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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
4
The column mixes humor and commentary on wartime issues. It mocks religious enthusiasm, notes high army registration in Greensboro, and criticizes temperance plans while arguing against banning beer. It suggests using alcohol for munition production and praises moderation for worker morale.
Archibald Johnson of Charity and Children laments a cowardly nameless letter writer attacking his editor and paper over war talk. He urges readers to consider courage, patriotism, and those with loved ones serving, noting such anonymous critics fail to face light.
A man parades a large American flag and urges others to do their bit. He refuses to buy a Liberty Bond, arguing the three and a half percent rate is unattractive, claiming he could earn eight to twelve percent by gambling in food and the starving poor.
Christian Endeavorers of North Carolina convene in High Point with Mayor Ragan officiating by welcoming delegates and issuing the city welcome. Streets are under construction but improvements are underway to present a finer view by next year.
London reports new nurseries for munition workers' babies and young children. Mothers bring their children daily. night workers' infants stay until Saturday morning. Fees include twelve cents daily by mothers and fourteen pence from the ministry of munition. Facilities describe separate toddler and baby areas with communal toys, meals, and an isolation room for with illness.
Wartime Rome slowly recovers its historic population scale. The census reports 648,701 permanent residents with about 100,000 floating residents and 538,346 nonmilitary. Earlier centuries show Rome under 20,000 in 1347 and growth to 221,000 by 1870, reaching 424,943 in 1901 and 556,000 in 1907.
Notre Dame Indiana June 8 The Notre Dame diamond jubilee celebration opens with three days of historical ceremonies marking 75 years of the university. Church dignitaries and national figures attend including Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago Archbishop Hanna, Governor Goodrich, Admiral Benson, Bourke Cochran and Justice Dowling.
A brief note from the Salisbury Post laments a down linotype in the office for two days hindering printing. The quip notes no one is present to use bad words, implying stress from delays but avoiding profanity.
A Greensboro News note marvels at a backyard or kitchen garden rich with spring onions and other bright edibles. The piece reflects a light food survey style and fond attention to homegrown produce.
The article urges truckers to plant turnips onions and other vegetables this June and even into July. It stresses keeping plowing and planting continuous and starting harvests promptly to ensure a steady food supply.
A Wilmington Star excerpt laments calm endurance failing in crises. It uses a tranquil cat by the hearth as a symbol, noting that quietness hides potential danger when night falls and contagion and fear rise. The piece warns against equating composure with safety.
The Asheville Times reports a Fort Smith Arkansas proposal to rename World War I The German War asserting the conflict should bear sole blame on Germany and its leaders to fix stigma on those responsible The debate labels the war based on accountability and national dishonor.
Big Nine athletes gather in Chicago for the Western intercollegiate conference track and field meet at the University of Chicago. Wartime enlistments have crippled many programs, but enough competitors are expected to provide competitive events. Net proceeds go to the Y M C A war work fund.
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