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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
1
A string of observations covers topics from nickel use and Babe Ruth to Christmas home runs and tax burdens. The writer riffs on geography debates in the Yap controversy, coal and ice dealer overlaps, consumer taxes, stenography, lamp post painting, New York baseball, railway unions, and praise for High Point as Guilford County’s best town.
A Boston cashier about to be promoted was found $40,000 short in his accounts and will not receive the promotion. The public may absorb the shock as the cost of living dropped an average of one per cent last month.
A short report notes women voting amid public fears that suffrage would damage the home. It discusses concerns over the American household and suggests debates on women's political role influence, reflecting period attitudes.
A fragmentary commentary notes talk of systems for locating items, mentions a Minnesota bank building, and cites a 1919 Department of Labor figure that the average American spent $2.69 weekly on retail food. It references New York drummers and market baskets in a satirical tone.
The High Point YWCA is boosting its role as a valued community asset. Since women gained citizenship, the YWCA has grown in influence, linking citizenship with religious education. It now stands as a potent force alongside the male YWCA, breaking class barriers and fostering mutual understanding. Continued civic cooperation is urged to expand its impact for young women.
Iacob H Rubin of Milwaukee long a socialist resigns from the party after visiting Russia. He says Bolshevism is not democratic and that Lenin and Trotsky use propaganda to control the masses. He compares Soviet leadership to czarist rule and notes fear in cities like Moscow and Petrograd. Emma Goldman also expresses disgust and wants to return to the United States.
The piece argues Germany may press the United States to arbitrate the France Germany reparations dispute after Knoxport resolution. It warns Washington must not waver from non interference to preserve allied ties. France is prepared to take matters into its own hands after years without payment, even by military means if needed.
A historical excerpt notes that aiding Germany now would invite grave suspicion of sacrificing France, its chief creditor, to save Germany. It emphasizes tangled international relations and warns against attempting to influence the situation at this late stage.
A collection of quotes on global order, morality, and armed conflict, plus sports news. The article notes that Britain faces its era’s sharpest challenge, cites a Chicago judge and clergyman, and claims IWW arsenals exist. It concludes with Davis Cup selections noting Norman Hrookes and Gerald Patterson will not compete.
Dr William E Burton laments the lack of intelligent talk at town gatherings critiquing social events in a village satire He recalls five stunts at one affair and notes a monotony that reduces conversations to weather jokes and car banter He advocates high quality discussions without cards dancing or hired entertainment and urges readers to try such gatherings locally
Legard Nene de Liva leads French team arriving in New York for the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival on April 29 and 30. He argues wine is essential training food as they adapt to American meals, planning to seek official wine support from the French ambassador in Washington.
The moon will undergo a total eclipse tonight with totality around 2 23 to 3 05. It begins at 11 57 and ends after 4 32 with copper tint during total darkness and a crescent phase visible earlier and later. observers expect several High Pointers to watch.
Dr. Barton W. Brush, who served with Near East Relief, charges that old wartime supplies dumped into Greece after 1918 corrupted the Greek army in Asia Minor. He says profiteers sold leftover European war equipment, leaving hospitals and ambulances underfunded and wounded inadequately cared for, while Greeks longed to drive the Turks from Smyrna.
Major General Leonard Wood was elected head of the University of Pennsylvania by the board of trustees. The plan calls for a division of administrative and educational policies between Wood and acting Provost Josiah H. Penniman, to be formalized after Wood returns from the Philippines.
President Harding agreed to visit Birmingham Alabama in the fall for the citys fiftieth anniversary celebration after a May 21 invitation by a Birmingham committee. He tentatively accepted a New York event on May 25 and declined an earlier Atlanta engagement, planning to send a cabinet member in his stead.
Paris April 21 Supporters of Georges Carpentier express concern over his pale look lusterless eyes and underweight condition after a tour of Algeria and Spain They attribute fatigue to climate and diet changes and expect recovery once training resumes for a July 2 bout with Jack Dempsey He will sail May 7 and begin training immediately with an American representative arranging quarters for the camp.
Campaign officials report four canvassing teams achieved 100 percent membership for sustaining memberships. Other teams have yet to report, but organizers expect broad success across the drive to enroll business and professional men and all enterprises.
Beir ut April 19 A French organized trade fair beams hope of renewed peace and prosperity in Syria as occupying forces push to revive ancient wealth regions from Constantinople to Egypt. The article compares Roman era prosperity with modern efforts and references German and French plans to stimulate regional revival through infrastructure.
Greenville April 21 interviews with mill managers show cotton mills in Gaffney are improving. Orders are coming in at a satisfactory rate and a general sense of optimism prevails. Wage cuts have been accepted by workers with equanimity.
Florida readers inquire about High Point’s prominence as a major furniture center. Tampa chamber letters show Tampa writers heard High Point is the second largest furniture manufacturing city and seek authoritative information.
New York April 21 Details of the reconditioning of the transatlantic liner George Washington the largest American merchant vessel to fit the American flag were announced by the To Ad Shipyards corporation which has the contract from the United States Mail Steamship company. Completion is planned by August with cost exceeding 1 009 000 dollars. The vessel will carry 3002 passengers and feature a large swimming pool a billiard table area a moving picture theater and a cafeteria open day and night. The George Washington served as a troop transport during the war and was seized by the government. It was selected by President Wilson for two European visits and by King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium when they visited the United States. After the refit the ship will be flagship for the line which operates eight steamers to European ports. The ship was launched in Germany on November 10 1968 and named by Dr. David Jayne Hill.
Washington officials moved to speed up beer and wine regulations amid pressure to issue rules on manufacture and sale of beer with a kick and varying wines. Secretary Mellon signaled pace, as a new revenue commissioner was to be named by President Harding on his return from New York, with the new chief expected to approve the regulations.
More than 1,000 students at Columbus Ohio State University are playing baseball as part of recreation. The activity is described as popular, possibly on par with football in past interest. A proposal to allow college men to play summer ball is under consideration. The text also notes about 60,000 square miles of timber land in the Philippines.
President Harding considered two invitations to southern cities in May after Senator Underwood asked him to speak in Birmingham for its 50th founding anniversary and R B Stautman urged a Georgia visit in Atlanta for Henry W Grady’s birthday. He showed interest but gave no definite promise.
Revival meetings are under way at Green Street Baptist Church led by Rev A C Hamby of Winston Salem. Afternoon services start at 2 30 and evening gatherings at 7 30 attracting large crowds. Pastor Rev J E Lanier urged the public to attend.
Reporters note the New York Tribune quote about fame being the brew. The caption attributes the line to investigators, linking a social idea to a periodical remark. The fragment suggests a cultural observation without further specifics.
A business man and his wife discuss a draft entering the window as he muddles toward the safe. A Punch London item notes the period trend toward rapid, racing imagery in daily life and a Sunday paper asks if marriage becomes just another hindrance in modern times.
The Christian County Publican notes Arman Williams’ wife gave birth to a fine baby girl the 5th. the child and mother are doing well. A fashion expert claims women have forgotten how to sit gracefully, a remark tied to women’s rights advocacy reported by newspapers.
A playful note lists items in Cartoons Magazine including Secrets of Surgery They Monkey Limburger Cheese The Optician's Sign Waists and Skirts and other short subjects. It also mentions there are 126 technical colleges in the United States.
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