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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
4
Dec Grayson states daily that Mr. Wilson continues to improve. The remark implies prior serious illness and concern for his condition.
In Paris the new craze is tattooed iris designs on ankles but Miss Alyss finds the process too ticklish to try, curbing her participation in the style wave.
Durham residents plan separations at the next court term with Judge Willing presiding Mehich hints that the town is frugal, hinting at economic factors behind the divorces.
The Raleigh Times notes 460000 influenza cases in Vienna and says the current flu is tougher on the population than the Spanish flu once thought to have originated it.
Postmaster Farriss comments in High Point News saying Wilson loyalists accept the cabinet dismissal as justified and properly carried out. He notes supporters believe the action aligned with the president's policies. He cites postmasters as an example of those backing the move.
The Enterprise notes rising paper prices and tighter printing standards, urging implementation of a solid column format. It recalls T. J. Murphy’s tenure and the city’s past paving program, warning that delaying work on Centennial avenue and East Washington street will raise costs by 30 to 59 percent in three months.
The article argues the March 1 return of railroads to owners guarantees a 5.5 percent return for two years at public expense. It warns taxpayers will fund deficits via higher rates or taxes, notes wage politics in unions, and questions Wilson’s Adriatic stance while urging readers to buy railroad stock for a better return than Liberty bonds.
The editorial argues that municipalities may not force churches to close during epidemics though public worship should be paused to prevent deaths. It cites New Bern Christian Scientists violating a closing order, notes 1918 legal outcomes, and defends repeated noncompliance on religious grounds.
Judge George Pell withdraws from a race for the Interstate Commerce Commission appointment and backs A J Maxwell with remarks on his own lameness as an asset. He urges the North Carolina Corporation Commission to curb dangerous practice of discharging passengers from the wrong side of southbound trains.
Officials wrestle with unclear policy on the Jugo Slav issue as public understanding remains limited. The communication gap fuels questions about government stance and action.
Rio de Janeiro reports a new Brazilian law offering bonuses from 25 to 37.50 dollars per ton for ships constructed in Paris. The country seeks a clearer view as garbled press reports spread confusion about port payments under the congressional measure.
Centenary of Elisha Kent Kane’s birth highlights today. Cuba marks the 25th anniversary of the insurrection start. France imposes wheat flour pastry bans. National Motor Boat Show opens at Grand Central Palace NYC. Winnipeg hosts Western Canada Ice Cream Manufacturers’ convention. Wisconsin League of Women Voters may form in Milwaukee. Debates on labor in Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Western Reserve. U S trust company officials meet in New York for ABA session. Missionary prayer day urged by church groups in the United States and Canada.
Dr William J Hickson calls ouija boards dangerous claiming hundreds daily lose rationality. He cites a report of 150000 English cases linked to seances and warns sane individuals can deteriorate under ghost whispering.
Cincinnati report notes time worn materials give way to horsehair in new spring hats. observers cite jagged outlines and bold trends including celephane celluloid, jet braids, metallic trims, and glycerine ostrich styles signaling a shiny season.
Jared Y. Sanders, former Louisiana governor and current U.S. representative, announces a bid for the U.S. Senate seat. His early life saw his father’s death, family hardship after the 1882 flood, and progress from clerkship to editor, law study, and 12 years in the legislature before becoming governor and later a congressman. He is noted for opposing race track gambling and seeking liquor regulation.
Listings recall Andreas Hofer execution in 1810 and other milestones including Hugh Gough's capture of Labors citadel in 1846 and the 1911 assassination of Habibullah Khan. Also noted are Perry’s squadron survivor’s death, Leo XIII papal election, and early Hawaii territorial legislature sessions.
In London on February 19 a Scottish Member of Parliament says his young daughter, hearing talk of December 17 as a possible world first day, urged him to bid farewell to both parents as they may end up in different places that evening.
A Springfield reader ridicules calculating income tax by absurd steps. The letter to Collector Pickering jokes that combining income with personal property, family details, and random measures would never yield a tax due, ending with a jab about ending up in the booby hatch.
London February 18 The Indian scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose proposes anaesthetics to help trees survive transplantation. He showed photographs of large, old trees he transplanted successfully in Calcutta, explaining that removal shock hampers survival and plant nerves run on similar lines to animal nerves.
London broadcast reports a Canadian industrial exhibition to be staged in the Agricultural hall Islington in June. The event will feature grain elevators separators woodworking machinery tractors ready made houses and sundries with most floor space already allocated.
London dispatch reports Britain plans to use a modified Kangaroo bomber with skis for the final leg to the south pole. A four‑man crew plus a 10‑week camp sledge weighing about 750 pounds will accompany the aircraft on a 1,500 mile flight over high mountains from the Great Barrier to the pole.
Louise Victoria Princess Royal born 53 years ago today, eldest daughter of the late King Edward and sister of King George VI. Mary Garden renowned soprano born at Aberdeen Scotland 43 years ago today. Earl Beauchamp noted British statesman and cabinet minister born 48 years ago today.
One year ago today reports recall a peace conference delaying passions after the shooting of Premier Clemenceau. General Pershing cabled denials of bad camp conditions or a high death rate at Brest.
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