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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
4
The Enterprise is delivered in the city by carrier at 10 cents per week. Subscribers who fail to receive the paper on time should notify the circulation department.
The excerpt cites Wilson's speech to Congress defending U S stay in the war and rejecting Kaiser and allied aims. It notes German and Austrian leaders like Hertling and Czernin, claims Lenine Trotzky funded by Germany, and critiques propaganda. The piece emphasizes U S freedom and rejection of aggression.
The piece calls for national resolve on Lincoln's birthday to sustain war effort for liberty and democracy. It contrasts Lincoln's ideals with German autocracy, urges dedication to victory, and notes President Wilson's peace terms as fair, while Austrian Count Czernin’s stance diverges from Germany.
After over two months of talks and repeated suspensions, Russia signs a peace pact with Germany and Austria-Hungary, ending the state of war with the central powers. The article notes Russia’s reduced role, German grain access, and uncertainty about the treaty's longevity amid Bolshevik leadership and Allied concerns.
Berlin via London reports a day of artillery on the Settee Communi plateau led to Austrian attacks south of Fasso Russo. The army headquarters states Austrian forces cleared supporting positions and captured nearly 180 prisoners.
The United States Food Administration warns High Point Township residents that excess flour above specified limits constitutes hoarding and faces fines or imprisonment. Local officials urge voluntary return of surplus flour, with later enforcement if needed, and promise designated merchants will handle surplus at original sale prices. Tomorrow a bulletin on flour sales and substitutes will follow.
A Southern newspaper promotes Dreco as a natural cure for exhausted students and run-down children. It cites I Lewis of Winston-Salem praising Dreco for improving Verney, his puny son, who grows stronger, gains color, and becomes spry, with parents nationwide endorsing the remedy.
A syndicated health blurb urges use of Creep drug as a tonic to energize nerves and arteries against disease. It notes nationwide distribution by leading druggists and promotion in High Point by Ring Drug Co.
Camp Sevier at Greenville S C February 12 Special Paraphrase says old fashioned guardsmen enlisted while drunk view annual encampment as a huge frolic and resent uniform rules or dress codes. A wall inscription mocks strict dress and notes noncompliance may lead to a visit from the authorities.
Washington reports that senate leaders planned to consider the Presidents bill to grant more freedom in reorganizing departments and bureaus. Senator Overman predicted a favorable report as Congress faces action or inaction that could prompt presidential use of authority to partially carry out reorganizations.
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