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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
4
The article notes the food administration protecting patriots amid wartime shortages with a projected 11,000,000 canning of corn, a record since 1912, plus a broad war effort including rats and mice control, license provisions for food distributors, and rising rye and wheat outputs. It also discusses Col. House as a key adviser to President Wilson and his growing influence in European affairs.
The piece harshly critiques Nick Romanoff as an ineffectual ruler overwhelmed by his ministers and advisers. It characterizes him as mild, weak, and chicken-hearted, unable to grasp the political scheme and to govern with force, leading to a mob uproar among 170,000,000 people.
The text argues North Carolina failed to raise its apportionment for the YMCA war work fund while towns did their share. It urges rural residents to contribute, noting national support for soldiers and dependents while warning of ongoing war needs and the need for education on the fund drive.
New York reports a surge in single alien women applying for naturalization after women gain voting rights. County records show first papers averaging seven a day post election, up from two. Married women without naturalized husbands cannot become citizens, prompting complaints of being tied to ineligible spouses.
President Wilson joined the YMCA war fund drive by passing a hat through his theater box and a neighboring one. He circulated the hat among his party and then carried it to the next box as applause rose from the audience.
Cotton futures opened down four to seventeen points after yesterday's advance. Wall Street houses sold while brokers and traders covered, aided by hopes of bigger exports. Early prices showed December 28.65, January 27.80, March 27.00, May 27.33, July 27.08.
A fire of unknown origin last night destroyed a large quantity of powder at the naval powder warehouse in Indian Head Maryland. One unidentified man is known to have been killed and an investigation is underway.
Members of Post D are urged to attend a special Elks club meeting on Wednesday November 2 at 7 30 p m to elect delegates to the state get together and banquet in Greensboro November 23 C B E Wilson Secretary 11 20 21 Secretary McAdoo speeches on Liberty Loan are discussed in the Green Shorthand taught by Edwards Business College.
Mrs. Effie FE Kleppe of Averill Minnesota reports rapid improvement after using Foley Kidney Pills following a three week rheumatism and kidney problem treatment at Fargo sanitarium. She states a bottle finished the cure. Mann Drug Co.
Salisbury, Nov. 20. E T Cansler and L T Hartsell secured from Judge E B Cline an order directing Solicitor Clement to produce copies of certain papers in his possession at Gas ton Means case. The order requires Means to bear copying costs. Judge Cline refused to permit inspection of additional Means papers. The papers include receipts vouchers and canceled checks some reportedly seized from Means' New York apartments.
The Japanese central mission to the United States with Ambassador Rat made a formal call yesterday at the White House, Washington.
Secretary MecAdge’s speeches supporting the Liberty Loan are reported, highlighting fundraising efforts and public appeals. The coverage notes the speaker’s addresses across cities and the expected impact on war bond sales and public morale.
Want ads note vacancies for cabinetmakers at Standard Red Cedar Chest Co. in Alta vista Virginia offering 2.75 per 10 hours plus bonus to reach 3 to 4 per day in a modern factory with good conditions. Apply to Factory Manager. Also sale ads list a 10 room dwelling on Broad and Chestnut streets Tocoa Georgia with outbuildings and a large lot with sheet iron building suitable for small factory site.
New York publishers meeting adopted resolutions by the Representatives' cn calling repeal of the war tax law section raising postal rates on second class mail. The proposed rates to take effect next July were called destructive to education and industry and could reduce circulation and postal income. John Adams Thayer noted the Periodical Publishers' association represents about 25 million readers.
City taxes for 1917 are due at the office of R. C. Soyars city collector. One percent discount applies to taxes paid in November. T. J. Murphy City Manager.
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