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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
4
A collage of wartime rhetoric and social commentary critiques prices, officials, and labor strife. It mocks press absurdities, references Wilhelm Hohenzollern, and condemns the Industrial Worker of the World leader Frank Little. It urges federal action to curb labor unrest amid World War I pressures.
The piece argues that nations must adapt to postwar realities and urges Americans to stay optimistic while pushing for democratic reform in Germany. It contends Europe’s war-torn states need centuries to heal, while the United States should not abandon constitutional ideals. It links democracy to lasting peace.
A quote attributed to a German leader claims peace could be arranged in two hours if he could speak with Premier Lloyd George. The remark is presented as a major obstacle to peace, suggesting the German chancellor’s statements reflect broader barriers to ending the war.
A letter commends the entertainment committee chairman for omitting a patriotic speech at tonight’s supper for Company M. It argues speeches from civilians distract from honoring soldiers serving abroad and stresses the need for action over words during wartime. The writer says the chairman’s restraint benefits the soldiers and honors those going to France.
Heavy rain drenched the front in France and Belgium turning fields to mud and forcing a lull in Allied operations. The British zone saw counterattacks repelled overnight while heavy artillery duels continued though hampered by the downpour.
The Cleveland government kiosk in the public square recorded 5 degrees at 11 a.m. with light winds easing the heat. Yesterday's death toll stood at 15, including 13 babies. An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allens Mills, Pa., promotes it as relief for coughs colds and hay fever.
A German internee at Hot Springs North Carolina writes to officials praising the humane treatment and conditions provided. He notes fellow internees, formerly officers on a German ship, are exceedingly satisfied and credit U S policy and President Wilson's humanity. He adds the war should not be waged against German individuals.
On Patriotic Sunday July 1 Methodist Sunday schools across the United States presented $100000 to the Red Cross War Council. Bishop Nicholson received the contribution on the steps of the Red Cross building in Washington with Elliot Wadsworth Ed gar Blake and other church and Red Cross officials present. The drive involved over 30000 schools and followed President Wilson request for a patriotic observance.
Two Norfolk and Western freight trains collided head on near Rippon West Virginia at 3 35 pm yesterday. Firemen R K Duke of Bentonville and F C Flinn of Luray were killed. Engineer Matthews and Fireman Thomas Lewis were slightly injured after jumping from their engines. Four engines and eight coal cars wrecked with several freight cars damaged. Traffic halted for hours. Officials say orders possibly overlooked by one train's crew may be to blame.
Samuel Mortimer Embrey aged 67 died at 10 last night at the home of his daughter Mrs J K Faulkner 444 Arlington street where he had lived since his wife died in December. He was a Centenary Methodist church steward and funeral services were set for Friday at 4 in Greensboro. Survived by daughters Sallie Embrey and Mrs J E Faulkner, both of Greensboro. The report also notes Smera Kd Walsh of the White Sox set to debut for the Braves against the Cubs in Chicago on August 2.
A published timetable warns that listed arrival and departure times are not guaranteed and passengers should rely on stations for actual timing. The notice emphasizes schedule estimates and potential changes without asserting precise times.
Readable lines show route numbers and listed stations with times for Sunday and daily service. The fragment lacks a clear event or outcome, offering only timetable data without identifiable figures beyond station names and times.
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