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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
4
The notice states The Ascoriated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches credited or not and reserves republication rights for all local news and special dispatches published in the paper.
A humorous poem laments social classes and wealth differences. It contrasts Toms and Dicks with bankers and hustlers, noting all are mortal and equal at death. The speaker walks churchyards and questions class pride, ending with the notion that we are all common folk.
In a critical column from an era debate, Thomas Dunn of St Louis is mocked for alleging profiteering by housewives over food prices while industry profiteers roam nationwide. The piece questions labor unions, management, and the squeeze on workers amid rising costs.
Attorney General Palmer’s amendments convict profiteers yet be argue bounds of food control and union action. The piece urges swift passage and strong enforcement, condemns lawlessness by union and profiteers, and calls city authorities to enforce penalties to curb crime and protect citizens.
An August 1919 ad from Lashmit's Shoe Store argues against cheap sales and high turnover. It promotes buying reliable, well-made shoes at fair prices, with a daily guaranteed price and a claim that true value saves money over time. The copy urges shoppers to consider fit, merit, and long-term satisfaction over discounts.
Today marks the centennial death anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry and the Lake Erie victory, plus the Catholic Young Men’s National Union meeting in New York for two days. The Canadian National Exhibition opens in Toronto for a two week run, and Dinant Belgium observes a German atrocity anniversary with ceremonies led by Cardinal Mercier.
George N. Barnes, a self made British official and former secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, will represent Britain at the International Labor Conference in Washington this October. His rise from jute factory hand to cabinet minister outlines a career shaped by workers’ interests. The article recalls key historical notes from 1898 to 1917 including the Alaska boundary talks, Speck von Sternburg’s death, Barcelona clashes, Japan's war declaration, Zeebrugge bombardment, and the Somme battles.
Admirals and premiers, mayors and ministers, scholars and clergy born today across several cities. Admiral Bethell of Plymouth, Hon. W. M. Martin of Saskatoon, Arthur Brown from Glasgow, James Rolph Jr of San Francisco, Prof John Douglas Adam of Hartford, Bishop Warren Candler of Georgia. Each date marks a birthday milestone in their respective histories.
Notes recall Goldwin Smith born in 1823 in England and later Toronto figure who died in 1910. Historical entries include the 1884 French bombardment of Foochow China and the 1894 labor lockout affecting 25 000 workers.
One year ago today British airmen bombed Cologne Frankfurt and Mannheim. General Foch received the marshal of France baton from President Poincare. British began new and extended offensive on the Arras Somme front. Records reveal dwarfs live to 99 years while giants tend to die younger.
Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama misplaced a set of false teeth on the way to the Capitol. Capitol police and local authorities conducted a search along New Jersey Avenue and the Capitol grounds but did not locate the missing teeth.
Independent county and within three miles of High Point. The price is right, the terms are right, the last one we have. Write, phone 818, or come to see us. Every Insurance.
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