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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
4
Weather and War Notes From Daily Press Headlines
Morning notes reflect weather in High Point, Frank Gotch’s defeat, and casualty talk from France. Editorials and sports previews discuss Hoover bread, Red Cross sales, Lu ke Mel Linke, and MLB delays. Wartime medical stats are cited alongside Broadway stars touring the South and war wound recovery rates.
Germany seeks peace conference bid in England through neutral channel
The British Commons heard Foreign Secretary Balfour reveal Germany approached England last September for a peace conference via a neutral channel. Britain offered to discuss proposals with allies but received no further reply, suggesting the Kaiser aims to isolate England while others stay in the war. The piece argues no separate peace is possible and urges continued Allied unity against Kaiserism. It ends with a Red Cross appeal for Xmas service flags and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Vanderlip on shabby overcoat as badge of honor
Frank A. Vanderlip declares a shabby overcoat a badge of honor. Newspaper men are urged to note the remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Vanderlip
Buy the Bonds to the Finish
Treasury secretary urges Liberty bond buyers to honor installments and pay for bonds. He warns against dropping bonds, calling it a calamity for the financial plan and a aid to the Kaiser. Purchasers should stand by their commitments, since the bonds are valuable investments and essential to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Nalisbury Post
War profiteering blamed for English unrest during war
A London dispatch calls industrial unrest in England a depressing war feature. It says profiteers in Britain and America profit from food shortages, worsening hunger, and harm the war effort, making them enemies of humanity alongside German militarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
America
Russia
Wilmington Star
Turks Occupy Islands Off Asia Minor Coast
The British Admiralty reports in a Constantino ple statement that Turkish forces have occupied the islands of Massanissi and Plaka off the coast of Asia Minor. The note confirms Turkish control and marks a significant extension of their coastal reach amid ongoing regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Minor
London
British Admiralty To Wireless Press
Turks of Islands
Constantinople
Massanissi
Plaka
Colder for Coast States Forecasted by Weather Bureau
Washington December 17 officials forecast a brief temperature rise for the Ohio Valley and Atlantic Coast states by Tuesday, followed by a return to colder weather? The report notes a forecast bulletin from the weather bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Atlantic Coast
Teasday
High Point to Winston-Salem and Greensboro Rail Timetable
Official service between High Point and Winston-Salem and between High Point and Greensboro begins March 2, 1917. Daily departures from High Point Elwood to Winston at 7:30 am 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Winston to High Point departures at 9:00 am 11:30 am and 3:00 pm. Grennsbors Guilford Hotel stop at 9:00 am 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Tickets available from hotel clerk by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iigr Point
Winston-Salem
High Point
Winston Salem Line
Elwood
Naval battalions organize and join ships for sea duty
The article notes that soldiers formed Death Battalions and proved themselves in trenches, while Eudeth Skvortzova has organized Russian women into naval battalions. Several battalions are already assigned to ships for sea duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudeth Skvortzova
Commercial National Bank Set to Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Commercial National Bank is scheduled for Tuesday January 8 1918 at 10 o'clock in the directors room. V A J Idol cashier signs the notice dated December 8 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
V. A. Jd. Idol
Canadian Officer Capt. J. Stuart Allen Speaks at Red Cross Event
Captain Allen addressed a small crowd at the high school auditorium on wartime methods used by Allies and Austro-German forces. Despite apathy, his clear talk impressed attendees and boosted Red Cross membership and funds by about 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capid Allen
Red Cross
Notice of Bank of Commerce Stockholders Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of the Bank of Commerce will be held in the Directors' room on Wednesday January 16 at 10 o clock in the morning for transaction of any business. Cashier H A Millis signs notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
H. A. Millis
Regular communication at Reid Lodge No 344
Regular communications of N F Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M announced for Monday December 17 at 7 30 p m Full attendance is desired W M M R Lynch Secy P V Kirkman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
Mondya
Denton District Sees Unclear Report From Page Snippet
A fragmentary OCR item from Denton area coverage yields sparse details. Readable parts mention a locality and generic events with no clear action, date, or outcome.
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