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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
2
A veteran recalls brutal trench nights with mines flooding trenches, a survival across exposed ground known as the Bar, and a later gas attack. He describes rescuing wounded, guiding new scouts, and a risky return to the line before a fierce bombardment and a grave injury.
Theaters will collect a per ticket tax starting November 1, remitting monthly to the government. The levy applies to patrons, not the exhibitor, adding one cent on ten cent admissions and two cents on fourteen cent admissions. The policy aims to support war costs and encourage patriotic attendance.
A northern state ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough and cold remedy from Bertram Bros of Green Bay Wisconsin. It claims relief for croup and helps open air passages, noting usage by Mann Drug Co.
A historical timetable lists Southern Railway and Southern Railway and S O U lines with southbound and northbound departures to and from New York Birmingham Augusta New Orleans Richmond Charlotte Washington and West Westminster. It notes Leaves High Point 8:15 am 1:15 pm 8:06 pm except Sunday and arrivals High Point times for No 142 No 156 No 134 with limited service on Sundays.
The district attorney and aides with New York specialists prepare evidence for the grand jury in the Gaston B. Means murder case. The panel meets Monday and the case may be among the first presented to decide if Means will stand trial for the murder of Mrs. Maude A. King at Blackwater Springs on August 20.
Operating daily between High Point and Winston Salem with multiple daily departures from High Point Elwood and Winston, including connections to Elkin Wilkesboro Mt. Airy. Local fares 7e per mile, one free suitcase, cars stop anywhere, drivers sober and courteous. Special trips and hire cars available.
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