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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
A column debates war policy and censorship amid a mood of tax burdens and scarce resources. It critiques senate committees, calls for decisive leadership, and contrasts American press freedom with British censorship during wartime while noting Marine and naval concerns.
Opinion argues that replacing German ministers will not change the war’s course. It contends the autocratic military system failed to deliver victory, and shortages and pressure will intensify public discontent despite cabinet changes.
The text argues that High Point should not bear Greensboro's war burden by increasing its quota. It notes High Point's strong enlistment record and warns the exemption board to resist reallocating quotas to favor Greensboro.
The text alleges officials aim to obscure their missteps to protect themselves, highlighting accusations of a deliberate cover-up and potential accountability implications amid political friction.
The Arbeiter Zeitung excerpt argues against panic over a distant war and urges active American hostility to curb German aggression. It notes Belgium’s rape as a warning, claims German ships sink but should be ported, and predicts an eventual reckoning for German autocracy.
A reflective poem recalls those who answered not and walked with us no more. The speaker hopes the unknown vast becomes homelike since they have entered there, and expresses gratitude to God for their lasting love and presence beyond.
Washington reports the United States has asked neutrals for full details on their food needs production and trade. Responses will determine U S plans to ration exports to neutrals to keep American foodstuffs from reaching Germany.
Washington reports a bill from the house immigration committee would deport aliens who refuse military service and bar new entries. Exemption claims would prevent naturalization. aliens could be drafted for farm and industrial work. The piece also notes insignia meanings for army ranks and Munich officials ordered to wear sandals, with British boots auctions fetching over $100,000.
A customer testimonial touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough asthma and hay fever. Mrs. Chas Reitz of A Views Mills Pa claims eleven years of use and strong satisfaction with the product from Mann Drug Co.
Sunday schedule lists morning departures from High Point and Denton with times at Gordontown and Thomasville, and evening trains from High Rock to High Point with arrivals in Denton Gordontown Thomasville. The table shows No 21 27 22 28 services and Sunday only operations for certain segments.
Daily operation between High Point and Winston Salem and between High Point, Greensboro. Services depart High Point for Winston and Greensboro with stop at Elwood and Guilford hotels. First train listed at 7:30 a m.
Nancy F Armstrong administratrix of W L Armstrong deceased resident of Guilford County North Carolina issues notice to creditors to present claims by March 30 1918 and to debtors to make immediate payment. This notice dated March 30 1917 at High Point North Carolina.
Vague advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy taken internally through the blood to treat catarrh described as widespread and incurable in prior local treatments. A $100 reward is offered for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, with circulars and testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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