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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1921
Page
5
A rustic farmer, angered by perceived horride lime on his socks, caused a disturbance in a city shoe store. Meanwhile, the local poor house overflows with diligent checker and chess players seeking refuge and activity.
The article suggests that the second hand automobile trade this year could surpass that of its parent business, signaling a shift in market demand and potential growth for used vehicles.
A short note observes that fires in Manila or Tokio inspire a communal response, underscoring local solidarity and shared concern during urban incidents.
A proverb-like line notes how in spring a young man’s thoughts shift from chores to brighter aims, suggesting a seasonal mood of new possibilities and playful distraction.
As spring baseball begins, observers expect the window glass sector to return to standard activity levels. Industry analysts note seasonal demand patterns align with elevated construction and home improvement projects.
A nostalgic remark on youth and schooling, noting how harsher realities reveal themselves only after growing up. The line emphasizes the charm of spring days and the unnoticed value of school during childhood.
Druggists command $12 to $15 a quart for whiskey prompting worries that many an old-time barrel house keeper will turn over in his grave.
A six year old boy earns 2500 weekly in the film industry as critics note the country’s economy shows many gears out of sync and the production machinery seems strained.
U S officials will closely inspect gold shipments from the Soviet Union to ensure the material is refined and not of bricklike form, guarding against underweight or adulterated bars entering the market.
Three hundred breweries clamoring for permits to manufacture medicinal beer signals a looming health crisis. Officials fear an epidemic driven by unregulated alcohol products and demand tighter oversight, licensing, and enforcement.
The text notes how the same individual may go by different forms of his name in various countries: Carl in Hungary, Karl in Austria, and Charles in the United States, with likely Chas in Switzerland. It highlights cross‑cultural name adaptations.
The piece recalls James B. Elmore of Alamo Indiana meeting the enduring poem Sassafras around a bygone season, marking a cultural note on a local literary moment.
Fragmentary line suggests offering Carl a vaudeville contract in the United States in response to the Hungarian uprising. Another note remarks that robins sing due to sparse urban crowds.
A New York woman files for divorce accusing her husband of being late for dinner every day for a year. The unusual complaint highlights domestic strain and prompts commentary on marital discord.
Seven thousand tin cans ash piles and dump heaps must be moved for health and improved appearance. Sam faded out sign boards could be torn down in High Point without marring the landscape.
England reels from renewed coal strike as miners demand nationalization and government subsidy to sustain current wage scales. Operators refuse price cuts without wage reductions, underscoring a long brewing dispute over coal's central role in the economy and energy independence.
The article argues American coal may undersell British output in London, boosting U S exports regardless of British coal conditions. It urges cooperation among operators and miners to raise production, reopen idle American mines, and watch export demand while protecting domestic prices.
Advice for parents guiding a son near graduation toward a first job. Emphasizes setting a definite goal, discussing options and likely advancement, and avoiding drifting into aimless work. Highlights impact of early training and choosing a promising path over easy deltas.
A speculative overview describes Europe reshaping after war with Hungary and possibly Austria Germany and England facing crises. It notes financial strain in France and a general mood of uncertainty with warnings of weathering storms and shifting global influence away from Washington towards financial centers in New York and London.
The text speaks of patients hoping for an escape from hardship. It notes the world will not offer a quick fix and cautions that recovery could take months or years. It concludes with a belief that convalescence leads to health.
The American Legion post in Hickory considers building a swimming pool for High Point. The plan faces a long walk to the nearest swimming hole, but supporters call a pool a fine plunge for the community.
Henry Reras magazine cautions the president about naming a professional detective to head the United States Secret Service. It notes President Ford does not indicate if he would support appointing a horticulturist or a house painter to the position.
The note compares meat shipping costs from New Zealand to San Francisco with Colorado routes. It suggests maritime routes via New Zealand and San Francisco are cheaper than inland Colorado rail or road shipments.
A reader praises Elks band concerts at Elms Street School grounds and urges the city to fund a summer series with weekly performances. The letter notes musicians provide their own chairs and asks city council to furnish a proper bandstand and public notice. The second item reports President Harding to honor unknown World War I soldier at Arlington on Armistice Day with a grand ceremony attended by officials and foreign representatives.
Paris fashion expert Jeanne Provost dismisses a view that bowlegged women should not wear short skirts calling it ridiculous. The remark stirs discussion on style norms and body types in fashion circles.
Judge Joseph Sabath remarks on Bergdoll calling him a fugitive from justice while Secretary Weeks stresses pursuit beyond any statute of limitations. Ex-Senator Beveridge criticizes obscure reading habits, advocating for reading lime novels over nothing.
Cornelius W. Wicker chairman of the American Legion investigation committee denounces Congress for failing to act as injured U S soldiers allegedly suffer and rot while lawmakers seem indifferent.
The Rev. Fr. R. Bell, a British clergyman, argues courting should be encouraged in churches as it is better and safer than in cinema theaters music halls public houses or on the streets.
A printed remark by Edgar Wallace asserts that men strive to push women from leadership roles not for incompetence but due to gender. The line reflects ongoing discussions about women’s place in public positions.
Massachusetts Governor Channing H. Cox criticizes American parents for neglecting child education due to work and leisure. He argues that parental supervision is essential to improve schooling and civic outcomes.
John E. Lloyd, president of the National Retail Lumber Dealers Association, declares the peak of the housing shortage has passed, signaling improved prospects for builders and home buyers.
Quote from Caroline Reilly, former executive secretary of the National League of Women Voters, asserting that men are not a woman's entire focus and that women have gained practical judgment.
In a quote attributed to Dr. E. C. Groome, Philadelphia school superintendent, teachers are urged to attend baseball games, show enthusiasm, sweat, and enjoy themselves while learning to remain relatable.
Philadelphia clergyman Dr. Charles Wadsworth Jr. laments a deep decline in aesthetic values, claiming no era since savage days has witnessed such degradation. The remark underscores concerns about cultural erosion and moral decline in contemporary society.
A fragment attributes to Henry Ford stating that the bottom of business depression has been reached and passed, signaling a pivot in the cycle. The line captures Ford's view of economic turning points and resilience in industry.
A Chicago Purity League quote by Arthur Burrage Farwell criticizes jurors' susceptibility to appearance and charm in murder cases, arguing beauty and demeanor influence verdicts and prompt calls for reform.
The American Society has offered a $1,000 prize for the best essay on Roentgen rays radium or radioactivity.
Philadelphia plans a major All America day on April 7 featuring a mammoth parade and at least two mass meetings in the Metropolitan Opera house and the academy of music. Gen Pershing Commander Galbraith and Vice President Coolidge are among speakers with Mrs Douglas Robinson as principal woman speaker. Maj Gen W T Waller to be grand marshal and about 50 000 marchers expected. The city will demonstrate amid the Cradle of American Independence.
Indianapolis reports a week ending March 12 adding 44 American Legion posts and 3 women's auxiliary units. Missouri department tops with five posts chartered, while Massachusetts and Kansas add 12 and 11 auxiliary units. Total counts reach 10,272 legion posts and 2,292 auxiliary units.
Italian public offices will not accept checks even when certified by banks. Officials cite administrative and legal concerns, advising residents to use bank transfers or cash for official payments to avoid delays.
An alloy named Me Adamite is devised to replace brass in machine making. Superheating yields a 206 percent saving in coal consumption. Esparto grass fiber paper reduces book weight by a percent compared with older volumes. Cellulose shortages in the United States push Finland as an additional paper source.
The former German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich has been repurposed as an Atlantic liner to carry steerage passengers.
The statement explains that extremely loud sounds create stronger air disturbances, causing pressure waves to propagate at higher effective speeds in the medium. It notes that decibels do not directly measure speed, but intensity can influence perceived travel of shock-like waves.
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