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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
3
London dispatch recalls General Maude the conqueror of Bagdad who died of cholera in Mesopotamia and lies buried north of Bagdad. The piece praises his modesty, thoroughness, and genius in staff work, noting his habit of crediting his subordinates and his punctual, disciplined routine.
The article notes a leader who presented medals immediately after distinguished actions to the soldiers, insisting prompt awards were essential to the mission. He even flew sixty miles by airplane just days before his death to fulfill this duty.
The London Economist hails Wilson as a clear spokesman for allied war aims and notes that earlier such leadership might have won Russia’s sustained support. It also argues the allies should not deny Germany a place in global commerce and warns that peacetime economic boycotts could strengthen German war interests.
Auckland reports the house passed a bill to require individuals with taxable income of 3,500 dollars or more to subscribe to the war loan amounting to three times their land and income tax payments. The measure also imposes penalties for those who did not subscribe to the prior loan.
London on January 4 reports a rising number of motor vehicles being converted to gas propulsion. The scale of work may trigger government action to ban gas propellants where petrol licenses are denied.
A promotional slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley and Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package including Foley products such as Honey and Tag Compound for coughs and croup, Kidney Pills, and Catharie Tablets, from Mann Drug Co.
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