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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
1
Unofficial reports suggest Emperor William may attend a Brest-Litovsk peace conference if European rulers are gathered. Russia presents terms rejecting annexations and seeks referendums on disputed territories amid ongoing Western Front activity and Allied artillery fire.
Charles, a man who serves meals where many dine, avoids pledging a wish. When asked what Santa will deliver, he says he does not know yet. He explains he has answered many questions and will decide after completing the interrogation, then he will know what he is going to receive.
Postmaster J. J. Farriss announced that the general delivery window will be open only from 9 to 11 tomorrow morning and carriers will make a single delivery. Patrons are urged to note the altered hours.
A dance will be held at the Commercial club this evening starting at 8 o clock for members their wives and friends Hood s orchestra of Greensboro will provide the music.
Wesley Memorial Methodist church drew a large crowd for the Christmas cantata Eager Heart directed by Miss Clara Gurley. The performance featured Miss Gurley as Roger Heart and Mrs. Vassie Wilson and Mrs. Walter Chandler as the sisters, with Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe delivering the epilogue. The program highlighted charity as an act of faith and included a morning collection of about 180 dollars for Armenians and for Wesley soldiers, plus treats for children and a songful orchestra reading.
London reports the army clothing department is commandeering wholesale stocks of men's civilian suits for discharge use. The move follows the requisition of men's heavy winter clothing and underwear. Wholesale clothiers have been asked to provide details of cotton cords and moles, with possible commandeering of these goods as well.
London reports large desertions among Arab troops in the Turkish forces from Palestine. Recovered deserters face severe punishments with public hangings used as lessons, one in ten executed and bodies displayed for extended periods.
The Enterprise will take a full day off for Christmas. All employees and officials refrain from work and will spend the day as they see fit. Many plan travels to Greensboro Winston-Salem Charlotte and Morganton to renew acquaintances and share meals with family. The note ends with best wishes for readers and a grateful nod to the year 1917.
The local exemption board continues mailing questionnaires to five percent of Job Point township registrants with order numbers 631 to 716. The process will take at least two more weeks as 87 more mailings go out today to white and Black registrants. Readers are urged to read questions, answer fully, and consult an attorney on the advisory board if needed.
Representative K. Ki Bathrick of the 4th district died at his Akron home last night. Also noted is a new patent for an electrically heated earthenware percolator. A final line suggests a saying about saving a pig by eating less pork.
The Lutheran Church held Christmas services with a morning sermon by Pastor Brown on Isaiah 9 6 highlighting Christ the Prince of Peace. The Sunday school presented a Christmas program in the evening with short addresses and a candlelit Silent Night.
The Sixth Annual United States Good Roads Association convention will be held April 15-19 in Little Rock with the Bankhead Highway association meeting on April 18-19. Gov. Charles W. Brough and state officials pledge cooperation, with governors and road officials from many states expected.
The Cash and Carry movement gains traction as customers who pay cash and carry their own packages press for lower prices. The Food Administration supports cash buyers to offset costs from the credit delivery system, which hurts those who pay cash and carry. Discounts vary, with some offering up to ten percent for cash and carry, others five percent for cash with delivery or carry without charge.
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with December at 30.25, January 28.82, March 22, May 5.87, and duty 28.45.
About 352 of Stehli Silk Corporation’s 650 workers at the local plant joined the Red Cross in a voluntary effort during a single visit. Red Cross workers praised the group’s patriotism as Manager Jim Griffin smiled at the tally and officials encouraged others to follow suit.
An explosion from a gas pipe in the basement of the Dempsey hotel in Macon Georgia at 4 30 this morning fatally injured Policeman John Alexander and Dolan A Truman proprietor of the pool room and badly damaged the basement Three firemen were overcome by gas fumes while fighting the blaze Plate glass windows along Cherry Street were wrecked and the total damage is estimated at more than 104 dollars
From Rome on December 24 reports suggest a German peace move may be near with hints of high level support. It is uncertain whether any declaration on December 25 will contain explicit conditions or be a maneuver to shift responsibility for the war onto Allies.
Washington December 24 Immense losses of food due to ice storms and other winter weather occur annually. The Weather Bureau issues daily forecasts and shipper forecasts with minimum temperatures for 24 to 30 hours ahead. Shippers should use these to speed or delay shipments and protect goods. For longer routes consult the Weather Bureau office. More than 1000 tons of refined vine is produced in Norway this year.
Anti-Saloon League formed a nationwide prohibition drive to run across North Carolina from January 7 to February 24, featuring speakers such as Captain Hobson, former Senator Alaholm Ro Cattersees, Dr. Sam W. Small, and others. The extensive tour targets towns with 2000 or more residents and aims to boost support through speeches and lectures.
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