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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
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Secretary Daniels declares the navy will keep the sea lane to France open for troops, war supplies, and food for the allies. He cites U boats as blocked by American naval strength and urges no peace talks until Germany is vanquished, praising Allied resolve and American effort.
Dr Archibald Johnson praised Dr Dred Peacock for his forceful address in Thomasville. Peacock, a High Point historian, argued Germans have made no progress since ancient times and tied military and civilian support as one people.
The War Department funds and staffs theaters in sixteen national army cantonments and as many national guard sites. Each venue seats 2450 to 3000 in the army camps and 1000 to 1200 in guard camps, with nightly dramatic or musical shows priced at 25 cents. Broadway productions travel with reduced salaries, royalties waived, and some actors from original casts participate.
Leaders praise Red Cross work and urge continued support as local chautauqua tickets go on sale. The program features 12 attractions plus sacred concert and lecture, with season tickets at $2 and individual seats from 75 cents to 75e.
A partition sale of O R Cox heirs lands in High Point Guilford County North Carolina by Greensboro Loan and Trust Company acting as executor. The property known as O R Cox land comprises 47 lots with specific frontages and block designations to be sold at public auction July 1 1918 starting 10 a m with terms one quarter cash balance in two equal installments six and twelve months from sale bearing six percent interest. Additional lots fronts Brockett avenue Price street Tate avenue and Lee street are included. Maps available J L Parrish office High Point and via King and Kimball Greensboro. May 24 1918.
The Supreme Court, by Justice Day, invalidated the Keating child labor law, upholding a Greensboro federal court decision. North Carolina origins of the case underscore debates on states rights to regulate labor practices and the impact on mills. Supporters mourn the ruling while some see it as validating state legislative autonomy.
The article recalls a second registration day in the United States as another million young men volunteered for military service. It notes the first registration a year earlier when ten million offered their services for liberty and humanity, highlighting the continuing mobilization of the youth in defense of democracy.
The last call for payment of county and state taxes was issued by Deputy Sheriff Wagener this morning. Taxes must be paid by June 20 to avoid penalties and publication costs. A 20 percent penalty applies after June 20, and special license taxes are also due. Professionals charging fees must pay this tax.
Mrs. Effie E. Wiepe of Averill Minnesota writes of severe rheumatism and kidney trouble treated at a sanitarium with no relief. After using Foley Widney Pills she felt immediate relief and says the pill eased her back pain and began the cure. Mann Drug Co.
The New York cotton market opened with renewed firmness led by July on coverings from Liverpool and domestic sources. First prices rose 10 to 14 points, with later gains of 25 to 45 points as July sold at 26.30 and October at 23.98, alongside steady opening quotes for July 26.00, October 23.85, December 23.39, January 23.15, and March 23.20.
A reader thanks the Enterprise editor for timely submarine story reporting and expresses strong interest in the paper. The letter commends the newspaper's diligence and wishes maximum success in its future work.
During the war year the United States consumed over four million tons of sugar. US wholesale refined sugar runs about 7.30 per hundred pounds, down from 9.15 last August. International comparisons show France and other nations with higher per hundred weight prices, suggesting a US gain but a substantial potential burden if costs rise.
Washington June 6 petroleum asphalt or tar products needed for road work will be delivered only after approval of an application by a special committee from the fuel administration and the public roads section of the agriculture department. The state highway department will initial pass on the request before federal agency review.
Despite scarcity of implements and labor shortages, England Scotland and Wales expand wheat planting across regions.
Neglected constipation may cause piles ulceration of the bowels appendicitis nervous prostration paralysis. Don’t delay treatment. Best remedy is Foley Cathartic Tablets. They work surely easily gently without injury to stomach or intestinal lining. Contain no habit forming drugs. Fine for fat folks. Mann Drug Co.
Rheumatic and kidney ailments described as benefiting from Foley Kidney Pills. A testimonial from Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine claims relief after starting the pills and notes her husband also improved from-lameness to no pain. Mann Drug Co.
WwW C W Piedmont Camp No 62 votes on amending By-Laws to exempt members drafted or volunteering into any U S army or navy from camp dues at the June 13 meeting. G C Caldwell C C J A Johnston Clerk.
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