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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
5
A Baptists Cou rier excerpt quotes Margaret E F Sangster urging gentleness and hope. It contrasts petty malice with kindness and envisions walking glorious over heaven’s golden street, urging loving speech.
The largest early fall gathering featured Mrs. Carter Dalton hosting nine tables of bridge in honor of Miss Kathleen Petty and other bride‑elects. Guests wore elegant attire and prizes included a deck of cards. Ridgecrest hosted birthday games for Gertrude and Margaret. Library fund tickets go on sale at drug stores with two tickets per club member. EF Willis and family visit from Washington NC. First Reformed Baraca invites all young men to meet tomorrow at 9:45.
New fall silks feature plaid waists and rich color combinations priced from 1.00 to 1.50. Black duchess satin charmeuse and taffeta claim popularity for dresses and coats, offered in full yard widths. See these black silks praised as winners.
The B Y P U of the First Baptist church will meet Sunday at seven oclock with Lawrence White as leader. Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Armfield a son named George Willard.
Alex Peeler arrives from Salisbury to spend a week with his son Rev. L. A. Peeler on West Russell street. Numerous friends and relatives visit or travel between Salisbury, Greensboro, Culpeper and Boise City with health updates and holiday hosting.
The Philadelphia Record offers a philosopher’s column quoted by the Charlotte News. It presents pithy maxims on wisdom, power, effort, quickness, and caution in a wry, moral tone.
Mrs. Annie Kanoy died yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. W M Dunn 202 Tomlinson Street. She was 69 years six months and nine days old. Survived by husband W H Kanoy and daughter Mrs. W M Dunn. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 250 with Rev P Cobl officiating. Interment in Springfield Cemetery.
Chicago Sept 16 A longtime resident of Africa J H Balmer stated at the International Lyceum that a club is the solution of the eugenics problem among the Zulus. He described a harsh practice of beating a child who does not meet the Zulu standard followed by a funeral.
The Broadway Theatre completed extensive improvements including a new balcony and a full interior refinishing. The theater now presents an impressive city landmark quality, with Manager Wagoner actively working to enhance patron enjoyment.
The Charlotte Observer argues lingering discussions on a Raleigh to Durham interurban road may be worthwhile if the final choice imitates the proven Greens boro to High Point corridor. A sensible duplication of that line would be the only road worthy of consideration now.
A boy named Johnnie earns a black eye during a so called war game with Ed Thompson, prompting his mother to scold him for fighting. The boy insists he did not fight and explains the injury came from their play. The scene highlights patriotic play acting and parental admonition.
A satirical quip frames a diplomat as a husband who, after losing forty dollars at poker, can smile while giving his wife a dollar and twenty cents claimed as winnings. The joke relies on a bawdy pun about money and marriage.
A retired merchant boasts that his twelve-dollar-a-day hotel stay costs him nothing as he relaxes in a porch chair. An envious spectator asks how, and he explains the trip is entirely paid by his heirs.
A mistress tells her Swedish maid to say she is out if the phone rings. The maid Olga pauses her sweeping, declares Ay bane out, and continues cleaning without answering the call.
A prospective employer questions a solid citizen about a friend the man recommended. When asked if the man drinks, the citizen quips he drinks like a fish. The interviewer presses, and the reply notes the fish drinks only water, implying the man’s drinking habit is a metaphor rather than a flaw.
A humorous exchange finds a narrator admitting a new driver while noting the old chauffeur was let go. The daughter fell for him and he refused an elopement church wedding, prompting the line about an incompetent chauffeur.
A witty remark suggests ancient caretakers faced mishap as old statues lie in pieces. The speaker infers that careless servants caused the damage, noting the smashed condition of the antiquities.
A humorous exchange features a father reproving his son for smoking and the son replying that he merely inhales the smoke. The wry dialogue plays on the notion of inhalation versus smoking.
A playful verse about loving the buzzing of bees is echoed in a brief note about a bee buzzing nearby. The lighthearted line contrasts the poet’s praise with a neighborly reminder of the buzzing insect.
Allen's showcases the new fall styles Monday through the week featuring Georgette Crepe Crepe de Chine Crepe Meteor and Taffeta suits and dainty blouses. Prices range from 3.09 to 8.00 with colors and meticulous touches highlighted to attract wardrobe updates.
From Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City the Sept 16 Independence Day bells toll symbolizing Hidalgo's 1810 revolt. A restrained celebration follows decades of civil strife with fewer grand displays, border areas lacking government troops, and a solemn banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe carried in past processions.
Capt Zollicoffer of Company M wired Mrs Zollcoffer that Company M has mopped up in drills today. The message indicates the unit likely carried off honors in the competitive exercises at Camp Glenn.
Bobbie taunts about Harold Jones being teacher's pet and at the head of his class. He claims Harold knows Ty Cobb's batting average, prompting a sharp reply about brains and sports knowledge.
A fragmented quip reel notes prisoners, bachelors, and a Reno divorcee all claiming relief with the line Thank Heaven I’m free. The brief snippets span jail release romantic breakups and mortgage payoff in a lighthearted, urban vignette.
A reviewer recalls witnessing a string of dramatic scenes from a film or screen portrayal. The speaker notes brutal acts and heroic moments, a daring fall, and a monotonous life framed by cinematic imagery.
A brief exchange shows one person wondering what will become of Europe after the war and another admitting they are not good at puzzles. The dialogue hints at uncertainty and a light humorous tone.
Dialogue reflects a bleak view of poverty and access to legal aid with sharp wit on who can afford counsel and prove innocence. The exchange highlights economic hardship shaping justice.
A woman fearing her husband would be angered buys a dress and hides it. He discovers the purchase when the item is seen in the press. The incident reflects tense domestic dynamics and social scrutiny.
K. T. Wade of Williston North Carolina suffers stomach disorders after trying many remedies. He found relief quickly after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy and praises its advertising. The ad claims permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee via Hart Drug Company.
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky credits Cardui the woman's tonic with curing her months of illness and nervous trouble after doctors failed. She says eleven bottles restored her strength and ability to work and wash, urging others to try Cardui now. Advert appears from Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies Advisory. The wrappe rs.
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