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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
4
The Enterprise is delivered in the city by carrier at 10 cents per week. Subscribers who fail to receive their paper on time should notify the circulation department.
The article analyzes President Wilson's joint session address outlining war aims against Germany, calls for justice and reparations, and appeals to curb profiteering. It notes critical sections on price limits, wage relations, and public funds, while contrasting reactions in Russia and domestic press coverage.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes rail workers seek a 400 percent wage increase as a modest claim given past gains. It warns the scale may trigger a longer conflict and government intervention to settle disputes without halting transportation, with railroads likely unable to bear the burden alone.
Treasury issues regulations to curb transmissions of letters and communications to the United States through regular mail. Customs inspectors will review luggage and commercial shipments under Wilson era trading with the enemy rules. Passages require special licenses with exceptions, and travelers must declare letters on entry or departure, except when headed to England France Italy or Canada.
The High Point Council No. 52 Sons and Daughters of Liberty promote The Man Who Dared at the school Amlctorium Friday. Amos Furniture supplies stage furniture. Chas Park and Miss Dorothy Palmer of New York appear as Peter Grump and Pauline Mellen. Lone Star quartette and a sleight of hand act entertain between scenes. seats on sale at Hart’s Grwe store. Tickets 15 and 25 cents.
Advertisement for Triumph Pills claiming reliable relief from irregular or delayed use. Promises safety and dependability, states not sold in drug stores, urges writing for details and a free booklet titled Relief. Mail to National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dec 5 report notes US manufacturers now meet domestic demand for aniline dyes and are building a growing export trade. Since the war began the United States has established a capable dye industry for textiles, paper, paints, leather, inks and more. First quarter exports totaled 173.59 thousand dollars, distributed to two foreign countries.
British report says reinforced Turkish armies in Palestine attacked positions northwest of Jerusalem but were repulsed with heavy losses. Turks gained footing near Beit-Uret-Tahta and Bir el Bur i before daybreak, with enemy losses described as very heavy. Bombardment occurred at Tulkeram, targeting camps, railways, anti air defenses and airfields.
Joe Welling engages Benny Leonard in a lightweight title bout as Leonard seeks to defend his crown. The match features fast exchanges and strong defense from both fighters with Leonard pressing for a late stoppage.
Executor Elwood Con announces claims against Annie Pitts estate must be presented within twelve months from October 1 1917. Creditors must pay debts immediately. notice dated October 15 1917.
Beginning today a large lot of ribbon is offered at cost or below at Lofflin's Millinery and Jewelry. The sale promises affordable prices on a wide selection for shoppers seeking ribbons and related accessories.
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