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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
4
A collage of wartime notes contrasts Liberty Bond appeals with a colorful mix of quotes. It discusses Main Street improvements, Admiral Tirpitz, fluid views on Napoleon and strategy, and the idea that focused effort on a single point can win.
A new Mazda C-2 electric lamp fills the glass bulb with inert gas to heat the tungsten filament hotter, delivering a clear white light that rivals sunlight. It enables color-critical work in laundries, silk mills, printing, and other factories, improving defect detection and color integrity.
The article urges widespread cooperation led by fuel administrator A. W. McAlister to conserve coal by burning wood whenever possible. Readers are asked to gather wood, avoid waste, and ensure every stick helps free coal for war industries while supporting national effort.
An editorial from the Washington Times reproduces Napoleon's maxim that war success hinges on having more forces than the foe at the critical point. The piece frames this principle as a timeless guide to effective military strategy.
A quotation urging focus on a single objective inspired by Napoleon, advising to concentrate energies on one point of attack to achieve decisive effect. The emphasis is on strategic discipline and unit efficiency.
A local writer extols the Y M C A for aiding soldiers and sailors with amusement and recreation off duty. The piece notes plans for branches behind the firing line and advocates establishing a Y M C A in High Point for the city's youths and young men.
In a wartime debate over academic freedom, the New York World argues that Columbia University must not shelter or sanction men who urge youth to break laws. It supports the stance of trustees backing discipline, noting a trustee risking life for freedom in France and labeling Beard’s resignation critique as misguiding the university’s duty to uphold law and order.
Outdoor life of the Tenth Engineers Forests unit in France reflects fitness from logging work. Notable collegians include Yale, California alumni and Cornell figures Nadie Frey and George Kephart. Red Cross ambulance, kitchen trailer, phonographs, and reading material accompany the unit with Forest Service support and tobacco provisions from the American Forestry association.
A French visitor balks at a barking dog blocking his path. The host cites the proverb barking dogs don’t bite but the Frenchman wonders if the dogs themselves know the proverb, mixing language in a humorous misunderstanding.
B H Stone of Reading Pennsylvania reports months of pain from backache rheumatic pains awoke joints and sore muscles. After using Foley Kidney Pills the pains left and he could resume business.
Washington reports fair weather for most of next week with temperatures above normal. The forecast notes a continued stretch of mild, dry conditions and ranks the period as favorable for outdoor activities.
The timetable lists Ly Ar No 21 daily and No 22 northbound with stations High Point Thomasville Gordontown High Rock and Denton, noting that times are not guaranteed. Sunday only No 27 and No 28 run with varied morning and evening slots for several stations.
The City Transfer Co. emphasizes competent staff and reliable moving service for any job. They guarantee top quality to patrons and remind customers they run an auto service with cars for hire available around the clock.
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