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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
4
J d W Cook was found guilty of attempting to blackmail Atlanta mayor Asa G. Candler in a prearranged scheme. Cook received one year at hard labor and a $1000 fine. Mrs. H H Hirsch faces trial, with expectant verdicts and continued public scrutiny. The Charlotte Observer praised Candler for pursuing the case to clear his name.
City officials note Chairman Hurley cannot visit Wilmington due to capital duties but announce a district surveyor will conduct a full survey of all available port sites. Citizens remain hopeful that the survey will advance Wilmington’s port prospects as if Hurley had inspected the sites in person.
Dr. Harry A. Garrell urges Americans to begin laying in next winter's coal. Local fuel administrators in major cities work on systems to regulate purchases and avoid a repeat of this winter's shortages. Plans aim to let consumers stockpile smoothly without disrupting dealers or supplies.
Raleigh Times editor asserts against Dr. H Q Alexander president of the North Carolina Farmers Union and demands Governor Bickett remove him from the State Board of Agriculture. The piece labels Alexander addled and questions his stance on Liberty Bonds and wartime policy.
The text lists ingredients and methods for cornmeal muffins and related dishes, including corn meal muffins II and oatmeal muffins. It provides measurements for milk, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, eggs, and fat, plus directions to mix, soak, and bake, with notes on serving options and variations.
Telegram says Tutus Armfield uncle of W. L eo Jr., manager of Efirds store, died early today at his Monroe home. No cause of death or funeral date given.
A remark on soldiers who perform well at the front may continue with a stronger showing upon return home, reflecting on courage and duty in wartime context.
A High Point reader criticizes Russellism and German propaganda claims. The letter references Greensboro Daily News dispatches about Pastor Russell foundation activities and federal raids on Brooklyn headquarters, noting police custody of an agent and book seizures.
The raid followed the arrest in Toronto of five men charged with publishing and circulating a book titled the Finished Mystery, described as sedition.
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