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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
14
The carnival company sought to pitch tents on a vacant High Point lot next week but faced unanimous rejection. Councilmen argued amusement is desirable yet must serve quality, with Stanton calling carnivals a drain on those least able to spend. Mayor Ragan noted the council’s stance against the carnival.
Thousands of Congregationalists from across the United States and missionaries from around the world gather in Columbus for the biennial National Council meeting. Retiring moderator Henry M. Beardsley presided as Governor Cox and others spoke at the opening session. Ten days of meetings and conferences are planned, touted as the largest in church history.
A severely malnourished infant in France dies as aid and policy debates intensify. Officials report insufficient resources and growing hunger in drought affected regions, prompting pleas for international relief and targeted support.
In the Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina Sarah Adams plaintiff v H HW Champlin and Dinah Champlin defendants Dinah Champlin must answer or demur to the complaint in the action commenced to set aside a deed made March 22 1915 on grounds of fraud and to appear at the November 5 1917 term at the Greensboro court house Oct 4 1917
At the end of the third week of fall term UNC reports enrollment near last year despite wartime strain. About 500 students volunteer for new military training with four companies formed under Captain J Stuart Allen and Lieutenant Jonathan Leonard. Drill, lectures, and trench practice expand while a signal corps and band form on campus. Varsity football is not held this year but inter-class athletics proceed and basketball is expected.
J Ed Kirkman and Eshelman for Carricks fail to agree on damages or third party aid in the condemnation of land for Montlieu avenue from North Main to Jordan. They resign offered but require Carricks’ approval before a new panel can be appointed. The two appraisers will try again next Tuesday at 7 50 p.m. to report progress.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan association will be held in the director's room of the Commercial National Bank on Monday night October 29 at 7 30 o'clock. V A J Idol secretary treasurer September 29 1917.
Rev W L Barrs preached at West End Baptist church in a city revival. His talks on The joy of Salvation and A New Testament Revival emphasized Christian joy and ten elements for revival. Nightly services at 7 30 and cottage prayer meetings in the afternoon.
Mrs H Clapp of High Point North Carolina credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her kidney troubles after three years with no further kidney issues She recalls severe back pain dizzy spells and rheumatic twinges and urges others to use the same remedy The ad notes price 60c at dealers and the Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as distributors It closes with a wartime appeal to feed soldiers in France referencing dog cat and canary bird feeders
In this war a rich man’s conflict is argued from a socialist stance. The author contrasts exemptions, taxation, and profits, noting Britain’s democratic shifts and urging continued reform to sustain wartime and peacetime victory. The piece condemns the belief that the war serves only the rich and frames a broader struggle for social justice.
A terse reflection on expanding arms and aid to support democracy, stressing that political liberty requires both military strength and sustained support beyond the battlefield.
Many women from young to middle aged suffer pains and swelling caused by overworked kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as effective medicine for kidney trouble by Mann Drug Co.
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