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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
4
Readers hear about Liberty Bonds afoot as patriotic crowds mobilize while Greensboro editorialists sharpen clever quips. Reports from Wilmington note a shipbuilding revival, with a launch signaling renewed NC maritime industry alongside warfront updates on Petrograd and Kronstadt.
Wilmington residents are urged to support a government loan to arm feed and care for soldiers. The letter warns of hardships at front and hospitals if funds are lacking and appeals to all readers to buy fifty dollar bonds to help reach millions in total funding.
The piece argues President Wilson’s October 24 Liberty Loan Day proclamation defines wartime policy. It asserts there can be no peace without victory and rejects peace without victory as aligning with autocratic Germany. It cites Fox and authoritative sources on Wilson’s breadth of view and insists America will not accept peace while Germany remains an aggressor.
A letter urges broadening the selective draft to include men aged 15 to 40 and opposes a compulsory service law. It cites mobilization as the only impartial army method, warns against Prussian style systems, and calls for amendments to pass without adopting a rigid militaristic regime.
A noted prospect praises Wilmington as ship launchings become a regular feature of the city’s industrial and commercial life, signaling growing economic vitality and civic pride. The remark frames maritime activity as a cornerstone of Wilmington’s future development.
Des Moines Oct 16 Six hundred seventy eight men in four months training at Fort Des Moines officers camp were commissioned in the national army One hundred sixty were made captains eighty one first lieutenants and ninety five second lieutenants These new officers will command the 17th division of the national army composed entirely of negro troops Veterans of the Spanish American war appear among the graduates with non commissioned ranks from various negro regiments of the regular army.
New York police arrested a man who gave the name William J. Dunbar on October 16 for conspiracy to obtain information related to actions against the U S government. The case involves alleged efforts to acquire sensitive data. Authorities did not release further details.
A testimonial from Mrs. Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky credits Cardui as a life changer after months of illness and three months in bed. She says eleven bottles restored health and strength, prompting others to try the tonic and contact Chattanooga Medicine Company for guidance and a homes treatment booklet.
A man enlisted in the army and navy was surrendered to federal authorities after being charged or accused in a matter connected to the United States government. The transfer occurred as part of an official enforcement action.
This schedule notes times trains may be expected to arrive and depart from stations but arrival or departure at the stated time is not guaranteed.
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