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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
4
The Enterprise questions motives behind 25 year sentences for 45 Oklahoma men who refused U S military service on religious grounds. It suggests factors beyond conscientious objection influenced the harsh punishment and notes a prior CO was executed for disloyal propaganda.
The piece covers Secretary Baker’s defense of General Wood’s removal for military reasons and hints at a future full explanation. It also reports High Point council rules requiring driving tests for licenses to curb auto fatalities, with Police Chief Metthee enforcing a strict merit standard to improve road safety.
The city mourns Private George C Wright of High Point who was killed in France while serving with American and Allied forces. A 20 year old volunteer, Wright joined over two years ago and landed with Pershing's advance guard in June last year. His death is seen as a noble sacrifice in the fight to save civilized people from invasion. High Point extends sympathy to his family and honors his brave service.
A High Point Red Cross benefit game pits a Camp Keene aviation corps unit from Charlotte against the local team on the Normal School diamond on Washington Street next Saturday afternoon. The soldiers include former professional hitters and pitchers led by an aviation instructor captain. All ticket proceeds go to the local Red Cross chapter with advance outlets to be announced.
The North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association holds its annual Raleigh meeting June 19 to 21 with President George A. Matton presiding. Activities include business sessions, a Raleigh auto tour, address by Dr. Henry Patkynson, a barbecue and athletic events, and war-related discussions guiding druggists through current shortages and challenges.
Mrs. Mary Logdam of 282 Maple Street Perth Amboy New Jersey endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and hoarseness claiming rapid relief. The laxative formula contains no opiates or narcotics and is sold by Mann Drug Co.
A local testimonial claims VI-TO-NA, touted as a major American medical discovery, improved Richard B. Henry’s rheumatic and stomach troubles, heart regularity, and vitality. Henry reports weight gain from 124 to 140 pounds and a return to active farm work, with the product sold exclusively by Matton Drug Co. in High Point.
Amsterdam reports Cologne Volks Zeitung denouncing English usage as a filthy Teutonic habit. It cites examples like stores instead of Laden, dining rooms, shawls, slips and fashion, and polite phrases replaced by English terms. The piece urges Germans to honor their mother tongue and discard English phrases.
London reports among British flying officers killed in aerodrome accidents in England during the past month is Liettt Smuts nephew of General Smuts.
Drivers in the city of High Point are notified to apply to the chief of police for driving permits starting June 1, 1918. Permits issued upon demonstration of ability to drive and payment of 1.00 dollars.
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