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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
7
The article quips about February 2 as an odd day with banks and post offices open, while the Ground Hog is due to predict 40 more days of winter. The sun shining pushes the Ground Hog back into his hole, signaling continued cold weather and a delay of spring.
A boat carrying 101 Belgians plus a Russian a Frenchman and a woman with two children escaped German pursuit on the Meuse landing in the Netherlands at Eysden. The tug Atlas V broke through a railway arch under fire after a night voyage from Liege.
Paris reports a Belgian Army monument on the Yser battlefield honoring soldiers who died defending free Belgium. A curved rampart and parapets symbolize trench life with 34 columns bearing fallen names and a stone slab inscribed with Verses by Ver Germen. Location withheld until bombardment danger passes.
Emigration from Ireland shows a steady decline with 1916 returns the lowest on record. Only 802 persons left Ireland, far below 1915’s 10,650, 1914’s 20,314, and 1913’s 30,967. United States bound emigrants totaled 4,207, down 2,474 from prior year. Ulster remains the highest source with 2,733 emigrants.
Actress Marguerite Clark appears in Snow White on Broadway as crowds are urged to pay city taxes. The feature highlights the season’s glamour and civic reminders in one column.
London newspapers urge British politicians to learn foreign languages. They note Premier Lloyd George’s inability to speak French at the Rome conference and argue linguistic skills are essential for statesmen and diplomats to compete on the continent.
Paris reports that Manitoba bread from Manitoba seed wheat grown in France has a successful debut. Canadian grain yields well in sandy, clayey, and calcareous soils. Prof Scribaux of the Agricultural Institute finds all farmers sowing Manitoba grain satisfied with the experiment.
The Boston Athletic Association will stage its annual indoor track and field games at Mechanics' Building with top eastern universities, colleges, and elite club athletes competing. The program features special races showcasing the fastest college and club runners in America.
A two day conference at Columbia University marks the first definite step in launching the education department of the Boy Scouts of America. Attendees include representatives from all divisions such as scoutmasters council members and scout executives. The program features lectures discussions and practical demonstrations.
In Colorado Springs on February 2 Rev. Frank Hale Touret, former rector of a local church, was consecrated bishop of the western Colorado Episcopal diocese. Bishop Tuttle of Missouri presided and several noted prel ates participated in the elaborate ceremonies.
London reports Spanish cabinet discusses German unrestricted submarine warfare declaration at a special Madrid meeting. Reuters dispatch notes the consideration occurred in Madrid.
Editorials from major papers condemn Germany and call for immediate US action. The New York World demands the German ambassador receive his passports and a break in diplomatic ties, while other papers urge caution or warn of severe consequences for US policy. The South Florida Fair opens in Tampa with full exhibits and the Gasparilla carnival planned.
Washington reports that General Tinoco provisional president of Costa Rica named his cabinet and set an April 1 election for Congress with members to take seats May 1. Minister Hale informed the state department of the move yesterday.
A home remedy article promotes Vick's VapoRub for croup and colds noting throat and chest massages with vapors aid breathing. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Rosenberger of Souderton Pa and claims multipurpose uses from burns to itching with prices of 25c 50c and 1.00.
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