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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
A jumble of lines ponders cosmos, neighbors, and peace through handshakes. It contrasts band performances and prophecies with kissing harlots and exercise, and notes DAnnunzio in Fiume’s influence on self-perception.
A fragment suggests a new illness drives men to cough as a possible alibi framed to fit the Volstead law. The text mentions Italy attempting to starve D Annunzio and makes a poetic remark on starving versus poets.
New Bern workers quickly discover discord in the front office exposing tensions over management practices. The unease centers on schedules, workload, and communication gaps affecting morale and productivity.
An old fashioned reporter who described scenes in vivid detail is recalled as critics debate whether a Republican win in New York signifies a broader political shift. The remark about death amid coverage underscores tensions between dramatic prose and factual reporting.
The new Montana governor declines a five dollar dinner dance in his honor and cryptically notes his attire, wearing pants inside his boots as a sign of stance.
In a candid note the writer explores how young women seek fame through diary projects and rapid filming efforts. She suggests the path to cinema may seem accessible but remains unsure about the real challenges ahead.
City authorities propose undercover officers in women's clothing to trap criminals while noting that some patrolmen may show feet. Officials warn paroled prisoners that ongoing misbehavior could hinder pardon petitions.
A columnist contrasts old western days with current Manhattan crime, noting gunplay, robberies, and hold ups as a benchmark against which today’s incidents seem tame. The piece frames the congressional record as dull by comparison.
With less than three weeks to go, residents of High Point face a pivotal special election on a consolidated school bond issue. The measure, tied to the community’s educational needs, has drawn mixed reactions and demands careful public review.
The article argues for consolidating one room schools into a central high school system. It cites improved attendance reduced tardiness better health from weather and shoes increased high school enrollment and graduation rates broader course offerings and expanded facilities and staff. It urges High Point township to lead a state educational campaign for higher educational opportunities.
A New York trust company cashiered a woman’s need to fly to London by arranging packing of six trunks and handling passport visas. The bank sent a porter to pack, an assistant to handle visas, and the depositor left for London in comfort. The incident illustrates proactive bank service and challenges the view of banks as cold money machines.
A family dialogue on human nature and shifting selves argues that people drift between personas amid wartime ethics. Daddy, Martha, and the narrator discuss repentance, vice, and the impossibility of fitting many desires into one life, ending with Bob’s return and a cliffhanger.
High Point township residents are urged to register for the upcoming special election on a proposed high school bond. Registrars offer to sign voters at homes and at polls on Saturdays, with around 150 already registered in one precinct. Officials plan meetings and a street parade to promote the bond and turnout.
Voice from High Point questions the name Altapont for the new hotel and suggests alternatives such as Altavita Alta Vista or Altapoint to avoid misreadings of pont meaning bridge. The writer notes regional bridge heights and offers $25 extra for Associated Charities if the name is amended.
The Orpheum hosts another Country Store show tonight with Bert Jackson and his Girls of Today delivering riotous fun and laughter. Early arrival recommended to ensure seating as crowds grow nightly.
The Eclipse Trio, Freq Simpson Ida Howard and Jim Pearl headline a season tab show. They provide a lively harmony act while the 13th episode of Patchos mystery serial The Third Eye starring Eileen Percy and Warner Oland screens.
John Densford aged 44 of Jeffersonville and his sister in law Catherine Densford were wed. His brother Ernest Densford is married to the bride’s daughter, linking two families in one ceremony.
A historic monetary move signals India’s transition away from silver as the standard to gold backed policy. Authorities emphasize stability and long term value, noting implications for currency reserves and international trade.
The piece argues advertising explains why some women wear makeup, calling the painted cheek a lure and a test. it claims women instinctively respond to ads and use cosmetics as a social signal, noting the attraction despite judgments.
In Bickory North Carolina on December 29 16 year old Herbert Yoder lies in a local hospital with a through and through wound from a single barrel shotgun fired accidentally by a younger boy as they walked along a public road from a store. Doctors say Yoder will die and he is the son of prominent Catawba county farmer Colon Yoder.
The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association stock holders meet in the Commercial National Bank room Thursday night January 29 at 7 30. The agenda includes preparation of officers declaration of and other business as may come before the meeting. A l mol Secretary December 28 193¢
The report states sickness causes an annual loss to US workers of over 890 million pounds, highlighting the broader economic impact and potential productivity declines across industries.
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