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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
4
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Fragmentary copy depicts a journalist under pressure from colleagues readers and advertisers while handling solicitations and distractions in a newsroom setting during a municipal election period and a late delivery complaint. It hints at ethical questions about influence and debt in a tense newsroom atmosphere.
Stop Unjust Prices in War Financing
The author argues against funding allies with billions of American money through congressionally approved loans. They warn munition makers profit excessively, claiming the New York Times cited a 1900 percent gain. Aimed at curbing inflated costs, the piece urges government action to prevent profiteering and redirect funds to the public rather than private firms.
Beware Where and How You Economize Bulletin Urges Health Focus
A state board of health bulletin warns that high living costs raise infant death and illness rates. It urges trimming nonessentials like clothing and entertainment while preserving clean milk, safe housing, water, nourishment, rest, and regular doctor's care to protect family health.
Government price controls urged to curb wartime food costs
Secretary of Agriculture Houston appeals to the senate for powers to supervise and fix food prices during the war. He warns of looming food riots if the government does not act and calls for ensuring large crops and conservation of supplies. He notes higher prices hit the home and wage earners hardest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Senate
Holland Maintains Neutrality in German US War
Holland Washington notes to state department that it will remain strictly neutral in the conflict between Germany and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holland
State Department
Germany
United States
Voice of the People: Vote Independent for Fiscal Sanity
Editor urges voters to consider how the city will spend record funds over the next two years. Independent candidates with taxpayers' interests at stake are preferred to avoid undue dictation by interest groups.
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Inter
Economic use of meat supply among greatest needs
Washington April 21 meat is a major item in the typical family food bill. A USDA statement urges economy tailored to household conditions, housewife supervision, market conditions, and willingness to vary favored dishes. Suggestions include buying less meat, shopping personally, choosing cheaper cuts, and using all parts and leftovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Butcher's Bay
Primary Petitions Filed for City Election April 24 1917
Candidates named for mayor and council seats across four wards. W P Ragan and Chas F Tomlinson lead for mayor with no primary. Second ward councilmen R O Lindsay and J L Sechrest proceed to May 8 election. Others listed for first third and fourth ward posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Tomlinson
W. P. Ragan
R. O. Lindsay
J. L. Sechrest
C. F. Tomlinson
Corn Seen As Nation's Key Cereal In Review
Washington reports the secretary of agriculture urges increasing corn production nationwide. He notes corn’s broad adaptability and its role for human food and animal feed, with emphasis on regions east of the 100th meridian and areas with proven corn farming experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
America
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