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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
2
The page carries a miscellany of quotations cartoons and jokes from August 21 1924. It notes the Associated Press rights and postal details while previewing political chatter about Senator Baggett Dawes and party lines. It references Dawes and Coolidge era figures amid light humors and social musings.
Southern Pines is embroiled in a clash over an 18 mile per hour town speed limit. The Carolina Motor Club vice president warns of a boycott while arguing the ordinance conflicts with state law. Officials say only a court ruling will determine validity, as traffic safety powers rest with local government until then.
The piece discusses Mars nearing Earth and the chance of a radiogram, noting how favored months and instruments might yield a message. It then shifts to a critique of government budgeting, praising Coolidge and Dawes for promoting a businesslike budget system and urging nonpartisan adoption of such fiscal practices across states and cities.
Messrs Cool edge and Dawes advocate reducing wastage in fiscal affairs of towns cities counties and states. They argue the idea could do immense good regardless of whether they are elected.
Mrs J M Hedgecock wife of the local police court judge sent a wagon load of watermelons to convicts working on a road west of the city. She did not reveal the sender’s name. a note was given to the guard. The convicts and guards enjoyed the melons. Three convicts were reportedly sent to the roads by the judge.
Young Stribling and his father reached Saratoga Springs on Aug 21 en route to the Firpo camp at Saratoga Lake. He will train ahead of the light heavyweight bout with Paul Berlenbach as Ma Stribling is expected to join tonight.
Large pockets are described as very prominent on street gowns and suits. Some pockets are pouched or heavily embroidered, showcasing varied styling. The description highlights oversized, functional features in mid century tailoring.
High Point Kiwanis last night at the new country club featured solos by Mrs. R T Amos and Mrs Reid Marsh, a dance by Miss Isabella Tate, a duet by Mrs R T Amos and H F Abels, plus Mr Abels solo. Sidney Gayle accompanied on piano. Stephen C Clark donated the Blue Book of Southern Progress. Attendance prize went to A B Tate. Next luncheon program led by W W Idol Rev Milton Whiten er and Dr F G Woodruff, at the country club next Wednesday at 6 30.
The State Senate will receive a child labor bill this evening amid debate. Representative Braswell argued in favor of dimmers citing his own experiences with eye strain. Speaker Dawson ordered committees to report by tomorrow morning. The highway department building bill prevented an earlier night session and adjournment was set for 8:30 tonight.
A Raleigh report notes a telegram from the state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics opposing repeal of the public school Americanism text book requirement. The house approved staffing changes and passed multiple bills on bonds, roads, and local offices, while other measures covered education, townships, and county regulations.
The senate passed an amendment to the child labor law restricting under fourteen employment and adjournment plans hovered amid talk. Wake county measures dominated the House debate with local bills, a raised sheriff pay, and new deputies, while lobbyist influence was charged.
Premier Herriot addressed the mixed reactions of the Senate delegates amid London talks on the postwar peace process. He said France’s actions in the Ruhr and Dawes plan reforms aim to avoid defaults while urging restraint and arbitration. He pledged to push allied debt issues at a future conference and to seek League of Nations backing for mutual assistance.
High Point lodge No. 1155 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold its weekly business meeting tonight at 8 o clock at the West Broad street home. Members are urged to attend. Loyal Ruler W M Tucker says the gathering will not last long but aims for a large attendance.
The Southern Automotive Dealer, published in Atlanta, devotes two pages to Wilson Motor company in Wilson, Georgia. George Wilson built a $1 million annual business in a town of 23 000, with remodeling of a $50 000 showroom. The dealer spends about $17 yearly in advertising, mainly in local papers.
Pittsburgh news notes a fifteen cent price cut for all lines of the New York Transit Company and a similar reduction in Bradford District crude by the South Pens Oil Company. The pen price is listed at $2.85 per unit. Ice prices are questioned as being less valuable than expected.
Dr Samuel Eliot argues medicine now shares spiritual duties as mental distress after World War I grows. He says many nervous illnesses have physical roots but require faith and spirituality alongside cures like tonics and sedatives. Auto deaths rise, and safety campaigns urge vigilance at rail crossings, with August noted as peak risk.
The first flying freight car at Mitch ell Field on Long Island can carry three tons of freight and hints at future passenger and freight capacity. Amid talk of trade and vitamins, the piece notes postwar export gains and urges vitamin rich, leafy vegetables for health.
Dr. Sir David C. Bruce claims disease costs the United States and other civilized countries about 3000 maill ion dollars yearly through people laid up at home from illness. He warns that seven years at this rate could balance the national debt, though no large relief appears possible as new nerve maladies replace conquered fevers.
The article argues that traffic congestion is not new, citing ancient Rome and modern times. Dr. T. Ashby notes Roman road use created bottlenecks while Charlot and speed maniacs overwhelmed officials. It suggests future worries may shift to crowded skies with planes.
A fragmented excerpt argues that while many presidents are lawyers and others are engineers or businessmen, voters fear a candidate would be too close to former associates. It questions the practicality of lawyers as leaders and hints at alternative traits like effective payback or psychology.
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