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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
4
A prolonged column blends political calls for voting and enlistment with critical takes on Emma Goldman and Kaiser Wilhelm. It discusses Liberty Bonds and patriotism while noting Russia's turmoil Kronstadt revolt and the American commission to Russia aiming to stabilize the new government.
An editorial calls on all men aged 21 to 31 to register for military conscription, urging national unity, vigilance against shirkers, and acceptance of duty. It defends cooperation with Britain and France, condemning sedition and urging citizens to persuade hesitant peers to register.
The Washington News notes Congress grows restless as the administration is said to take advice from Great Britain. It argues Britain and France can offer practical guidance, given Allied experience, and questions why the United States should reject such input.
Reichstag charges by Socialist deputy Schopflin report Kaiser's troops endured harsh discipline and endless drill after front campaigns. Veterans from Carpathians to France faced demoralizing canteen abuse and denied furloughs amid favoritism and strict leave policies.
Sweden's merchant fleet fell by 13 steamers totaling 22 982 tons and two motor vessels of 2623 tons plus six sailing ships of 1153 tons in the first quarter. Three steamers were lost by prize court decisions and many vessels withdrawn. The fleet shrank by 42 units and 15 420 tons more was lost than built or purchased. Sailors moved inland seeking work as ocean prospects dwindled.
London reports that clothes are next to be rationed in this country. A committee reviewing wool supplies for military needs recommends standardizing a limited number of wool based home trade articles. Merchants hold stocks to cover twelve months with careful conservation urged.
Amsterdam reports that Ghent authorities have issued permission for a dog slaughter house. The order allows a dog catcher to supply about two pounds of dog meat weekly to each family. The Antwerp Handelsblad correspondent predicts other Belgian towns will follow as want grows.
Stockholm reports the discovery of extensive graphite deposits in Ragunda, Jamtland. Outcropping veins up to two feet in diameter have been located, marking a significant source as Sweden faces short graphite supplies after German imports ceased long ago.
A semi official German press statement rejects rumors of munitions shortages. It claims Germany has secured gunpowder and explosive supplies, uses cellulose in powder production, and now has glycerine produced domestically. It asserts nitrogen and other materials are abundant and that production can rise indefinitely.
In Rocky Mount on Friday afternoon William F. Pittman and Miss Reatha Lillian Taylor were married at Nashville Baptist Church by Rev. Creech. Pittman works with the Evening Telegram in Rocky Mount and the couple plan to reside there.
Numa FP lodge 344 A F and A M conducted third degree work with Visitor S F Wall Vy XM P and N Secretary present.
To prevent self poisoning and cleanse the system, Foley Cathartic Tablets work gently without griping or nausea. Recommended for indigestion constipation sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas coated tongue and bad breath or other conditions caused by disordered digestion. Mann Drug Co.
Schedule shows expected rail times with caveats as to guarantees. Southbound No 21 daily and Sunday express details list stations including High Thomas, Denton, Rock, Gordonstown, Thomasville, High Point with arrival and departure columns. Other trains Nos 22 27 28 appear with Sunday only service and varied times.
This May 29th, 1917. J. E. Millikan, administrator of Sarah Millikan Tucker, deceased, requests all persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment. W. P. Ragan, attorney. 4t-l-e-wk.
A series of train numbers and times lists departures and arrivals at High Point. Several trains run daily with specific morning and afternoon slots noted. some entries indicate Sundays or special leaves and arrivals.
A public auction will sell to the highest bidder a carload of lumber consigned to Quinlin Moore Lumber Co for freight storage and charges near Southern Car Co at High Point. The sale is set for Tuesday June 26 1917 at 10 oclock a m. Terms are cash. Agent Southern Railway. 4wks.
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