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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a heroic “Tiger of France” and references to wartime bravado, urging speed and unity. It includes stray lines about whiskey deaths, Thanksgiving, and local life, with unclear context and many garbled phrases.
The essay traces the shift from parental control of schooling to compulsory education in the United States, noting 1918 Mississippi as a turning point. It argues every state now requires attendance, emphasizing two aims: citizenship for the state and the child’s right to education, which it deems indefeasible and essential to life, liberty, and happiness.
Lloyd George argues in a speech that the supreme task of statesmanship is the pacification of nations to give people leisure for peaceful life. He questions whether the nation or leaders are ready to support a peacemaking program that ignores old prejudices and avoids harsh national self interest.
The fall London fogs baffle Americans visiting the city. Scientists estimate millions of soot particles per breath and 40 to 160 tons of soot in the air daily. They suggest efficiency measures from American practice to reduce fog and improve breathing.
The Statesville paper argues publishers rely on advertising and subscriptions for revenue and should resist paid propaganda. It condemns transient advertisers who press for free opinion matter and warns postal law fines if publishers yield.
A state funded program supports adult education with a $500 board allocation enabling the city public school system to offer night courses. Superintendent Marr and vocational director Henry Owens invite residents to discuss options to advance knowledge and improve daily work prospects. The letter urges men and women to study after daytime jobs for better positions and family well being. Henry Grady Owens signs the note from High Point on December 6.
The Aerial Mapping company seeks to photograph High Point from an airplane. Secretary Frank J Izemore of the chamber of commerce sent the notice. No formal agreement reached yet, but officials believe such a map is badly needed and hope to secure it.
Statesville dispatch reports Zeb V. Long will not become solicitor of his superior court circuit until January 1 after an examination of the state institution. Heyden Clement, the present solicitor, is said to be in his final days and will relinquish duties to Dr. Long December 1, with retiring and incoming officials agreeing that January 1 is the proper date.
City council discussed boosting fire protection and inspector pay. Chief Horney urged higher inspector pay while expanding coverage beyond city limits. A special meeting will decide on more paid firemen, inspector salary, and an anti roofing ordinance.
Reported speculation allegations surface as Clayton faced questioning over missing deeds and license issues. In Washington discussions, officials praise a library filing system trial to streamline revenue and cut paperwork. North Carolina charter actions include Ragan Spinning Co and Nelson Cotton Mills with substantial capitalization and local college alumni meetings continuing monthly.
In London on December 5 the Associated Press reports the appointment of Timothy Healy as the first governor general of the Irish Free State.
A physician will be on site tomorrow night from 7 to 8 at the W. W. CoA pool in Greensboro to examine the heart and face of residents who wish to use the swim facilities.
A London report says farmer F Peel weighed a total of 324 pounds six ounces of potatoes produced from a single mound in front of a large crowd, claiming a world record.
We will meet boyhood friends at the Five Points auction on the Greensboro road Friday December 8 at 4 pm and at the J Elwood Cox lot sale on East Green street Saturday December 9 at 1 pm. Horney Prothers selling agents Asheville Ni.
Lots on Greensboro road are increasing in value faster than anywhere in High Point. Buy lots there Friday, December 9th at 1 p m. Horney Brothers, Asheville, NC.
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