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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
2
The federal food and drug act curbed lavish cure claims in interstate patent medicine labeling. It requires disclosure of habit forming drugs and warns mothers about opium in infant syrups. The 1907 bureau report notes suppression of cocaine in soft drinks and broader gains in drug, cosmetic, and import scrutiny.
Washington reports that General Pershing and the Wrench authorities discuss banning any intoxicants for American troops. Pershing telegrammed his order allowing only light wines or beer, noting little beer is sold in France and urging discouragement of even these. The War Department confirms the discussion and Pershing's clarification of the policy.
The Commercial National Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday January 8 1918 at 10 o clock in the directors room to transact such business as may come before the meeting Cashier V A Idol declares December 8 1917
The City Transfer Co has employed competent men and assures patrons the best of service. There is nothing too large to move. They also offer an auto service with cars for hire anywhere at all hours.
The United States Bureau of Education unfolds a December theme "Machine industry and community life" in its government texts for students. The eight monthly lessons trace industrial evolution, power sources, inventions, and the impact of machinery on urban and rural life, with emphasis on conservation and wartime production.
Amsterdam reports Professor Roth of Griefswald University claims American aims in World War I extend beyond democracy. He argues U S troops may guard Rhine canal potash mines to secure German fertiliser exports, warning against any loss of potash soil to the enemy.
Khaki shades for toddlers echo army officer overcoats with varied waistlines. Short waists remain popular, coats sometimes pleated at the lower section. Some designs are cut in one piece with straight lines. Belts and sashes common. Collars mirror adult styles with convertible and square options, yielding a slender silhouette in serge gabardine jersey tricotine and light velour dresses.
The Dry Goods Economist notes the cape as part of a two-piece suit remains a tentative idea for five development steps. The cape would suit both silk and wool fabrics and the small circular cape uses just over half a meter of double-width material.
Abbie Farwell Brown praises military training and universal service as a path to national unity. She argues preparedness prevents war, strengthens citizenship, and eliminates racial and linguistic divisions, urging Americans to embrace disciplined youth as peace insurance and social cohesion.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Piedmont Building & Loan Association will be held at the Wachovia Bank & Trust company office on January 16 at eight o clock p.m. for the election of officers for the ensuing year and to handle other business. Date shows December 19, 1917 with secretary W. C. Idol. December 1926 to January 2-9.
The Hamburg News reports Grand Admiral Von Tirpitz warned of Germany's ruin if postwar taxation rises without indemnity and security. He argued England's colonies and naval supremacy deepen Germany's defeat mindset and cited widespread demoralization across the Atlantic world. He urged stronger power and safeguards to avoid collapse.
Executrix Arnemia J. Angel warns creditors to present claims to the undersigned by December 5, 1918, or be barred. Debtors are urged to settle promptly. Dated December 8, 1917 Guilford County North Carolina.
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