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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
5
A witty assemblage of quips and puns touching politics society and daily life. The snippets reference lemons rents vacations fashion and war era topics with sly humor about economists editors and officials.
A reflective piece contrasts 1921 life in Brooklyn and Idaho farms with 1821 pioneer travel by wagons. It notes modern conveniences like electricity and running water, argues progress grows from dissatisfaction, and envisions future improvements despite occasional discouragement. It uses historical contrasts to celebrate ongoing improvement.
The text notes Utah Senator King introduces a senate resolution to appropriate 5 million dollars for famine relief in Russia. It reports doubts about public support for such funding and contrasts Hoover's private relief efforts with a public tax levy. It discusses Russian famine causes, private versus public aid, and the policy question facing government.
President Harding names Secretary of State Hughes to lead the American delegation at the Washington disarmament conference. The choice is seen as wise and practically foregone given Hughes's cabinet rank and influence.
The Harding administration and Hughes gain public esteem as the conference grows. The gathering could become the most important international meeting in world history with Hughes as head of the U S delegation and presumptive presiding officer.
Attention to all local scoutmasters for a 7:30 pm meeting at the Enterprise office upstairs to finalize Kiwanian Boy Scout picnic plans. Kwanians promise a free, fun big day with transportation and Camp Kiwantan trip included for the boys. Odd Fellows Local notes a state attendance contest led by Grand Master L W Moore with Rocky Mount opposing High Point. locals expect a close race and will award souvenirs to attendees.
Charles Kevhart of Penney and Long says business is good for Dodge Brothers autos. Dodge open car sales are about six weeks behind. Nine salesmen in the Penney and Long circuit hold weekly conferences to name the top seller who earns the gold button. High Point reps Kephart or Lowe have worn the button for weeks.
Welch Memorial church Sunday school prepares a picnic outing by automobile to Yadkin College thirty miles away. Tickets available at Ellington's store and from Kerr brothers. The junior Methodist Protestant college hosts a picnic, with departure Saturday morning at 8 o'clock.
The Merchants' association met Monday to consider locating a permanent office and hiring a permanent secretary. With no data from other groups, plans were postponed. A committee including FEW Freeze E N Allen and Miss Addie Moore was formed to collect information and report before September 1.
The city council will hold a regular session this evening to discuss routine matters including a proposal to extend the White Way from the post office to English streets. It would add lighting beyond the Sheraton hotel and just below the Southern Furniture Exhibition building.
Charleston operates with quiet streets after the jailing of Jesse Gap pins and C Q Fox, accused slavers of William C. Brazel the young Columbia taxi driver. Sheriff BE A Roof of Lexington county brought the pair to Charleston for safekeeping. The jail is among the strongest in the south and officials expect their safety to hold while they stay.
Archaeologists uncover a bronze age site in Wales revealing stone axes used in warfare. The discovery sheds light on early tool making and regional defense practices.
A scattered digest notes hair covered Australian flora and sugar exports in Cuba, Leeds sewage chemistry, Napoleon’s death, Irish race conference plans, Jenolan caves lit by electricity, Seminole tribes, Scranton coal leadership, early Continental Congress date misprint, rising icebergs, Louisiana governance, England-Europe links, U S theaters count, old army boot fertilizer, medieval goblet sale, rubber production spread, Oneida centennial, Lima’s San Marco university claim, Swiss watch surplus, Manzanillo port aims, Havana Casino act, grain cradle demand, Porto Rico labor recruitment, Pacific cane fields, Tasmanian platypus traits, Paris police arming history.
The Oxford area including Granville County received a heavy rainfall ending weeks of dryness. The exact drought extent is unknown but believed severe as rain continued through Sunday night and brought farmers great relief.
The Central Labor Union of High Point will meet in extraordinary session tonight at 7:24 in the textile hall of the Stanton building on North Main Street. President Grover C. Kerr urged every member to attend as business of great importance will be considered.
Walter Truman Brown of Los Angeles will supervise the Hoover relief mission for famine in Russia. He will direct operations from London at 67 Eaton Square after a Riga conference with Russian emissaries, continuing his long career with the American Relief Administration dating from 1915.
Hickory August 16 J S Campbell of Malden was elected chairman of the Republican county executive committee succeeding Clerk of Court J T Setzer who retires as chairman. Republicans expect Campbell to provide strong leadership in the party.
Archaeologists debate the Stonehenger site in England as researchers argue it predates known Druid presence. The structure’s age and purpose remain contested, with experts citing monumental traditions and late Roman influences.
Citizens write to President Harding seeking aid and relief while clerical staff reply with a standardized form letter, reflecting the high volume of charity requests reaching the White House.
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