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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
5
A jumble of wry quips and stray observations touches on wages, taxes, vacations, crime, and fashion. Wandering notes reference Lakehurst unemployment, high prices, drinkers, train robberies, and disarmament as a nation and town heal.
In Burlington a crowd of young men attacked the circus crew in a brief clash described as the familiar Clem brawl. The canvas hands repelled the assailants after a short, sharp fight ending with the town group on the losing side.
A chaotic sideshow and shrill whistle sparked by a cry of hev rab e. The bad men beat a hasty retreat as the stake-pullers pressed the advantage. The circus continued unscathed while several young men left with black eyes and bruised heads, prompting the question why they seek such fights.
James M. Beck speaking to the American Bar Association in Cincinnati warns that lawlessness pervades music art poetry and commerce. He cites crime rates and degeneracy after World War I and notes the booming music publishing scene with jazz tunes and ballads amid vaudeville acts but finds no comfort in the excess.
The article discusses the ongoing mine conflict in Ming and Logan counties West Virginia driven by both sides leaders and a bitter leadership feud. It notes miners under arms wish for peace but fear intensified by provocative leaders and warns President Harding to consider federal troops only after careful inquiry.
Montreal swamped with visitors as roughly 1 million Americans crossed into Canada in 1921 prompting a $9,000,000 emergency hotel project. The piece notes sights like Notre Dame and Chateau de Ramezay and argues stronger cross border ties would benefit both nations amid imperial questions.
New York on August 31 features Forty-Sixth Street from Broadway to Earth Avenue described as the loudest street in the world. The passage notes that Tin Pan Alley district thrives with music and activity, capturing the urban soundscape of Manhattan.
Brooklyn asserts its home section status and counteracts Manhattan by filing applications for 6615 new homes. Projects range from 2 to 3 million dollars and are submitted weekly as Brooklyn demonstrates housing expansion.
A well-dressed man at a Fifth Avenue jewelry shop invites a bootblack to shine his shoes in public. He calmly sits on a granite step while a touring car stands nearby, illustrating a moment of democratic ease amid luxury.
Frank Reicher, producer of Don Juan at the Garrick Theatre, maintains a policy making latecomers wait until the act ends. The opening scene is to be seen without disturbance, with Lou Tellegen starring.
Jerry the lifeguard at a New York surf beach brands each child’s swimsuit with white numbers. Mothers can then distinguish their own child easily, reducing worry about lost kids. The numbered system also helps Jerry alert unknown children by raising a numbered admonition when needed.
Dr EB Brooks of Brooks urged stricter county financial control at the State Farmers and Farm Women convention in Raleigh He accused officials of tax mismanagement missing records unpaid taxes and lax foreclosure and warned incompetent county government hinders proper fund handling.
The Young People’s Missionary Society of Main Street church held August monthly business and social gathering at Miss Alliene Hoover’s home. A noted program featured Rev. R G Tuttle and Bodenheimer quartet with Miss Sung Kyung Shien of Shanghai telling of Metyiere school work and singing America in Chinese.
A large celebration will mark the completion of the Boone Trail highway from Winston-Salem to the Tennessee line with a Sept 5 Deep Gap gathering. Delegations from Tennessee and North Carolina will attend with speakers and picnics as remaining short stretches await topsoiling.
Cary high school and Farm Life school opened with strong energy as dormitories filled and 140 students registered, marking perhaps the most enthusiastic start in school history.
Cleveland awaits its first lady as Mayor Fitzgerald reveals he married three years ago to Margaret Chilton Tucker, a musician who studied in the east and Italy. The marriage was kept secret until now and she plans to join Cleveland after the mayoral campaign ends.
In Dunn on Aug 31 farmers celebrate higher cotton prices after the first bale, 420 pounds, grading strict middling, sold for 17 1/2 cents. The upturn sparks activity as merchants reopen dusty wares and building operations resume.
In Fairmont on Saturday night a fire destroyed the Brice building and several buggies owned by Eastern Livestock company. The blaze caused about 7500 dollars in damage and its origin is undetermined.
Miss Helen Louise Johnson of New York argued that short skirts symbolize liberty not vulgarity. She urged standardization and simplicity in women's attire and noted women face social pressure from each other. Johnson urged women to dress for themselves and to challenge fashion subservience.
M L Summers of Charlotte mails 13.85 to Raleigh officials to clear a speeding charge claiming he was in Missouri and his car was in storage during the Wake county date. The Raleigh magistrate W B Owens sent eight warrants to Charlotte with most defendants denying Raleigh presence.
A blaze swept through the interior of the Rocky Mount mills, totaling about ten thousand dollars in damage. Investigators believe a spark from an acetylene welding outfit used by workers started the fire and the sprinkler system released, causing machinery water damage.
Sioux City La August 31 The city has fenced a sixty by one mile strip at the dump grounds for hog yards. Food garbage will fatten hogs for market and profits go to the garbage department. Officials expect the hog program to pay and fund more hogs.
Robbers struck the RE H Yount Clothing company in Newton on Tuesday night breaking the front door and large plate glass window and escaped with merchandise valued at $400. Authorities pursued leads but the report notes a clean getaway.
The steam trawler Ripple heads south to Cape Charles Virginia on a salvage voyage valued at over a million dollars. Deep sea diver Frank Crilley and assist ant George Mordstrom join locating the Merida wreck, sunk May 12 1911 after colliding with the Admiral Farragut while carrying gold and silver bullion worth up to two million dollars.
In Somerset England a August bank holiday gathering near Barrington Coombe celebrated the composer Augustus Toplady who wrote the hymn Rock of Ages. An estimated 16000 people attended the pilgrimage organized by the Church of England with a Salvation Army band taking part. A memorial to Toplady was decided to be placed on the rock.
Aug. 36. A setter rescued French alpinist Morel after he fell into a 4,875 foot precipice on Voiron mountain. Unable to move, Morel tied a message to the dog's collar for his wife in Croisette, and the dog led rescuers to him six hours later. The animal guided the rescue party up and down the mountain until help arrived.
Hungary's finance minister reported first returns from the capital tax totaling 1.357 billion crowns. The funds will retire maturing bonds and pay interest, but he warned that currency depreciation and a 6 billion crown deficit require allied action to stabilize the economy.
The obituary column notes a sharp rise as the death list of Civil War veterans reaches an average of about 100 each day, reflecting the aging survivor cohort and the passage of time since the war.
Annie Stanley once led 745,000 followers as Gypsy queen with King Gus Stanley now dead. The world war ended the dynasty and she abdicated, living in retirement in Stickney at 83. She says the war ruined everything and people seek freedom.
In Spencer on August 31 a man offered a good looking horse for sale for ninety cents. A negro buyer paid the money and received the horse before realizing the deal seemed too good to be true. He alerted the police seeking guidance on any legal implications for his purchase. The white seller’s origin for the horse is unknown.
Atlantic City Aug 81 A Labor Federation campaign aims to reach five million members. Executive council chairman announced the plan as Samuel Gompers appealed for nationwide rallies public addresses and publicity. Current federation membership stands near 3.997 million versus 4.079 million in 1920.
Berlin Aug 30 A German manufacturing firm introduces an electrically operated typewriter touted as a labor saving device with easier touch faster speed and minimal wear on the operator.
In Quincy Massachusetts on August 31 the police chief posted signs at entrances to the city warning motorists of the danger of fast driving. The plan aims to curb overspeeding and has reportedly drawn instant attention and reduced violations.
Judge C B Witmer issued orders to destroy seized liquor including seventy three barrels of whiskey 587 gallons of whiskey seven barrels of alcohol 100 cases of champagne forty two quarts of wine and seven stills.
A group of German manufacturers plans to buy the entire henequen output of Yucatan for the year and ship it to Germany for use, according to El Heraldo de Mexico.
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