this week and full next Monday, thanking customers and soliciting continued business with improved service.
A testimonial from a patient who suffered rheumatism for three years and was bedridden in November 1915. After using Kampfmueller’s Karinf mreNers Rheumatic Remedy, he reports daily improvement, no pain, and ability to work outside in all kinds of weather. He urges others to try the remedy, notes it contains no narcotics, and lists availability for $1 per bottle from druggists or the company.
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