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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
4
A satirical overview critiques Congress and world leaders with lines about July humor, Kaiserism, British king limits, and Chinese emperor tenure. It notes pessimism about political hot air and mocks political figures while lampooning current events and travel mishaps.
The North Carolina Public Service company is urged to remedy High Point’s power and light supply. With two transmission lines and better management led by Manager Jennings, the city can grow. The paper credits improved interest from President Hole and Col Wescott Roberson and stresses lights as vital to industrial vitality and efficiency.
The former Russian emperor, once the most powerful man, faces a drastic fall from a 340 million yearly income to a fortune split with his family. He urges subscribing to war loans but argues the state should not support his kin. The columnist calls for him to earn his living, work for himself, and endure the hardships of life.
The selection of Colonel Roberson Rob erson to be vice president of the North Carolina Public Service company drew quiet interest from his many friends in the city. A leading attorney with broad North Carolina bar connections he serves on the Carolina and Yadkin River railroad committee and is expected to safeguard stockholders’ interests.
The Enterprise presents views from North Carolina newspapers on reprisals for German air raids and civilian murders in England. It argues London should be better protected, rejects targeting noncombatants, and urges firm action against the foe while promoting cautious, proportionate retaliation.
An editorial from The Raleigh Times argues for strategic air power and allied manufacturing unity to win in World War I, distinguishing military necessity from retaliatory rage. It warns against Prussian influence corrupting Allied aims while noting London and Wilmington reactions to German air raids and the pull toward vengeance.
The Hickory Record warns that Allied reprisals against Germany may rise as anger grows over raids that killed women and children in England. The piece argues for decisive action while recalling Baker's pledge to spare noncombatants, and critiques London for not risking its own civilians in response.
The Asheville Citizen reports growing public support for retaliatory strikes on German cities. AIP dispatches note anger and calls for decisive action, with leaders urging bombing of German towns and military targets to stop raids on Britain.
A wartime lament by Ruth Wright Kauffman. The speaker mourns a beloved taken to France for the nation. She imagines an empty house, asks if he will return, and expresses pride and hope his head will remain unbowed as he serves in the trenches across the sea.
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