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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
4
The piece critiques Governor Bickett’s political maneuvering toward a U S Senate run. It notes expectations defying a nonpolitical governor image, suggests a growing Bickett machine, and cites recent adjutant general appointment as part of power plays. It laments politics guiding public office and calls for officials serving state rather than ambition.
A former Sing Sing inmate appeals to the American people urging that thousands of prisoners be allowed to enlist and fight in World War I. He argues a small legal change could permit service, noting many inmates seek to repay society and defend the nation. He criticizes current policy and urges fairness in granting military duty to inmates.
The piece debates a wartime cabinet shake up with talk of dropping Lansing and Baker for Root and Roosevelt. It argues efficiency over politics, notes state and war departments are weak, and urges a strong, ideally non partisan war government, hoping public demand may force change.
A letter from a trainee reports 1400 future U S officers completed day three of a nine day hike covering about 110 miles. They carry full equipment with 35 trucks and 250 horses supporting field readiness. The writer notes pay for supplies is inflated at camp stores and predicts many on the hiking trip will receive commissions around September 15.
The city council decided to move toward a cleaner healthier High Point. The editorial urges citizens to support progressive health measures and cites state agencies promoting higher living standards.
Public notice that David Rones disclaims responsibility for debts of York Bakery located in North Point, North Carolina. Dated August 6 with references to May 1917 and prior events.
Joseph P. Allen of Globe Tailoring, Cincinnati, visits Allen's department store today and tomorrow to showcase fall and winter suit patterns. Every suit sold is guaranteed to fit. Patterns are described as unusually pretty with promising fall models. The event invites all men to inspect fabrics and prices with no obligation to buy.
Mrs. Lee of 613 Wallowbrook Avenue High Point testifies that after years of back pain kidney troubles and nerve distress she found relief taking Deans Kidney Pills. She credits three boxes with noticeable improvement and notes the product is sold at all dealers, Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
The jeweler and optometrist Sfilwk W P Welch announces relocation to the Home Furniture store next to Alexanders on North Main street and states the fire on Friday caused the removal from the Lofhn building.
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