Wealth by Six Percent Described In Local Speech
A colorful regional remark states a woman can see more than a man in a bill and that there is no quicker path to riches than a six percent rate, reflecting local speech patterns and attitudes.
High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
8
Lloyd George hailed as England's prime pinch-hitter
A playful quip filled with mixed metaphors notes Lloyd George as England's standout pinch-hitter while Hungary misreads Charlie and rain disrupts cleanup. The piece jests about Einstein and weather turning cold as prices fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
England
Miners Strike Cools With Moderate Weather Caution
British miners are striking with caution as weather stays moderate, showing restraint while labor actions continue. The scenario highlights seasonal conditions affecting industrial action dynamics and potential impacts on production and supply chains.
Cabinet absorbs byrailroad problem headlines NC
The cabinet wrestles with a railroad issue that threatens the treasury. The air in North Carolina darkens for phony stock salesmen attempting operations. The Elwell mystery, a bridge whist expert, mirrors the puzzle of the game he authored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
North Carolina
Elwell
Beer drinking in Germany falls by large amount
The article notes a drop of over 750 million gallons in German beer consumption and compares it with American figures. It mentions Wilhelm Hohenzollern at Doorn and says the former emperor’s experience may guide him. It also reports tin cans in High Point packyards and an advisory about King George V’s hair loss, with Lloyd George’s similar style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Doorn
High Point
French Chef Tridon Praises Mexican Barbecue Skills
Andre Tridon, a Frenchman, claims a Mexican Indian can make better food than our top home cooks but notes he never attended a southern barbecue. The remark highlights cultural contrasts in regional grilling traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre Tridon
Andre
Citizen's letter prompts lower ice prices at The Enterprise
A citizen complains about ice prices to The Enterprise and within an hour the cost drops. The note highlights quick market response to reader feedback and praises the paper for acting on public grievances.
Foch to visit America. Bergdoll suggestion raised
The message notes Marshal Foch will come to America in a few months at the invitation of the American Legion and raises the idea that Grover Bergdoll should accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
America
American Legion
Grover Bergdoll
Public playgrounds and crime prevention gain support
The piece argues that public playgrounds improve youth behavior and reduce crime, citing nationwide growth of over 4,000 playgrounds and reports from police, city recreation boards, and banks. It highlights swimming lessons, pageants, community sings, and extended recreation programs as keys to healthier communities and fewer delinquencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Playground and Recreation Association
New York
San Francisco
War Risk Insurance Allotments End This July
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance will discontinue allotments and family allowances for military and naval dependents after July 31 42821 with a shift to voluntary allotments through the War and Navy Departments after August 1. The action follows a Congressional joint resolution ending war emergency for these benefits though rights of deceased allottees and returns accrued between 1917 and 1921 remain payable on review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Naval Service
Bureau
Comptroller of the Treasury
Congress
Wat
Navy
War Risk Bureau
RK. H. Hallett
How Rumor Travels In Sensational News Revisited
A reflection on how false sensational reports spread faster than facts, highlighting the gaps between rumor and verified information. It notes the speed of transmission, the role of headlines, and the impact on public perception.
Wise and Otherwise Snapshots of Odd Facts
A collection of brief notes covers diverse curiosities from archaeology near Greensburg Pennsylvania to demographics in France, Greenland movement, bird locomotion, light effects with gold leaf, materials science uses for cotton waste and seeds, perfumes from fruit byproducts, feather pillow cleaning nitro content, and unusual tidbits about the wedding ring finger, Mexico holidays, a Philadelphia patented fire apparatus, and Australian sheep dogs' size and productivity.
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Greensburg
France
Greenland
Republic of Mexico
Philadelphia
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