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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
7
A mosaic of witty aphorisms and cultural observations echoes 1922 era humor. The fragments touch on labor, politics, sex norms, finance, and international relations, with satirical jabs at figures like Lenin Trotzky and Geraldine Farrar, and quips about marriage and taxes.
The piece argues famine and disease follow Bolshevist rule and urges international action to oust the regime. It calls for saving starving Russians, especially children and women, and suggests the United States consider terms to supply food. It portrays Trotsky and Lenin’s theories as doomed.
James F. Barrett of Asheville was elected head of the North Carolina Federation of Labor by delegates at the annual State Federation convention in High Point. Known as Jim Barrett to workers, he enjoys broad trust among labor, employers, and citizens for fair policies and prudent leadership.
A New York hotel keeper argues guests demand private baths even at high rates. The piece recalls 19th century progress, noting Cincinnati’s first bath in 1842 and Boston’s 1845 ban on tub bathing except on medical advice. Rooms without baths now struggle to fill.
North Carolina bands enter the Made In Carolina Expo in Charlotte next month for a $500 cash prize. High Point's Elks band is among the contenders and hopes for a top finish to boost local pride and publicity. The report notes fashion shifts and the clothing market as context.
Reports from Italy estimate the Caruso fortune at 30,000,000 lire with most invested in real estate and securities. At current exchange this equals about 1.26 million dollars although normally it would be six million. Mrs. Caruso plans to live in Italy where money goes further.
Asheville embraces a week of varied programs with internationally famed artists and an orchestra. If Atlanta misses its spring grand opera, Asheville could claim the south’s music leadership, a commendable effort to imitate elsewhere.
Thirty three American students of Italian heritage depart New York aboard an Italian steamship for a cultural program in Italy. They will visit museums art galleries churches and palaces and study Italian art while reading and writing Italian fluently. They carry a bronze wreath for Dante's tomb and affirm their American identity.
An estimated 100,060 visitors from the south west and Europe spend the summer in New York City hotels. The trend shows a postwar shift with Europe turning from American vacation spot to destination for European travelers.
After supplying over five thousand peg legs to wounded soldiers in the war Lady Marjorie Dalrymple sister of the Earl of Stair traveled to New York to start a business making suede articles. She says the soft feel of suede on tops of legless inspired the new venture.
The August American Magazine cover hints at Cornelius Jr. as a focus. Society notes place Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. at a summer cottage in British Columbia, remaining there until October 15.
James Moore known as Hobo A-1-1 visits the city for a few days. The pink cheeked, yellow haired traveler has toured every state and capital, carved J. M. on water tanks, crossed fourteen European countries, and marked the Eiffel Tower with his initials.
Lemuel Bolles national adjutant of the American Legion asks Washington to secure an agreement among allied nations on who bears responsibility for caring for disabled veterans who served under foreign flags. He cites Herman L Chatkoff pilot of the Lafayette Escadrille wounded in action who returned home to Winthrop Massachusetts with no support. Washington says he was not officially discharged from the French army and care falls to France. American Legion members have arranged temporary hospitalization.
Secretary Henry C. Wallace dispels fears that importing Flanders poppy for honoring soldiers will spread as a weed and damage crops. He notes the European poppy grows as a weed in European grain fields and has long been grown in American gardens with little danger of becoming a troublesome weed.
Kansas City August 10 railroads announce a new one cent per mile special rate, expanding a pricing plan to attract travelers and boost traffic. The move follows earlier reductions and targets short and mid distance trips across their networks.
General Baron Jacques of Belgium, invited by the American Legion, will attend its third annual convention in Kansas City from October 31 to November 2. He served as commander in chief of Belgian forces for much of World War I and led American forces serving with Belgians at various times.
Col C A Pennington, assistant director of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance insurance division, is appointed as liaison between the American Legion and the bureau. He is a member of Spokane post of the Legion.
Due to an executive order, the National Legislative Committee of the American Legion informs that disabled World War veterans who trained under the Federal Board for Vocational Education may enter exams for any government position they trained for, provided they apply within sixty days of training completion.
Twelve Nebraska lawyers affiliated with the American Legion were selected to represent the organization in a case against the German Evangelistic Lutheran Synod of Missouri challenging the Reed-Norval language law. The suit seeks to establish English as the basic language for all schools. The defense will be argued in Platte County district court. the Legion notes its 20 000 veterans and Missouri’s 26 000 synagogue membership.
The Enterprise extends circulation to Thomasville with W R Lambeth in charge. First papers will be delivered by motorcycle, bringing afternoon news quickly to residents and expanding advertiser reach and local shopping awareness. Delivery routes will mirror those in High Point.
New York August 30 Liverpool cables boost demand as weather prospects hint at cooler belt conditions. Early trading sees prices 16 to 20 points higher than last night with October at 13.39 and May at 14.15 for the session.
Aug 10 orders posted by Marshall Field and Company, a major department store, require clerks with bobbed hair to wear hair nets until their hair grows back. One clerk was dismissed for not obeying the rule.
Johnny and his family escape crowded East Side tenements for Sea Breeze on Staten Island under the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor. The nonprofit treats the whole family, emphasizing home life, ventilation, nutrition, and sanitation, with nurses and dietitians guiding long term improvement.
The Kearns Wood family of Randolph County announces its annual reunion at Ashboro on August 12 a large picnic is planned with many baskets expected to fill the dinner For all related to the family attendance is open Yellowstone is cited as the only national park with non private holidays noted in this item.
The Durham Ku Klux Klan rejects Craven’s disclosures as unauthorized and says the Durham group remains intact, with about 500 members, operating as part of the larger order. Officials emphasize continued unity and careful affiliation since the organization’s founding.
Thirty companies are transacting marine and fire insurance business in Japan, indicating a sizable domestic insurance market with diverse players operating under the country’s regulatory framework and market conditions.
Atlantic Store Inc promotes a sale of 2000 pair sample shoes for men women and children at about half price. Local shoppers can find assorted sizes and styles during the promotional event.
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