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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
2
A collage of wry observations and quips on love war taxes and liberty. It notes the preacher purse issue the German business line and the idea of life as a stage with phrases about Lenin Trotzky and disarmament. The text also touches on divorce gossip and public feuds in a satirical voice.
The article argues that Bolshevism has failed Russia and urges international action to oust the regime and restore stable government. It stresses the urgent need to feed starving children and women, and proposes food relief possibly tied to sovereignty concessions by Bolshevik members. The piece echoes calls for League of Nations or allied intervention to avert famine.
James F. Barrett of Asheville was chosen to head the state Federation of Labor at the High Point convention. Known as Jim Barrett among workers, he enjoys broad support from labor and business circles for his fair policies and clear vision for the federation’s future.
A New York hotel keeper laments high rates for rooms with baths, noting demand will fill rooms even at high prices. The piece recalls early U S baths, Cincinnati 1842 and Boston 1845 bathing ordinances, and argues rooms without baths now go begging.
North Carolina bands including High Point's Fils band compete in the Made In Carolina Exposition contest in Charlotte next month for a $500 prize. High Point's entry is seen as a strong advertisement for the city and its efforts, with local supporters backing the group.
Asheville plans a week of major music events with internationally famed artists and an orchestra, promising artistic success. The piece contrasts with Atlanta's spring opera, suggesting Asheville could become a southern music center and praising the city’s musical spirit as a model for others.
A group of 100,000 summer visitors from across the United States, including Hawaii, arrives in New York and sails to Italy aboard an Italian steamship invited by the government. They will tour museums churches and palaces while studying their ancestral land and will place a bronze wreath on Dante’s tomb.
In August Ameri can Magazine the cover proclaims Young Vanderbilt as the subject. The piece centers Cornelius Jr and notes the Vanderbilt pair at a British Columbia summer cottage until October 15. James Moore, a colorful wanderer, travels widely and signs his tag on many places including the Eiffel Tower.
National adjutant L emuel Bolles urges Washington to broker an agreement fixing responsibility for care of American veterans who served under foreign flags. He cites Herman L Chatkoff of the Lafayette Squadron wounded while under American command, whose family in Winthrop Mass could not support him. Officials argue he was never officially discharged from the French army. Also: Secretary Wallace dispels fears that importing Flanders poppies for graves would threaten U S crops, noting the flower is a common weed and garden plant. Also Kansas City reports four railroads offer one cent per mile rates.
The Enterprise adds Thomasville to its circulation to deliver up to date news. W R Lambeth of Thomasville will run the new route, delivering by motorcycle so readers in Thomasville receive the daily edition soon after High Point. The move aims to boost readership for advertisers and inform surrounding shoppers daily.
New York opened higher as favorable goods trade data and expected lower weather disruption boosted buying in the cotton market. Early prices advanced 8 to 20 points, with December up to 1.92 and several front months lifting from yesterday’s close. October through May contracts listed higher as trading began.
Chicago August 10 orders issued by Marshall Field Iola and Company one of the largest department stores in the United States require clerks with bobbed hair to wear hair nets until their tresses regrow. One clerk was dismissed for refusing to obey the rule.
In New York, the oldest civic charity aids the poor by keeping families together. A mother and children moved from crowded tenements to Sea Breeze benefit from nurses, nutrition guidance, and home care. The program emphasizes ventilation, sanitation, and education, turning hardship into lasting self sufficiency.
Announcement of the Kearns-Wood annual reunion set for August 12 in Ashboro. The Randolph County family expects a record turnout with a grand picnic and many baskets for dinner. All related to the family are invited to attend. Yellowstone is the only national park without private holidays.
Durham reports state the local Ku Klux Klan remains intact and will continue as part of the greater organization. Authorities reject Brice Craven’s claims of disbandment, noting Craven acted without authority and that the Klan’s membership and structure persist strong in Durham.
A local ad item announces a sale of 2000 pair samples across men women and children shoes at about half price. Atlantic Store Inc organizes the promotion highlighting large stock and bargain pricing.
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