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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
4
A jab-filled column collects jests about weather, politics, editors, and a few local names. It mentions von Hindenburg, Secretary Daniel, Sadie Plumm, Polly Dean, and Maynne Dean in a breezy, opinionated note on current events and public figures.
An editorial argues the United States owes France thanks for aiding the American cause in the war and urges early decisive action against traitors and socialists. It cites Valley Forge French aid and warns that neutrality weakens national unity and security. It calls for mobilization and stern punishment for treason including executions or life sentences.
The High Point city council should keep Arthur Lyon as city manager during a critical development period. Lyon knows every phase of the current street and debt work, has expert legal and financial guidance, and maintains a clean record. removing him now would harm the city’s interests regardless of party alignment.
A brief note asserts beans endure hard times in fall and winter as the stockpile grows. It emphasizes the benefit of abundant beans and the strain of upcoming seasons on bean crops.
The Enterprise corrects an editorial claiming W C Tucker of Pleasant Garden opposed the architect selection and bond premium. It states Tucker did not oppose and commends him for not usurping commissioners powers.
Petrograd reports the new Russian government plans to reform the calendar soon. Opponents in ecclesiastical quarters may resist, as Russia remains one of the last adopters of the Julian system. The shift would align Russia with the Gregorian calendar, correcting a about 13 day discrepancy.
In Boston May 21 the American Unitarian association hosts Anniversary Weeks with leading churchmen and lay delegates from major church bodies. Clergymen from England and Canada spoke as morning prayers began at King's Chapel, while Rev. Richard W. Boynton addressed the Ministerial Union at Channing Hall. S. K. Ratcliffe of Manchester and Rev. Frederick R. Griffin of Montreal are among speakers listed for the week.
London reports new wartime food conservation rules place all United Kingdom horses on rations. Only war and agricultural work horses, certain studs, and select brood mares and foals receive limited grain. others rely on hay straw bran and dried brewers grains. Feeding costs in London have doubled since the war began.
Fannie Ward, star of The School for Husbands at Broadway, unveils a lavish wardrobe mystery. Her sable and silk opera cloak, valued in the thousands, appeared unexpectedly at the Lasky studio, inspiring astonishment among fellow staff as she prepares for the film.
Hundreds of delegates gather in Toledo to discuss pressing war related issues for retailers. The three day National Association of Retail Grocers convention addresses high prices food conservation and possible government price regulation with representatives from across the country present.
Washington May 21. The interstate commerce commission holds hearings this week from Wednesday on the shipper side of a major freight rate dispute. Railroads have testified in support of a 15 percent country wide rate hike, while shippers and state railroad commissions will present opposition. After testimony, counsel will argue whether the higher rates should be suspended or allowed to take effect May 1.
John M. Smith, superintendent of the Chattanooga Tron and Coal Corporation mines, faces trial at the current term for the killing of William Davis, a Sequatchie County justice of the peace, in Dunlap. Smith, arrested after the shooting, was released on bail following a preliminary hearing. The incident is linked to remarks about Smiths daughter.
Frankfort Kentucky May 21 greetings flood the capitol as Governor Augustus O Stanley marks his fiftieth birthday. A Shelbyville native and Centre College alumnus he previously served over ten years in Congress before becoming governor last November.
Joe Stein of Sheboygan is divorced for wife abandonment and serves two years in jail for the same reason. Thomas Wagner, who married the former Mrs. Stein, has been jailed for rent support. Stein and Wagner share the same cell in Fond du Lac jail.
May 21 Chicago The annual convention of the Railway Storekeepers association has been indefinitely postponed because of the war situation.
Foley cathartic tablets promoted to prevent self poisoning by cleansing bowels. Claim gentle but effective relief of indigestion constipation sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas coated tongue and bad breath. Mann Drug Co.
June Caprice stars in The Ragged Princess for Fox at the Rose. It is her third Fox picture and touted as a bigger success than previous appearances. The plot follows a girl who leaves an orphanage, becomes a farm hand, is adopted by a rich man, discovers the wealth he controls is hers, and marries his half brother Harry Hilliard.
Mrs. A. G. Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina writes of the wonders of Foley Kidney Pills noting relief from overwork and kidney strain. Mann Drug Co.
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