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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
5
A excerpted rallying poem urging French unity against tyrants. It depicts fear, Destruction, and the resolve to fight for liberty. The verses invoke Liberty or death and praise the Avenging sword as masses rise in defense of the nation.
American nurses and the parent hospital units they belong to are stationed with seven base hospitals behind the lines. London reports say they render valuable aid at the front, supporting the British hospital service during active operations.
Edith Moore of Philadelphia served with the American unit aiding wounded behind the lines in the early phase of the Battle of Flanders. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Moore, have not heard from her directly for about two months but remain informed through press dispatches.
Mrs. W. F. Taylor entertained last evening for her brothers J. Greer and Robert Greer, members of the local military company. About sixty soldiers and friends attended, with the home decorated in national colors and ice cream and cake served after games.
The High Point Red Cross chapter will hold a sale of home-made foods Saturday at Miss Venetia Smith's store. All items are strictly home cooked and proceeds support the local chapter in making Red Cross supplies. Community patronage is urged by the clubwomen.
Hazel White of Petersbur Virginia and G Sam Bradshaw of Greensboro were business visitors to the city last evening. Fielding L Fry of Greensboro spent a few hours on business yesterday afternoon. Alice Riddick is visiting Greens boro with sister Mrs Ed Benbow. Mr and Mrs W 8 Wilden of Portsmouth are guests of Mr and Mrs L A Brown for a few days. Dr J J Hamlin returned after a fishing trip to Randolph county. I M Murray of Greensboro was in the city on business. W I Stauber of Rural Hall was a morning business visitor. Deputy Insurance Commissioner W A Scott of Greensboro spent the afternoon on business.
A gang armed with a hose washed Main Street in the city’s main business section this afternoon. The street is cleaner now than in months and even more so than after a heavy rain. No one knows who prompted the unusual, welcome stunt.
The High Point Merchants association opens a farm information bureau in the Sapp building on North Main Street. President Gilbert Clark or Secretary C Johnson will direct farmers to market locations and prices. The Enterprise will print a weekly farm page with staff support and welcomes rural recipes and helpful articles.
A prairie schooner like caravan drew near the post office area noon yesterday. It was manned by O. A. Kirkman A. T. Wishart Jed Ingram and Warren Brown heading to Randolph county for fishing with a seine and cooking gear.
Washington officials urge home and market gardeners to save beans and peas as seed for 1918 planting. Vines, pods, and seed should be dried and stored properly, with careful curing and threshing to preserve seed for future crops. The campaign highlights ensuring an adequate vegetable seed supply amid perishable fruit and vegetable concerns.
A Lafayette escadrille patrol led by Adjutants airberry Lovell Willis and Parsons fought six German aviators within six miles of the lines. Two more German planes joined, compelling withdrawal. The four Americans escaped unharmed while a German flyer was seen gliding down with a stopped propeller, likely from a bullet.
A. F. Eshelman and J. Ed. Wirkman were sworn in to act in condemnation proceedings by the city against Rev. Thomas Carrick and wife to secure a right of way for a street from North Main Street to Montlieu Avenue. They may select a third if needed and report damages to the Carricks’ property, if any, on September 1. Eshelman was chosen by the Carricks, and the city chose Kirkman.
Louisburg August 18 The exemption board of Franklin County met in the courthouse with many prospective soldiers and interested parties present. Doctors and clerical staff work. most physically fit men claim exemption. Three days to examine the men. board to meet Monday to pass on exemptions.
Washington reports Harry Gilbert of this city, the first drafted man in the nation, was appointed by President Wilson as provisional second lieutenant of cavalry and has been confirmed by the Senate.
Secretary Daniels ordered construction of an aircraft factory at the League Island and navy yard in Philadelphia. The project costs about $1,000,000 and should be finished in 100 days. It will employ 2,600 workers and produce 1,000 small planes yearly.
The treasury's offer of 300 million dollars in certificates of indebtedness maturing November 15 was oversubscribed when subscriptions closed at 3 p m yesterday. It marks the first financing under the second liberty bond offering.
The Norwegian mission called on Secretary Lansing seeking statistics on wartime needs. Holland proposed shipment of food and the export council offered counter proposals now under consideration. Meanwhile MLB notes: the Tigers, Yankees, and Indians surge. Red Sox and White Sox must keep pace with a 13 hit game showing Eddie Cicotte’s rough day and Eddie Plank leading the Browns’ staff.
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