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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
4
A collage of witticisms and aphorisms reflects on fame orators like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, public manners, political machines, and social observations. The piece mingles jokes about fashion, voting, transportation, and common sense with remarks on work, luck, and prudence.
A writer recalls returning to a hometown and seeing once notorious townsmen transformed after marrying the “only girl.” The drunkards quit drinking, the bullies mellow, and the writer notes the power of good women and misfortune as life’s true tests.
A columnist reflects on postwar unrest and economic strain, comparing current troubles to those after past wars. It notes deflation, fear of a coming smash, and rising mental stress, but argues recovery is underway as people seek nourishment and stay hopeful.
Data from the University of North Carolina shows Guilford county surpasses Mecklenburg in per capita automobile ownership, with Guilford averaging one car per 9.3 people and Mecklenburg one per 11.5. Mecklenburg ranks fifth among counties, while the state average is one car per 17.
Dr. R H Bishop argues milk as indispensable from infancy and beyond. Fresh, well balanced dairy and a mother's milk supply depend on diet, with vitamins aiding bone and muscle development. Cows’ milk is humanity’s best food when properly fed, watered, and housed.
The piece argues against coal rationing and a substitute administrator, saying the real coal is in the ground and cannot be replaced by a managed substitute. It laments potential shortages, fatigue for the administrator, and the enduring value of genuine coal.
Train 37 between High Point and Pomona faced an initial major delay due to engine trouble. An extra engine from Pomona yards was needed to move the train, marking the first clear case on the division of strike related slowdowns. Other trains ran late mostly from engine failures.
A Georgia judge declares a flatiron a deadly weapon under state law. The ruling addresses weapon classification and potential charges tied to its use in violent acts. The article lists court context but does not confirm personal details about the judge’s marital status.
The king's new sons in law have left their jobs, while George himself has no more daughters to marry off.
The national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws opens its thirty second annual meeting in San Francisco to consider proposed statutes for submission to state legislatures. Topics include aviation guardianship illegitimate children and declaratory judgments with a six day session focused on committee reports and drafts.
State of North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court case names Peter Skalchanes and Samuel Phillips and Agatela Drakoulakos. Creditors of Liberty Candy Kitchen must present verified claims within ten days or receiver J Allen Austin will be discharged from liability per court order dated July 16 1922.
Ten realty transfers were recorded by R. H. Wharton with total sales around $9,000. Largest single sale was $3,000 for land in Piedmont Heights near Edgecombe street to S. J. Stern and wife from R. E B. Fruitt and wife. Other transfers include W. J. Hoskins to J. C. White for two tracts in Bruce township about $2,500 and several smaller parcels in Madison Monroe and Morehead townships. The L. J. Duffy subdivision lots carry race-based restrictions and minimum house costs noted for lots 3 4 5 and 64.
Fayetteville July 31 The Business and Professional Women's club will have full use of Camp Rotary on Whitelake next week for a seven day outing. A physician and a registered nurse will be on site throughout the event.
The Oakland branch of the Bank of Italy reported a shortage of 840000 dollars in its accounts to the state superintendent of banks and Oakland police. The bank said it is attempting to trace the missing funds and assess the loss.
Bristol Virginia Tennessee August 11 Appalachian league club the Devil Tigers announce the sale of batters Herman and Har Layne twins to the Tigers Patsy O Rourke manager confirms the transaction.
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