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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
4
A historical note recounts the creation of the Star Spangled Banner during the Battle of Baltimore. It describes a British bombardment, a flag vessel under fire, and the waking dawn revealing the flag as a symbol of American resolve. The poem lyrics are referenced in full in old style.
Dr. Livingstone Johnson editor of the Biblical Recorder argues the church is not dying in an editorial reprinted here. Rev H R McKeen of Camp Greene cites 10 000 churches closed last year and a Raleigh gathering of under fifty men as evidence of waning interest. The piece contrasts church vitality with Y M C A leaders blaming churches for their own decline and notes preaching should focus on the gospel not social issues.
A High Point audience displayed weak knowledge of The Star Spangled Banner as a British visitor sang the full lyrics. The piece notes widespread silent lips, calls for learning the words, and urges public school curricula to reemphasize the anthem.
Washington reports from senator McCelam reveal that Charles S. Fiseman of Cleveland, former vice chairman of the supplies committee of the council of national defense, has severed his connection with the government, according to correspondence with the war department disclosed today.
Hickory February 18 E A Maynard 50 a well known mechanic shot himself at his home. He leaves a wife and three daughters. He was a Craven County native.
United States Food Administration High Point Township division warns farmers may buy 48 pounds of wheat flour without cereal substitutes if they sign a certificate. Merchants must balance flour sales with substitutes and obtain matching purchases. certificates are mailed to merchants and kept for auditing.
Washington, February 18. Under conditions less favorable than in the United States Newfoundland manufacturers can produce news print paper at a cost of 43 to 45 dollars a ton. William Scott, manager of Lord Northcliffe's Newfoundland mills, testified at today's Federal Trade Commission session.
Washington February 18 supplemental estimates for the navy total 280,077,152 dollars for ammunition reserve supplies pay and other purposes were substituted today to the House.
The document notes a farmer certifying production and consumption of wheat flour substitutes at a minimum 1:1 rate, and limiting on hand or under contract flour quantities. It laments funds for official printed forms and states a local administrator is funding 1000 certificates for merchants to use.
The Philadelphia North American praised His Bridal Night seen in Philadelphia last season calling it one of the best farces in years. The plot centers on two wealthy men in love with twin sisters whose relatives confuse them. chaos erupts when a sister impersonates the bride and elopes with the husband.
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