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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
4
A humorous collage blends the old radio era with quips and verse. Snippets include a radio romance parody by Berton Braley and assorted witticisms about war veterans onions taxes and politics. The varied items offer a snapshot of cultural humor.
A district push in North Carolina during April 10 to 17 urges ex service members to reapply for war risk insurance. Sub district manager J. P. Watters directs field staff to inform welfare groups and raise awareness of affordable options converted into permanent policies. The plan offers six forms of permanent insurance with tax relief and survivor protection, noting no travel or hazardous work charges affect rates.
The offer of 256000 for a single season of work for Mary Garden is debated, arguing that value equals ability to produce box office. The article contrasts high earners like Babe Ruth with scholars, noting producers draw pay from output. Freckles in movie stars illustrate fortune through results, not wisdom.
A quiet Sunday giving way to police action as speeders led to multiple arrests, turning a day of rest into a roundup, with officers stepping in to enforce traffic limits and seize violators.
The Columbia Sally Leaguers prepare to face the Pointers in two exhibitions Monday and Tuesday. Bears head coach Bill Clymer plans to depart High Point tonight with 14 players for Norfolk to play the Norfolk Virginians, then return for a game at Harrison Field against the Philadelphia National League club. High Point also sends a track team to Chapel Hill for interstate meets, aiming to win the silver relay cup and medals, with coach Johnson stressing a strategic focus on the relay and mile events.
High Point fans will see the Columbia club of the South Atlantic league in two exhibitions next week on Monday and Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Pointers plan a tentative lineup after evaluating which players to press into service versus the South Carolina nine. Rookies OHeare Smith Moran and others from Baltimore’s training camp join the Pointers alongside Rich J Smith, with weather delaying some drills at Welch field. Newark club completes three weeks of training here as rain interrupts recent games.
W D Foster president of the Columbia baseball club announced by telegraph from Raleigh that Columbia acquired Harry Dorsey star outfielder from Raleigh. Dorsey left his Pennsylvania home to join Columbia and should report to camp soon. He played 123 games for Raleigh last season with a .221 average and .945 fielding. In 1920 he hit .286 in 119 games and fielded .953.
Editor thanks citizens for generous support to stricken families after last Sunday's fire. Special thanks to the Odd Fellows lodge for its donation. signed by Co. Co. Muse, Member Welfare Board, City of High Point, dated April 7. Also notes that over 1,000,000 women voted in the last Canadian election.
Mrs. Sadie Davis who cut her husband John Davis on the arm last week has been indicted on a charge of assault and will be given a hearing in municipal court Saturday next. The case was called today in court and continued by agreement. Her attorney was detained elsewhere and requested a delay.
The case, delayed since yesterday, was agreed to proceed on April 15 as the prosecution could not attend. Mrs. Davis traveled from Winston-Salem to meet Mr. Davis at his workplace Climax Upholstering. During the encounter she inflicted a several inch gash on his arm.
Archaeological sources note camels as one of the first animals domesticated, shaping transport, trade, and human settlement patterns in ancient societies. The domestication timeline reflects camel use by early cultures across arid regions.
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