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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
4
The Biblical Recorder argues the President has overstepped constitutional bounds during wartime by pressuring state matters from suffrage to Senate races. It claims Wilson advises Democratic candidates in several states and urges defeat of rivals, while stressing state autonomy and unity.
The article notes renewed Allied gains along a 120 mile front from Ypres to Soissons with Lassigny and 20 villages liberated and German positions outflanked near Noyon. British advance between Albert and Arras continues with tanks and artillery supporting infantry as the line realigns.
A High Point furniture market records a major sale when a eastern buyer purchased about 100000 dollars in furniture and house furnishings during two visits. The visitor’s purchases and repeat visits signal a revived market amid improved local production and competition from national centers.
Local notes report confusion in Lenton over next registration date. The rule requires all men who reached 21 since June 5, 18 must enroll. No further details provided.
The funeral of Mrs. J Fred Taylor was held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. C P Cobbe and Dr G T Rowe officiating. She was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Dugan Davis and had resided in High Point. Married to J F Taylor about eight years ago she died shortly after turning 29. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
At Neufchatel station a special train brought back French civilians deported from northern France and held in Germany since the war began. A released French prisoner, interned in Switzerland, reunited with his wife and five children, unseen since August 1914. Naval officers and their families using commissary stores have adopted the food administration sugar honor system.
The city sets par plus accrued interest for the bonds, with delivery five days after sale. Purchasers receive an opinion from Reed McCook and Hoyt that the bonds are valid and binding obligations of High Pont. US Mortgage and Trust will certify signatures and seal. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
All property owners on Main Street from English Street to Commerce Street are notified they have 30 days from August 12, 1918 to pay their street improvement assessments to the tax collector without extra charges. Amounts unpaid after 30 days incur 6 percent interest from July 25, 1918, the date of confirmation.
Sealed proposals for 24000 6 percent bonds of High Point North Carolina due in 1919 to 1937 will be received by the city manager and treasurer until September 21 1618. Bonds pay semiannual interest 6 percent and are payable at Hanover National Bank New York. Bidders must deposit a certified check or cash to secure bids.
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