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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
4
Newspaper Delivery Terms and Late Paper Notice
The Enterprise is delivered in the city by carrier at 16 cents per week. Subscribers who miss timely delivery should notify the circulation department.
War era musings mix satire with national duty in High Point
A杂- clipping commentary lampoons conscription debates and suffrage, mocks officials and politicians, and praises farmers for food production. It quotes Gifford Pinchot urging farm-led food drives as crucial to national safety amid WWI, warning that victory hinges on American agriculture and shipping despite submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Food security and farmers duty in wartime
Opinion urges American farmers to plant storable foods for fall and winter to avert famine if the war prolongs. It stresses the need to guarantee farmers fair prices and labor, and calls on growers to boost the food supply to win democracy against Kaiserism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Committee
High Point
Women in High Point Halt Refreshments During War
Local women groups in High Point announce they will not serve refreshments at weekly or monthly meetings to conserve national war supplies. The stance follows a farmer's wife letter to the governor and reflects a broader North Carolina and national attitude toward sacrifice for the war effort.
Snow Lumber Co Raises Wages For April 14 1917
The Snow Lumber company in this city announces a substantial wage increase starting April 14 1917. It cites high living costs and faithful service as reasons and commends its workers for their loyalty and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Lumber Company
Mann Seeks Value Of Sprained Wrist In Domestic Row
Hank Mann hires a physician to value a sprained wrist tied to a dispute after a pedestrian blamed Mrs. Mann for a collision. Ten thousand dollars is sought, Mann jokes about injuring his wrist to gain leverage. The Speaker team is described as evenly matched in their on field confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Mann
Foxfilm
Los Angeles
Mr. Mann
Mrs. Mann
Mann
Merry Minstrel Maids Benefit at School Auditorium
At the school auditorium Tuesday night the Merry Minstrel Maids present a public library fund benefit show. Tickets are 25 cents. Don’t miss this great event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library Fund
Merry Minstrel Maids
Dutch National Fair Opens in Utrecht
Utrecht April 28 The first United National fair in Utrecht connects Dutch manufacturers with wholesale dealers. Exhibits are all Dutch made and the event signals a push for industrial independence. In 18 months Holland built 200 new factories focused on civilian needs, not war work, with chemistry and dye products highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utrecht
Holland
Germany
North Carolina Honored for Red Cross Christmas Seals Sale
North Carolina earned honorable mention among six states for selling Red Cross Christmas seals. In Class B for populations 1.25 to 2.4 million, the state placed second with a per capita sale of 9.90, behind Wyoming Minnesota and New York in first. Letters from Charles DeForest praised the state and urged aiming for first next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Red Cross
Charles M. DeForest
National Tuberculosis Association
Wyoming
Minnesota
New York
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Hershey
Thornburg
Holtville
Cal
Broadview
Mont
L. B. McBrayer
United States
All About Pie
Henry Lehrman of William Fox discusses comedy stunts and how pie gags depend on the victim. He explains a pie in motion can be funny when it hits a refined man, but dull when it hits a tramp, shaping his grim approach to screen humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lehrman
William Fox
Henry
Mr. Lehrman
Chet Ryan Dazzles Crowd With Expert Trick Ride
The Cripple Creek Times recalls Chet Ryan now with Tom Mix’s Foxfilm players performing on Skeezicks the bronco. He lies on his back across the saddle then stands on his head with shoulders on the pommel and mounts again as the horse gallops full tilt. His stunt helps explain his high Buffalo Bill era salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek Times
Chet Ryan
Tom Mix
Foxfilm
Skeezicks
Ryan
Buffalo Bill
He's Tired of Sham Battles With John Barleycorn on Screen
Charles Conklin stars in a Fox film comedy as a politely intoxicated lead. After filming he lamented the role, saying he is a physical and mental wreck and fears recovery from the highball destroyer portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
Foxfilm
Charles Conklin
Conklin
Public library fund supports 'The Merry Minstrel Maids'
The notice advertises a fundraising event for the public library with proceeds directed to the library fund. Tickets priced at 25 cents.
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