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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
Reports say Allied airmen dropped at least 1000 tons of bombs on enemy targets since the drive began. American flyers are described as busy with Major Lafberry, a premier American ace, killed this week in combat with a German. Other U S aviators have slain Germans in the Toul sector and elsewhere on the front.
A poetical meditation ties a mother's sorrow to Red Cross work across seas. The speaker recalls a goodbye to a son, images of wounded soldiers, and a vision where Red Cross volunteers carry hope. The dream ends with cheering crowds and the mother’s sobs reverberating as the cross waves homeward.
A Greensboro merchant describes the upcoming chautauqua visit, noting the organization’s return for a week of talks and entertainment next month. The event is eagerly anticipated by residents as a yearly highlight.
Representative Albert Johnson from Washington described the American Red Cross work in France and Flanders. He praised nurses stretcher bearers ambulances and relief for prisoners of war, urging High Point residents to exceed their $3,000 quota. He lauded chautauqua support and shared a Greensboro merchant’s 33 year struggle and Dreco herbal medicine endorsement.
Report notes continued Allied bombing by British and French squadrons with air control over the German front in Flanders and Picardy. Daily raids occur over enemy lines as operations persist.
J J Farriss of High Point North Carolina writes in May 1918 praising Prof Taylor for superintendent of schools. He cites strong recom mendations from teachers and pupils and lauds Taylor’s mastery of arts, executive ability and moral character as key qualifications.
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