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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
4
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Digging in the Garden Becomes a Civic War Effort
A stream of hortatory quips urges readers to embrace gardening as a patriotic activity. It extols planting vegetables like okra corn beans and lettuce, touts garden-driven food self sufficiency, and pokes playful fun at war time scarcity while invoking familiar cultural references.
Censorship Debate Sparks Un-American Firestorm in Senate
The piece condemns press censorship as a betrayal of constitutional principles and laments a 38 to 398 senate vote. It singles out North Carolina senators Overman and Simmons for supporting muzzle laws, urges Roosevelt’s wartime deployment, and urges unity to aid the Allies despite political divisions.
The Refreshments War Era Debate Colors Social Habit
The Greensboro News cites the Statesville Landmark and Winston Salem Republican arguing that postwar social refreshments are wasteful and fashionable. They contend excessive eating at off hours burdens many and could teach economy if rationing or higher taxes curb indulgence.
Roosevelt to France Division Debate Clouds War Bill
The house and senate clash over the army bill and the possibility of Col Roosevelt leading a division to France. Opponents doubt his capability but support allowing him to accompany the first American contingent. The piece argues he should have joined the American commission to Russia.
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Senate
Europe
Textile trade cautions amid war measures and tariff shifts
A Dry Goods Economist surveys textile conditions as between seasons unfold. Uncertainty over Washington legislation and war plans weighs on manufacturers and distributors while prices rise on bleached cottons and wool driven by government demand. Production runs below normal due to labor shortages and tighter operating margins.
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Washington
To Show Value of Highway in War Time
Winnipeg hosts a relay run to prove the Jefferson highway fits military needs. Several thousand automobiles will depart for New Orleans with governors mayors and officials along the route expected to participate.
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Winnipeg
Man
New Orleans
Cardi nals Sign New President Amid Promising Recruit
The Cardi nals named a new president and secured a noteworthy recruit, signaling a strategic shift for the organization. The move positions the team to capitalize on leadership and talent as they pursue future success.
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Cardinals
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertisement Claim
To prevent self poisoning the copy claims the bowels are clogged with waste matter and the whole system is affected. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as gentle yet effective with no griping or nausea, recommended for indigestion constipation and related digestive ailments. Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co
Italian Quarter Passes Through Spaghetti Crisis
In London May 14 Soho the Italian quarter faced a shortage as spaghetti was banned. A local Italian restaurateur started a macaroni factory and began producing ribbons while awaiting spaghetti machinery from Italy.
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London
Soho
Italy
Brazil Names Envoy to Argentina and War Advocate as Special Ambassador
Reports say President Braza appoints Dr. Ruy Barbosa, ambassador to Argentina and pro-war advocate, to lead a special embassy visiting the United States.
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Braza
Ruy Barbosa
Argentina
Brazil
Germany
United States
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Hall's Catarrh Cure claims constitutional remedy
There is widespread catarrh and doctors once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from JF Cheney & Co Toledo is taken internally, acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward offered for any case not cured. Sent circulars and testimonials. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
JF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
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