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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1919
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise lists staff roles and notes the Associated Press exclusive rights to news dispatches. It details subscription rates by mail or carrier and invites reader letters while outlining charges for cards, thanks, resolutions of respect, obituaries, and similar publications.
A collage of quips and headlines references Eggnog supply, Red Cross seals, Irish rebellion, Senate fate, coal settlement probes, and gas fumes in a church. It notes Libel charges against a preacher, a spiritualist burn demonstration, a doctor’s oil for burns, and a mock chant about digging forever. Senator LaFollette’s long senate speech and various celebrity mentions appear, with a jab at D. W. Griffith and flying parson Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard.
Gentlemen fear the old vale of tears may rain Wednesday due to planetary juxtaposition. Conscience perhaps drives the fright as scientists anticipate possible outcomes.
The German statement retreats from the initial position on Scapa Flow and delivering 400.0060 tons of shipping to the Allies to replace losses. They note a similar past insistence was made about breaking the Hindenburg line.
A short poem depicts a flea perched on a rock making a sad sound. The flea is unsure what to do since there is no dog nearby.
The Enterprise praises Wilson as a statesman but faults his stance on the peace treaty and league covenant. It argues he should lead with a clear plan rather than blame the senate, urging him to bridge the deadlock and shape foreign relations beyond partisan politics.
Calendar notes several events across North America and beyond. A consistory in Rome to create eight cardinals is set for today with a public ceremony next week in the capital. General Pershing and aides plan inspections at Camp Taylor and Camry Knox in Louisville Kentucky. The Maritime Stock Breeders’ Association opens its annual winter fair in Amherst Nova Scotia, continuing through Friday. Western Canada launches a drive for a 100000 dollar fund to aid Jews in Poland Ukraine and Siberia. Wheat and wheat flour embargoes are to be lifted per a United States Grain Corporation announcement. The Wayfarer, a large Interchurch World Movement pageant drama, debuts tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York. A French art exhibit arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featuring paintings, sculpture and other works.
Notable birthdays and deaths listed include Catherine of Aragon 1491 1536 Izaak Walton 1593 1683 Sarah Trimmer 1741 Hannah Adams 1755 John W Daniel senator 1888 and major 1914 1916 WWI events Verdun Brest Litovsk and Haig command changes.
The piece argues that advertising is not mysterious but a rational extensive practice. It claims advertising builds confidence, drives transactions, and sustains business and civilization. It asserts that no business survives without prudent newspaper advertising and equates advertising to gasoline for an automobile.
Cecil Smith two year old son of Mr and Mrs C C Smith disappeared from home two miles south of Proctor Oklahoma and believed kidnapped. He was found dead in the woods several miles away. Physicians say death by hunger and exposure after days of search by officers and farmers across three counties.
A list of notable birthdays dates from Dijon France to New York City includes Alexandre Gustave Eiffel born eight years ago, Duke of Atholl with a private army born four years ago, Van H. Manning of the U S Bureau of Mines sixty eight years prior, Rev William Devlin S J Boston College president born forty four years ago, Joseph Barrell Yale geology professor fifty years ago, and Rear Admiral John E Pillsbury born seventy four years ago.
The Associated Charities of High Point held its yearly meeting in Red Cross rooms. Secretary Mrs. Frank Gurley reported 1421.75 raised, 1256.08 spent aiding 62 families and hospital payments. Officers elected include J. W. Clinard president and Mrs. Gurley secretary. Directors from city churches named. executive committee listed. The board thanked city officials, police, churches and donors, praising Mrs. Gurley and urging liberal contributions by citizens.
Announcement states none of the partners connected with Elm Street Grocery Co as of November 29 1919 remain connected. All partners have sold their interest but will collect all debts by the date. Debts may be paid to J M McAdgms. Company owners listed as E W Fowler and R S Smith. Dated December 13 1919. W A Davis. Foneyw work and other gift articles to be sold at the Woman's Guild bazaar at the Printing Office and Supply company Tuesday.
Congressman Claude Kitchin as ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee urges a larger income tax on corporations if excess profits taxes end. He has represented the Second North Carolina district since 1911 and led the Democratic floor in the House.
The Enterprise urges advertisers to submit copy early during the holiday period to prevent delays. Copy for the next Friday edition should arrive by Wednesday afternoon to ensure on time production. Advertising staff offer cooperation to ensure prompt delivery of last days’ ads.
Woman’s Guild of St Mary’s church invites the public to a bazaar in the south window of the Printing and Office Supply company tomorrow. Proceeds aid church programs and community outreach.
Cleveland Oklahoma December 15 Ouija boards attract only evil spirits says Charles H Figures president of the First Spiritualist church yet boards are in great demand as Christmas toys at a church meeting all but one board owned by members were smashed one local dealer said he could not meet demand selling about 1000 boards in two months
Racing events in Havana and New Orleans, baseball’s Southern league annual meeting in Memphis, Manitoba Amateur Hockey opening, Amateur Field Trials at Barber Junction, Southern Field Trials in Lecatchie Alabama, Benny Leonard versus Johnny Griffiths 10 rounds in New Orleans scheduled for 22 BY.
In Plagwitz Anton Haus shot and killed his wife and their two year old daughter then killed himself. The wife held the child as they stood behind him, all struck by a single bullet. The Manitoba province will reach its semi centennial in May next year.
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