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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1917
Page
4
The fragment notes exclusive use byline credits for Associated Press material and local news, mentioning names ASA BIGGS M BROWN IP RAWLEY and dates like one year six months three months and one week in a clipped header style.
The Enterprise is delivered in the city by carrier at 36 ents per week. Subscribers who miss delivery should notify the circulation department.
The piece mixes wartime editorial notes on draft timing, Japanese war actions, and political standpoints with a focus on school duties during 1917 1918. It references Senator Hardwick Georgia Premier Kerensky and the Mare Island explosion while urging preparedness and educational reform for a war impacted era.
Berlin Vorwaerts cites harsh wartime rhetoric urging down with England as the fleet and U boats stir national pride. It also reports on Bernhard Hauptig a textile worker who died in what officials certify as starvation, noting distress among workers over enduring shortages and authorities' response.
Citizens of High Point press to start paving Main Street from English to Commerce now. Delaying could require tearing out and rebuilding later at double the cost, damaging business and city appearance. Property owners urged to petition for a paving district to protect values and civic pride.
The author argues government takeover of key industries during war to ensure fair prices should be justified in peacetime as well. If the state can compel sacrifice for national service, it can set right prices for essential goods in both war and peace, or democracy is not fully defined.
Captain J. D. Black and Colonel Pivey Guthrie of the MacLean Highlanders known as Sir Sam Hughes Own arrive in New York to aid in recruiting British subjects for Canada’s overseas forces. Guthrie, a former first Canadian Expeditionary Force member, survived the gas attack at Ypres and Festubert after 32 officers went into action. at 33 he is noted as the youngest colonel in the British armies.
The Hickory Record hints the war may end by spring while promoting Foley's King of Malaria Tonic from Mann Drug Co. The ad claims the tonic cures fevers malaria chills sweats and malaria symptoms, purportedly provides appetite, strength and energy.
Service operates daily starting March 3 1917 between High Point and Winston Salem and between High Point and Greensboro with direct runs and revised timetable.
The essay lauds U S actions in Cuba after conflict, noting cooperation and gratitude from the Cuban government for the transfer of German liners. It highlights friendly ties between Cuba and the United States, Spanish heritage, and broad sympathy from South American republics amid the war effort.
A partial timetable lists No 30 44 46 32 2 33 North services pointing to Points 141 and 143 and 135 on High Point with Sunday operation. South line shows times 2:10 p.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
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