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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
4
A rapid, opinionated column mocks politicians and officials amid war strain. It references Colonel Roosevelt Col Fries of Winston-Salem and Senator Stone while lampooning Kaiser era figures, fuel orders, and German diplomacy. The piece implies political frictions and calls for congressional self scrutiny.
The Enterprise backs Secretary of War Baker, praising his capability and work under President Wilson. It condemns Senator Chamberlain’s accusations of inactivity, argues Baker deserves freedom to run the War Department, and calls for ending congressional investigations.
Major Henry Armond London, longtime Pittsboro Record editor and Confederate veteran, dies at Pittsboro after 39 years at his desk. He was North Carolina’s oldest editor and a highly respected journalist whose opinions shaped state and local discourse. His loss leaves a void in the state press association and community.
The United States food administration revoked the license of a Shreveport merchant named Jennings for violating the fuel restriction order. He dealt in cake and cotton seed meal. The action illustrates firm government enforcement of the fuel order and serves as a warning to others to avoid similar violations.
Residents and merchants on Main Street joined city workers to clear snow, improving travel for pedestrians and customers. The Enterprise notes the effort fine and hopes it continues. Also recalls tale of Vars and Eva DeHart returning home after fleeing Spray for stardom. Paris dispatch dated January 8, 1918 mentions Professor John C. Granberg of Southwestern University aiding Y M C A huts in France by improvising heat with lamps and kerosene.
City bankers promote national Thrift Day urging observance on February 4 to foster personal saving and reduce waste. They stress thrift as a planned practice benefiting individuals, communities, and national character, with emphasis on daily budgeting and disciplined spending.
Albany Georgia January 22 retail stores closed for heatless Monday with only grocers open until noon and drug stores observing Sunday hours in a quiet downtown.
The Vienna ice factories president announced a halt on bulk ice deliveries and limited retail supply due to horse requisition for war, worker shortages, and fuel and repair delays. Hospitals and homes riskice shortages. next summer's supply looks worse as machinery suffers and materials are scarce.
The Berlin Tokal Angeiger notes that bakers and cafes not making cakes lose money under current rules that bar price increases. Communes attached to the Bread Card union will allow nonmakers to add one third to cake prices for on premises sale with beverages, with notices posted. Makers must keep cake prices unchanged even when serving beverages.
Asheville on January 22 reports cotton mills and other plants operating on hydro electric energy with no steam. A few small establishments closed. Stores observed heatless Monday. A business men's meeting planned to organize thrift stamp sales.
Mrs. J B Gada of Hixson Tennessee recalls suffering with left side pain that kept her awake at night. After a doctor recommended a tonic, she tried Cardui first for her baby then again later, reporting improved strength and a cured condition. She endorses Cardui as a splendid female tonic based on years of relief from her abdominal and side pains.
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