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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
4
The article urges readers to buy War Savings stamps this week to fund war needs. It emphasizes stamps as a small cost with large impact, enabling ships, food, and arms, and urges every citizen to participate as a patriotic duty. Solicitors are advised to assume purchase and gauge investment.
A Turkish paper lists Ottoman goals in World War I including surrender of Palestine and Iraq parts, restoration of Turkish control in Egypt, Persian independence and British exit, and domination of the Black Sea with Germany and Austria installed as regents in allied regions. The piece mocks these aims as unlikely.
A terse line hints that parties accept their lot rather than seek more, fueling speculation about leadership shakeups and strategic moves as demands taper. The remark signals straitened choices and disillusionment amid ongoing negotiations and public debate.
Dublin reports a proposal to run a nationwide Irish recruitment drive for the American army. P J McAndrew, Dublin committee chair, says inquiries show Irish youths want to join the American forces to aid Ireland’s freedom, noting emigration since 1847 and support from relatives in America.
A multi day campaign unfolds with leaders Stanton, Thomas H Trate and George R Brown detailing plant visits from High Point Furniture to Crown Hosiery mills. Speakers include W P Ragan, Dr Houston B Hart, and others urging pledges and announcing campaign results Friday night.
Negotiations underway in London as bank deposits are considered for investment in national war bonds. The chancellor of the exchequer consults with bankers to curb high deposit rates and divert funds into war bonds.
Regular communication N. F. Reid Lodge No. 344 A. F. and A. M. convenes at 8 o clock with installation of officers. Full attendance desired.
Mortgagees J R Skeen and H A Pierce foreclose on L H Tuttle and wife Bettie Tuttle property in High Point Guilford County North Carolina. Sale at public auction on July 2 1918 at 2 pm on the premises for cash. Property described as Lot No 11 beginning on Ward Street with specific boundary lines and area of about 5891 square feet. W P Ragan is attorney.
From Buenos Aires on June 24 large shipments of cereals to the allies were sent under the cereal convention with Great Britain and France. Seventeen vessels carried 3,349 tons of general cargo and eleven delivered 29,950 tons of coal. Rosario warehouses hold 220,000 tons of wheat plus other cereals valued at about 25 million pesos at allied prices. Enemies and blacklisted firms also store sizable cereals.
The note highlights saving for next winter’s coal alongside income tax plans. It emphasizes tightening expenses to build a reserve for fuel costs and tax obligations, urging prudent budgeting and long term planning.
Ruth. Necessary help allowed. Can use only first class man. Good salary to right man. The Curio Hosiery Mills, Burlington, N. C. 6-25.
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