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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
5
A patriotic poem laments possible absence from loved ones as a soldier pledges loyalty to his land. Separate Red Cross report describes hot weather at headquarters boosting comfort, sewing of bed jackets, need for more workers, and a comfort bag social with decorations, music, and punch aiding soldiers.
Mrs. J Wesley Smith returns home on West Broad Street after a recent operation and is rapidly recovering.
Mr and Mrs R Soyars moved into their new home at 113 Catewood Avenue today.
Miss Catherine Stouffer of Washington returned to her home yesterday after staying several weeks with Miss Lucille Holton.
A string of social calls and visits are noted with Mrs P. P. Green and Miss Mary Green guests of various households in Richmond Lexington Newark and other cities. Several couples and individuals travel to Atlantic City Washington New York and Portmouth. A special New York session called by Governor Whitman focuses on food laws and possible redistricting.
Springfield hosts four days of events for the tenth annual convention of the National Association of Organists. Members from across the country attend as President Arthur Scott Brook opens the gathering with sessions continuing through Saturday, featuring concerts and recitals.
The image shows an American flag flown beside the Union Jack in front of Manhattan House, home of British premier David Lloyd George, as America Day is celebrated in London with crowds and flags across the city.
The Salisbury coast artillery unit was mustered into federal service with seventeen men rejected by federal examiners. A Friday rally features a barbecue, speeches, and band music from 1 to 5 PM at the vacant lot by the tabernacle. Firemen quelled a streetcar fire on Mocksville Road with slight damage. Henry Lewis, sought for a February murder, was arrested in Pittsburgh with requisition papers requested. St John’s Lutheran dedication services were led by Rev. C A Brown from Neate text I was glad. Grace Reformed Lower Stone held its second annual homecoming with thousands attending an all day service and picnic.
A fierce storm wrecked the Norwegian American liner Kristiantafjord of 10,601 tons near Cape Race after passengers were taken off. The ship pounded in heavy seas and the crew of 250 abandoned ship as it fell apart.
Dublin July 31 Lieutenant General Bryant Thomas Mahon, commander in chief of British forces in Ireland, issued a defense order forbidding wearing military style uniforms except for state forces and carrying weapons except for lawful duty or pastime. The order targets volunteer bodies formed in recent years.
Delegates appointed by governors and organizations gathered in Blue Ridge North Carolina for the Southern Sociological Congress opening. Sessions run through the week covering the home health education law race relations juvenile life and social work of churches.
An advertisement urges readers to try Hayworth's mineral water as an alternative to city water. It notes availability in drug stores or home and business delivery for 15 cents per gallon and provides the phone number 454 for orders.
A health column extols a new calomel alternative Calotabs describing it as the safe modern remedy for liver cleansing with one tablet at bedtime and a next morning improvement. It claims no taste, no unpleasantness and asks buyers to seek refunds if not delighted. Sold only in sealed twenty dose packages for thirty five cents.
Zurich dispatch quotes Mathais Erzberger leader of the clerical center in the Reichstag saying talks with Lloyd George or Bal four could in a few hours start official peace negotiations. He also asserts Dr. Michaelis would be a peace chancellor.
London reports a naval correspondent argues Admiral Sims joining Jellicoe and French Italian naval reps signals a strong intent to deploy allied sea power fully. The United States intervention, the piece says, could end German control of the Baltic Sea.
In Richmond Virginia on July 31 two heat prostrations occurred as temperatures peaked at 91 degrees by noon and rose further, making it the hottest day of the summer so far. Humidity reached 48 percent with no relief in sight.
A soldier and his sweetheart argue by the garden gate before his voyage across the bid. He vows not to forget, she retorts with anger and a taunting chorus about marrying Pete the snitcher. The taunt shifts to witty banter and a farcical chorus about two unlikely marriages.
Washington July 31 a vast heat wave covers nearly all eastern regions with temperatures reaching 106 in Concordia Kansas 104 in Omaha and 100 in Albany while cities like Chicago Boston Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore report 98. The heat shows little relief expected before week’s end with no rain in sight.
Washington reports conv enience food costs in Germany show fats priced prohibitive with goose fat at 85.969 pounds per ton and fresh fowls around 41 01 a pound. Young country hens cost 3 32 each and veal-fed geese range 3 11 to 6 19 each as horse flesh sells 53 to 86 cents per pound amid high demand.
London reports three years after Germany issued an ultimatum demanding demobilization and Britain urged Belgium neutrality. France pledged to respect it if no other power violated, but Germany gave no reply and invaded Belgium. The chancellor stated a state of neonomcy and overridden pretexts as military goals proceed.
A. M. Humeneter of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes disordered kidneys cause pains inside the back and joints and shares renewed energy after treatment. Manny Drug Co.
Having qualified as Executor of the will of Z A Burns deceased the undersigned asks all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them before May 31 1911 to his attorney or be forever barred. All debtors to the estate should settle promptly. May 31 1911 Guilford County North Carolina.
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