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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1917
Page
6
In a 1917 tale by Dale Drummond, Sybil suspects unseen ties between Landry and Dot Chamberlain as she plans tea with the pair. The conversation reveals flirtation hints and a plan to observe Landry’s reactions, ending with Sybil plotting a quiet surveillance tomorrow.
Braves catcher Hank Gowdy posted a .545 batting average in the 1914 World Series as Atlanta defeated Philadelphia Athletics to capture the title. The standout performance highlighted Gowdy as the key run producer for the Braves in the championship clash.
London reports Matthew Maris the Dutch painter dies at 78 living in obscurity. He kept his studio closed and refused to sell his work, believing art must stand on its merit not the artist’s name. His unfinished portrait of two babies spanned years.
New York reports the Order of Godfathers and Godmothers of the Navy will pair supporters with enlisted sailors who have no near relatives. Endorsed by the Navy Department via Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Brooklyn founder Mrs. Henry Murray Calvert seeks godfathers and godmothers over 30 to contact 169 McDonough Street, Brooklyn, and receive names to write and provide morale support.
Rotterdam’s 1916 shipping traffic fell to the 1915 ships level and tonnage similar to 1992, with total country arrivals at 5 114 ships and 4 681 117 tons. Half of traffic was with Britain Norway and Sweden. the rest with the United States and Argentina for grain imports. The Rhine fleet moved gravel for Germany and Holland and coal to Germany, while telegraph delays and postwar trade shifts may position Holland as a future middleman in European commerce.
Des Moines reports that Iowa backs a constitutional prohibition measure after two years of statewide dryness. Campaigns focus on embedding prohibition in the constitution to prevent saloons returning by legislative action. Law changes restrict liquor advertising and delivery while permitting liquor seizures and limited legitimate purchases. Opinion is divided on the election’s impact and the difficulty of restoring saloons if defeated.
Surgeon General Robert E. Noble urges boards of Medical Reserve Corps examiners to correct a belief that a lieutenant’s full salary is needed for field mess and related expenses. He notes 50 dollars monthly covers field costs and many officers could save most pay. He cites actual prices for uniforms and gear, urging restraint in outlays.
Provost Marshal General Crowder said several men subject to national army call who enlisted in the regular army national guard or other branches after their names were posted are discharged and ordered to report to national army examining boards at their own expense.
Boston drew 42,600 fans for the Oct 12 1916 Fall Classic contest against Brooklyn at home setting a new single game attendance mark for a World Series. The record crowd underscored the popularity of the Red Sox led series in Boston.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Xing of Malaria Chill Tonic combining quinine with tonic fron to combat chills fevers and sweats. It promises appetite strength and vitality. The note includes Mann Drug Co and a testimonial praising Foley Kidney Pills for kidney benefits from Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina.
The Federal Reserve board announced a sweeping limit on gold, silver and currency exports. It will not authorize gold exports unless needed to pay for imports for U S consumption. Travelers may carry 200 in gold per adult, plus 5000 in currency and 200 in silver or silver certificates without a license.
Interurban Motor Lines offer service between High Point Winston Salem with schedule times at 9 00 p m and 11 20 a m for Winston Zissh, and 1 30 m 3 16 m 3 0 a m 2 50 p m 5 00 p m to Greensboro from High Point Elwood Hotel. Tickets via hotel clerk. seats insured. Fares 7e per mile. cars stop anywhere. one suitcase free under 20 pounds. Drivers sober and courteous. solicit patronage. phone for specials. C A Kirkman secretary treasurer.
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