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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
4
A fragmented piece portrays the modern wife as energetic and independent, driving her husband forward and keeping him youthful in body and mind. It frames her as a partner who elevates him while resisting traditional stagnation, celebrating a progressive domestic dynamic.
The Enterprise urges Southern Railway to repair gates at the Main Street crossing after a watchman reports they have been out of order, leaving High Point residents exposed to unsafe travel as trains pass through the city. The paper demands protection and threatens escalation to the interstate commerce commission if needed.
The passage questions how to sustain significance after completion of a monument and how to raise community patriotism. It asks how clubs can advance youth work and whether sending more local boys to college yearly is better than sending them to jail or prison.
Editorial notes that a 37 dead, 138 injured train wreck shows no invention guarantees safety. Block signals failed. humans must partner with technology. Machines cannot replace careful, attentive behavior. even fireproof buildings and unsinkable ships require constant vigilance.
North Carolina ranks top in the South for average crop value in 1926 and seventh in cotton production in 1920 with 888,940 bales. It also leads in tobacco value and several agricultural measures, while others show strong positions in corn, soybeans, and farm wealth. The article also notes social scenes in Southampton and updates on notable theater figures and national papers.
Rose Poch of 200 West Eighty-ninth street offered marriage to an American citizen with a $10 bonus after immigration laws kept her from landing following a German visit. The gesture drew ship reporters, but many are now married or wary of bigamy laws, ending the proposal wave.
Business leaders show keen interest as Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey unveils a plan to place tariffs under a commission that can set rates but not pass the law. The proposal aims to end political wrangling and lobbying charges, earning strong support from manufacturers and importers who favor a technocratic approach. The debate centers on replacing politics with expertise to resolve tariff disputes.
Fifteen unpublished autograph letters of Robert Louis Stevenson to his cousin R A M Stevenson sold to an American buyer for 3500 dollars. The manuscript of Stevenson's unpublished play Monmouth, 59 pages, sold for 1200 dollars. A letter from his youth accompanies the manuscript. A letter written the day before he left for America to marry brought 156 dollars and an unpublished poem went to an American collector for 60 dollars.
Pill specialist Chick Gagnon formerly of Holy Cross stars for Rochester in the International League and appears set for another try with the Detroit Tigers.
Aug 10 London. Postmaster General Kellaway urges two year broadcasting licenses require use of British instruments only. British broadcasting lags. Marconi Co expects rising demand for receivers as winter listening grows. Actress notes fashion questions as a side remark.
Great variety of new and desirable goods featured in Alexanders Remnant Sale. Shoppers can find varied items Friday Saturday and Monday with special prices and early bargains.
Savings offered on good goods at Alexanders Remnant Sale across Friday Saturday and Monday. Public invited to find discounted items in the store event.
The Wageger's Jewelry anniversary sale ends shortly with best offers on high class jewelry. Customers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of the rare bargains in all merchandise before closing.
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