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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
4
A rural-voiced column asserts that careful folks trust what they know and that success comes from hard work. The piece praises persistent effort and warns against shortcut thinking, reflecting a traditional work ethic.
A surge in please remit notices affects various sectors in Germany as households and businesses confront rising demand for overdue payments. Officials urge vigilance against scams while financial institutions review compliance and debt collection practices.
A fragment notes ballplayers not seeking an eight hour day while an ex-kraiser continues to say nothing and go on sawing wood, indicating ongoing idle labor dispute rhetoric without concrete actions.
A historical account recalls Swiss exile experiences, suggesting the term exile carries complex implications beyond mere punishment. It notes social and political dimensions shaping the lived reality of those sent abroad.
The piece highlights Laddie Boy as a symbol alongside the Colorad dreadnaught, signaling a leap toward a stronger navy. It portrays the Colorad as a superior fighter ship advancing the fleet’s capabilities.
The passage notes Judge Landis has a personal pass allowing attendance at all games, highlighting his unique access and popularity within the sports community.
A reader argues the recent Mexican rail wreck shows roads adopting American methods and urges authorities to demonstrate seriousness by cleaning up facilities before week’s end.
The record notes a paradox as copper coil demand remains high while overall copper industry activity stagnates, signaling potential supply constraints or market imbalance affecting manufacturers and buyers.
Report says surgeons at the peace conference are discovering sponges left inside a patient after surgery, illustrating complications in the medical procedures conducted during the event.
In Durham tomorrow the Dulls and the Bisons meet for a ball game described as a tussle worth seeing. UNC baseball won yesterday without Lowe hitting a home run, a notable unusual occurrence.
A brief note asserts that Americanism is secure and that the American Indian and the American bison are increasing in number, signaling cultural and natural revival within the country.
Rumors place President Harding preparing his arm for the season opener in Washington. The event centers on the presidential toss as baseball fans anticipate a ceremonial first ball.
The North State Fiver from Goldsboro to Cincinnati will now make ten stone stops between Goldsboro and Asheville instead of eight, including H. P. in the schedule.
Viviani’s Washington visit hints at French finances as bankers warn of a potential crisis within a month. France’s income last year was 125 billion francs, government expenditures 48 billion, with a national debt around 245 billion francs equal to half national wealth. France’s tax burden averages about $117 per person, sparking creditor concern and a call for tolerance.
The appointment of Catholic Lord Edmund Bernard Talbot as lord lieutenant signals Britain’s failed approach to the Irish question. Sinn Fein asserts the issue is political, not religious, and calls for full independence, arguing Dublin Castle staffing cannot solve a historic struggle for self-determination.
Swiss insurers announce premiums will rise for women wearing short skirts or low necklines, citing illness linked to fashion. Older mothers urging bundling up are seen as wise, though the average woman faces wet feet and chills as key health risks.
The text cites the 1919 Minneapolis convention from November 10 to 12. It lists aims including upholding the U S Constitution, maintaining law and order, fostering one hundred percent Americanism, preserving memories of the great war, instilling civic obligation, opposing class autocracy, and promoting peace and democracy. It also emphasizes transmitting justice and freedom to posterity and sanctifying comradeship through mutual helpfulness.
In New Orleans the American Legion employment and service bureau echoes with phrases urging a job for a worker. Dice clatter on the cement floor as a sense of crowded prospects and scarce opportunities for men fills the scene.
Officials warn against wasting posts with idle veterans and publish a list of ten habits to avoid. The rules urge members to skip meetings, criticize leaders, avoid duties, and withhold dues. Albany reports Governor Miller signed the Fox bill making unauthorized wearing of the American Legion button illegal in New York, extending protections to veterans groups.
High Point launches a week long cleanup drive led by the chamber of commerce the Woman's club civics department and local groups. Boy Scouts join and may receive a celebratory banquet if they contribute. Plans call for cleaning every section of the Furniture City to make it among the cleanest municipalities in North Carolina. Citizens urged to cooperate by cleaning their own back yards.
Sunday crowd at Elm Street school grounds highlighted the need for a city band stand as the Elks concert band drew praise. Dr Fred Tesh’s group carried chairs and faced crowd limits while council pledges to build remain unacted, pushing supporters to consider erecting the stand themselves if officials refuse.
Desk Sergeant Ed Mungo of the local police department took a day off this morning for a fishing trip to Lakewood. He was joined by Rev. Charlies P. Coble Rev. T. L. Trott and Sam Tucker, while police circles noted a quieter station in his absence.
Furniture City residents will appear before Guilford county commissioners in Greensboro tomorrow to request more roads for the area. The meeting is expected to be interesting. A successor to J Elwood Cox on the county highway commission is likely to be named, with Bob Ragan and Dr D A Stanton mentioned as possibilities.
Richard Dix filled in as stunt man on location in Balboa for Not Guilty when the chosen diver failed to appear. He performed a fifty foot ocean dive and stayed on schedule, then smiled for the scene. The attraction will screen at the Broadway theatre starting tomorrow.
A collage of quotes condemns unemployment, imperialism, divorce publicity, anarchist claims, and fashion trends. Figures cited include James Eads How, Rev. Alerm Pennewell, Judge Manuel Levine, Dr. Charles E. Barker, and Marcus Loew, reflecting early 20th century social critique.
The Rev. Charles Bayard Mitchell names Marcus Aurelius Socrates St Paul and Jesus Christ as the four greatest men who ever lived in a Methodist Episcopal bishop's remark.
Quotation attributes to the French journalist Stephen Lauzanne praising France for her honesty and dignity in facing national debts, implying she will not repudiate obligations nor openly renegotiate them.
Billie Clark’s Broadway shows opened last night at the old ball park grounds drawing amusement lovers of all ages. The Wallace Circus side show with freaks and a monkey zoo drew strong laughter, while other acts included Superba the Beautifier, Kentucky Rosebud minstrels with 35 performers, The Palace of Mysteries, Adam Erbe’s Gymnasium and Beauty Davis, Night in Japan and Human Roulette. Attaches ran cleanly, rides and concessions behaved, and Clark’s troupe displayed notable managerial ability.
A bustling Broadway scene draws crowds to shows and a vibrant midway. The lights, rides, laughing acts, concessions, and attractions create a festive atmosphere with extensive attendance and excitement.
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