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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
4
A brisk editorial voice rails at wartime censorship and publicity efforts. It targets George Creel and the press, mocks spies and submarine reports, and argues for stronger prohibition measures while condemning food speculators and policy riders.
The Wilmington Dispatch argues that renewed activity on every European front could overwhelm Germany. A broad offensive would drain Teutonic forces, threaten German home supplies, and bring the war closer to German soil. The piece also notes a proposed US airplane fleet bill of over 600 million dollars to strike Germany directly.
The piece criticizes political press chief Creel for delaying American troop news in France and faking details for Navy Secretary Daniels. It argues a practicing newspaper man should handle dispatches and cites Creel’s journalist background as a fault for timely, accurate reporting.
The article argues that the navy department led by Mr. Daniels requires a contributing editor and condemns Mr. Creel for failing as a government press agent. It suggests Creel resign and pursue magazine writing on abstract topics.
The editorial argues for retaliatory bombing of German targets in response to attacks on civilians in England. It defends harsher measures, claims German brutality surpasses earlier war crimes, and questions American restraint while urging swift action against the German general staff.
The silk market sees rising prices as demand for aircraft fabrics grows in the war effort. Yokohama prices have jumped about 50 cents per pound in four weeks while European orders for sechappe silk strengthen. Cotton yarns rise, wool prices stay high, and government orders for woolens and textiles expand, with 300000 men already equipped and delivery to one million men planned by September 1.
Chrissine Terhune Herrick argues that inexpensive substitutes can replace costly meats and desserts with variety and flavor. She urges embracing vegetables fish and cheese based dishes with simple ingredients and skill to maintain nourishment and satisfaction.
The Dry Goods Economist says buyers will arrive next week, with premanufactured raw material lines favored. While textile groups show resistance to long commitments, mills and selling agents prefer only the poorest future or immediate delivery. Government requirements and rising silk wool and cotton prices influence this stance. Hayworth Mineral Water ad cited elsewhere in today’s issue.
The Dry Goods Economist notes optimism for the new season in women’s misses and children’s garments. Orders from traveling salesmen indicate retailers expect strong sales of coats suits and dresses at high prices if quality and durability are maintained.
New York July 9 Columbia university opens its summer session with expanded courses for women. Along with teaching and practical arts, women may study banking higher economies advanced secretarial work and corporation finance for the first time.
An individual reports chronic rheumatic pain and swollen muscles improved after taking Dr. Foley Kidney Pills from the Foley Drug Co. The note credits the pills with straightening and aiding mobility after years of difficulty.
The Dry Goods Economist notes a shift as the distributing trade moves into the new season with active buying in dry goods. Retailers faced an unsatisfactory spring due to May weather and overemphasis on economy, but distributors and manufacturers anticipate improved business. The Federal Reserve Board reports broadly favorable conditions across twelve districts, supporting cautious optimism and a plan to curb waste while maintaining essential expenditures.
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