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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1917

Page

4

Newspaper Delivery Policy and Subscriber Reminder

The Enterprise is delivered in the city by carrier at ten cents per week. Subscribers who fail to receive their paper on time should notify the circulation department with a courtesy report.

Submarine defeats shift war as US braces for decisive measures

The article argues the German submarine campaign is broken and that victory at sea enables the United States to deliver a decisive blow. It cites Arthur Pollen’s analysis, noting reduced British tonnage losses, rapid shipbuilding, and a forecast that sea defeat will force Germany into a downward slide, shortening the conflict and shaping Allied strategy.

United States Germany

Asheville Women Refuse Food Pledge Over German Prisoner Feasts

Asheville women denounce the United States Food Administration pledge as German prisoners at Hot Springs, North Carolina, dine extravagantly. They argue saving while others are fed well is unfair and accuse war jealousy of guiding ordinary Americans.

United States Food Administration Hot Springs N.C

County Jails Score Low Across State Inspections

Twenty four county jails were inspected by the state board of health with an average score of 56 out of a possible 100. Scores show poor sanitary conditions with vermin, insufficient clothing, bathing facilities, cleanliness, and recreation lacking in many jails. Some jails posted higher marks while Northampton and Transylvania tied for the lowest, and Madison and Vance posted the best. The article condemns noncompliance with sanitary rules and criticizes civic attitudes toward food administration during wartime.

State Board of Health Buncombe Burke Caldwell Cabarrus Craven Edgecombe Franklin Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hoke Madison McDowell Mecklenburg Moore Northampton Orange Richmond Scotland Transylvania Northampton County Vance

Hoover to tackle oyster prices in food program

Trenton New Jersey reports Food Administrator Hoover plans to focus on oysters to curb rising prices. He aims to use federal influence to stabilize markets and protect consumers.

Trenton N. J Hoover

Italians Repel German Piave Crossing Attempt

Rome reports Italian forces have repelled German efforts to cross the Piave River, preserving river defenses and maintaining strategic position. The report highlights continued fighting with renewed confidence for Italian units along the front.

Rome Piave River

Cemetery Shooting Ban Enforced by City Authority

It All persons are hereby forbidden to shoot in or around the city cemetery under penalty of the law. T. J. MURPHY, City Mer.

Associated Press T. J. Murphy City Mer

High Point 1917 City Taxes Due With November Discount

Tax payments for High Point 1917 are due at the city collector's office. A one per cent discount applies to taxes paid in November. City Manager T. J. Murphy signs the notice.

High Point R. C. Sewars T. J. Murphy

Cautionary City Quiets Aggressor With Vigilant Police

A stray, violent provocation on Main Street prompts swift action by the town's vigilant force led by Chief Metshee. Officers halt the assailant and detain them at the municipal hospital to prevent further disruption.

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