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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
4
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A 1916 editorial warns the widening split between labor and capital, noting both sides have merit and become stubborn. It argues future economic harm to the public unless a solution emerges and suggests the government may need to act with an iron hand if reason fails.
The piece argues that voters north of the line still see sectionalism in politics. It contends northern Democrats seek long control to gain committee chair positions while southern gains come from experience. It condemns both parties for stirring sectional prejudice in pursuit of power.
The article advocates strict school monitoring to prevent epidemics and improve future citizenship. It urges examining all children, informing parents of defects, and ensuring pupils are more responsive to teaching to avert suspensions and delinquency.
A Wilkes County appeal urges High Point readers to support flood stricken residents through local manufacturing aid. The letter from W. S. Church of North Wilkesboro calls for action and notes potential railroad and legal delays. It compares Springfield and Spring Hill communities in charity context.
The cotton market opened steady with an initial four point advance then declined. Prices moved to 15.59 for December and 15.63 for January before the first hour, with later quotes of October 15.48 and December 15.65. Closing levels showed October 15.58 and January 15.60.
Chicago markets showed higher opening wheat bids then a broad decline as fears over British trade with neutrals unsettled holders. Opening quotes were near yesterday’s levels to 15 to 55 cents lower, with prices sliding across the board.
The High Point Enterprise notes Coler’s resignation from the North Carolina Public Service Company and welcomes his move to devote time and capital to the Carolina and Yadkin River railway. The paper forecasts broader improvements and local benefits for High Point and nearby areas as Coler pursues an expanded transportation venture.
The High Point Enterprise notes Bird S. Coler has ceded the presidency of the Carolina Public Service company, promising greater focus on High Point interests, including the Carolina and Yadkin railway. Greensboro and Guilford counties express readiness to engage with the line, a posture kept for years.
Administrator Ed L. Agan will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on September 15 1916 at 2 pm on the deceased premises. Items include a soda fountain and fixtures. Auction conducted by administrator Ed L. Agan.
High Point Democrats elect E Mendenhall chair man and B S Cummings secretary to lead a vigorous campaign. A downtown headquarters will host rallies with speakers T W Bickett Cameron Morrison Lee Overman R B Glenn C M Steadman V S Bryant and A L Brooks. A public sale of Southern Buggy Co property follows as Walter Royal acts as receiver.
High Point Motor Co. will offer the Sun Motor car through manager George F. Wilson who has secured the agency for a newly organized Sun Motor Co. Experience from Haynes factory men backs the project. The Sun, a popular priced car, matches higher end specifications and two demonstrators are expected within a week or ten days.
In Guilford County North Carolina Superior Court L E Ritchie Administrator of the Estate of John A Arey Deceased issues notice to creditors to file claims within twelve months from this date or be barred This notice dated July 14 1916 and signed L E Ritchie Administrator
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