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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
7
A quirk filled column mixes a playful dog sale plea with clipped social notes about California politics. The author laments trading his dog for a better gift yet notes the dog’s loyal companionship and a looming price tag. The piece then shifts to brief ditties on war efforts, politics, and local life.
The withdrawal of 2000 troops from the Spencer strike center proceeds calmly after two weeks encamped. City officials and strikers agree no major outbursts occurred, and the process earns praise for orderly conduct and public confidence in the guardsmen and shopmen.
The article compares Dr. Peacock’s prison break to Harry Thaw’s Whit Plains escape and hints at inside help. It questions Peacock’s fate if he remains outside New York while insane. It also reports High Point ball club’s homecoming at Welch Field with a 1,000-fan turnout goal for relief from a slump.
The Statesville Daily argues that representatives of Spacer shopmen resist permanent injunctions while peaceful picketing is debated in court. Judge Boyd neared a ruling as Southern Railroad requests a clearer scope. Supreme Court has permitted peaceful picketing but definitions vary, and the piece notes the Spencer case remains quiet for now.
A railway official indicated a clear intent to comply with legal requirements and follow regulations, signaling cooperation with authorities. The remark suggests adherence to the law in future operations and conduct.
The Asheville Times frames the demagogue as rising again in national politics with figures in Mississippi Missouri and South Carolina debated. It notes demagogic temptations and warns against public life yielding to agitation while stressing vigilance against agitators and political manipulation.
Raleigh letter argues the Literary Digest straw ballot on the Volstead Act cannot modify the eighteenth amendment. It notes medical and legal precedent treating beer and wine as intoxicants and urges dry supporters to vote. The writer reveals two and a half million ballots are being distributed to women.
A five year old girl wandered near the police station for two hours, answering questions about being lost and strangers. Officers sent out descriptions to nearby towns before the mother arrived, revealing the child had simply been playing near home. The girl explained she kept polite by obeying her mother and telling officers what she was told.
A quirky tale centers on Ernest Aimless, a young man who hires two apartments to house three dogs and buys magazines from a Madison Avenue dealer. He asks for a thirty-five cent issue without cash, and the merchant offers more help and asks how he plans to leave with the goods, indicating a trusting encounter amid crowded Grand Central proximity.
The speaker notes Ernest remarks on a lavish roll of money she produced, contrasting it with others who claim poverty. The remark emphasizes disparity between wealth and perceived need.
Miss Bertha Barnes age unknown at 247 East Fifty-seventh street leaned from her window and screamed falling into the arms of passerby Oliver K. Huler. He braced himself and caught her. Both were shaken but unharmed in the incident observed by a protecting bystander.
A fur seller sought Judge Talley in a general sessions hall and was confronted by a detective. The seller claimed routine sales and showed a bill of sale, revealing a common practice of using hired trucks and overalls to pose as jobbers and push dubious bargains.
High Point fans urged to back the baseball club to finish the home schedule strong. Illness sidelined at least five players and manager Herndon, leaving the team short handed and disrupting the lineup. With nine games left, boosted attendance and enthusiastic support are seen as crucial to winning the post season and finishing the season in winning form.
Royal Aero club issues regulations for the Circuit of Britain race with kingly cup. The 850 mile course starts and ends at Waddon Aero drome Croydon on September 8 9. Entrants must be British subjects with empire built aircraft and engines. Entry fee is £25. Notable supporters include Duke of Sutherland Lt Col Frank K McLean Sir Samuel Instone Sir Henry White Smith A V Roe and others.
Aug 29 Tampa lawyer John P. Wall aged sixty once a leading Florida figure killed himself at his home. He was related to Perry and Edgar Wall of Tampa. Despondency was cited as the cause.
The Made-in-Carolinas exposition in Charlotte plans Sept 25 to Oct 7. Wade H. Williams is general manager with J. C. Patton as executive secretary steering policy through opening. Col. T. L. Kirkpatrick heads a large reception committee for Oct 7 and visitors from nearby areas. Exhibitors like A B. Carter Gastonia and J B Pettibone Pinehurst show interest as the building nears completion.
Robe Japan Aug 10 The government seems deplorably without any fixed policy towards the ever declining shipping enterprise of the empire since the restoration of peace. If the country would maintain its position among the world's powers in this line more positive efforts should be made by the authorities for the improvement of the situation A general meeting of ship owners passed this resolution and appointed a nine member committee to urge Tokyo authorities to act.
Montreal August 30 A Iowa editor of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen urged a national fraternal program to reduce orphan neglect and cut jail and poor farm populations. He called for a children's bureau with authority to save children, preferring cottage homes with foster mothers and integrated schooling, gardens, and small animal farms.
Mrs. Anne A. Stillman accompanied by three men, reportedly reporters, travels by boat up the St. Maurice River toward Grand Anse to the Stillman camp, amid a divorce suit filed by her husband James Stillman, banker.
Raleigh August 31 The state reports generally fair conditions aiding hay and fodder harvests and late crops. Northern areas are too dry for plowing while the east sees continued rains and the piedmont enjoys favorable showers. Crop yields vary with boll weevil damage in the east and South Carolina border counties. overall hay is good, corn matures well, and pasture conditions are steady. Tobacco and potato markets show mixed results with poor eastern tobacco.
States and nations map a program to construct about 180000 miles of highways within 15 to 20 years, outlining long term expansion and investment in road infrastructure.
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