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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
2
The paper cites editor Jimison likely taking a vacation before duties, criticizes tariff changes urged by Mr. Coolidge amid cotton interests, and recalls a North Carolinian shot for toll refusal on a Roanoke River bridge in Virginia, noting 50 cent tolls and rough Virginia roads provoking risk.
The former preacher, once arrested for carrying whiskey both under his shirt and in his suitcase, pleaded not guilty but has since accepted the court's verdict. With improved judgment, he will serve his term on the roads and submit to the law, abandoning blame.
A historic note contrasts vaccination advocates with anti vaccination sentiment. The article cites rising smallpox cases in North Carolina, urges broader vaccination, and argues against cleanliness and sanitation as sole safeguards, referencing New Zealand and Australia as proof of vaccination benefits. It highlights Dr F M Register's push for wider immunization and cites international comparisons to counter anti vaccination claims.
Washington notes in Charlotte Observer suggest the Democrats seek unity by rallying behind the tariff as a national issue. The party remains divided after recent conflicts between McAdoo and Smith factions, and tariffs could unify diverse wings more than other forces like the Ku Klux Klan or Catholic church.
A reader seeks to publish a four year old "letter of Christ" claiming a curse on those who withhold it The Motorprise column declines to spread superstition urging the woman to burn the letter and forget it Our editors note the Bible has no prohibition on deletions or additions and refuse to publish the curse message
The Rev. Tom Jimison withdraws his appeal and will serve sixty days on the roads of Mecklenburg County. He defends his stance, complains of police and sentence length, and argues anti-prohibition shaped his actions. The piece notes his eloquence is damaged by his lengthy statement and questions his principled position. It then shifts to travel writing about Tunis Athens Constantinople and Damascus, recounting sights and histories.
Trankin Roosevelt argues the Democratic Party needs an aggressive bead and a strong body. He presses for decisive actions to bolster party unity and confront opponents. Roosevelt frames the call as essential for electoral effectiveness and legislative leverage.
Editor notes Palermo as a thriving ancient city with grand sights including a 700 year cathedral and the Capella Palatina. The piece reflects on the Washington memorial cloister at Valley Forge and the inclusive, interfaith nature of the shrine described by Dr. Burke and President Wilson, honoring American patriots from all colonies.
The article argues that spring awakens a universal urge to act, from house cleaning to gardening, driven by outdoor warmth and renewed energy. It suggests a chemical or electrical springtime trigger and notes plans made now can sustain activity through summer, autumn, and winter. Copyright 1924 Bell Syndicate.
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