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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
4
The piece discusses wartime strain, social fears, and theological readings of global conflict. It cites Rev. William T. Ellis and uses vine pruning as a metaphor for civilization’s purging to yield a more Christian, unified world, acknowledging bloodshed as a painful price.
A public critique claims wealthy food lobbyists and allies of the Kaiser threaten to starve the poor by opposing government price controls during the wartime emergency. It calls for action by Congress and the government to stop the practice and prevent socialistic drift.
A rumor of an attempted assassination of Emperor William provokes a strong denial from German army headquarters. The piece notes the Kaiser travels in a baggage car while a double impersonates him, drawing a parallel to royalty and discipline in a distant school.
The piece portrays a stark contrast between a dominant German ruler and his military leaders. It argues Fritz now questions and may resist, while the czar repeats past patterns with Ivan in front, suggesting a shift toward awakening and potential change in leadership dynamics.
The article lauds German progress in war and science since the war began. It notes a claimed breakthrough in flour production from lime and beech buds, with an expected annual yield of about 541000 pounds. It portrays German advances as surpassing other nations under wartime hardship.
The state board of health urges a summer anti typhoid vaccination campaign in Wake and Raleigh,Creene and Caldwell counties, noting 744 annual deaths and 7 440 illnesses in North Carolina and urging counties to fund doctor time for vaccinations to save lives and money.
New York May 12. Experiments off the Atlantic coast reduce hull visibility to about half the distance of standard paint. Conducted by artist Lewis Herzog of the New York Yacht Club, the new coating was not made public.
This morning a brief note questions whether last night saw a light snow or merely very cold conditions. The piece reflects on uncertainty about local weather and public reaction to a possible snowfall.
An old advertisement for Foley Cathartic Tablets from Mann Drug Co promotes gentle relief for indigestion constipation and associated symptoms. It claims the tablets do not gripe or cause nausea and help cleanse the bowels improving overall system health.
A fragmentary rail timetable lists departures and arrivals for High Point and North South lines. Entries show No. 107 from North Point, No. 141 from High Point, and No. 142 arriving High Point, with various morning and afternoon times. The note ends with Cut This Out It Is Worth Money.
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy taken internally that acts through the blood on trusted surfaces of the system. A one dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure. Sold by druggists.
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