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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
4
The editorial argues Congress must not only control food distribution but also cap prices to aid workers. It criticizes high costs and profiteering by food barons, urging government action to ensure fair wages and affordable necessities amid wartime. It cites Wilson and frames patriotism as real sacrifice over hollow displays.
Wolfgang Heine, a Reichstag member, urged Berlin to seek peace without reparations or annexations. He warned belligerent governments are stuck, urging public pressure to end autocracy, reveal secret diplomacy, and prevent future wars.
A statement notes money spent to buy replicas of the flag. The speaker calls for swift action against food barons and hopes for their removal.
The North Carolina Advocate criticized Bishop John C Kilgo for refusing to sign Trinity College graduates diplomas after a student flag bearing 1017 was displayed. The piece faults Kilgo yet defends journalist Tom Best as ethical, urging patience for Kilgo to reconsider his stance.
James J. Montague laments the loss of the hard-boiled shirt as scarce starch ends formal Sunday attire. He recalls a town’s pride seen in Deacon’s gleaming suit and the dignity it gave, now vanished as war and hardship sweep the land.
New York on June 23 reports the Italian colony hosting public exercises with the Prince of Udine and royal mission members taking part. A reception was held at the city college largely organized by Italian residents and societies for the visitors.
The American Boiler Manufacturers association meets in Pittsburgh to discuss high material costs labor conditions and wartime industrial problems. Proceedings continue tomorrow as the three day convention proceeds with industry topics and policy talks. Also in Louisiana officials meet in New Iberia for the League of Louisiana Municipalities three day convention addressing municipal progress and welfare questions.
The Bank of Commerce Building hosts a public sale on Wednesday June 27 at 2 p.m. The accounts of Samuel B Poffin Inc go to the auction as part of bankruptcy proceedings. Julius J Smith serves as receiver.
A.T. Wishart chaired the ticket selling committee for the INT chautauqua and completed a full week of work to dispose of all tickets, ensuring no financial loss to local guarantors. His efforts fulfilled expectations as he managed the fundraising campaign. Italian Mission Welcomed in Boston in a June 25 program with flags in red white and green.
Fragmentary time stamps show 1:22 a to 8:06 a, 8B 12:29 a, and 12:43 p m suggesting a schedule or timetable snippet. No accompanying details on location event or context are provided in readable text.
County commissioners order sale of property for unpaid state and county taxes. Advertised list ready for printer around June 20, 1917. Taxes for High Point township payable to J. E. Wagner deputy sheriff at 108 West Washington Street High Point North Carolina. Sheriff D. B. Stafford signs. G-14-till-6-20.
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