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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
4
A long reflective piece argues war stems from humanity’s failures to live together. It traces human evolution from early skulls to modern times, suggesting savagery and conflict persist despite progress and asking what future developments may hold. It mentions draft, taxes, and civic debates amid wartime commentary.
The Nieuwe Courant hints at a possible German England understanding while the Kaiser holds power in Berlin. The Dallas News argues against coercive measures to keep African Americans in the South, warning of harsher northern reception and political manipulation. England won’t seek peace now. Germany’s defeat is near-term focus. A High Point draft resister faces unpopularity.
The piece asserts strong punishment for draft resistance in Guilford and Wilford counties. It warns that treason carries the death penalty and urges residents to uphold wartime loyalty, invoking Guilford Courthouse history to deter opposition and emphasize county honor.
The Baltimore Sun reports a season's eyebrow style dispute with two camps. One favors shaving to a half line, the other keeps jet black painted brows, while we urge peace to avoid eyebrowless debutants.
Reginald Wright Kauffman recalls a dinner at a East Prussian fortress where a Prussian captain dismisses American resolve and fears of England’s intervention. The author now asks how the American small town would answer such a question in wartime.
Reports from Pulaski say Henry Sneed was shot and killed Sunday night by Virginia national guard member Frank Akers who was badly wounded. The trouble began after Sneed objected to Akers courting his sister.
Arthur Colton describes the flag’s life when the wind blows at sea. The flag’s stripes ripple like snakes and stars seem to dance with excitement, making it ready for battle or bold street displays. In calm, the flag appears tense and quiet, lacking its wind driven vitality.
A soldier asks for steadfast manhood and a clean heart in battle. He seeks righteous anger, mercy over ruthlessness, and strength to honor his forefathers while remembering his mother and father as he faces possible death.
An exchange in the smoking room notes a self made man profile for Binks, while the Cleveland Plain Dealer remarks that wives often steady the ladder as men rise. The Southern Pine association agrees women in men’s lumber camp roles will receive the same salaries as men previously earned.
A man fixated on a Chicago girl learns she will not marry him. He recalls her affection but she says she cannot due to a change in appearance. The girl jokes that he does not resemble her late dog since he cut his sidewhiskers. Harper's Magazine.
A doctor jokes about a patient with multiple ailments and suggests specialists for each issue. The punchline notes a $10 bill in the wallet as the cure, a quip from the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Providence Journal notes derby hats are scarce as men shift to soft hats. War influence prompts summer styles with wide brims and military lines, while hatters cite comfort and resilience as the soft hat’s advantages over traditional derbies.
A humorous verse on quitting advertising when things cease to happen. It lists playful conditions like grasshoppers hopping, cows bawling, fishes flopping, babies squalling, dinners running, owls hooting, rivers running, burglars stopping footing, vines twisting, skylarks larking, sun shining, young men sparking, heavens dropping, and old maids advising, then declares it is time to shut up shop.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sold the book containing the first Sherlock Holmes tale for 125 pounds. The purchase marks the debut appearance of the detective in print.
W P Welch jeweler and optometrist announces relocation to the Home Furniture store next to Alexander's on Nor Main Street. Fire Friday forced removal of the old office from the Loflinding area.
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