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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
A crowded, satirical column reflects on wartime topics from Liberty Bonds and German foes to presidential jokes and newspaper headlines. It pokes fun at public mood, politics, and society while imagining future diplomatic shifts and wartime attitudes.
ALengths urging residents to view High Point as a growing city. Emphasizes citizen energy, business cooperation, and local merchants driving progress toward a 25,000 population goal in five years. Encourages pride, optimism, and active involvement to sustain momentum.
A reader known as the Sleepless Citizen rails against autos, mufflers, and night noise in High Point. He condemns law non enforcement and urges police to target speeders and rumbling six cylinder cars disturbing peaceful sleep at night.
The Washington police court fixes a penalty of 25 dollars or three days in jail for courage demonstrations near the White House. Four convicted suffragists face potential hunger strikes, with expected press coverage benefiting the suffrage cause. The piece laments the penalties as excessively narrow and urges restraint.
The piece argues that treason remains treason and compares criticising policy to deception by the Russian mission. It contends a publisher who attacked the President and Envoy Root would face prison, framing dissent as dangerous patriotism and warning against political missteps.
A sleepless citizen denounces street racing and loud mufflers in residential Washington Street. He cites repeated speed readings and nuisance from cars, trucks, and night drivers, urging stronger enforcement as officers struggle with new uniforms and badges. He asks what actions the city will take.
Salisbury reports a Red Cross ambulance volunteer drive with Dr H H Newman announcing the unit for the French front. The first YMCA war fund canvass in Salisbury raises 682.50 dollars as Chestnut Hill citizens prepare a large flag and July 4 ceremonies. A small park and a 70 foot flagpole are noted as preparations progress.
Washington notes the second instalment on a $100000 Liberty bond is 18 percent, due today. Total payments will be 20 percent now, then 20 percent on July 30, 1917, 30 percent on August 15, 1917, and 30 percent on August 30, 1917. The schedule excludes those bought via weekly or monthly instalment plans through employers banks or other agencies.
The trade event of the season unfolds on Saturday June 30 with promotional activities and market exchanges aimed at shoppers and vendors. Organized activities and featured stalls are expected to attract local buyers and sellers to this annual event.
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