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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Allied forces achieving major progress in July. The piece claims a decisive shift against the enemy, with thousands of troops and significant gains near Cambria. Details are unclear but tone celebrates a turning point for the Allies.
Tomorrow marks Lafayette Day to aid French orphans with a goal of funding 36 dollars yearly per child. Over 40 orphans are already supported by High Pointers. 100 more are desired. Patriots will register others. those turning 18 by November 12 must register under the new manpower act.
The city schools start Monday September 16 with A. A. Taylor as superintendent. A large enrollment is anticipated.
Fragmentary note reports Ed Hillig and Declan injured in an auto accident with mentions of Sun Tetona Day and a thigh injury. No clear actions, dates, locations, or responsible parties are provided in the readable text.
The focal home guard becomes a separate unit with officers H. A. Millis captain A. S. Caldwell first lieutenant and W. M. Tucker second lieutenant. Orders to stop impeding activity on the Hindenburg line surge. patriot duty urged as gasoline grows scarce. Sam Beck in Virginia for government work returns home Ernest S. Wall advances to second position at Camp Gordon Ga Friend Lee of Efirds Department store called to colors. Dr. F C Sharp osteopath moves here with family. Dr Baxter to Raleigh. Miss Della Stamey travels to Durham Conservatory of Music. S. E. Tucker of London Tenn visits editor. Sam in manufacturing, doing well.
H Harris and Bro. announce a one day closure to observe holidays on Saturday September sixth. Patrons are urged to complete purchases in the days before to save money.
Public notice announces an application to the Governor of North Carolina for a pardon for a person convicted at the June 1918 term of Guilford criminal court for store burglary and sentenced to 12 months on the county roads. Patriots will register on Sept 5, 1948. others must.
The notice announces a government wartime requirement to pay all names on the books by October 1 with a 15 day grace period from September 15. Nonpayment will lead to removal from the list and entries placed in order to obey the government. The Review price remains unchanged until further notice.
Today marks tobacco less day with a call to contribute spending to aid French orphans. Boxes stand at each drug store for donations as Lt. Col Burrus plans a pending arrival and Major Sinclair undergoes an operation in Richmond. The draft registration date is set for September 12 for all males 18 and older.
Red Cross seeks goose feathers for French hospital. Noorwik natives near Point Barrow respond by traveling with reindeer to hunting grounds where birds are not frightened by animals.
Headquarters bulletin in an Allied division notes American soldiers saluting with punctiliousness and smartness to both their officers and Allied troops. It urges officers to ensure their men emulate this courtesy across armies.
About 4000 Y M C A secretaries are serving overseas with many telegrams from France urging more Red Cross workers. The message comes from Y headquarters in the United States detailing the ongoing demand and active assignments abroad.
San Juan Porto Rico F C Roberts Special Agent in charge of the United States Employment Service says within a short time several thousand women will be registered and ready to go to the United States to aid in war work. Women and men are being classified to meet specific work requirements and many enrollees have commercial training for offices of exporting houses with Spanish speaking business.
Washington authorizes higher pay for draft board members. Provost General Crowder orders monthly stipends from 50 to 200 dollars based on the number of registrants on the roll, with a 50 dollar minimum for boards counting 1,000 or fewer registrants.
Mr and Mrs Fred Walters of Indiana visit Mr and Mrs L W McFarland. Mr Walters becomes principal of the local high school succeeding A A Taylor who has been elected to the city schools superintendency.
A devotional essay argues that human events unfold by God’s will and talents given to all. It urges accepting hardship with faith, citing historical figures and wartime sacrifice, and emphasizes prayer for guidance, duty, and patient endurance on life’s stage.
Speakers L Thompson and Rev J A Ingram led the patriotic meeting at the Blue Ridge Y M C A auditorium Sunday evening. Thompson gave a forceful talk on Germany and Hun’s count, drawing broad approval from the audience.
Special services were held at the Wesley Memorial church Sunday with emphasis on flags displayed in the main auditorium. The event featured patriotic displays and a ceremonial presentation honoring national symbols.
Cornelius H. Brown father of city Editor C. M. Brown of the Enterprise died at his home in Greensboro Thursday night. Funeral services were held Saturday from Moore's Chapel in Chatham County. Surviving are his wife and three children.
Red Cross Chapter re opens its rooms on Monday and resume work. September allotment includes 200 dresses for children. Obituary notes the death of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Andrews of Chestnut Street with funeral by Rev James W Rose. Mr and Mrs J M Price return to the city after a two week stay in Richmond. Mr Price is manager of Barber Furniture Store.
Major Charles Bryan writes from France praising American soldiers as nearly equal to European troops in hand to hand combat. He details destruction of towns, violence against civilians, and German cruelty, urging peace terms only after complete victory and urging Wilson to lead. He invites Senator to visit and witness conditions firsthand.
Washington announces a Sunday gasoline ban that applies only to pleasure riding of motor vehicles and boats. The administration clarifies necessary use remains allowed, ensuring essential travel and work are not prohibited.
Federal judge Landis sentences 14 defendants in a major war crimes case. Leaders receive lengthy terms up to 20 years, with additional fines and shorter terms for others. Court allows 90 days to file a bill of exception and a period to petition for further relief.
Premier Lloyd George hailed a new land facing the world and credited American troops in France with boosting morale. He warned postwar disruption will test nations, noting sober minds among war veterans and a resolve to seek a better future after the fighting ends.
New Bern will host a large shipbuilding plant constructing wooden and concrete vessels and will become a center for wartimeindustry activity in North Carolina.
Washington reports higher wages for railroad track laborers and clerks recommended to Secretary McAdoo by the board on ratioed wages and working conditions. Advances suggested range 10 to 15 percent and would affect more than 300000 employees. McAdoo to act on the recommendation.
London residents faced a policing vacuum as the Metropolitan Police walked off duty at midnight. By noon around ten thousand officers reportedly joined the strike demanding higher wages union recognition and the reinstatement of a dismissed member active in the police union.
A compact, informal notice invites Fay to remember the shopper’s appeal and emphasizes customer come back and support for local services.
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