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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
7
Washington reports Railroads War Board chair Harrioson assures wheat price fixed by the President will hold for the year. Farmers urged to market early to aid distribution to mills and allies. railways warn of future congestion from military and civilian movement. Cooperation across the community requested.
Washington notes the 70th anniversary of the US capture of Mexico City under Generals Scott and Taylor, marking the war's end with the southern republic. The 1817 march included about 12,000 troops, with Mexican defeats at Molino del Rey and Chapultepec collapsing resistance.
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's King of Malarisa Chill Tonic for malaria symptoms with chills and sweats. It claims fumine provides cleansing and tonic vitality while preserving appetite and strength.
Washington announces Henry White diplomat from Washington named manager of the Potomac division of the American Red Cross. He will oversee 13 chapters and auxiliaries across the District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and West Virginia while serving without pay for the war duration.
Pittsburgh card features Renny Leonard vs Phil Bloom in a ten round showdown while Doluth hosts Mike Gibbons against Johnny Howard in a separate ten round match.
Philadelphia on September 14. Helen Atwater of the Agriculture Department says a nationwide food survey aims to quantify the nation's stock and consumption. Two surveys planned for August-December will improve accuracy of food supply and dietary needs across regions and households.
Peter Hamilton of Lawyers' Mortgage Co argues coercive laws fail to curb price extortion. He traces Rochdale origins, contrasts producers and consumers co operation, and says only the co operator cures through long term moral economic reform. He cites monopoly and greed as roots of high prices and war, predicting U S adoption will quicken.
Reno prepares for the fall meeting of the Reno Fair and Racing association. Stables crowded with top western thoroughbreds as racing begins this afternoon, with daily events through October 12 except Sunday. The notice also includes unrelated items from wartime reports and local notices.
A mortgagee announces a sale under the power in a mortgage deed dated the notice lists the date and terms of sale to satisfy the secured debt and directs public action by the mortgagee.
Elisha Wing and Mana King mortgage to JW Hedgecock. sale set for September 1 1917 at Montgomery's store Mechanicsville. Lot described as 1 3 acre with a two room house, located 85 yards from the graded school, beginning at Elisha King corner and following bounds 735 feet, 200 feet, 75 feet, 2060 feet to begin. Proceeds to satisfy notes secured by the mortgage.
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