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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
4
The Weser Zeitung cites Major Hoff predicting a 100000 man U S army by spring with limited reach to Europe. The author counters with U S mobilization data showing about 2 million ready or nearly ready for Europe and millions more awaiting service, arguing Hoff overstates German concerns and Pershing’s forces.
A moonless night patrol brings an American regiment into a French town. The townsfolk rise and welcome them with silent, mutual recognition as blue uniforms meet khaki. The scene embodies a shared bond as France calls them brothers and America answers in unity.
An editorial compares thrift to a caterpillar's steady growth and urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds for every war issue. It argues small, regular purchases fit any income and build independence, urging persistent investment as the path to financial security.
The Liberty Loan campaign faces a shortfall as only 134 of 532 NC banks report 85.4 million subscriptions against a 2.006 million state allotment. Five days remain to meet expectations with Liberty bonfires planned at seven this evening and a push nationwide tomorrow to reach the target.
A New York World writer urges readers to consider the caterpillar as a metaphor for progress in finance. The note reflects on how the creature advances and suggests observing its growth, though the text is fragmentary and dated.
The Russian fleet reportedly broke through a German squadron off Moor Sound to safety, a surprising and significant victory for the Russian revolutionists. The feat preserved much of the high seas fleet and boosted morale amid tense times.
North Carolina wheat growers face two smut diseases. One form can be prevented by seed treatment with formaldehyde solution or bluestone. Plant pathologist F A Wolf recommends formaldehyde as the preferred method for infected seed, listing precise mixing and immersion steps. Good yields depend on preventing smut as the disease is prevalent.
Danville Virginia ministers urged listening congregations to support the liberty loan bond drive during Sunday sermons. Rev J Wiptingis of the First Baptist church and other pastors counseled women to forego expensive gowns and invest in liberty bonds.
London reports confirm in the house of commons that Friday night’s air raid involved ten or more Zeppelins. Five failed to reach targets. four over London were repelled by conditions. one dropped three bombs causing loss of life. Government vows continued bombing in retaliation and will hold a naval inquiry into the attack on neutral ships.
The piece rebuts lies about Red Cross graft and salaries. It notes volunteers are paid modestly or not at all, sweaters and socks are knitted for soldiers, and resales by profiteers occur but Red Cross supplies themselves are free. It defends the benevolent mission and condemns rumor mills.
An unidentifed vessel was seized by a patrol boat off the Atlantic coast after its master could not explain its mission. Censorship blocks details as officials deny knowledge of the craft or any German raider presence in Atlantic waters.
Take Foley's Malaria Chill Tonic with quinine and tonic properties to cure chills fevers and sweats and improve appetite strength and energy. The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan association stockholders meet October 20 at 7 30 in the Commercial National Bank director's room. V A Idol Sec Treas September 29 1917.
Ralph Barton Perry urges the average man to join with others in collective sacrifice for national welfare. Loyalty starts at home and extends to country and humanity, as citizens commit to the game of democracy and bear personal losses for the greater good.
There is more catarrh in this section than other diseases and local cures fail. Mall's Catarrh Cure, from PF Cheney & Co Toledo, is a constitutional treatment taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any cure. Testimonials and warrants are requested through the manufacturer. Sold by druggists, The Wall’s Family Pills for constipation.
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