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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
4
A poem from the Minneapolis Journal recalls Civil War memories as speakers urge old rivals to unite against a common foe. The piece contrasts Northern blue and Southern gray veterans who fought separately yet shared duty and friendship, seeking renewed service in old age.
The piece argues coal operators agreed to lower mine prices by about 100 percent with 25c per ton handling charged by retailers. It credits Uncle Sam with forcing the move, suggests government action on rail transport and food speculators, and urges everyone to do their part in wartime efforts. It frames relief as stepping toward liberty and counters profiteering while praising government intervention.
The piece lauds American newspapers for backing Liberty bonds and Red Cross drives, noting editorial restraint and a strong stance against treason. It credits editors and publishers for public support and reports Dollar Day boosting merchant sales.
An Associated Press dispatch depicts French children in Northern France living near front lines after German evacuation. Orphans, wounded and shell shocked, many are underfed and traumatized, awaiting quiet refuge as Entente troops shepherd them to newly occupied areas. The French reconstruction committee leads urgent care efforts.
The Secretary of War orders maximum recruitment for all National Guard units both federal and state. North Carolina Gov. Bickett designates July 2 to July 7 as National Guard Week to enlist about four thousand more guardsmen. Officials urge newspapers, churches, women’s groups, and clubs to promote enlistments during the week, with Fourth of July rallies to aid recruitment. Enlistees will be discharged when the current emergency ends.
The Senate finance committee on Friday moved to require individuals to pay a war excess profits tax. Professions such as lawyers and doctors would be taxed with a $5,000 exemption, potentially raising about $100,000,000 or more. The House kept a one cent rate increase for first class letters, not for postal cards, projecting about $70,000,000 from letters alone.
High Point will again host the Strathmore Chautauqua, decision made before the close of the 1917 event. Manager Fred N. Tate invites criticisms and suggestions to secure attractions that please the largest number for next year.
Secretaries of the Commercial Associations of the state in session last week favor publishing the names of all individuals who claimed exemptions under the conscription plan and the reasons. They believe many would be slackers and hide behind petticoats and similar excuses. The suggestion is considered a good one.
The Review issues early on Tuesday to honor the Fourth of July and to allow the force a day off. It urges a patriotic, unified celebration of freedom from tyranny and a renewed dedication to liberty for the nation and the world.
Residents complain of frequent electric outages in High Point, with power flickering during storms and leaving customers without service for minutes to hours. The Public Service Co. is urged to improve reliability as poor electric service pushes businesses to install gas for protection, prompting questions about fairness and future conduct.
Merchants offered splendid values on Saturday allowing hundreds of buyers to save considerable money. The event drew large crowds and thousands in savings overall as shoppers took advantage of special prices.
The article notes the successful landing of American troops in France does not mean immediate combat. Soldiers will undergo rigorous training to adapt to climate and conditions, building seasoned capabilities in trench and field fighting to bolster allied forces.
A Savannah Rotary Pilot quote defines a true friend as a constant, non commercialized ally who loves you, believes in you, stays true in victory and defeat, and acts as a protector and helper, rivaling the value of a good mother. It urges to keep and cherish such a friend.
On motion by John F. Burton of Wilson the bankers of the State in convention at Wrightsville Beach voted unanimously to donate $2,000 for the purchase and maintenance of an ambulance in France for one year. The ambulance will be given through the Red Cross Society of the State.
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