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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
2
The Rev L A Peeler endorses securing the Methodist hospital for High Point as the state’s geographic center with strong rail access. He argues the city needs larger medical facilities, would benefit from capital distribution, and urges local leaders to fund hospital plus other community projects like libraries and YMCAs, emphasizing philanthropy over narrow profits.
The column surveys early 1916 baseball gossip. Rube Marquard signs with the Brooklyn Robins while the St. Louis Cardinals face upheaval. Cincinnati players oppose a strike, and various managers weigh rosters, wages, and league races as clubs experiment with talent and aim to shed excess stars.
Tampa crowds flock to hotels and boarding houses as Carnival week begins. Ye Mystic Crewe of Gasparilla plans its grand invasion with a 150 year old pirate theme, ships up the bay, and a grand ball tomorrow to crown the pirate king and queen.
In London on February 7 the king and queen reopened Parliament with minimal ceremony due to war. A naval and military procession replaced the usual pageantry as vast crowds gathered in St James Park and Whitehall to witness the royal passage. The king wore a field marshal's uniform and public cheers greeted the display of support for the government's stance against the Kaiser's peace note.
The German submarine U-45 fired five shots at the American steamship Westwego on January 31. None of the shots took effect, officials announced in London.
The steam ship Westwego cleared from Philadelphia with 1,580,000 gallons of gasoline and 548,000 gallons of petroleum after being fired upon by a German Uboat. Captain J. S. Muleoy led a crew of 35, including 14 American citizens.
Washington and other cities prepare for centennial birth anniversary of Frederick Douglass born February 1817 in Maryland. Douglass escaped slavery, became a noted writer and speaker, served as U S marshal for the District of Columbia and later as minister to Haiti. He died near Washington on February 20, 1895.
Minneapolis, Feb 7. The Minnesota Retail Furniture Dealers association urged a law to penalize sale or removal of furniture phonographs or other personal property bought on installment plans and unpaid for. They say they are defrauded by unscrupulous customers and seek protection similar to chattel mortgage holders.
The Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association marks its 21st year with a major Milwaukee convention. Leading hardware representatives from across the state are on hand for the opening of proceedings, and a large exhibition of hardware goods accompanies the event.
Fragmentary OCR notes say Guerite contests in snow next Friday at White Day location with unspecified terms or participants.
David Houston of Monroe, cousin of Secretary of Agriculture, is slated to become treasurer of the federal farm loan bank at Columbia South Carolina. The post pays 4000 dollars yearly and is ready for him if he accepts. Houston traveled to Washington to discuss with officials after being recommended by Representative Page. Senators Simmons and Overman are reported favorable, and the board had favored Houston from the start unless a senatorial objection arises.
The Cologne Gazette expresses regret over the breaking of diplomatic relations with the United States. It notes America leaves the neutrals and blocks President Wilson from acting as a broker of peace, while the Cologne Volks Zeitung says the move was anticipated rather than joyful.
Buenos Aires officials say they will take no immediate action on the submarine campaign. Senator Joaquin Gonzales plans to interpellate the government, arguing the move harms Argentina’s rights and interests while officials promise to safeguard national interests for the present.
Standard Oil trans Atlantic ships are to be held in port pending international developments. The Communipaw and Pioneer were recalled by wireless and arrived in New York shortly after Germany announced its submarine policy and before U S severed diplomatic ties. The Communipaw was 420 miles from sea bound for Danish ports. the Pioneer had left Baton Rouge for Danish ports last month.
A salute of 18 guns and cheers from whistles greeted Major General Pershing as he arrived yesterday afternoon from Columbus New Mexico, with the welcome ceremony taking place in El Paso Texas.
An old advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as the cure for gray hair and dandruff. It claims a 50 cent Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur bottle restores natural color, adds thickness, stops itching, and leaves hair glossy after two applications.
Paris reports mixed public mood as Germany countermeasures and intensified submarine action loom. The press urges citizens not to lean on sympathy alone despite U S action ending diplomatic ties with Germany.
Mr and Mrs T B Carpenter of Harrisburg Pennsylvania report complete cure of kidney trouble with Foley Kidney Pills. Though in their seventies they feel as vigorous as thirty years ago and credit the treatment for stopping sleep disruption from bladder weakness and backache. Mann Drug Co.
A misprinted promotional clipping invites readers to mail five cents to Foley Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound cough remedy Ki Pills and Catharie Tablets. Mah Drug Co. referenced.
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