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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
4
A collection of wartime homilies and public sentiment praising Old Glory and American unity while hinting at xenophobia. The piece references battles with German submarines, calls to support allies, and pride in the flag as 48 stars rise above public life. It mentions figures like M. Kerensky and Grace Hamilton and notes optimistic plans for future Fourth of July celebrations.
A patriotic exhortation on Independence Day urging sober celebration and duty. It recalls the 1776 declaration, calls for unity and resolve, and asks Americans to honor liberty with sacred trust and enduring dedication to national ideals.
The piece argues that importing negro labor from the south destabilizes cities like East St Louis leading to riots and property damage. It calls for drastic laws against removal of southern labor and for jailing labor agents who recruit workers to the north and midwest. It claims Negroes leave this region but deny migration and urges greater police vigilance to curb the practice.
The house of commons probes the Kut El Amara surrender of General Townshend to Turkish forces the largest British capitulation since Crimea. Officials are blamed for not securing timely reinforcements while Townshend took risks with too small a force.
Washington July 4 Herbert Hoover urged Americans to organize to save food to aid the allies. He said the war could be won by the last 500000 bushels of wheat if production and saving are organized and sustained. He emphasized self sacrifice at home is essential.
City expenditures for 1917 are projected to exceed 1916 by about 24 500 and 1915 by about 19 000 while IMT revenues rise roughly 9 500 versus 1916 and 19 000 versus 1915. The 1917 school appropriation is 36 215 with expected revenues 36 305, and 36 443 37 plus 35 022 83 for 1916. Council orders monthly city audits by Seales Audit Co. at 300 dollars per year. budget and audit on file with city manager for inspection.
The desert rat describes prospectors who live in remote California and Nevada deserts. The Moorosco Paramount film The Highway of Hope features Kathlyn Williams and House Peters and showcases the desert’s atmosphere as they travel with pack burros for supplies.
Robert Warwick stars as Hale in The Heart of a Hero with Gail Kane as his sweetheart. The play follows Hale after a year of privation and battle as he earns a captaincy and inspires Americans with a tale of perseverance. Historical characters appear in this coming attraction at the Rose theatre today.
Pauline Frederick offers multiple personas in Her Better Self a Famous Players production at the Broadway theatre Friday. Vivian Tyler shifts from naive charm to dramatic wiles as she battles love and selfhood in this unusual photoplay sensation.
New York reports that 6000 to 7000 workers in five large shipyards and several smaller shops are on strike. Brooklyn yards show mixed responses with two large facilities affected and one meeting workers’ demands. Hoboken also has two yards involved as officials plan a broader campaign, though activity pauses for the holiday.
Senator Sorghum jokes about leading townspeople to avoid banquets and a reminder of living costs. An exchange about marriage and support highlights social tensions and satire from the era.
A fragmented quotation captures characters discussing futures in a rural family setting. The speaker contrasts parental roles a preacher and a doctor with personal prospects, hinting at themes of identity and aspiration amid hardship.
A short newspaper notice indicates a laundry service closing at noon today for a holiday half day. It mentions a price of 80 cents a pound for sugar? and cash payment. The garbled text also includes a shop name and an unreadable point about store timing.
Citizens of High Point pledged $2,094 to the American Red Cross war fund, final soliciting committee reports show. The total nears the city’s share, with many local businesses and individuals listed among donors including Parker Paper and Twine Co, Tate Furniture, Southern Chair, and the Raleigh Cotton group.
El Paso reports Rodolfo A Ugalde claims to arrange surrender of Jose Ynez Salazar Rodrigo Quevedo and Manuel Cutierrez with 700 Villa followers. He says Mexican government sanctioned details and amnesty payments of 25 000 pesos per leader, while officials say surrender is unconditional and no payment.
Claim highlights stomach and intestinal ailments including indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, and gallbladder issues. Describes universal benefits, urges relief within minutes, and notes Hart Drug Co as seller. Warns of dangers of toxic substances.
An advertisement touts a patent medicine from Hagt Drug Co promising weight loss without exercise. It claims quick results and safe, guaranteed tablets mailed on request, urging readers to slim down and improve appearance.
A Boston request offers a 50¢ box of an obesity treatment in exchange for 10¢ in silver or stamps to cover postage and packing, asking to be sent by return mail. The brief note names The Tassco Co and includes truncated plea for free sample distribution.
Washington reports Comptroller A H Plant says for May 1917 the Southern Railway paid out $4 832 750 in the south for labor material and other purposes while $5 493 379 or 82 82 percent was to southern individuals and industries. Improvements to roadways and structures totaled 1 676 435 79 for May 1917.
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