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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1922
Page
4
A St. Paul man testifies his wife spends 3500 yearly on cosmetics and will get painter's colic. The piece contrasts stubborn optimists who act with doom-laden pessimists, arguing faith plus effort can shape facts and progress.
Local school officials told a PTA meeting that High Point must finance new and expanded school buildings to avoid a shortage for the fall term. A $250,000 bond issue is proposed, with schools prioritized over a $250,000 municipal building. Taxpayers are urged to support higher school taxes to improve facilities and staffing.
A pundit quips that spending 75 million dollars to scrap warships is wasteful and suggests letting the ships scrap each other. The remark highlights public frustration with naval disarmament costs and policy debates.
A collage of satirical quips and aphorisms on war veterans manners and marriage rites critiques social norms. The pieces touch on deportation ideas double chins alimony gender roles and faith healing in a tongue in cheek column style.
Chief Blackwelder and aides lead a drive to slow auto speeders and Whisky soaked drivers, aiming to protect pedestrians and non owners on busy streets. The piece mixes local policing with satirical quips about politics, Hollywood, and Congress.
New York report praises city cleanliness and highlights a new Cathedral hotel project by the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Aimed at girls and students, the three million dollar hotel will be built on a business basis with monthly rents near twelve dollars, plus family apartments.
The article notes that 12,000 Wall Street workers have secured handgun permits and begun carrying pistols to guard against a renewed wave of hold ups.
The Big clock, set at Broadway and Forty fourth Street on the upper corner of Times Square, will be mounted above the new police tower. It aims to be visible across Manhattan and far into the north and south portions of the island, as organized by the New York Business Men's Association.
The third comedy by George Kaufman and Marc Connelly titled West of Pittsburgh will be produced soon. Their earlier successes Daley and To The Ladies made them popular and created eager anticipation for this new work.
The platform lecture trend becomes a key factor in feminine life with designers and fashion writers giving it special attention, underscoring that women remain central even in diverse activities.
Joseph Yohnson, 34, of 1512 Lexington Avenue, described as a malt and hops dealer, nearly collapsed beside a lamppost at night. He rang a police signal box, damaged the receiver, and urged officers to send a patrol, leading to his quick transport to the station with unanimous agreement on the action taken.
Miss Ursula Gillis was cut below the ankle when an African spear on a trophy wall at a Blue Door Club gathering fell to the floor. An antidote to African poison was sought at Bellevue Hospital as Congo, a janitor by day and dancer by night, handled the affair.
Dr RH Bishop explains that sight and inner ear balance cause travel sickness. Sea and car sickness arise from eye strain and balance organs, with gradual adaptation reducing symptoms. Check eyes and ears for underlying issues. relief may come from gum chewing or a small sodium bicarbonate tablet during rides.
Augusta Ga April 11 Deputies destroyed a 560 gallon steam distillery described as the largest found in the territory. The still was located on a branch in Edgefield county near the Aiken line. See the complete new line of Sterling Silver at Wagger's. Your inspection invited.
Washington receives word that a large granite slab from South Dakota will join others inside the Washington Monument to honor all states except Arizona North Dakota Idaho and New Mexico with a likely dedication on April 30. Uncle Joe Cannon may attend. slab inscriptions vary by state.
Sabre learns that Freddie is killed as Nona laments Marko's farewell to Paris and his Very Cat tions. The scene traces Nona's heartbreak, Effie’s faith, and Sabre’s ache for strength to endure winter’s wind and perilous love.
In a dim sickroom Mrs. Perch teeters between life and death as Young Perch confronts a visit from a hidden self. As Effie and Nona recall a desperate plea, the moment of truth arrives with a haunting memory of a mother’s final step toward departure.
Dr. S. E. Hughes, a prominent Danville physician, was shot at from a road near Stokesland while returning from Pelham North Carolina. A rifle fired shattered the car window but missed the doctor. two men fled into woods as school officers searched the area.
About 22562 dollars worth of harness and saddles were imported from the United States into Canada during 1921 with the value recorded in customs data.
The voyage in which Columbus discovered America cost about $7 000 in present currency.
Ada Jones and her company of top artists come to the Auditorium for a highly anticipated performance. The famed comedienne is praised as unmatched on stage and continues a tour that has been a standout success since Broadway.
The Georgia Ashburn Sylvester and Samilla Railroad company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to buy the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern railroad line, a short line wholly within Georgia.
Sterling silver pieces are highlighted at Wagger's with a curated selection noted for quality and value. Shoppers are invited to explore elegant designs offered at reasonable prices in a casual storefront setting.
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