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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
4
A collage of snippets covers Prohibition attitudes, stock roaming speculation, a Spartanburg incident with a dog and bloodhound, fashion critiques on bathing suits, and a dramatic pneumonia surgery in High Point. It notes coal costs, car detours, labor wages, and a pioneering medical operation near Tennessee.
Durham hosts the state veterans meeting but no southern city offers to host a general reunion this year. Commander Nathan Bedford Forrest cites futility in securing a place. The piece urges inviting veterans next year and warns indifference could erode southern heritage and American ideals.
The school board meets tonight to reconsider the removal of Spanish from High Point schools. The Enterprise argued for reinstating Spanish to avoid a backward step and to train students. The discussion centers on adding Spanish for the coming year.
The text notes that local industries in High Point generate a special need for Spanish language skills among workers. It highlights how job tasks may require bilingual communication and training to meet workforce demands.
A memorial candle for Enrico Caruso will burn 18 feet tall and five feet wide in Naples at the Madonna of Pompeii church. funded by Antonio Ajello with wax over 1600 pounds and a nickel per orphanage child to cover shipping.
Louis Horowitz on West 119th begins regular golf to stay fit on his 104th birthday. The piece notes floating and pile homes on the Harlem River and comments on social sponsors who bolster climb ers with money, warning of upcoming upheaval as women pursue business and theater.
Honolulu T H August 24 The Bishop Estate trustees suspend rent collections for 235 tenants on about 2000 acres of coffee and tobacco land for one year from January 1 and possibly longer because labor shortages and price declines have halted the industries. Rent foregone totals about 87000 so far and may exceed 13000 for the suspended year.
The Marshal Field textile mills in Reidsville reopen after ten days of closure due to weak business and plan to stay open. The company also begins construction of a brick building in the center of the city for multiple uses.
Delegates from Andrew Jackson post and Legionnaires statewide attend the annual North Carolina American Legion convention in Hendersonville Friday and Saturday. Notables include Governor Cameron Morrison and former Navy secretary Josephus Daniels.
Washington reports that bombing aircraft now outclass the largest coast fortification and navy guns. Plane bombs carry far heavier charges, cost less to produce, and offer longer service life than 16 inch shells and big guns, reshaping future U.S. armament policy.
The thirty first national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws opens in Cincinnati with aims to draft a uniform blue sky law and a protection act for illegitimate children. Delegates from states, DC, Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philippines will consider a uniform incorporations act and other models across a week of sessions.
Java communities gather edible seabird nests formed from seaweed for culinary use. A dated 1500 map marks the first depiction of the New World.
The Realart comedy features Wanda Hawley in army style calisthenics taught by C P Boyle a former Fort Benjamin Harrison instructor. Fat reducing routines are showcased including waist bending and charging exercises as part of the stage sequence.
Sir Drummond Fraser, organizer of the Ter Meulen Bonds scheme for international credits adopted by the league of nations, has accepted an invitation to address the American Banking association convention in Los Angeles in October. He was appointed organizer of the scheme in March.
Notice states KE. T. Kearns will apply to the City Council for a permit or consideration. Details on location, project scope, and hearing date are to be announced by city officials. Public input may be requested at the council meeting.
In New York state 625000 bottles of Tanlac have sold in under a year. Gibson Snow Company manager George B. Evans says trade territories show about 500000 bottles yearly, with potential state demand over 700000 if trends continue. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists nationwide.
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