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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
4
A collection of quips and satirical remarks on conscription, war funding, bread prices, prohibition, and German politics. The piece references Miss Alyss, Hindenburg, Maximilian Harden, and timely humor about public life during wartime. It blends light verse with wartime commentary and social observations.
The article discusses May Day in Germany as a powerful socialist show of force amid food shortages and censorship. It warns that a hostile display to the government could push the war toward an early conclusion, while noting American entry and a German awakening as pivotal factors.
The piece argues newspapers fear censorship during wartime yet urge responsible limits. It cites Chicago Tribune Collier’s Weekly and Editor and Publisher urging minimal censorship while preserving the public’s right to know and national safety.
The author argues the United States must train soldiers scientifically before sending an army to Europe. They warn against dangerous haste, urging that youths be prepared in modern warfare to support France and Britain, with the Stars and Stripes flying over No Man's Land only after proper training.
A poem veneration of a young man joining the military colors. The speaker recalls the boyish past, the recruiting moment near Old Glory, and a family chorus of pride from father, mother, grandmother, and grandfather as the boy becomes a soldier.
A Newton delegation sailed to Charlotte for Fort Oglethorpe physical exams for entry into the camp. Among those listed are John Caldwell Coley Mundy George Powell Ernest Chapman Julius Shuford Andrew Warlick R R Williams and Seymour Ransom with many others also applying or enrolled in national guard or military service.
An advertisement touts a claim to relieve rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and various pains with a quick penetrating effect. It markets an internal and external remedy for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis selling in golden red bottles with guarantees and refunds at local druggists.
Newton May 1 The Catawba County Food commission was organized here yesterday and will be completed next Monday at a second meeting. Chairman Osborne Brown County Commissioner Homer H B Mask Geo E B Long Miss May Rowe J Yates Kilan were in session and will form the executive committee with H L Arndt Farmers Union president and Harvey Geitner of Hickory. Next Monday the group will expand to include one member from each of the county ten school districts. The plan follows the State Food commission model.
To the voters of High Point W P Ragan announces his candidacy for mayor subject to the May 8 general election. He pledges his best efforts for efficient and constructive government.
The speaker announces candidacy for mayor subject to voters at the election on May 8.
The agricultural committee of the Industrial Department of the Commercial Club urges High Point and nearby areas to plant food crops for fall harvest and storage. With potential summer abundance and low prices, foresight is essential to stockpile provisions for fall and winter consumption amid wartime uncertainty and ongoing shortages.
A United States Children’s Bureau message portrays the child as the earth’s heritage and future, urging pure milk fresh air and play now and good schooling later. It calls for humane care and opportunities to grow into a capable, hopeful generation.
A M Humencker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports suffering rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness with near fainting spells. Foley Kidney Pills gave him complete relief. Disordered kidneys cause side and back pains sore muscles swollen joints and fatigue. Many Drug Co.
A Wisconsin resident V DeKeuster of Amberg says a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured a severe winter cough after medicines failed. The letter endorses Foley's product for coughs colds and whooping cough. sold by Mann Drug Co.
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