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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
4
A column argues for aggressive Liberty Bond purchases to fund the war effort and pressure Kaiser Germany. It criticizes industrial groups aiding Germany, notes political discourse on Alsace Lorraine, and praises new press partnerships while urging individual support for the Liberty Loan.
A dramatized proposal suggests German-Americans broadcast a direct appeal to Germany and Austria via air to urge liberty and peace. It argues the president’s words to the pope are truthful and that hyphenated Americans can help democratize Germany, ending the war without further sacrifice.
The article declares Wednesday a gala Liberty Bond day proclaimed by the U S President calling for nationwide bond sales. It notes High Point recently saw over $4 000 in bonds thanks to tireless local women and urges broader city and state participation with banks offering weekly payments and delivery upon full payment. It lists North Carolina leaders and endorses prompt action to equip soldiers with guns, hospitals and ships.
New York October 22 feature of this year’s Southern Commercial Congress was its international scope. It urged the interdependence of nations, endorsed a league of nations after the war, and stressed winning the war with a permanent international peace arrangement. Speakers included League to Enforce Peace leaders and diplomats from foreign powers.
New York candy makers warn of stopping production due to sugar shortages. The appeal urges Americans to skip one meal of sugar every three and cut a third of candy and sweets to improve health and save money, framed as a patriotic civic duty like Liberty Bonds.
Princeton New Jersey observes the 171st anniversary of its founding with exercises recalling the 1746 charter granting The College of New Jersey a name change to Princeton University. Early years saw the college in Elizabethown and Newark with the first term at President Dickinsons home.
In New York Alfred De Oro and John Daly renew a ten year rivalry for the three-cushion billiard crown. Beginning tomorrow night and lasting three sessions, De Oro defends the title against the veteran challenger as New York followers await a high spirited clash.
The shop relocates to West Broad Street two doors above Stamey Printing House and will offer delivery and on site repairs. It notes continuity with the former rear Thacker's Shoe Store location and pledges high quality American workmanship.
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