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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
6
Clean Up Costs and Delays Mentioned in Brief
The note suggests meta polish to trim $1,900 and mentions a favored color scheme for a deco rating. It urges cleaning with mop and brushes. It states Germany faces a grace period for payment demands and hints at coal strike settlement postponed through summer.
Vacation Planning Note Sparks Timely Credit Reminder
Readers are reminded that with longer days, travel plans lie ahead and bills may come due. The column blends travel musings with a nudge to manage payments before deadlines.
Chinese People Seek Ruler Removal Citing Unrest
The article notes broad calls in China for the removal of the current ruler amid public unrest. It contrasts ongoing dissent with a hypothetical annual change, highlighting frustration over governance and lack of democratic avenues.
Bull throwers Rival Cowcatchers In Railroad Trade
In the railroad business a contrast emerges between bull throwers and cowcatchers as competing elements. The line contrasts aggressive financial tactics with standard equipment, highlighting the shift in industry dynamics and market behavior among operators.
Eddie Cicotte and peers linked to movie gig idea
A fragmented line hints that Eddie Cicotte and other players involved in throwing games saw directing a path to film work. The remark suggests a belief that fixing games could lead to acting opportunities in the movie industry.
Man shoots Wile before turning gun on self report
A headline notes a man shoots Wile and then experiences a personal crisis, with observers remarking the shooter failed to turn the gun on himself first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile
Mr Harding Delivers Message as Congress Advances
The passage notes President Harding delivering a message while Congress moves forward with action, signaling progress on legislative priorities.
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Harding
Congress
Ontario Votes for Bone Dry Prohibition in Landslide
Ontario adopts a bone-dry prohibition by 175000 voters and rejects Pussy Foot Johnsons services as part of the campaign, signaling a major shift in temperance policy and political alignment.
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Province of
Ontario
Pussyfoot Johnson
Mr Bryan Fills More Speaking Dates Than Presidents
The sentence notes that Bryan speaks more dates than all former presidents combined, highlighting his heavy speaking schedule and public visibility. It emphasizes comparison to ex presidents.
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Mr. Bryan
Four Thousand Employed at Washington Mint
The Washington mint reports about four thousand workers manufacturing coinage while the public seeks to obtain the produced money. The line between labor and availability frames an era of industrial output and economic activity.
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Washington Mint
Origin of Paper Money in China Mentioned
The article notes China as the origin of paper money in the year 06. It claims the original bills remain in circulation, based on observations of some currency rooks.
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China
Noah the World’s Greatest Promoter
A brief note extols Noah as the world’s greatest promoter who floated numerous stocks. The speaker laments bankers and their published bank statements, suggesting others fail to grasp them.
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Noah
Stoci
Greensboro Hosts Wild Spree Amid Carnival Prospects
Entertaining a national conversation, Greensboro indulges in a carnival frenzy as attention turns to the Virginia-Carolina game in prospect. The scene blends entertainment chatter with college football anticipation.
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Carnival
Greensboro
Women in politics and the rise of the League of Women Voters
The Cleveland convention of the League of Women Voters shows women shaping policy with a focus on election reform, child welfare, food and supply, and law changes. Delegates plan to thank President Harding for supporting maternity legislation and urge arms reduction.
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League of Women Voters
Cleveland
Att
Harding
Congress
Albert J. Beveridgee
Indiana
Job E. Hedges
New York
Impar
Achilli
Washington Post
Tesla envisions wireless power transforming travel and daily life
Nikola Tesla predicts power will be transmitted without wires for homes and transport. He says airplanes, steam ships, and locomotives will run on distant power and that a small satchel-sized device could provide heat and light anywhere, from farms to deserts, with wireless lighting becoming common worldwide.
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Nikola Tesla
American
Tesla
Arctic
Desert
New Jersey Farmers Back Direct Newspaper Ads
Progressive New Jersey farmers unite to sell produce under banners like Fresh from the Farm. They form co operatives for newspaper advertising while others go solo to cut middlemen, aiming for higher farmer earnings and fresher goods for consumers. How about farmers in 47 other states?
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New Jersey
The Green Seal by Dr William Barton
A spring meditation on nature awakening and the vital role of plants as indispensable allies for life and continuity. The piece reflects on verdure, renewal, and the season’s gentle prompts to thoughtful reflection.
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William B. Barton
Rail workers expose vast wastage in railway operations
The report catalogs immense annual losses across water use, supply waste, shop costs, labor turnover, and damage. It cites estimates totaling about 578.5 million dollars with further items on car equipment, power, track, maintenance, and inefficient train operations. It notes standardization gaps and outdated locomotives as major factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Engineering Association
Railway Administrators Fail To Invest In Engineering Research
The text criticizes railroad administrations for high fixed costs and propaganda spending while neglecting engineering research. It accuses managers of short sightedness and reliance on rule of thumb methods, resisting the creation of scientific laboratories and research bureaus to improve railway service.
Remarkable Breamdates Quote by Pussyfoot Johnson
A quoted remark attributed to Pussyfoot Johnson challenges England's wet climate versus America's dry business stance. The line features prominent men endorsing a belief in American commercial vigor over British conditions.
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England
America
Pussyfoot” Johnson
Quote on courtesy from Harvard president emeritus
Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, notes that young women of the day expect rude behavior from young men and do not much resent it. The remark reflects attitudes toward gender and social conduct.
Judge Seidel Says Home Brew Fleeces Jail Population
Municipal Judge Seidel of Columbus Ohio comments that if all individuals brewing beer at home were jailed, it would fill one fourth of the city’s jail. He criticizes lax enforcement and calls for stronger action.
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Seidel
Columbus, O
Quotable Rabbi on Generational Wickedness in Cleveland
A quote from Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland asserts that each generation is wicked enough to be interesting. The remark reflects contemporary views on morality across eras without naming events or dates.
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Abba Hillel Silver
Cleveland
Soviet Russia a gigantic economic vacuum quote
Secretary of state Charles FE Hughes remarks that Soviet Russia represents a vast economic vacuum highlighting U.S. concerns about its economy and global impact.
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Soviet Russia
Charles FE. Hughes
Youth Smoking Ambition Cited by Flint Judge
Quote from Judge Black of Flint Michigan juvenile court notes that today’s youth aspire to smoke a cigarette and that most have achieved the feat based on appearances.
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Black
Flint
Mich
Moral laws need moral power says Bishop Rhinelander
Bishop Philip M Rhinelander of Pennsylvania argues that moral laws lack authority without a moral power behind them and urges deeper ethical leadership within the Episcopal Church.
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Philip M. Rhinelander
Episcopal
Pennsylvania
Banker's currency in use says Sinclair of North Dakota
A fragment notes that current money in circulation is a banker's currency rather than a national currency and attributes the remark to Representative Sinclair of North Dakota.
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Sinclair
North Dakota
Flattery as Cure for a Stiff Neck in Cartoons Magazine
Cartoon satire states flattery is the best remedy for a stiff neck and can turn almost any head, as featured in Cartoons Magazine.
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Cartoons Magazine
Contraband Gift Bottle Question Sparks Inquiry
A man asks, “Er what brand is this” as he examines a gift bottle. The reply labels it contraband, per the Los Angeles Record account, noting curiosity about the mysterious liquor and its questionable origin.
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Los Angeles
Port Bill Not Among New Dry Laws
The Port bill is not part of the recent dry law package, as reported by the New York Evening Post. It stands separate from the new alcohol restriction measures mentioned in other coverage.
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New York Evening Post
Conservatory kiss inquiry stirs London gossip
In Tit-Bits from London a playful exchange recalls a secret kiss in the conservatory last night. The dialogue hints at social intrigue and timelines as the two speakers trade questions and witticisms.
Hotel Jazz Orchestra Names Dig In Dinner Incident
The hotel jazz ensemble identifies who placed the dig during a dinner event. No further details provided.
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Hotel Jazz Orchestra
Washington Post
Women in politics and pitiless publicity demand
A Detroit Free Press quote argues that women can handle scrutiny in politics and advocates for their involvement to ensure strong public accountability.
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Detroit Free Press
Bleeding to be Taxed in Modern Times
A quip contrasts old time doctors bleeding patients with modern taxation by an assessor. Wry notes on how perceptions shift from medical to fiscal matters. The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News quotes reflect social commentary on public life and education.
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Detroit Free Press
Your Nose Glows Ad Idea for Distilleries
A playful remark from the Seattle Star notes that a nose glowing concept would have made a striking advertisement for distilleries, highlighting the era’s bold marketing tone.
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Seattle Star
Motoring: doctor urges drive for health
In a witty exchange sparked by health advice, Sparke jokes that driving a car is the exercise needed, while Plugge counters that the real hurdle is earning the money to pay for a car.
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Sparke
Paint Up Week Taken Literally Sparks Cheeky Note
A brief quip from Douglas Arizona notes that some girls take Paint Up Week literally, signaling playful reactions to local celebrations. The item captures a light, humorous local observation without further details.
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Douglas
Ariz
Daily International
Cucumber Warning and Apple Juice Advice
A brief note warns against eating stale cucumbers and drinking excessive unfermented apple juice. It cautions these actions may cause discomfort or a digestive upset. A humorous aside mentions a potential pain in order you.
Self-control Keeps You From Uncorking on Day Seven
A Washington Herald line notes self-control as the key to resisting opening the brew on the seventh day rather than the second, framing restraint as the prudent choice.
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Washington Herald
Not a Match in Machinery Trade Standoff
A pompous manufacturer tours a stranger through his factory praising a machine. The visitor retorts that the rival goods outshine his work, signaling a sharp industry clash over quality and pride.
Mikado Sends Gesture of Friendship to United States
Brief remark contrasts lines about gunpowder and a line from the Mikado. Mentions Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey shaking hands at Toledo on a Fourth of July, recalling a moment cited by the Cleveland Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Cleveland Press
Fat aunt prompts surgeons to decide on operation
A taut exchange from the New York Evening World reports a jab about an aunt awaiting surgery as doctors debate whether to operate or blast fat, reflecting editorials of the era.
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New York Evening World
Aunt Dolly Spencer Named Milford Mayor Candidate
A clipped notice suggests Aunt Dolly Spencer is set to become Milford Ohio’s next mayor, with questions about how she was detected and chosen for the role.
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Dolly” Spencer
Milford, O
Pie contest judge praised Aut Dolly by crust quality
Fragmentary note from the Philadelphia Public Ledger remarks that Aut Dolly won praise for her crust while beating a cherry pie in a town pie contest. The worded line emphasizes crust superiority and a large win.
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Plailadelphia Public Ledger
Can You Blame Him
A puzzled patron questions the manager about who runs the restaurant in a Tit-Bits London snippet. The response says the owner has gone out to lunch, leaving the customer amid joking confusion.
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London
History Discussion Turns to Classics in Courtroom Joke
A quip from a judge defines a pretzel as a cracker with cramps in a playful exchange about history. The line reflects a humorous courtroom moment and interpretive wordplay on everyday items.
Indiana University Finances Show Slight Football Profit
Bloomington April 24 Indiana University reports football earned a profit of 16 24 in the past season while basketball posted a loss of 1 06. The figures reflect the athletic department's financial results for the year.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Labor Union Meeting Tonight At 7:30 Promised Important Business
Central labor union officials announce a 7:30 pm meeting tonight as delegates are urged to attend. Secretary Kerr says the session will cover business of great importance and asks all delegates to make a special effort to be present.
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Central Labor Union
Kerr
Wilde to Retire from Ring for Golf After Training Strain
London April 20. Jimmy Wilde, who has amassed a fortune in boxing, intimates to friends he will retire from the ring and take up golf. He says rigors of ring training injure his health.
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London
Jimmy Wilde
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