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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
4
War talk and small town gossip in Macon Telegraph
The piece blends political banter about Bryan, Wilson, and foreign policy with light local notes. It mentions Owen Barden’s garden, a bachelor bored with age, a Macon girl losing a locket and bathing suit combo, and Australian boxer Les Carey enlisting after a few fights. It closes with a tongue in cheek line about needing money to join the army.
The Passing of the Kings in World War I Era
A columnist argues monarchies fall as Russia dethrones its king and Austria and Germany may follow. The piece envisions England adopting a republic and predicts Europe’s kings fading, while America leads in promoting freedom and universal labor. It frames war as a moral crusade and a test of virtuous national purpose.
Virtues of America appeal from Secretary Daniels to editors
Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, appeals to newspaper editors nationwide. He urges focusing on America's virtues, building confidence and patriotism, and fulfilling the press's national service role with noble standards. He asserts government officials trust the newspapers and seeks wholehearted cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Daniels
America
Navy
United States
Courage of The French A Wonder
Paris reports the American scholar Jesse Benedict Carter praising France's courage and joyous steadiness during crisis. He notes French citizens’ calm focus on larger values, cites a mayor's nod to a fallen son, and contrasts simple virtue with wartime gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Jesse Benedict Carter
American Academy of Rome
Hyde Foundation
Mr. Carter
Abraham Lincoln
Quiet village square scene recalls self mastery
A narrator hides in the village square to avoid showing emotion as he reflects on those who have conquered themselves versus those who have lost self-control, highlighting the contrast between inner discipline and outward chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Methodist Protestant
North Main Street
J. FE. Jones
Thacker’s
Not On a Bet Candidate Declares True Intent
Louis F. Ryan denounces circulating claim he is running for alderman on a bet and would withdraw if nominated. He states he will run to win if nominated, denying backing by cliques or rings and asks for voter support.
Tomlinson Announces Mayoral Candidacy in City Primary
C. F. Tomlinson declares his run for mayor subject to the city primary action. The notice names Tomlinson and outlines campaign eligibility and election context for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Tomlinson
High Point
Co. C. Muse
Louis E. Ryan
MO. W. Hedrick
W. P. Ragan
May 8 1917 Mayor and Council Nominees Declared
Only two candidates filed petitions for mayor so no primary is held. W P Ragan and Charles F Tomlinson are the mayoral candidates to be voted on May 8 1917. For councilman second ward two candidates filed petitions and no primary is held. R O Lindsay and J L Sechrest are the second ward council candidates to be voted on May 8 1917. A Lyon City Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Ragan
Chas. F. Tomlinson
R. O. Lindsay
J. L. Sechrest
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