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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
4
A collage of wartime reflections notes peace hopes piece by piece and the wheels of industry resuming. References to Leon Trotzky’s past as a newspaper man and comments on snobbery in the army plus a critique of President Wilson and Hoover hint at political and social tensions of the era.
The piece argues Herbert Hoover has reason to fear a Senate hearing while suggesting the senate’s refusal to hear him stems from fear of undermining its sugar cartel case. It recalls earlier opposition to Hoover’s Food Administration appointment and characterizes that opposition as jealous and prejudiced.
Raleigh reports the food administration advancing with definite aims and benefits spreading to the cottonseed industry. Prices for lard and cottonseed meal stabilize, crushers in North Carolina take a larger sacrifice, and public welfare measures curb waste and speculation while enforcing license actions to protect consumers and producers.
The report notes prewar daily milk deliveries of 900 000 litres dropping to 200 000 litres. In Berlin the milk allocated to children has been reduced by one third to meet national health needs.
The Elgin Six was chosen by Secretary of War Baker as the official car to investigate Lincoln Old Trails and Dixie Highways conditions. It also served as official reporter for the highway association and the American Automobile Association. The car endured extreme tests from desert heat to mountain cold, with data recorded showing no adverse effects on performance. Mazda lamps reportedly last about 1000 hours, equating to over a month of continuous use.
Citizens are urged to pay 1917 city taxes within ten days to avoid extra interest. Mail a check or visit the collector’s office to settle promptly as the city needs the funds.
A Mrs J B Gadd of Hixson Tennessee says Cardui cured her long running left side pain after years of weakness. The testimonial touts Cardui as a splendid female tonic and urges other women to try it for headaches backaches sleeplessness and nervousness. It notes Cardui has helped thousands over 40 years and directs readers to all druggists NC-132.
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