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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented column mixed with war time opinions references to Russians, battles, mood of civilians, and a note on a local fatal shooting. It mentions Henry Hoover, Captain Flynn, and various wartime figures, plus domestic concerns about idleness and spending amid a fuel price debate.
Text suggests a government theft of 50,000 dollars occurred and the suspect delayed action until after Flynn’s resignation. The sentence implies a calculated move to minimize attention by timing with the resignation.
Geraldine Bonner argues Americans boastful spenders who flaunt extravagant generosity abroad and at home. The piece contrasts thrift in Europe with the nation’s open handedness and large scale spending.
By power of sale in a chattel mortgage Rhett L Comstock and C W Comstock transfer property to Bank of Commerce. Trustee G A Pollock will sell at 3 PM January 4 1918 at 112 Elm St High Point all furniture located in the house including ranges table chairs sideboard chandelier desk bookcase rugs beds and kitchen utensils for cash to highest bidder.
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