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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
5
The note warns that further price declines may still reveal a use for the nickel. It mentions Babe Ruth starting something and counts 527 home runs remaining until Christmas. It muses money as the root of evil due to deg for it and suggests the Yap controversy could broaden geographic knowledge.
The item combines assorted musings on taxes, labor, and prices. It notes coal dealers and ice men as overlapping roles, mocks a consumer tax, and mentions a Boston cashier found 340000 short. It concludes with a claim that the cost of living dropped by one percent last month.
A collection of snippets notes suffrage fears about the American home, the pursuit of new locating systems, praise for a Minnesota bank building, and a remark on New York drummers. It cites 1919 labor statistics showing a weekly retail food bill of $2.69 as wages peaked, with a wry line about statisticians and market baskets.
The High Point community should recognize the YWCA as a valuable asset. Since women earned full citizenship, the organization grows in significance and reach, linking citizenship with religious education. It challenges class barriers and promotes mutual understanding, with the local group already aiding young women and planning more progress through civic cooperation.
Jacob H Rubin of Milwaukee a longtime socialist resigned from his party after visiting Russia He says Bolshevism and soviet rule fail to match democratic ideals He claims nine anti Bolsheviks for every pro soviet and likens czarist and soviet rule He notes constant propaganda and doubts trade aims of Lenin and Trotsky Emma Goldman also desires return to the United States
The piece argues Germany may push the United States to arbitrate the France Germany reparations dispute after Knox peace victory. It says Washington should avoid interference to keep allied ties and respect France as it moves to collect, potentially by force, if needed. It notes two years of waiting for German payment and criticizes German diplomacy.
The author argues that attempting to influence the German situation now could provoke grave suspicion of saving Germany at France’s expense, risking entangling the United States further in already tangled international relations. The bill against Germany is being compiled and past opportunities passed.
A collection of quotations from American and British figures questions order, morals, and security. The set includes claims of arsenals and imminent revolution by W. W. and comments on crime, morality, and political certainty. In sports news, Norman Brookes and Gerald Patterson will skip the Davis Cup matches at Forest Hills with Australia’s team to be led by Hawkes, Anderson, Peach, and Todd.
A critique of village social life notes the lack of intelligent conversation at events. It cites stunts and endless recitations as evidence of shallow entertainment and argues for gatherings where guests talk about meaningful topics without hiring acts or dancing. It questions how to foster such discussions locally.
In Philadelphia on April 21 René de Liva, in charge of the French athletes, says his men feel the effects of American dry training. They trained on water and wine is requested to maintain condition for the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival on April 29–30. De Liva plans to appeal to Ambassador Jusserand in Washington.
The moon enters the penumbra at 11 57 PM and reaches totality at 2 28 AM with total darkness from 2 28 to 3 05. A copper hue may appear as sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere bends toward the moon. Observers including several High Pointers are to watch tonight.
Dr Barton Brush, after serving with Near East Relief, says discarded postwar war materiel sold to Greece left the army poorly equipped. He cites lack of hospitals and ambulances, with wounded relying on aid from Near East relief. He notes Greek public zeal to drive Turks from Smyrna but laments profiteering and misused supplies.
Major General Leonard Wood was elected head of the University of Pennsylvania by the board of trustees. The plan envisions sharing administrative and educational policies with acting Provost Josiah H. Penniman and awaits Wood’s return from the Philippines to finalize the arrangement.
President Harding agreed to visit Birmingham Alabama in the fall to celebrate the citys fiftieth anniversary after a committee invited him to attend on May 21. He tentatively plans to deliver an address in New York on May 25 and will likely send a cabinet member to represent him in Atlanta on a later date.
Paris reports Georges Carpentier, French boxing champion, appears pale underweight and fatigued after Algeria Spain tour. Friends blame climate and diet changes but expect recovery during May training for Jock Dempsey as he sails May 7 and aims for a July 2 bout. His American agent seeks training quarters. he declares confidence in victory.
Splendid results have been obtained in the drive to secure new members for the chamber of commerce since the campaign was launched here. Four teams have secured all members assigned and reported 100 percent, while other canvassers have not yet reported. The teams of A E Tate with R R Ragan, W A Idol with J E Marsh, J M Salisbury with W L Salisbury, and W L Hargett all reported full enrollment. The canvassers believe enrollment will continue and plan to extend efforts to include business and professional men and all business establishments.
Todd Shipyards to refit the George Washington at a cost exceeding 1,000,090 dollars with completion by August. The liner, largest American merchant vessel under the American flag, will feature 3,903 passenger accommodations a large switching pool and a moving picture theater. The ship previously served as a war transport and was seized from North German Lloyd. The United States Mail Steamship Co plans to make the George Washington its flagship.
Beiruts April 19 report notes a forthcoming trade fair organized by the French as they complete the military occupation of Syria. The piece envisions Syria becoming rich again like ancient Phoenician cites Tyre and Sidon, with peace allowing workers to earn and rebuild, referencing German Bagdad railway plans and French expansion in the region.
Interviews with management in Gaffney cotton mills show conditions improving. Orders are coming in at a satisfactory rate and a general sentiment of optimism prevails. Wage cuts, made previously, have been accepted by the workers with equanimity.
Florida visitors write to the High Point chamber of commerce seeking data and noting High Point as the second largest furniture manufacturing city. The chamber confirms it will provide the requested information as evidence of extensive advertising in Florida.
Washington April 20 Devising beer and wine regulations gains momentum as treasury moves to clear the way. A deadlock over the revenue commissionership may end with President Harding naming a new commissioner on his return from New York. The regulator will set policies on manufacture and sale of beer and wine with varying alcohol strengths. Mellon orders faster action to present definite rules to the incoming chief.
More than 1,000 students at Ohio State are playing baseball as recreation, rivaling football in popularity from last fall. The college weighs permitting summer play for students.
Historical record notes the Philippines containing about 60,000 square miles of timber land. The figure reflects vast forested regions and potential resources. Further context on land use or governance is not provided.
Revival services are held at Green Street Baptist Church conducted by Rev. A. C. Hamby of Winston-Salem. Attenders fill both 2:30 p m afternoon and 7:30 p m evening sessions. Pastor Rev J E Lanier invites the public to attend.
A New York Tribune blurb notes investigators describe home as the place where the brew resides, framing domestic space as linked to beverage activity. The tidbit reflects a playful or satirical take on drinking norms within households.
A humorous exchange notes a draft in the window and a business man’s wife urging to put it away. A Sunday paper questions if marriage is a handicap, while Punch in London quips that modern life behaves like a relay race.
The Christian County Missouri Republican notes Arman Williams' wife gave birth to a fine baby girl on the fifth. All three are reported as doing fine. The item is part of a compilation of brief notices from various papers including the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Detroit Free Press.
A garbled ad style notice touts Piines secrets of surgery at cut rates and a string of curiosities including They Monkey Limburger Cheese Optician signs and a vast assortment of waists skirts and cartoons. It lists 126 technical colleges in the United States as part of the fragmented text.
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