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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
4
The passage mentions Mr. Lan sing and Mr. Wilson with cryptic advice, forecasts of frozen lower regions and a skating party, and concerns about telephone operators amid busy lines. It also notes proposals to exile the Kaiser outside Europe and suggests Yap as a potential loan to the United States.
The columnist notes Kolchak's death is revived in print and comments on a hotel proposition gaining traction, suggesting nine stories could impact other local hostelries. The tone mocks sensationalism and aims for satirical critique of news priorities.
The Winston-Salem Journal observes that Japanese language may sprout new terms as Missouri inuies arrive, suggesting locals will craft fresh slang and possibly new expressions for taboos in response to the shipment.
The Greensboro Record uses the phrase China men nearly a column long, illustrating a common error to avoid racial wording. The text condemns the term and compares it to saying an American mai, highlighting sensitivity and accuracy in language.
Senator Hitchcock comments on clemency for nearly all participants in the Winston-Salem riot while Forsythe’s harsh convictions are noted as an example. He warns that peace treaty negotiations are a complex, possibly near month end, process.
An exchange notes Deslys possessed admirable traits that drew interest from Sir James Barrie. It recalls Manuel's alleged infatuation and a press agent's claim about her dimpled knees.
The piece lampoons a newsroom revolt over authority and recounts President Wilson and Secretary Lansing during the coal strike era. It portrays Lansing as scapegoat, questions constitutional precedent, and warns of a headless government if resignations are not offered.
The piece expresses high hopes for the Piedmont circuit to popularize baseball in North Carolina cities and bring citizens closer together through friendly rivalry and shared national sport enthusiasm. It emphasizes learning about other NC people and spreading inspiration and ideals via baseball.
Today marks St Valentine’s Day and Arizona admission day observances in the west. A winter sports carnival opens in Quebec as New England women plan to form a business and professional federation in Boston. A bond drive aims to raise 100000 dollars for the Irish republic, while Missouri holds a special election in the third district to replace Joshua W. Alexander who resigned to serve as secretary of commerce.
Business leaders and citizens urged cooperation with the committee studying a modern High Point hotel. The writer says it is a small task to back the project and compares it to past successful community efforts. The piece calls for unity to make High Point achieve this milestone.
Israel Zangwill, renowned author and playwright born in London. Florence Roberts, famed American stage actress born in New York City. William Shaw, longtime Christian Endeavor leader born in Ballardsville Massachusetts. Charles F. Johnson, ex senator from Maine born in Winslow. Charles Rann Kennedy, American dramatist born in England.
One year ago today in the war period President Wilson read the completed draft for the league of nations to the peace conference. Speeches in support of the plan were delivered by representatives of the leading nations.
Press comment notes the Baltimore headline on a German gas survivor marrying a Baltimore girl and ponders the public reaction. The Greensboro News jokes about speechlessness while the Winston-Salem Journal says Hoover's statement still leaves the political atmosphere unsettled and tense for politicians.
An editor's note from the Hickory Record laments rising material costs and dwindling supply with no near relief. Builders face delays and higher prices as demand outpaces availability, signaling ongoing struggles for those needing to erect structures.
In a Raleigh Times digest, Henry Cabot Lodge weighs altering reservations on the Peace Treaty. Lodge’s stance contrasts with Wilson and Hitchcock allies, as party critics push back. The discussion centers on League of Nations participation and partisan tension.
Entries celebrate John Dickinson 1808 death in Wilmington and Anna Howard Shaw born 1847 in England, with later notes on John La Mountain 1870 aeronaut, Hyra Bradwell 1894 Chicago bar applicant, Isaac P. Gray 1895 Indiana governor, and Savannah’s 1919 fire.
The piece celebrates Elihu Root’s 75 years of public service highlighting his roles as US Secretary of War and Secretary of State, Senate leader, international law figure, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. It notes his Cuba and Philippines policies and U S Latin American ties while recalling a humorous sermon moment from Squirrel Cage.
A quotation by Philip Mauro laments that science and war technologies advance faster than other arts. The speaker hopes for a fair reconsideration should they face conviction, referencing Judge Brown as a possible re-hearing authority.
In a village scene, John exposes that Marjorie’s saddle horse Pegasus has a twin brother, later presenting a corrected gift reveal. Chester and the narrator watch as Marjorie and Chester confess their love, guided by a playful ruse and a cunning ruse.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. Statement sworn December 6, 1886 before A. W. Gleason Notary Public. Medicine taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Druggists selling for 75 cents.
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