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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

07 Aug 1917

Page 6

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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1917

Page

6

Democracy at Risk as 55 Million Americas Are Landless

An extensive essay argues that widespread home ownership is essential to democratic stability. It cites 1910 census data showing 55 million landless and homeless Americans, with rents high in cities like New York and Raleigh. The piece links tenancy to illiteracy and social decay, urging ownership of homes and farms to sustain democracy.

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Tenancy and illiteracy threaten church reach in southern counties

The piece cites that in 21 counties about 171 427 people aged ten and up are non church members, with Edgecombe and Vance showing 27 to 77 percent non church membership and Camden to Edgecombe listing 1 033 to 16 455 individuals outside the church. It warns defeating tenancy and illiteracy is essential to ward off church decline. Amsterdam reports the Kaiser maintains luxury on war travels, using a six carriage imperial train with armored quarters and guards.

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Vance Edgecombe Camden Amsterdam Berlin Vienna
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Western Liberals Convene in Winnipeg to Chart Postwar Policy

Keen interest surrounds the Liberal convention in Winnipeg as western leaders meet for a two day session. Delegates from all provinces attend including women from equal suffrage provinces. The gathering aims to assess the political scene and define the party stance on war related economic and political issues.

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Winnipeg Man Western Canada Liberal Party
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Party of Sixty Five Fun on a River Steamer

A gayly painted pleasure steamer moments before departure is halted when a stout gentleman bursts aboard yelling there is a party of 60 to 70 wanting to go. The captain halts the boat and the man, who has his hat aflutter, reveals he is the celebrant turning 65 today.

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Dandy General Plumer Leads Western Front Drive

Lincoln Springfield London editor reports American subalterns and troops pranking late at night with a ditty about drinking while General Sir Herbert Plumer, nicknamed the Dandy General, is noted for directing the major western front offensive.

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Lincoln Springfield London Herbert Plumer Western Front
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Digestive Aid Advertisement From Mann Drug Co

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a medicinal claim for tablets preventing self poisoning symptoms from digestion. Mentions waste matter, bloating, gas, coated tongue, bad breath and general digestive issues. References Mann Drug Co for purchase.

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