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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
4
Statements from National Bankhead Highway members endorse a route between Washington and Los Angeles via High Point and Greensboro. Officials praise Guilford County foresight as the highway would bring outsiders and benefit local progress, with High Point to be a regular stopping point.
Secretary Redfield told the Southern Commercial Congress that the United States is awake to its commercial duties and can no longer be blocked by German dyestuff interests. He praised American outlook, mutual gains in commerce, and the end of provincialism as war demonstrated dependence on others and the need for normal world trade.
Eastern rail lines press for rate increases citing rising costs and large transportation volumes. They argue insufficient earnings to cover obligations and necessary upgrades while seeking impartial expert determination. The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to adjudicate and the public shows support for railroads’ wartime effort and cooperation with the government.
A plea for American women to knit for Allied soldiers and refugees, with Red Cross calls for 1.5 million sweaters and other items. The piece notes women buying bright colors to knit for Germany and reports Major Murphy in Paris urging immediate shipments. It also mentions Catherine Baker, daughter of ex congressman J Thompson Baker, receiving an honorary corporal appointment in a French regiment.
The piece argues railroads deserve generous rate relief to boost carrying capacity and freight facilities. It cites other industries failing to match efficiency and urges practical policy to provide sufficient income, even if sentiment influences rate decisions.
Readers note a list of times for Winston Zinzendorf at High Point with sessions at Guilford Hotel from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. including 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. entries.
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