Fragmented Vision of Postwar World and Economic Opportunity
A political column discusses Allied plans for German colonies and Turkish lands, arguing they should not be returned to Germany due to misrule and submarine bases. It emphasizes opportunity as a key driver, urges independent thought, and critiques wartime industrial leaks and the role of money in shaping character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of the Great Powers
Turey
Asia
Germany
Armenia
Syria
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Arabia
Nonessen
Duke of Durham Brodie Duke Dies at 73 of Illness
Durham obituary reports Brodie L. Duke millionaire tobacconist and son of Washington Duke died after a long illness at 73. He helped found the tobacco industry in Durham and later led major companies. Survived by his fourth wife Wylanda Rochelle and three children from his first marriage.
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Durham
Brodie L. Duke
Washington Duke
American Tobacco Moeneng
Wylanda Rochelle
Mr. Duke
Miss McMannen
Minnie Woodard
Pasadena
Cal
Alice Webb
New York
Miss Rochelle
Washington, D. C
Orange County
North Carolina
Washington Banc
Treturuen Tom
Tewr
W. Duke & Sons Co
Aerial Tobacco Company
Liggett & Myers Companies
Dying Man Walton Found In Greensboro Streets
Samuel J. Walton a well known city figure was found on Greensboro streets in a dying condition Sunday night and died after reaching city hall. It is believed he fainted and fell on a car track. A. M. Idol secretary of the Merchants Association has collapsed and closed his office. High Point residents ill in New York Mrs Dred Peacock is recovering with Dr Peacock in attendance. William Welborn bound over to federal court on whisky still charge for $500 after Saturday trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Walton
Greensboro
Nannie Walton
A. M. Idol
Merchants’ Association
Dred Peacock
New York City
Dr. Peacock
William Welborn
Brown
Miss Margaret Wilson Struck by Influenza At Legation
Brussels. Feb. 1 Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of President Wilson is confined to her room at the American legation suffering from influenza. The Etoile Belge reports her condition as an attack of the flu.
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Brussels
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
Etoile Belge
Legation
Moose Roll Call Meeting Draws Large Crowd
The Moose Roll Call meeting Tuesday night attracted a large crowd with refreshments served and a general good time reported by attendees.
Peace and War's Aftermath Shape European Boundaries
A column discusses Allied aims to create stable governments in Europe after World War I. It notes Alsace Lorraine returning to France, Luxemburg's independence, Italy’s gains, and the need for self governed states and lasting peace. An auto collision at Main and Washington injures no one. Herbert Wright returns home from France after wartime service and discharge from hospital.
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Europe
Holland
France
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Russia
Balkan
Alsace-Lorraine
Luxemburg
Herbert Wright
Lorain Ohio Public Water Campaign Promotes Conservation
Lorain Ohio launches a city wide public education campaign to cut water waste and leaks. Meter maintenance inspections and a card system track complaints and adjustments while schools and posters emphasize prudent usage and cost awareness.
High Point plans Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital
City physicians urge the council to establish a memorial hospital to honor local servicemen. A suitable site near the hospital and home is offered at 52000, with an estimated 100000 required to erect a proper facility for the community.
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Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital
High Point
National Machine and Electric Co Formed in City
The National Machine and Electric Co establishes as a new business to operate a general line of machine and electric work. Officers are Julio C. Smith president Herman E. Wood vice president Thomas G. Shelton secretary and treasurer with W. C. Idol and C. C. Muse on the board. The plant at High Point Machine Works is secured for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Machine and Electric Co
Julio C. Smith
Man E. Wood
Thos. G. Shelton
W. C. Idol
C. Cc. Muse
High Point Machine Works
Aim for Above Average Yields in 1919 Progressive Farmer
A Progressive Farmer call to Southern farmers to raise yields above the average to improve profits. It argues better land, seed, fertilization, and tillage boost per acre revenue, with examples showing how increasing cotton yield from one third to two thirds of a bale raises gross profit and net return. The piece urges liberal expenditure in the new year to make farming more profitable and attractive to families.
Smith leaves Gilmer Bros to start leather settee line
Baxter and Smith announce his resignation from Gilmer Bros after years with the firm. He will operate from Green Street in the old Bradner building, focusing on leather settees and other leather seating as a manufacturer and salesman.
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Baxter. Smith
Gilmer. Bros
Green Street
Bradner
Smith
Smithy
High Point Chamber of Commerce building funds progress
The committee has spent a week soliciting and raised about 4500 dollars from individuals. The remaining 8000 dollars expected from businesses will provide working capital for the chamber.
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High Point
Death of City Resident Jerry R Pickett
Jerry R. Pickett a well known city resident died early Tuesday of heart failure thought due to high blood pressure He was active a day earlier Survived by wife three children three brothers W P Pickett F M Pickett R L Pickett and one sister Mrs J J Welch Funeral services were held yesterday and he was interred in Oakwood cemetery.
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Jerry R. Pickett
Flee Based
W. P. Pickett
F. M. Pickett
R. L. Pickett
J. J. Welch
Oakwood Cemetery
J. E. Kirkman Sells Snow Lumber Shares to Others
J. E. Kirkman transfers his Snow Lumber Co stock to other shareholders and plans to devote his efforts to the Gi ture Company. He holds major stakes as president and treasurer in both firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber CO
J. E. Kirkman
Snow Lumber Co
Gi Iture Company
Mr. Kirkman
Mark Twain Discount Dilemma at Local Bookstore
An odd historical note recounts Mark Twain visiting a bookstore and asking multiple discounts due to his status as an author, his publisher ties, and a ministerial family connection, outlining a humorous clash over authorial privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark. Twain
Harper and Brothers
Mark
Ford As Purposer Turns To The Fourth Estate
Henry Ford shifting from automobiles to politics and media seeks influence through a new paper. His Page will feature his plans to highlight everyday opportunities and advise readers on using them to their best advantage. Also notes on League of Nations mandates for colonies and a Pinehurst hunting trip by Millis Mendenhall Hauser and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Senator
Fourth Estate
Ford
D.c.r
League of Nations
Palestine
Syria
Turkey
Central
Africa
German Southwest
South Pacific Islands
Turner Smith Convicted for Assault and Whiskey Violation
Turner Smith was convicted in the recorder's court on Friday for assaulting Nathaniel Beane in Silman's store rear. He was fined 150 dollars and costs and given a three month sentence on the county roads for retailing whiskey.
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Turner Smith
Nathaniel Beane
Silman
Recorder’s Court
Army casualty tables show 10,000 unaccounted in France
Official battle casualty tables for American forces in France published from Washington show about 10,000 men unaccounted for as of January 10. The totals list 56,592 deaths missing or captured across 30 divisions, with 39,158 killed or died of wounds plus 17,434 missing or captured.
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Orsay
Washington
France
March
Pershing
Germany
Marine Brigade
Flures
War Department
Mortgage Sale Notice in Guilford County
Mortgage sale of N P Albertson property in Guilford County listed in Book 289 page 94 with power of sale. On March 10 1918 at noon in High Point the Lots 8 and 9 Block B Welborn lands Stage road 50 by 150 feet with four room cottage and storehouse to be sold for cash. Rev J P Rogers spoke in Raleigh on minister relief fund.
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N. P. Albertson
Register of Deeds Office
Guilford County
Home Banking Company
High Point
N. C
J. N. Campbell
W. C. Welborn
Office of Register of Deeds
Stage Road
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CY Council
Brodie Duke OF
A. Sherrod
J. Y. Garrett
Main and
Washington Streets
Ty Boy
Svenies
Ohio
Lorain
Mir
Water Department
United States
C. OF C
Jerry Pickett
Messrs
H. A. Millis
O. E. Mendenhall
C. M. Hauser
R. H. Wheeler
Pinehurst
J. P Rogers
Western North Carolina Conference
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