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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
4
A stream of 1917 era columns blends jests on patriotism, Germany and the Kaiser with quick sketches on electricity shortages and marriage licenses. It treads through Jewish references in Billy Sunday rhetoric, noting Jewish business acumen and the Gentile misperceptions of the time.
Fifty six years after the first Civil War battle at Fort Sumter the United States again faces war abroad. The piece recalls the April 12 bombardment, the flag’s fate, and the resolve of American servicemen who would defend democracy today.
Governor Fickett states North Carolina will contribute to the war by expanding food production. The government will likely exclude farm workers from front lines, urging all idle acres to be used for growing food. Allies need food and ammunition, and the state aims to supply sustenance regardless of combat deployment.
The governor calls on residents to heed the message and strive for the greatest crops in state history. With government aid and favorable climate, preparations should begin at once to maximize production.
The article urges proper flag etiquette raising at sunup and lowering at sunset on land and ships. It notes no flag should fly at night and cites wartime practice of raising flags after battles or victories. It calls High Point residents to honor the custom as patriotism and mentions the Texan who carried the Stars and Stripes at Vimy Ridge.
A reader urges better enforcement of city rules to keep chickens out of neighbors gardens while promoting more gardens and poultry. The letter notes loose chickens ruin flowers and questions how to balance home plots with adjacent poultry.
The editor R F J Johnson defends his wartime stance in a bold letter claiming base slander over remarks about the president and war. He cites readiness to serve, notes his application is with the U S Surgeon General, and praises Claud Kitchin for brave congressional votes.
Petrograd April 13 The Russian grand dukes formally surrendered their appanages and large estates to the new government a move described as a significant financial sacrifice. The estates cover more than 206 000 000 acres including thousands of prosperous farms and many thriving towns and villages yielding an annual income estimated at over 25 000 500 rubles. Imperial appanages before emancipation controlled over vast agricultural laborers. Emperor Paul I created these estates for grand dukes to ensure royal funds independent of the emperor.
Washington reports Major General George Goethals will take general charge of constructing wooden ships to carry supplies to the Entente allies. Officials expect he will undertake the work though no formal reply has been received.
Businessmen are urged to attend Garden Mart on Saturday and plan to dine midday at the building formerly occupied by the Leonard Beavans Stamey company.
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