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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
4
Dallas Texas September 5 Dallas five million dollar union passenger station opened to the public today modeled after the Kansas City terminal critics note the modern design offers enhanced facilities and waits for the traveling public as rail traffic expands across the Southwest.
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The piece attacks both major parties for harming strong leaders. It notes North Carolina as a strong delegation and contends Grover Cleveland, Taft, and Wilson were victims of party politics. It warns that Wilson faces possible embarrassment if the current session continues.
The cotton market opened in New York with declines of 6 to 10 points due to lower Liverpool cables. Active months fell 7 to 10 points after the call, December and January hit 15.57 and 15.64 respectively, then steadied around 15.63 and 15.70, while nearby futures opened steady with October 15.44 December 15.62 January 15.68 March 15.85 and May 16.01.
Chicago on September 15 reported a rally in the wheat market after an ill mood yesterday. Opening prices showed declines of 2 cents to 154 plus 1 49 10.49% with December contracts at 1.49 to 1.49% and May at 1.49 to 1.49%. A moderate advance then a clear reaction followed.
An excited Irishman riding in an open tram signalled the conductor to stop at a corner. The car did not stop. He jumped off and landed in an excavation. He crawled out and asked a policeman if he saw it. The officer claimed ignorance and blamed the rider.
A brief comic item notes Mrs New-Wed visiting a butcher and requesting a dressed chicken for roasting. The butcher asks if dressed or undressed and receives the joke about her husband loving chicken dressing, prompting a quiet laugh after she departs.
A dialogue between Mr Hinks and his wealthy employer centers on a request for a pay rise to support a family. The employer counters with a similar complaint, underscoring a shared struggle over income.
A commuter credits college education for real world value and notes his track athletics experience helps him manage mornings. He jokes that without that background he would have to leave home earlier to catch the 7.55.
A friend comments on Sarah's firm character, predicting she will be a good wife to Jack and, by extension, make him a good husband as well. The exchange highlights confidence in a stable, enduring marriage.
A small shopkeeper painted a door sign reading Enter without knocking and then added a witty extension saying and go out the same way. The vignette highlights a playful moment of self employment.
A man asks to fly with a woman, uttering Come fly with me, as he lands on her father’s land. She sighs sadly and refuses, noting she weighs two hundred pounds.
A brief exchange shows a persistent caller asking Mr. Slopay for help while Slopay laments his own hard up state and declines to spare time or funds. The sketched scene hints at social tension and poverty.
Administrator Ed L Pagan announces a public auction of the late John Kaney s soda fountain and fixtures on September 18 1916 at 2 pm at the deceaseds premises. Cash only and to the highest bidder. Auction conducted by Ed L Pagan Admr.
Judge Boyd names J G Campbell president of the Tennessee and North Carolina railway as receiver for Champion Lumber company amid claims the railway owes the lumber firm about 306 000 and holds secured notes totaling 285 572 43. The filing lists unpaid interest on bonds, pending damages suits, and assets including Pigeon River line systems. Royal named receiver for Southern Buggy Co sale pending court confirmation and cash deposits.
Commissioner ED L. Ragan announces publicly auctioning several tracts of land in High Point, Guilford County North Carolina on Monday September 18 1916 at 2 PM. The parcels include multiple bounded lots on Green and White Oak streets and Blair Street plus two recorded plots Lot No 28 Snow Park and Lot No 12 McLewallen plot. Attorney W P Ragan signs the notice.
Notice states on September 22 at 10 o'clock the Carolina and Yadkin River R R Co will sell at public auction at their station for freight and other charges a carload of lumber from Alcohi South Carolina in AC L gar No 37670 consigned to High Point Furniture Co some refused by the consignee shipment date December 15 1915.
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