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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
The U S Postal Service expanded from outsourcing lock and mail-bag components to creating an in house shop in Washington. Starting with a single drill press and six workers the unit grew into a full factory producing cord fasteners mail-bag attachments and postal scales while also tinning components to prevent rust.
The geological survey reports widespread inquiries about forked twig divining rods to locate underground water or minerals. Experts say the method lacks positive results and warn that many paid “finders” defraud the public, advising against purchasing such services or instruments.
Lieutenant Commander Byron McCandless helped expand the Navy Department by 13 rooms using worn overalls instead of dress uniform. He and his crew planed and polished floors after the war records moved in. The Navy Board praised his work and recommended immediate promotion to lieutenant commander.
Generous appeal by Wilson to strengthen the American Red Cross draws enthusiastic response in Pittsburgh. Schools enroll every pupil with two blanks to recruit family members. Churches and employers coordinate membership drives and Red Cross preparations continue nationwide.
Advice counsels restraint in planting shrubs, urging professional care for horses and avoidance of random scattering. warns against trusting casual advice and promotes tobacco fumigation or nicotine sprays to combat green aphids on early cabbage plants.
Editorial urges greater focus on farming needs and soil health. It notes air as essential to soil just as water and asks how many farmers recognize this crucial link.
Latin American nations respond to United States in taking on Germany’s challenge to war. Cuba declares war, Panama offers canal security, Costa Rica lends ports, Brazil cuts ties, Uruguay and Argentina endorse U S actions, and Peru and Chile stay cautious. Central America nations await Guatemala.
Mexico City General Carranza announced to the new Congress that Mexico would maintain strict neutrality in the world war. In a packed scene German, Austrian and other diplomats sat in attendance with the American and British ministers. Washington the Shipping Board formed a $50,000,000 corporation to build a fleet of wooden carry ships to transport supplies to the Allies and defeat the German submarine campaign.
Washington reports the war department reversed an earlier decision and says states may organize new National Guard units. The measure could enlarge the guard from about 125,000 to 400,000 in peacetime strength or over 600,000 in wartime footing.
The State Board of Education approved a 428000 plus fund distribution to 96 counties to raise teacher terms toward 98 days. Wake County leads with 12065.40, others receive varied amounts. total fund 428161.34, minus 15000 for examiners and conductors. Governor Bickett backs loyalty and food conservation efforts.
National Guard headquarters announced the new cavalry troop with 100 men enlisted. Officers named are Captain Thomas J. Gause First Lieutenant A P Peck and Second Lieutenant David W Loring.
Col James R Young insurance commissioner appeals to women across North Carolina to combat fire waste. He warns of multi million dollar annual losses to life and property and urges women to unite with others to reduce preventable damage, stressing home and children's safety. The article then notes peach production interest in the Sand Hill section Moore and Montgomery counties as a leading NC peach area.
Raleigh and Camp Glenn designate mobilization points as North Carolina Guards prepare to meet federal war quotas. Officials expect summer calls for 500 000 troops. enlistment targets aim for 56 per unit and 150 war strength, with possible governor and conscription actions to fill new units.
Henry E Seeman longtime proprietor of the Seeman Pintery and master craftsman died at his Durham home after a twelve hour illness of apoplexy. Born in London Ontario he came to Greensboro as a youth and apprenticed in the trade at the Gate City. He began in printing with North State and adapted from hand set to modern composition machines.
Durham reports 33 youths aged 12 to 21 unable to read and write in the latest educational tally by C W Massey. Seventeen are in one district, while 25 of 30 white districts report no illiteracy. Fifteen years ago 375 illiterates were counted.
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