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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

6

Tubercular men in army are bad

Cincinnati Ohio May 9. Dr Edward R Baldwin of Saranac Lake NY warned the risk of enlisting tuberculous soldiers and sailors. He spoke before the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis noting plans and sanatorium needs, declining mortality, and advances in diagnosis and research.

Cincinnati United States Army Navy Edward R. Baldwin Saranac Lake N. Y National Association For the Study and Prevention of Counsil of National Defense Badwin United States Moton Baldwin

War fuels renewed push against tuberculosis disease

Cincinnati in May report of Dr. Charles J. Hatfield executive secretary of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis says the war gives new impetus to the fight. He notes state organizations established in every state and expansion to Porto Rico the Philippine Islands the Panama Canal Zone and Hawaii. Red Cross seal sales surpass 100 million with 75 percent of anti tuberculosis work funded by seal proceeds. Modern Health Crusaders school program now on firm footing.

Cincinnati Charles J. Hatfield Philadelphia National Association For the Study and Prevention of United States Porto Rico Philippine Islands Panama Canal Zone Hawaii Hatfield Red Cross Modern Health Crusaders

Tax Bachelors Debate in German Reichstag

A proposal to levy heavy taxes on bachelors or compel them to adopt war orphans will be discussed soon in the German Reichstag. The plan aims to pressure single men while addressing wartime orphan care.

Amsterdam

Baseball News in April Highlights From The Big League Diary

In April reports the Washington Athletics game features Ray Bates of the Mackmen with three extra-base hits and six RBIs. Eddie Cicotte pitched a no hitter for the White Sox against the Browns. Vic Saier breaks his leg for the Cubs in a 5–3 loss to the Cardinals. Allan Sotheron shuts out the Indians for the Browns. Moran protests a Braves win upheld by President Tener. The Robins beat the Giants 4–3 as April closes. Babe Ruth wins five straight for the Red Sox. The Giants maintain first in the NL standings.

Washington Athletics Ray Bates Mackmen Eddie Cicotte White Sox St. Louis Browns Tod Vic Saier Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Allan Sotheron Cleveland Indians Moran Phillies Braves Bransfield Lavender Tener Brooklyn Giants Robins New York Senators George Mogridge New York Yankees Red Sox Fred Merkle New York Giants Charley Herzog Pennsylvania Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians St. Louis Mackinen Babe Ruth Frank Schultz Pittsburgh

Reunion to Emphasize Solidarity of Nation

Washington May 9 The national reunion of United Confederate veterans to be held here next month will stress national unity in the war against Germany. The event aims to show Blue and Gray reconciliation and cooperation as clouds darken the world. The gathering marks the first time Confederate veterans meet north of Mason and Dixon line. A plan proposes the 1918 Grand Army of the Republic encampment be held in Richmond as a symbol of reunion between rival capitals.

Washington United Confederate Veterans Germany Mason and Dixon Grand Army of the Republic Richmond

Elks Open Texas Convention With Patriotism Feature

Elks from Texas opened their annual state convention in San Antonio on May 9 with patriotism as the keynote. The event features prize drills showing military training since the first war cloud appeared, business sessions, and entertainment. Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Righter of New Orleans is slated to speak tomorrow.

San Antonio Texas Texas State Association of Elks Edward Righter New Orleans Order

War Cancels National Electric Light Association Convention

New York May 9 An executive session of the National Electric Light Association met in the city and will continue over tomorrow. The session replaces the annual general convention planned for Atlantic City next month which was called off due to the war situation.

New York National Electric Light Association Atlantic City

Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised by Mann Drug Co

Foley Cathartic Tablets touted as a wholesome physic that cleanses the bowels, sweetens the stomach, and tones the liver for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas or constipation. Claims include no griping or nausea and a light free feeling for stout persons.

Mann Drug Co

War Taxation Methods Recommended Referendum

The National Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Department of the Commercial Club urge rapid voter action on a wartime referendum. Proposals include higher income taxes, limits on exemptions, higher first class postage, new strip taxes, duty increases, luxury excises, and cap stock tax cuts offset by other measures.

National Chamber of Commerce Industrial Department Commercial Club Congress National Chamber National Chamber Committee

Fix or Foolish Courtship Confusion

Streeter shares two notes to his brother and to Miss Golding asking about love while out someone rang with a yes. He wonders who accepted the offer and fears being fooled in a humorous local column.

Parker Streeter Miss Golding Los Angeles Examiner

Cough Cures Cited By Wisconsin Letter Writer

A Wisconsin reader from Amberg praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a severe cough after medicines failed. The letter endorses Foley's product for coughs colds croup and whooping cough, via Mann Drug Co.

Foley V. DeKeuster Amberg Wis Mann Drug Co

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