High Point Firms Win Freight Rate Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission found railroads overcharged High Point glass shipments from Toledo by 15 to 18 cents per hundred pounds for three to four years. The ruling calls out discriminatory rates versus Virginia towns and orders reparations from Pennsylvania and Southern railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toledo
High Point
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Standard Mirror Company
Snow Lumber Company
Fred Ecker
Virginia
Pennsylvania and
Southern
Pittsburg
Southern Railway
Carolina
McChord
North State
Fred N. Tate
Frank Wineskie
Freight rate agitation drives savings for High Point factories
The passage notes two High Point factories using forty thousand dollars worth of plate glass monthly and cites a six hundred dollar monthly freight saving under new regulation, illustrating the town’s strong interest in the freight rate debate.
Greatest Land Show at National Conservation Exposition
A visiting railroad land and industrial agent praised the National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville for September to November, predicting the land show will be the greatest ever seen in the South and the United States. It will feature a new Land Building with a 3,000-seat auditorium, displays from land companies, educational exhibits from U.S. Department of Agriculture stations, and extensive railroad exhibits showcasing soil conservation, crop rotation, and land improvement techniques for Farmers.
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D. Stratton
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Alabama Great Southern
Knoxvile
Knoxville
Anex
South
United States
Jane
United States Department
Fef Agriculture
Farmer
High Point Pays Southern Railroad Large Freight Sums
High Point annually pays the Southern Railroad freight charges totaling about $1.5 million, with strong likelihood the next year could rise to $2 million. The figure underscores sustained dependence on rail transportation for regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Southern Railroad
Report of The Home Banking Co High Point NC 1913
The Home Banking Co of High Point North Carolina reports assets of 201,096.76 with loans 1,816,543.96 and deposits 119,941.53. Liabilities show capital 30,000.00 surplus 2,500.00 and undivided profits 844.73. Describes notes rediscounted 5,000.00 and due to banks 78,758.72. Milton cashier sworn statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
U.S
Insurance Department
Patent malaria remedy promises cure with five doses
An advertorial claim offers a malaria treatment labeled No. Six-Sixty-Six. It asserts the prescription targets malaria or chills and fever, with five or six doses breaking a case and a 4 tonic dose preventing a fever return. It also claims better liver action than calomel and no gut irritation, priced at 25 cents.
Grand carpet and rug sale at Carpe store
Carpe advertises a grand showing of high grade carpets and rugs at unusually low prices for the season. Offers include half wool Ingrain at 38c and 44c per yard, all wool Ingrain at 48c and 54c, good mattings, floor oil cloth, linoleum, and Brussels or Velvet area rugs priced from 1.79 to 13.98.
Plans for High Point Water System Upgrade
Plans are drawn for the nearily reservoir and improved water works system in High Point to be funded by a new bond issue. Bonds will be sold July 7 and construction starts immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nearily
High Point
Notice of Dissolution of Bane-Lyon Co
Notice filed to certify sale of entire interest in the Bane-Lyon Co. to A. Bane to receive all merchandise fixtures and to pay all accounts. Witnessed by M. Bane and Milton Silver on the jth day of June 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane-Lyon Co
A. Bane
Sam Lyon
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as relief for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles. It cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama healed from a nine month ulcer in two weeks and urges purchase from all druggists at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Bruce Jones
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway Station Fares and Sale Dates 1913
Fares from various Southern Railway stations to Morehead City and Beaufort are listed with prices ranging from 4.50 to 8.75 dollars. Fares to Beaufort are twenty cents higher. Tickets are sold on Saturdays from May 31 to September 13, 1913, with return by the Tuesday after sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead City
Burlington
Chapel Hill
Concord
Durham
Eton College
Graham
Greensboro
Haw River
High Poin
Hillsboro
Lexington
Mebane
Raleigh
Reidsville
Salisbury
See
Winston Salem
Beaufort
Extremely Low Fares for Gettysburg Anniversary Train
Southern Railway offers round trip fares to Gettysburg for the Blue and Gray reunion on July 14 1913 with sales June 28 29 30 and July 1. Fares from Charlotte 13 45 Concord 12 50 Salisbury 11 40 Lexington 10 50 High Point 19 50 Greensboro 10 05 North Wilkesboro 13 15 Mount Airy 11 65 Winston Salem 10 05 Statesville 1 70 Mooresville 12 80 Hickory 13 70 Morganton 14 15 Gastonia 13 90 others on some basis. Special train from Charlotte June 29 at 9 00 pm via Washington arrives Gettysburg noon June 30. Reservations advised. Stopovers allowed Washington Baltimore and other agent points within ticket limits. For more information contact Southern Railway agents or Division Passenger Agent R H Debut 1S Charlotte NC.
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Charlotte
Concord
Salisbury
Lexington
High Point
Greensboro
North Wilkesboro
Mount Airy
Winston Salem
Statesville
Mooresville
Hickory
Morganton
Gastonia
Washington
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Southern Railway
R. H
Charlotte N.C
Jackson Springs Excursion Fares Reduced to Sunday
Greatly reduced week end and Sunday excursion fares to Jackson Springs North Carolina via R. C. & S. Ry. from several times including 2 am 6:50 am 6:58 am 8:00 am and 3p with evening 7:38 pm departures noted.
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Jackson Springs
N.C
R. C
S. Ry
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Eugene Schafe Regelman Company
New York
Murphy
Norfolk
Report OF the Condition OF the Home Banking Co
State of
County of
Guilford
Milton
D. H. Milton
Edwin D. Steele
Notary Publi
J. R. Reitzel
M. J. Wrenn
Geo. T. Penny
Cyrus O. Bates
S.a.cole Contractor
N. C
White Oak Street
City
June A. Johnson
M. Bane Milton Silver
Aberdeen
Jackson
Raleigh, Charlotte & Southern Ry. Co. R. C. & S. Railway
Moore County
Acduse
Pinehurst
West End
Splendid
Asheboro
Star
Biscoe
Candor
R. C. & S. Railway
Tilley’s
Allen Bros
Old Stand
Emporium South Main Street
Sharpener
Razo Zoy Sharp
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