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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1918

Page

4

Newspaper Snippets Reflect World War Era Commentary

A collage of comments and quips on politics war and prohibition from Greensboro News era columns. References include Hobson Wilton Wilmington port politics and a critique of imperial symbolism in Wisconsin and national debates on prohibition and leadership.

Is It Right

Rev James A. Clarke argues the pacifist reading of Jesus clashes with wartime duty. He contends life’s integrity justifies defending home and nation, citing Belgium and France’s suffering to justify arming against aggression while urging balanced scriptural interpretation.

James A. Clarke First Baptist Church Jesus Christ Jesus Belgium France America

Speakers blast liquor link to war and call for sober world

Captain Hobson links brewery power to national defeat and urges anti liquor war drive. He slams whisky interests, warns nine million dead and twenty three million maimed from drink, and says sobriety is essential for victory and enduring peace. Many High Point residents sign pledge cards supporting the Anti-Saloon League.

America Rome Greece Hobson Anti-Saloon League

Higher Prices Are Sure As Tomorrow In Profit Sale

George Lowe manager of the C. B. Mattocks store urges customers to buy liberally during the annual profit sharing sale. He notes marked discounts on new spring merchandise including oxford shoes and snappy footwear. A corps of salesmen assists him as he invites the city to shop while lines are complete.

George Lowe C. B. Mattocks George Lowe

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