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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
4
A garbled column rambles through varied topics including Joffre, Mr. Bormanoll, war, opera singers and German views on Congress. It mocks European languages, cartoons, and a poem with distracted reflections on politics, society, and humor in a bygone era.
The piece argues Kaiser Wilhelm may abdicate to save Germany, but remains obstinate. It foresees a German revolution driven by worker strikes and soldier mutinies, leading to a republic and a postwar Europe united under democratic ideals, with the world ready to live in peace.
A. J. Stack reports that Russia has not chosen a form of government yet though a cabinet and soldiers run the state. He predicts a republic may emerge, with about 600 representatives elected directly and women still without the vote. He also notes possible separate peace with Austria if Slavic autonomy is guaranteed.
The Southern railway issues a bound volume The Floods of July 1916 with views of the July 1916 floods in southern states. It notes swift recovery from flood damage as reconstruction and service restoration proceeded promptly. A last-page tribute honors eleven employees who died in duty including five whites and six negroes.
A public-spirited piece compares the International Sunday School association to a vast business, noting 18441,036 customers and global reach. It claims headquarters in Chicago with 200 workers, 2,502 branch units, 175,685 retail outlets, and 1,690,739 assistants, all producing Christian Character as its product.
The state board of health and the State university announce the suspension of postgraduate medical instruction planned for physicians this summer. The decision aims to prepare doctors for active wartime service as instructors pledged to the medical reserve. Dr. Franklin originated the idea praised at the State Medical Society meeting.
The Philadelphia Record reports no alarm or excitement despite war, noting sustained high trade, strong financials, and broad industrial activity. It highlights full operating plants, government orders favoring steel, and continued profit despite leather price pressures in Lynn. Bank clearings and railway earnings rise, supporting a bright business outlook.
Trustees of the United Societies of Christian Endeavor announce postponing the New York gathering set for July 4 to 9 for one year due to patriotic concerns and youth welfare. A small central conference for field secretaries and state presidents is planned for July 4-6.
A London Opinion snippet presents dialogue between a stage doorkeeper waiting in rain and a self described “Super The Millionaire” in Act 3 Scene 4. The exchange sketches a theatrical encounter with brief character labeling and meta commentary.
A patriotic gathering in St Pierre Miquelon celebrated U S entry in the war. Citizens waved American flags cheered references to victory for the entente allies. American Consul Samuel H Wiley attended a City club celebration before an address at the American consulate.
Georgia pledges self sufficiency for a year after a state wide meeting in Macon with about 1200 farmers and bankers. A campaign to increase food for people and livestock will extend to every Georgia county.
Hearings by the house naval committee concluded on the administration bill to raise the navy enlisted strength from 7 000 to 150 000 and marine strength from 17 000 to 30 000. Consideration by sections starts today as the panel aims for a timely report.
Mrs. C. R. Lee of 613 Willowbrook avenue High Point shares her experience treating kidney and back problems with Dana's Kidney Pills. She says three boxes brought relief after years of pain and irregular kidney action. Fifty cents at all dealers Foster Wheeler Co Mtgrs Buffalo NY.
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt a young girl asks to join the other children in play. Her mother limits her to the girls saying the boys are too rough. She counters hoping to find a smooth little boy to play with.
A Kansas City Journal snippet shows a woman breaking an engagement over not caring for the suitor’s car. The exchange reveals social expectations and personal priorities influencing marriage decisions in the era.
A Chicago Herald quip features a moment between an elderly man and a stranger. The man asks for a five‑spot, prompting the other to question his own feelings in a playful exchange captured in the column.
The Red Men call a regular council gathering Wednesday at the Suh Run. A special patriotic program will cover duties to country and expectations during the current crisis with several talks by the sachem’s order.
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