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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
4
The article argues postwar religion will change not as some predict but toward a clearer sense of God as Father, revalued spiritual values, awakening brotherhood, and democracy. It cites prohibition trends, worship liberties, and denominational breakdowns as signs, with Rev James A. Clarke of the First Baptist Church framing the outlook.
The piece notes German Chancellor von Hertling insisting on keeping Alsace Lorraine, arguing its economic value and wartime wealth. It cites Count Czernin and Czernin's talks as potential starting points for peace discussions, while Washington officials show cautious favor toward these positions.
A collage of slang political quips and gossip parodies references Koperlas, Swift and Company, Wilson, Alsace Lorraine, Bolsheviks, and Colonel House with scattered remarks on war policy and postal issues. The tone is satirical and fragmentary, mixing names and events without a cohesive narrative.
A decoded letter from Infernal Palace in Hades to Wilhelm praises Norway’s maritime losses and German wartime efficiency. The Devil lauds sinking Norwegian ships and claims Norse sailors are out of the way for a German peace. Mentions Argentina and the freedom of the seas.
The Gy Council of High Pain adopts a rule capping delivery charges at five cents per fifty cent for city transfers and limiting per load to seventy five tons or more than one load for quantities under one ton. Violations incur a five dollar fine per offense, per city manager T. J. Murphy.
The committee of public information receives regular copies of important German and Austro Hungarian newspapers. It provides translations of selected stories to illuminate political, industrial, and living conditions in the central empires for American newspapers.
The Kiel Flensburg and Eckernförde centers report weak August to September fishing. Herring and sprat catches are scarce. Danish mackerel appears scarce and prices rise despite expectations of centralized trade. Only Aalst sees notable sales as western Baltic fishing produces no major results.
The Neue Freie Presse notes arrangements to ensure the essential fuclom coal output yet reports thousands remain awaiting adequate coal supplies. The Oct 15 discussion underscores ongoing distribution challenges and public need.
The paper notes a widespread need as many families cannot afford coal for warmth. It reports a campaign to provide free bread and now free coal tickets for the Vienna poor, calling for public funds to support this relief effort.
A published schedule lists northbound trains from Birmingham, Charlotte, New Orleans, Atlanta, Augusta, Westminster and more with departure and arrival times. It notes the timetable is for information only and subject to change without notice.
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