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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
3
Sybil Jones narrates her strained marriage to Landry a renowned physician who guards patient confidences as strictly as a priest. Jealousy and ethics clash as she recalls lessons about trust secrecy and the delicate balance of marriage and professional duty.
High Point to Winston Salem and Winston to High Point timetables listed with morning departures from 7:30 and 10:00 a m and 7:30 to 10:30 a m from Elwood and Guilford Hotels. Fares are 7e per mile with stops anywhere for passengers. One free suitcase under 20 pounds. Tickets from hotel clerks. ride in cars marked with a red star. Carn for Hire special trips. O A Kirkman secretary treasurer.
General Salvador Alvarado orders a border cordon along Chiapas to stop munitions entering Chiapas from Guatemala. The wild sparsely populated frontier has seen smuggling reportedly unknown to Guatemalan authorities. The border forces aim to quell fears of German activity near the frontier.
The Nichi Nichi reports Viscount Ishii now in the United States plans to push for a revision of the Root-Takahira agreement or a new Far East accord to prevent future misunderstandings.
Mexico City reports that Home Guards have been organized in Vera Cruz and other states to oppose bandit raids, marking a coordinated effort amid security concerns.
The Concord Tribune reports Rev. Dr. G. T. Rowe delivering two large morning and evening sermons to enthusiastic congregations. He urged parental guidance and Christian home life, stressing church support for raising children. Schedule notes include lawn service this afternoon at 5 if weather allows, and further sermons tonight and tomorrow.
A New Zealand parliamentary committee begins an inquiry into American meat packers amid farmer and press outcry. The probe targets alleged war era gains by the American Meat Trust and its links to a shipping ring, with W D Lysnar leading local criticism. Prime Minister Massey signals possible royal commissions if needed.
The War Department will open a third series of officers training camps early in January. Candidates for commissions will come from regular army enlisted men or those drafted under the selective draft law. no civilians may apply. Most camps will likely be in the south to avoid winter, and drafted men are expected to be heavily represented. Secretary Baker said national army men will have chances to rise from the ranks.
Washington reports indicate the Senate and House war tax bill conferees failed to reach a final agreement on war excess profits taxation. They adjourned until tomorrow as disputes over rates and a flat percentage exemption of invested corporate capital persisted, with no material change to the Senate’s proposed $1,060,000,000 gross levy.
Gastonia news reports 12 men sent to Camp Jackson Columbia to fill Gaston county's second draft contingent. The 12 join 73 others for a total of 85 of 212 men, about 40 percent of the quota. Named are John Hoyle Wallace, Horrace Cleveland Ross, Miley Burnett, Anderson Bryant Brown, Russell S. Cloninger, Neely Craig Hanna, Dennis Ross Fite, James Floyd Renean, George Edward Cherry, Will Ruips Clemaper, Calvin Leg Hayes.
The Russia embassy in Washington issued an official explanation blaming Duma member Vladimir Lyoff for informing Premier Kerensky that Korniloff demanded dictatorial power. The revolt was put down and a thorough reorganization follows due to troops' lack of confidence in commanders.
The Hague reports a grim Dutch agricultural outlook as American fodder exports stop and hay crops fail. Cattle breeders face severe distress with lean cattle and idle pig fattening. some advise feeding cattle willow twigs to save hay. An official count shows 42,000 acres less under crops than in 1916, with grain area up only slightly amid fertilizer shortages.
The western clubs claim three of four spots in the league’s first division showing strong performance. Their presence signals strong depth and dominance for the season.
Members of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty in High Point are asked to meet at the Jr. O U A M Hall on Commerce Street tonight. Visiting councils from Greensboro and Winston Salem will join. Refreshments will be served.
Boyd's Conservatory of Music at 220 Broad Street begins enrollment for piano voice harmony sight singing and kindergarten instruction. tf.
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