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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
A collage of wartime commentary and society notes referencing Kaiser Wilhelm and Prussian themes, Red Cross appeal, Major General Pershing’s visit hints, and quirky jests about German leaders. It also notes a Belgian relief ship sinking and mentions policing fashion and public figures amid the war atmosphere.
The article reviews President Wilson's war aims and condemns German imperialism and the Kaiser’s drive for world domination. It argues true peace requires American resolve, unity under liberty, and a stand against Germany’s subsistence of power, while noting wartime censorship and caution over publishing submarine details.
The piece argues mobs can be restrained yet warns lynching arises from kidnapping and assault cases in Missouri and Virginia. It condemns mob vengeance while noting juries and law must prevail. It cites social fears, calls for swift punishment if needed, and ends with Berlin Wisconsin seeking to become Mascoutin.
An Atlantic Port, June 13. A German submarine was rammed and sunk by an American merchant ship after two U boat attacks. Officers would discuss only that they managed to sink the U boat with agile maneuvering and a blade from the propeller. Censorship removes the port name.
London June 14. There are 40,000 dependents of Canadian soldiers in Britain unable to return to Canada due to lack of passenger accommodation on the limited steamers. They came after their men enlisted, some have returned wounded or discharged, others are relatives of fallen soldiers eager to join relatives at home.
British second vessels fail to fetch prior prices as buyers pause over new budget tax changes. Scandinavian and Japanese second-hand steamers are selling up to £50 a ton, while three British steamers totaling 20 000 tons recently sold at 12 pounds ten shillings per ton.
In Hobart New Zealand on June 14 civilians coined The Wents for volunteers and The Sents for conscripts. At the army camp arrivals show little friction between the two groups as recruitment proceeds.
An old advertisement states Foley Cathartic Tablets help prevent self poisoning by cleansing the bowels and easing disordered digestion. It claims gentle action without griping and lists indigestion constipation headaches bloating gas bad breath and stomach upset as conditions it treats. Mann Drug Co.
The piece laments widespread catastrophes from nature and man made violence across the globe. It notes rising unrest, riots, uprisings, and war, with editors debating concerns about counterfeit money circulating in North Carolina and public alarm spreading from Manteo to Murphy.
A Durham Sun letter argues Liberty bonds can be used to pay hospital bills. It notes a mother with a $200 savings worries 30 years is long, then explains bonds can be sold or borrowed against at any time, suggesting $50 or $100 bonds will become common for bill payments and not just long term investment.
British forces organize agricultural work in German evacuated zones in France. Soldiers volunteer for field duties with horses and machinery supplied. The program aims to cultivate about 30 000 acres in the Somme region this year. A separate department oversees the operations under British HQ.
A land sale in Guilford County proceeds ordered by the court in a special proceeding involving J R Trotter and H T Cox as administrators of Sallie Ann Cox versus J Ed Cox et al. The re sale will occur on the premises in Jamestown on June 5 1917. The 24 acre tract lies in Guilford joining Sarah Weaver H W Cox Bright Leonard and Tenry Crowder. The sale price bid by J C Bouldin triggered the re sell. Terms are cash.
Several trains arrive at High Point with No 142 at 7 05 am No 136 at 12 20 pm and No 134 at 6 45 pm as listed in the timetable fragment.
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