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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
2
In a hospital setting Landry is named chief surgeon after Doctor Ward resigns. Sybil grapples with jealousy over Louisa and the strain of Landry's rising status, while Margaret and Warren note the shifting social dynamics around Landry's career and patient popularity.
The narrative describes a woman’s tears at a table as she contemplates an uneasy arrangement near Louisa Lawrence. Landry pays her no heed, and Margaret and he mock the idea of Margaret marrying Warren. Landry says his hospital duties will limit his private practice, though he would consult Warren. Tomorrow a hospital visit.
Berlin reports Germania calls for a complete prohibition of dueling in the German army and navy, praising Emperor Charles of Austria for forbidding the Austro Hungarian forces. The paper argues half measures fail to end the antiquated practice and prevent further sacrifices of honor.
Berne December 12 a Swiss patriot decorates his house with bas reliefs depicting major wartime leaders. King George the German Emperor President Poincare the Sultan the Emperor of Austria and President Wilson appear in intimate neighboring scenes on the exterior walls.
Tokio dispatch notes Roland Morris arrives as American ambassador. The Tokio press recalls acts of kindness and hospitality by Japanese students toward Mrs. Wister Morris of Philadelphia, a near relative of the ambassador.
Grantland Rice world famous sport writer has enlisted as a private in the 115th Field Artillery Tennessee at Camp Sevier. The Nashville native underwent final medical checks and awaits battery assignment while adjusting to camp life in frigid December weather. He hopes to continue writing but will focus on training for the trenches.
The Camp Sevier Sanitary train football squad, one of the camp’s best, meets Billy Laval’s Furman University team at 2:30 PM in Greenville. Expected lineup includes Doyle, Lewis, Spicer, Blizzard, Atkinson, Smith, Etheridge, Heiser or Wilcox, Logan or Dick, Strong or Johnson, Switzer or Gregory.
The Norwegian government will allocate large public funds to promote home steel industries. Christiana will subsidize a new rolling mill with an 8 kroner per ton premium for five years. Strommen’s steel works will double output and the military will take over the product.
The Mutual Reference or Protection Society is formed to guard members from victimization by debtors. It notes many cases of individuals concealing debts to other brokers while attempting to trade with other members, aiming to curb such practices.
The Carolina and Yadkin Railroad Company announces a timetable in effect July 10 1917. The schedule lists expected arrival and departure times at listed stations but notes that these times are not guaranteed.
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