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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
4
Enterprise Readers Letters Policy and Delivery Notice
The Enterprise invites short letters on current topics and requires the writer’s name when provided. The paper is delivered by carrier in the city for 10 cents per week. Subscribers should notify the circulation department if delivery is late.
War Costs Mount as U S Leads Expenditure Race
The article condemns wartime spending, noting daily costs rising from 50 million to 160 million and potential 200 million, with total global expenditures exceeding 100 billion and rising toward 150 billion by August. It urges Americans to pay Liberty Bonds and support the war effort. It also covers a Guilford county case over Reidsville’s power plant sale to Southern Power, criticizing service disputes between Southern Power and the Public Service company. It closes with a reflection on the Antilles returning home instead of heading to Europe.
High Point Troops at Camp Jackson Report Daily Life
A High Point medical detachment with the 322nd Regiment at Camp Jackson describes arrival late at night, early awakenings, eye examinations for new draftees, and heavy duties. They praise camp facilities, note 50 to 100 sick call lists daily, and report Liberty Bond subscriptions totaling over 1300 dollars. The men anticipate deployment to Greenville and reflect on patriotism and longing for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Camp Jackson
High Point 19
Herbert C. Cox
Herbert Cox
Archie Allred
322Nd
322Nd Regiment
Britain Faces Greater Struggle After the War
London reports that postwar Britain will face a unique competitive struggle. The British review editor cites Germany and the United States as the main rivals, with Germany leveraging debt and upheaval while the United States benefits from money, credit, and a large home market. He argues Britain must secure strong government protection to reform industries and compete on equal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
British
Germany
United States
England
America
Elon College Organizes Apollo and Thalia Literary Societies
At Elon College on October 20 two preparatory student groups formed. The Apollo Society, led by Prof. F. F. Myrick, drew 19 members with plans for a program next Monday. Miss Ava L. B. Dodge supervised the Thalia Society for girls, which began with 27 attendees and expects more members soon.
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Flon College
Elon College
F. F. Myrick
Apollo Literary Society
Ava L. B. Dodge
Thalia Literary Society
Thnxet
Ominous Moscow in Russian Crisis Highlighted
The Charlotte Observer notes Moscow’s ominous resonance for invaders as German forces press advances after capturing the islands of Osel and Moon. It discusses the possible forced reestablishment of the Russian provisional government in Moscow amid the recent naval gains.
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Oesel and
Moon
Ger
Kerensky rising in Moscow may shift Russian fortunes
Washington views Kerensky's move to Moscow as removing opposition constraints and strengthening the provisional government. A shift to Moscow could let Kerensky chart a new course, while German naval successes threaten to complicate the Russian position. Russia likely focuses on consolidating in Moscow as Germany eyes broader tasks ahead.
War Office denies German claim on British officer losses
London reports the British War Office denies German sources claiming high August officer casualties. The official figures show August losses averaged 15 per day and September 106 per day, including all casualties even minor ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Office
London
Alleged German Spy Held for Explosive Plot
New York dated October 20 reports Charles W. Walnum, suspected German, held without bail by a U.S. commissioner for examination on October 24 on charges of conspiring to place an explosive on a United States converted transport formerly a German merchant liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Charles W. Walnum
White House Policeman William H. Curtis Dies
William H. Curtis died in Washington after 14 years of service as a White House policeman. A North Carolina native, he had served under Presidents Roosevelt Taft and Wilson. A wreath from the White House conservatories was sent to his Asheville area home by the President and Mrs. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William H. Curtis
White House
North Carolina
Asheville
Curtis
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Crops in Serbia and Bulgaria Show Strong Yields
Crops throughout Serbia and Bulgaria are reported better than ever, according to Serbian government information. In Austrian-occupied areas, harvests have been requisitioned with only nominal prices paid for grain, and no compensation is provided by Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr&s
London
Serbia
Bulgaria
Austria
Japanese novelist offers entire family property to Nobel fund
Sokichi Nagai, a noted Japanese novelist, offers his entire family estate to the Nobel prize foundation in Sweden to augment its endowment and support of its prize program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Sokichi Nagai
Nobel Prize Foundation
Sweden
Airship Raid Strikes Eastern England in October Night
London reports six or seven airships raided eastern and northeastern England at midnight dropping bombs at various points including near London in an official statement issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Captain John Dobbie of Maple Bay Killed in Action
London reports Captain John Shedden Dobbie of Maple Bay Vancouver Island was killed on October 5. He was educated at Highfield school in Hamilton. The piece includes unrelated aphorisms and observations not connected to the man or event.
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John Shedden Dobbie
Maple Bay
London
Vancouver Island
Dobbie
Highfield
Hamilton
Mistake in English Style Leads to German's Arrest
Lieut Paul Sherman, who escaped from a prison camp, checked into a London hotel as Thomas Hann of Bristol. The Italian owner grew suspicious and informed the police. The blunders in English style prompted the German's recapture.
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London
Paul Scherman
Jermin Street
Picadilly
Thomas Hann
High Street
Bristol
Train arrivals and departures in uncertain schedule
This schedule estimates times for trains to arrive and depart at listed stations but actual arrival or departure times are not guaranteed. Travelers should expect potential delays and verify status closer to travel.
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