The Colonels Slanderers
The Enterprise defends Colonel Theodore Roosevelt amid wartime criticism. It notes Roosevelt’s loyalty and details his sons’ military service including Archie and Theodore, with Archie's broken arm, Kermit’s commendation, and Quentin’s air service role. The piece condemns an Oklahoma editorial for slander against Roosevelt's family and cites bravery awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelts
Theodore
26Th Infantry
Archie
Kermit
Quentin
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Burleson Post Office Efficiency Questioned in 1918 Letter
The Enterprise notes a July 1 1918 letter from a post office employee detailing a letter mailed from the second floor, placed in a lock box, and arriving 22 hours later not far away. The piece criticizes Burleson and questions federal telegraph and telephone efficiency versus private ownership.
Italy’s Confidence Grows On War Front Says Captain
Captain Arturo Zampaglione, a veteran Italian officer, declares Italy more confident now than at any time since entering the war. He asserts Italy will hold and push into Austria, driven by Italian soldiers and officers eager for further victories, inspired by American units on the front and by Diaz’s successes with French detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Arturo Zampaglione
Italy
Allied Allies Celebrate Italian Front Victories
British and allied troops credit Italian successes along the Piave and mountain zones with lifting morale. The Austrians retreated across the Piave, abandoned heavy cannon, and surrendered nearly 50 000 prisoners amid heavy casualties, as the Russian commander worked to preserve his forces.
Gold mining possible in old Ireland soon
Dublin reports a committee survey suggests Ireland may profit from ancient gold deposits seen along Ballinvally stream. Historical finds include a 6 ounce nugget in 1856 and a 22 ounce specimen once exhibited at Trinity College. Proposals target Cronebane Ballinvally Croghan Mor and Killahurian for modern exploratory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Ballinvally
Wicklow
Trinity College
Cronebane
Crogan-Mor
Killahurian
City votes to extend sewer line on West Broad Street
The council approved extending the sewer along West Broad Street to serve homes of Mr. Wrenn and Mr. Bradner. Estimates for 1380 feet run to $1425 including materials and grading, pending practicability and proper fall. If feasible, the extension aims to improve sanitary conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Broad Street
Wrenn
Bradner
Ryan
City hearing on license to show Negro motion pictures
Formal application to operate a Negro motion picture theater was filed with the city council by C. E. Ellison. The plan proposes a brick store building at Washington Street and Centennial Avenue. The council will decide next Tuesday evening and nearby residents must attend to raise objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ellison
Council
Washington Street
Centennal Avenue
Use of Motion Pictures in Military Training Talked
The government directs recruits to learn warfare via films shown in Y M C A buildings and military camps across the country. This program uses moving pictures to supplement classroom instruction and field drills.
Registrants Offered Splendid Chance to Enter Military Service
Five High Point township registrants with grammar education and mechanical aptitude are invited to join the army through Clemson College in S C on about July 15. Selected men receive government funded training as auto tradesmen blacksmiths carpenters electricians and radio operators before assignment to army branches. Each man must bring two suits of underclothing outerwear a sweater sturdy shoes extra socks and two bath towels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Clemson College
S.C
Crowder
Clemson
S. C
Clemson Agricultural College
Soldier's Cough Is Cured By Foley's Honey and Tar
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft Adams writes that a three month cough relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar provides hay fever asthma and bronchial cough relief and that he will keep it on hand. Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. J
Foley
Mann Drug Co
C and Y Railway Schedule Effective November 28 1917
C and Y Railway Co provides a daily timetable showing arrival and departure times for stations including High Point Thomasville Gordontown High Rock and Denton. Northbound No 22 and Southbound No 21 run daily with Sunday exclusions noted. Timings listed are not guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
High Rock Denton
Two Baseball Greats Meet In Seattle Reunion
Captain Anson and Amos Rusie, famed oldtimers, were photographed together in Seattle as Rusie took a break from shipyard work. It marked their first reunion in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Anson
Seattle
Amos Rusie
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High Point Enterprise
The
North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers
North State
Bell
No 12
N. C
Congress
Senator Stone
America
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Wilson
McAlester
Oklo
Washington Post
France
Burleson
Enterprise
Star of the
Postoffice
Mr. Burleson
Wilnust
Post Office Department
Burle
Dedo Bird
Austria
Diaz
Ian
Piave
Karl
Old Ireland
War Department
C. & Y. R. Railway CO
Cid Denton
High Rock
Stee
Cid
A. E. Frazier
Bank of Morce
FHONE
Enterprise Office
Heart of City
City
Thacker’s
Thacker
Bank of Commerce Bldg
Geo. Roth
Apply Bank of Commerce
Church Street
R. B. White
J. R. Harrison
Quaker Woods
Rk. W. Freeze
Mt. Airy
W. C. Moore
Forrest Avenue
Greensboro
Williams
Cherryville
H. C. Lewis
Centennial Avenue
L. L
Rankin Street
Excelsior
High Point Veneer and Panel Co
Welch Furniture Co
Adress
South Ma‘n
L. B. Jarvis
Commerce Street
Wachovia Bank & Trust
W. C. Idol
Europe
the Commercial National Bank of
International Teeth Co
West 42Nd St
New York
Interurban Motor Lines
Winston-Salem
Elwood
Winston
Zinzendorf
Guilford
Ibs
Walter Royal
Bank of Commerce
Tanenhaus Biro
J. Burt Holder
Staley
Stanton-Welch Bldg
Vicks
Annie W. Keith
R. L. Loflin & Son
N. Main St
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