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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
4
An editorial urges High Point to mimic Covington Georgia by forming a community fund to buy Liberty Loan bonds. Readers donate from five cents to large sums, the bonds redeemed fund civic improvements such as schools and libraries, with the newspaper ready to support and promote the effort.
A Collier's Weekly lead argues U S occupancy of Mexico as vital to future security. It cites Mexico’s lack of munitions, fears of foreign powers, and the Zimmerman note as risks while noting Mexico’s current government appears capable. The piece urges aiding Mexico to stabilize its industry and government.
A frail old man gives his last cent to a national loan, showing personal patriotism. The piece contrasts collective duty with individual action and asks readers to consider what they personally should do for the flag and the nation.
The article notes Claud Kitchin of North Carolina as a visionary whose early advocacy for swift small craft over heavy ships is gaining acceptance amid WWI submarine and naval strategy shifts. It recalls past criticism from metropolitan papers and argues his ideas could shape America’s role and the entente’s fate in the conflict.
Opinion piece praising Herbert Hoover as a popular leader whose vision uplifted the war effort through practical acts like supplying Belgium and coordinating ships. The author lauds Hoover's bold diplomacy and resolves facing opposition in Congress, arguing his leadership reflects American democracy.
The piece reflects on the flag's evolving meaning in 1917 as a symbol cherished in history and in the hearts of the people. It recalls Betsy Ross, George Washington, Lincoln, and the Civil War era, urging modern citizens to consider their own duty to defend the nation and keep the republic alive.
In Tokio on June 2 Yukio Ozaki, noted reformer, warned that Japan's election results show the need to educate the people in politics. He criticized money politics and corrupt practices, urged revision of election law, and supported universal franchise as a remedy though wary it might merely lower vote price. He favored extending votes to educated classes as a measure against corruption.
Report from Berne June 2 notes 16 000 to 12 000 deserters from Entente and Central Powers have fled to Switzerland or refused repatriation since the war began. Italians predominate among them. Foreigners here are not taxed or required to serve, yet their status complicates neutrality duties and Swiss authorities must handle the influx.
To Prevent Self-Poisoning Bowels clogged with waste matter poison the whole system Foley Cathartic Tablets work gently but surely do not gripe or cause nausea. Recommended for indigestion constipation sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas on stomach coated tongue bad breath or other conditions caused by disordered digestion. Mann Drug Co.
I P Burns executor announces claims against the estate of Z A Burns must be shown by May 31 1917 before Mason W Gant Clerk of Superior Court Guilford County North Carolina. Debts to the estate should be settled promptly. Attorneys are W P Ragan W P Bynum and RF Strudwick.
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Sarah Millikan Tucker deceased of Guilford County North Carolina before Clerk Mason W Gant this is to notify all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned or his attorney on or before May 29 1918 or this notice will be pleaded in bar to their recovery. Jed Millikan Administrator W P Ragan Attorney Greensboro area May 20 1918 4t-l-e-wk
This 1917 schedule outlines expected arrival and departure times for trains between stations on the Carolina and Yadkin River Railway Company line. Times listed are not guaranteed and service may change without notice, with daily routes and Sunday exceptions noted.
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