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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
4
A column blends humorous garden reflections with warnings about a European war that could reach American shores. It urges mobilization of farming and industry to feed and arm Allies, arguing the nation must produce food and munitions to shorten the conflict and restore peace.
The quotation argues that if the motion becomes less American than in 1776 the Constitution must change to match the new Americanism. otherwise it should remain unchanged.
The Guilford court award to Mrs. J. A. Turner against North Carolina Public Service Co prompts concern that any building such as the High Point post office or freight-hauling structures could sue for damages. The piece argues manufacturing is vital to High Point's growth and warns of widespread economic impact if such suits become common.
L Ames Brown of Greenville North Carolina named as a member of the government censorship board. Brown is a rising North Carolina newspaper man who has been Washington correspondent for a major paper and a writer for North American Review and Collier's Weekly. His interview with President Wilson before last year’s election is noted as exemplary.
Two candidates filed for mayor, W P Ragan and Chas F Tomlinson, with no primary. For council from the second ward, R O Lindsay and J L Sechrest were declared as the candidates, to be voted on at the municipal election on May 8 1917.
The War Department states that men of military age who married since the war began will be treated as unmarried. It aims to raise an army without hindering marriage, noting European practice and the need to maintain birth rates. Mount Airy will likely scrutinize city manager hires more carefully.
The piece argues against altering the Constitution to curb free speech and a free press. It asserts these rights are foundational to democracy and essential to public discussion of government policies, warning that restricting them could damage the nation more than needed. It recalls their role in founding the Republic and the Revolution.
The cotton market opened steady but weakened as good weather persisted. May fell to 15.59 and October to 18.13, about 16 to 21 points lower, with May at 19.90 and October at 18.40 as early quotes. Washington data notes a Boy Scouts planting day call urging 218,000 members to feed a soldier on April 21.
Amsterdam reports on April 20 strikes across several German munitions plants. The Telegraaf cites sources noting unrest at Krupp facilities and other factories amid wartime pressures.
To the voters of High Point I announce my candidacy for city councilman subject to the action of the primary.
Train numbers No. 12 32 38 29 31 and No. 43 No. 85 list times from southern railway schedule. Arrivals and departures for High Point include No. 142 at 7:05 a.m. and Nos. 134 136 at 6:45 p.m. Cut this out.
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