High Point Advertises as Industrial Hub of the South
An extensive promotional piece extols High Point North Carolina as a growing industrial center midway between Washington and Atlanta. It cites population growth, climate, banking, education, roads, rail access, and a diverse manufacturing base led by furniture and hosiery, with strong opportunities for new factories and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlanta
North High Pont
Hiks
Hnes
United States
South America
High Point
South
Union
Grand Rapids
Furniture Mart
Piedmont
North Carolina
Winston-Salew
Creeksboro
New South
Southern Railway
Northern Supply
Southern
Commercial Club
Industrial Department
Three Governors Attend Boone County Centennial Celebration
Lebanon Ind Sept 16 Boone county famed for prize corn hosts three governors Samuel M Ralston of Indiana native to the county Thomas G Bilbo of Mississippi and Governor Pleasant of Louisiana. The southern visitors assist Indiana governor in making the centennial celebration a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
Boone County
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Thomas G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Pleasant
Louisiana
Kidney Pills Restore Mrs Hartmeister’s Health
Mrs J F Hartmeister of Tea Missouri says kidney trouble left her unable to cook for two years. After using Foley Kidney Pills she reports feeling like a new person. The ad warns of neglected kidney derangement and lists Mann Drug Company as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Hartmeister
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Wade Given Three Months For Retailing
Bob Wade was found guilty of retailing in municipal court and sentenced by Judge Dalton to three months on the roads. He appealed to the superior court with bond set at 250 dollars. The case arose from an alleged sale of whisky at the Busy Bee cafe last Saturday night witnessed by C. C. Isley of Asheboro. Wade admitted a prior prohibition conviction in Person county and lacked counsel at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wade
Dalton
Wade
Asheboro
Mr. Isley
Tucker
Person
Greensboro
Plan for spring navigation on New York canal system
Albany reports state engineer Frank Williams of Oswego sketches spring through navigation from the New York barge canal to Lake Ontario and the Hudson river. He studies costs today, noting government participation is not yet assured despite initial expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York Barge Canal
Frank Williams
Oswego
Lake Ontario
Hudson River
Williams
United States
Appetite and digestion advice for a healthy stomach
The text states that a normal appetite signals ease, while loss of appetite means the stomach needs cleaning, sweetening, and stimulation to restore healthy action. It presents a preventive view on digestive health and appetite cues.
Administratrix Notice for W. M. Kenney Estate
Virginia Kenney administratrix of W. M. Kenney deceased of Guilford county North Carolina notifies creditors to present claims by September 14 1917 at 807 South Main Street High Point NC or be barred. Debtors should settle accounts promptly. Dated September 13 1916. T. W. Albertson attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kenney
Guilford County
North Carolina
South Main Street
High Point
N. C
Virginia Kenney
Church plates and humor about Bill Simmons generosity
A humorous remark suggests Bill Simmons always gets the contribution plate first at church. The quip implies others miss a chance to give while the plate returns empty, highlighting playful envy of his generosity.
Cured Her Two Little Girls with Foley’s Honey and Tar
Mrs. Ada Sanders of Cottontown Tennessee says Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough remedy for her two little girls. The product relieves hoarseness tickling throat bronchitis hay fever asthma and croup and is sold by Mann Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Sanders
Cottontown
Tenn
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Annual September Excursion to Washington DC by Southern Railway
The Southern Railway offers a low round trip fare excursion from North Carolina to Washington DC on Wednesday September 20 1916. A special train with Pullman cars and high class day coaches departs Charlotte at 7 PM, arrives Washington 615 AM next day. Tickets valid four days in Washington with four day return, last excursion of the season.
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Rich Point
Southern
Carolina Oval Yadkin River
Atlantic Coast Line
Norfolk and Southern
High-Point-Randleman
Asheboro
Sand Hill
North Carolina
Aberdeen
Newbeard Air Lime
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
High Point
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
The
Washington
D. C
Charlotte
Seras Squid Negl Lg Sonera Gissi Cas Oq wSeiimed Steee Orion Ceed
Swd Ee
Abe Rapier
Washleton
Pullman
Fo Leys Honey and Tar Promoted for Respiratory Ailments
An advertisement touts Fo Leys Honey and Tar as a reliable remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hay fever and asthma. It claims to stop racking coughs heal raw inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and ease wheezy breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Company
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Danville
America
Transportation
Main Street
Asa
Cty
Agriculture
N.C
Carty
T. A. Hart Drug Co
T. W. Albertson
Atty
Bank of Commerce
Business Horizon
QO. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
A. M. Rankin
G. H. Pollock
H. A. Millis
Bill Simmons
Asheporo
Willys-Knight Power
Pickett & McDonald
J. L. McDonald
R. L
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Madern U. Ss. Ae
Willys-Knight
Willys- Knight
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