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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
5
A long reflection defines an American as one who loves liberty and defends it with action not rhetoric. The piece lists duties and virtues from preparedness to fairness, respect for institutions, and unity across race and creed, urging steadfast citizenship.
All Christian Endeavor union committees planning the June eighth through tenth stele convention will gather tomorrow at 7 45 pm in the First Presbyterian church. Reports from chairmen will set final plans for entertaining several hundred Endeavorers next month. A city and township rally of Endeavor societies is set for Wednesday at the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Benjamin E Moore reports her daughter Edith Moore has joined American base hospital unit No 10 and departed Philadelphia by train to New York before sailing for Europe. The departure received wide coverage in Philadelphia and New York papers and the Philadelphia Record features a photo of the unit with Edith recognizable to friends.
Meet with Mrs. Gold as the National League on Women plans a city auxiliary. Women invited tomorrow at 4 PM to elect officers and form the local group to register for wartime service and support for government efforts.
Hon. J. J Britt of Asheville urged a united America to meet a wartime test, praising the American spirit and calling for sacrifice. He condemned the German government, warned of future threats, and urged support for the president and Congress. The talk emphasized resilience, renewal, and steadfast pursuit of peace after conflict.
A post office building will host a temporary open center for several days where women may volunteer as cooks nurses drivers or other workers for government use if needed. The notice indicates the government seeks women's help during the period.
Miss Mary Israel and Miss Ella Mae Alexander, graduate nurses of Asheville, left 200 Elm street after visiting Mr and Mrs G Ineram to travel home. They had been in Raleigh for the state examination.
Miss Josephine Sanmers Miss Georgia Freeman Miss Anna Bryant Mrs Berta Bergman and Miss Nellie Fleming returned from Raleigh after successfully passing the state examination for 1urss.
Thomas H. Tate spent yesterday in Creensboro as the best of his mother. Mrs. J. A. Stevens returned to the city after a visit to sister Mrs. W. B. Trogdon in Creensboro. J. A. Stevens visited Reidsville relatives. Mrs. P. D. Wade of Reidsville guests in the city for a short while with Miss Judith Burton. Blossom Thacker Grover Daniel and Brooks Marsh of Greensboro visited the city. W. O S. Diffee of Geensboro spent yesterday in the city with his mother Mrs. L. J. Diffee. Ch. H. Brooks of Greensboro in the city briefly. Mrs. E. KE. Phillips returned home to Greensboro after two weeks in the local hospital and is improved. Miss Lara Burton returned to Greensboro after a visit with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rowley visited Guilford county rural friends. Mrs. Will Spicer of Goldsboro, visiting Gilbert W. Clark, heads to Greensboro then home. Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar move into a new home on Greensboro avenue today. J. Edwin Vietjen returned to New York after a weekend visit with John Young on Louise Avenue.
A Wisconsin reader from Amberg reports a severe winter cough that resisted medicines. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, the cough disappeared. Mann Drug Co endorses Foley's product for coughs colds or whooping cough.
The Trish National Aid and Volunteer Dependents Fund reports receipt of 107,060 for relief of dependents of 73 men killed or executed during the Trish rebellion. It provides weekly payments to families, aid for imprisoned men to start life anew, and aims to support prisoners on release. Contributions totaled 32,833 Ireland, 29,414 New York, 2,632 other American groups, 19,608 Australia. An additional 15,000 pounds is expected from the American committee. Special thanks were given to Cardinals Farley, OConnell and Gibbons and Australian bishops. The fund's balance stood at 41,701 pounds.
In Chihuahua State farmers report planting beans corn wheat and potatoes as revolutions wane and peace returns. The saying that plowing and sowing bring an end to war is cited across northern mountain valleys and southern irrigated districts, signaling a shift to peaceful pursuits after years of conflict.
London reports recuperative homes opening across the country to treat soldiers suffering from nerve shock. Dr. Russell notes temporary derangement of mentality has led some men to be sent to lunatic asylums, while they could receive individual care in these homes with special physicians in attendance.
London May 21. A military tribunal refused full exemption to a staffer who repairs King George's and Prime Minister Lloyd George's typewriters. He received only a one month extension to join the colors, with the judge noting the king would not want an able-bodied man on his staff.
Many well known marksmen including top professionals gathered at the Streator gun club to practice for the annual championship of the Illinois Sportsmen's Association. The regular program starts tomorrow and runs through Friday.
The speaker pleads that cities must mobilize labor and financial help for farmers to grow more crops. He notes some progress by banks and merchants, but warns many urbanites have not joined the campaign. He calls for five men per city to shoulder the work and urges strict vagrancy enforcement to secure labor.
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