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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary verses reference Curon Curzon Northcliffe and Eve with leaf on or off. Mention mosquitos as riders and a favored watering place the water cooler. No clear event or person chains, tone is playful wordplay with scattered proper nouns.
A proverb noting gendered adaptability in judgment and appearance. The saying contrasts a male and female version, highlighting flexible thinking and changing presentation.
A nostalgic note recalls the schooner as a symbol cherished by sailors and drinkers alike, anchoring memories of voyages and tavern lore that linger in the harbor.
A brief note highlights modern Mayflower passengers as weekend travelers seeking short getaways. It describes their pattern of travel on weekends, packing light, and choosing nearby destinations. The piece contrasts weekday commuters with leisure-focused weekend voyagers.
A short opinion notes that Congress is not passing more bills than average citizens and compares legislative pace to everyday delays. It argues for reflection on government efficiency and citizen participation without proposing concrete actions.
Randleman residents urge High Point to modify the High Point Ashboro state highway route so it passes through Randleman. Franklin Talley says Greensboro’s effort to route the road through Randleman should be matched by High Point influence. He argues the change would keep trade from bypassing Randleman and protect Randolph county’s assets.
The piece compares rising tax burdens in the United States and England. It notes heavy British income and local taxes and cites cases of real estate taxed at extreme rates. Real estate owners struggle to pay, causing government sales of properties and political pressure over possible tax relief or reform.
The text notes traders profited by exploiting sugar shortages, pushing prices to 25 to 30 cents a pound. It argues the public was gouged during scarcity and should reap benefits now that sugar is plentiful.
Edgar Cale of Philadelphia warned that New York City would slip into the ocean but the city remained on safe ground. The watcher noted humidity and a mayoralty campaign as distractions while New York reportedly passed the hour of submersion without catastrophe.
In the bequests of the late Michael Dreier the Metropolitan Museum gains twelfth century statuary and several famous paintings. The highlight is a fifteenth century Flemish work by Van der Weyden titled Christ Appearing to Mary.
Four new productions are announced for the start of Marc Klaw Inc activities. Sonya adapted from Gabryela Zapolska will open this month. Other Lives directed by Dudley Diggs of Theater Guila fame, The Full Cup, and We Girls by the Hattons round out the early schedule.
Concetta Alesi of 21 Moore Street caused a scene at Jefferson Market court after being held on 300 bail for a special session. She vaulted the railing and clashed with officers and clerks before surrendering to reserves. The alleged crime was stealing a powder puff.
In New York the officers of the Liner Orduna planned a voyage across the Atlantic. Ludwig Schmulten lost his Coney Island post to a taller rival and decided to return to Hamburg. The steamer beds were too short, so two beds were strapped together and Ludwig had to lie cornerwise for the trip.
President Harding is expected to name Washington as the disarmament conference venue. Cities like Chicago and Cleveland lobbied, but Washington’s November climate and the Pan-American building offer unmatched setting and facilities. Archives of the U S government and embassies will be valuable to delegates.
Quote-like reflection notes that personal limits and self imposed gates hinder progress as often as external obstacles. It suggests introspection on how mindset shapes achievement and opportunity.
A wry collection of aphorisms contrasts moral cautions with a satirical headline about Reeds Free Americans. The musings touch on debt, opportunity, retirement, and the pull of drink, framing social commentary in a newspaper voice.
A brief note suggests Bolsheyeists may someday learn that there is no substitute for work, highlighting a warning about overreliance on substitutes.
Baron Bying is due to arrive in Canada as the new governor general amid ceremony. The arrival is billed as a significant event for the country’s leadership transition.
The item notes uncertainty about the war winner but clear concern over who pays for the conflict. It highlights ongoing financial strain and accountability questions surrounding funding sources and expenditures.
Reports circulating in Illinois suggest Governor Len Small may not attend the disarmament conference. The rumor centers on political schedules and is not confirmed by officials.
In lighthearted note the paper remarks on warm temperatures allowing Eskimos to bathe and jokingly asks how many pairs of socks they will need, reflecting a playful nth mood in the segment.
Local authorities report a found crime school structure in Philadelphia raising safety concerns. Investigators are evaluating the site while residents and schools coordinate community responses and youth outreach efforts.
A vivid call joins sports fandom and cultural resilience noting that when the home team leads, pride and energy surge at the ball park, suggesting racial decline fears are unfounded in this moment of victory.
The article notes that Japanese tennis player Mr. Shimidzu arrived in the United States around hay fever time, suggesting a possible link between travel timing and the season.
In London, Harvey George Harvey generates unprecedented newspaper publicity during his brief tenure as ambassador. British observers are amazed by his informal style as he drives a Ford in Pall Mall, plays golf in shirt sleeves, and attends banquets sipping only water.
An estimate shows 2,000,000 tons of sugar will move in the United States this year, about six months of consumption, amid large Cu ban, Louisiana, and domestic beet crops. If consumers do not see reduced retail prices, profiteering may lie somewhere between producer and consumer as men in the trade maneuver.
Three hundred fifty boys aged 8 to 18 enjoy a fortnightly outing at a seaside camp near Jamesport L I. The Boys' Club of this city runs the camp with Charles N Sabin as president. Over 2,000 have gone already and 1,000 more will attend before September closes the season.
Aria Flammia, long admired in Italy for one act works, will premiere his first full length English play in New York within weeks. Titled The Mack of Hamlet, it centers on the Wall Street bomb tragedy and marks his shift to a home base in New York.
A caddie master, likely a Scotsman, starts a new business insuring golf balls. For fifty cents a player pays at the start of a round, and the caddie promises to replace any balls lost on the eighteen holes. The fee is paid whether balls are lost or not.
Miss Bernice C. Shidelsky begins a cross country journey to explore why how and whither of divorce laws. Her first stop is Chicago before continuing west. She believes a woman's ability to earn a living influences her willingness to stay in unsatisfactory marriages.
Warerooms for storage of property and materials are described as modern and complete. A basement area holds a large three compartment refrigerator. The text continues from Page One detailing construction progress and facility features for the High Points hostelry project.
The Sheraton hotel construction features cork and plaster walls, two large boilers, and advanced ventilation with a roof fan and water spray system ensuring dust-free air in kitchens and bathrooms. Basement also houses ice-making, barber shop, washrooms, and tile wainscoting while future expansion adds 99 exterior rooms on all sides.
Aug 11 aris. The chef who fed the French staff during the Marne recalls a banquet driven by wartime needs. He notes Joffre consumed ample food to sustain three men while the battle raged and a champagne cache from a British unit was discarded due to German marks on the bottles.
A study by Dr. Q Oliverio in Cyrene reveals a marble block with a 100 line Green inscription containing Augustus governance notes. Excavations in Bengasi near the Garden of the Hesperides uncover sacred eastern statues and a well preserved Egyptian goddess statue. An extensive Ptolomate cemetery is located at an unknown site while Apellonia yields a fifth century Christian basilica and Merdi Barce shows Cubic inscriptions linked to Arab conquest.
Fremont voters approve a $56,000 bonds issue for a modern school building by a large margin. Of 304 registered voters, 201 voted for the bonds and 36 voted against, adding to $25,000 in bonds already issued for the project.
Paris reports Dr. A F Lagendre warns Asia poses a white world threat with a rising population and Asian economic strength. He argues Japan and Germany menace Europe, urges white nations to expand production and build factories in Asia to preempt competition. In Louisville the Jefferson Davis obelisk near completion stands 175 feet high, with $100000 raised and ceremonies planned for June 3, 1922 at Fairview Kentucky.
Steady depreciation of the Bulgarian leva causes anxiety in state circles. The government imposes coercive measures to stop exchange speculation with heavy fines and jail terms for dealing without a foreign bill. The leva, once near the franc or five per dollar, fell from wartime parity to about 125 levas per dollar as banks seek remedies.
Readable data notes six counties in the United States where divorces surpass marriages, reflecting shifting family trends and demographic patterns across regions.
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