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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
4
A Greensboro editorial string blends opinion on Kaiser, Hawaii royalty, and public sentiment with a long tribute to the Y M C A’s war work. It details the Red Triangle huts aiding troops from Mount Sinai to Bagdad, noting John R. Mott and a planned $35 million campaign to support home ties and morale.
Sport chatter tracks 1918 contract gaps with the Yankees and other stars. Roger Hornsby stands firm on pay, Benny Leonard and Johnny Dundee eye a big bout, and Walter Johnson moves among multiple clubs while teams plan spring training in Texas.
A prominent businessman predicts the war may end between six and eighteen months, hinging on spring offensives of 1918 led by the Allies. If German lines hold, fighting continues into 1919 with a decisive blow then, and the U S could field up to five million troops if the conflict lasts. The piece notes possible German political upheaval and urges sacrifice, with editor S S Metlure barred from UNC lectures as a side jab at metropolitan journalists.
Remarks from motorists across the state indicate several counties have failed to install guide posts at forks and crossings as required by the recent legislature. Officials are urged to act immediately to enforce the law and ensure full compliance.
The Greensboro Record notes that several divorce cases head the superior court docket this week and suggests public discussion of a national divorce law as many separations affect innocent people and current laws may hinder justice.
In New Orleans on November 14 the Association of Fire Marshals of North America began its annual convention. Fire chiefs and department officials from major U S and Canadian cities attend to discuss increased fire hazards during wartime.
London reports a sharp lower take up of war bonds with only five percent of the population subscribing, compared to about ten percent across Great Britain. The figures highlight regional differences in financing the war effort.
Newton November 14. The town mourns M V Ramseur 75 who died after a short illness leaving a large family. He served as a marine orderly on the Columbia and surrendered at Tailor's Creek in 1865. He may be the last Confederate navy veteran in the area. Funeral at his home drew many mourners.
A High Point physician reports dramatic relief for a chronic indigestion case after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He notes gas relief after the first dose and a return to eating foods previously avoided. The advertisement claims the remedy clears intestinal mucous and reduces inflammation, with a money back guarantee. Hart Drug Co.
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