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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
10
City Attor ney Peacock informs High Point officials that riding on the rear of moving automobiles on bicycles will be trespassing in municipal court. The council weighs an ordinance to ban tagging on as danger and potential suits rise in other cities. Police warn riders to stop this practice.
In Paris on October 10 a Danish surgeon serving with the French army tested a cardboard leg for amputees. Made from two sheets of thick cardboard and starch-soaked bandages, the device allows movement soon after amputation, provides air and exercise, and lasts six months to a year until a permanent limb is ready.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society opened in Omaha today and will run through the week. About five hundred delegates from eight western and southwestern states are in attendance.
Reports to the Railroads War Board show eight months ending August 31 with 7,668,382 tons of anthracite moved, a 17.18 percent rise from 1916. The nine anthracite railroads carried 92,291,445 tons gross for eight months, up from 44,023,065 last year, with August up 28.35 percent and June and July also higher. The railroads listed include the Philadelphia and Reading, Lehigh Valley, Central of New Jersey, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson, Pennsylvania, Erie, New York, Ontario and Western, and Lehigh and New England.
About two thousand delegates including nearly twenty bishops and other leaders of the Protestant Episcopal Church gathered in Philadelphia for the opening of the thirty second annual Brotherhood of St. Andrew convention. An all day national council meeting and a churchmen's dinner followed with the theme Christian Usefulness for the sessions starting tomorrow and continuing through Sunday.
In Havana and across Cuba the forty ninth anniversary of the ten years war was marked by patriotic mass meetings. The government’s pro allied stance during World War I drew strong public approval and elevated the holiday’s enthusiasm beyond normal.
The 50th anniversary of Massachusetts Agricultural College in Amherst is indefinitely postponed as many students and faculty have entered national service and cannot attend.
Jack White faces Johnny Tillman in a 10 round bout in New York while Gunboat Smith meets Willie Meehan in a four round match in San Francisco. Both showdowns headline early schedules for tonight's boxing card.
Washington reports on the rapid setup of U S post offices in France and New York distributing centers to move mail to American troops abroad. It notes six French branches, trained staff, and clear addressing rules for soldiers plus postal rates and parcel guidelines.
Washington reports sailors relish aboard battleships with abundant supplies. A navy official notes ships carry beef, flour, potatoes, pork, corn beef, sugar tea and coffee plus canned goods and jams. A separate court sale in High Point, N C lists real estate on Liberty Street with sale details and conditions.
Birmingham hosts the Alabama Confederate Veterans reunion with many veterans arriving for the two day event. Elaborate entertainment is planned for attendees during their stay in the city.
In Menominee Michigan on October 10 a large group of Wisconsin and Michigan farmers gathered to back the more sheep more wool campaign called by the Upper Peninsula Development association.
Washington October 9 Members of the Japanese mission delaying their return to Japan must stay in Washington a few days longer awaiting another steamer. Viscount Ishii takes the chance to confer with members of the experts board and called on Secretary Lansing at the state department yesterday.
Archie M Kellam announces administration of Mason A Kellam deceased of Guilford NC. Creditors must present claims by September 28 1918 at route 7 Greensboro NC or be barred. Debtors should payment promptly. This notice dated September 28 1917.
A Mann Drug Co advert promotes Foley’s King of Malaria Chill Tonic for chills fevers and sweats. It touts quinine flavor without bitterness and notes purifying tonic fron properties to restore appetite strength and vitality.
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