Morale Squad Reports From American Front
A World War II dispatch notes German observers reporting American morale as mixed and cautious. Analysts quoted discuss public sentiment and the balance of indifference versus resolve as the war progresses.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
6
A World War II dispatch notes German observers reporting American morale as mixed and cautious. Analysts quoted discuss public sentiment and the balance of indifference versus resolve as the war progresses.
Reports say a house burned Sunday night in a near Garrett area claimed to be an incendiary blaze. The Board of Education, advised by Supt EL Bost, discussed proceeding with measures at a meeting while Krank Doyner faced the loss of his home and plans for a replacement in the near future.
Report notes the Navy League ships warm secondhand clothing to patrol vessels in the submarine war zone. Secretary Daniels guides Barnes relief work for Navy men. Clothing is distributed via Teague with notices when more is needed.
Soldiers and police hunt two Negro suspects after an assault that followed Saturday tensions between soldiers and Black residents. The two men attacked soldiers. casualties were minor and officials fear no further trouble.
In Petrograd on September 6 a commission was formed to inventory and value state assets including lands forests railroads factories and workshops. NS Pokrovski will direct the effort as part of a government plan to ease taxation through a more efficient enterprise oriented system.
More than fifty women were among the regular delegates attending the recent annual convention of the National Credit Men’s Association. The exchange included questions about managing on army pay and various writing tasks.
The letter from Mrs A Wells of Rocky Mount describes kidney pain and aging as signs of strain and credits Foley Kidney Pills with wonderful benefit, urging others to try the remedy. The message emphasizes overwork and kidney strain as common and seeks relief through the product.
A special Dutch mission arrives in the United States to share details on Holland's food situation and exports over the past three years. It comes after the Export Administration Board blocked 100 Dutch ships full of food and cattle feed from sailing, amid ongoing U S efforts to curb exports to Germany.
The Italian official communication reports renewed fighting on the Julian front with the capture of an Austrian position on the Bainsizza plateau south of Ocroglo. It also notes 86 officers and 1,600 men captured.
Danville Virginia September 6 J M Collie a 40 year employee of the Southern railway was badly injured at 9 o clock yesterday when a box car he was placing toppled trapping him under a heavy iron and wood frame He was removed to the General hospital with injuries to the spine feared fatal.
The text notes how small actions sparked major wars, citing a Milanese bucket incident that started a civil war in Italy and a borrowed pipe causing prolonged clashes between rival races in the Pamirs and Afghaustan.
North Wilkesboro September meeting elects president H C Landen and officers for the ensuing terms. Rich ard Tackett named counsel and J Hampton Rich managing director. new local committeemen listed from Wilkesboro Boone Yadkinville and other towns. Unveiling plans for a Daniel Boone marker include metal from the USS Maine and a rustic rock tablet. Ralph Duncan and J F Allen welcomed as new members.
Revenue Officer Gaither Campbell died from wounds after being shot near Poplar Springs in Davie County on Sunday. Jim Belk surrendered in Statesville, was jailed in Iredell, and the investigation led by Capt. T. T. Vanderford aims to prosecute Belk. Campbell, a Mocksville native, had previously survived two indictments over earlier shootings.
The High Point North Carolina line lists daily service starting March 20 1917 between High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro with multiple departures from 7:30 a m to 7:20 p m. Tickets available at hotels red star windshield cars stop along routes one suitcase free under 20 pounds and sober drivers. Local fare seven cents per mile and special trips or car hires offered with phone contact.
Executrix and executor of E A Bencini mortgagee will sell at public auction for cash the four 55 by 150 foot lots in Block K of the FS D and D Burns re subdivision High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina. The sale follows default on a note of 806 dollars dated October 20 1913 and recorded in Book 255 Page 94. Greensboro courthouse door August 29 1917.
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