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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
4
The paper defends the Womanless Wedding in High Point as entertainment from a representative women's group. Aimed to amuse, the event drew a large audience and prompted no formal editorial censure. A referenced comment about Rev Thomas L Trott was intended as a joke and not a critique of marriage.
A fragment shows accusations of stinginess and public frustration. The speaker claims someone is a tightwad and that the group will prove it, referencing last year’s twenty and a demand to move forward with the issue.
This week discusses lesser talk of cherry trees than plum trees being Americanized, a general railway workers strike, and a misprinted note about Lieut Coney landing at Coney Island. It mentions a cabinet slate and Charles Gilpin's seat in a drama league banquet rivaling John Gilpin's famous seat.
The commentary anticipates a strict all water export path for Canadian whiskey to Cuba. It also notes President Harding may overhaul office-holders, and senator Hiram Johnson will oppose New York traction bills, with a remark about his busy agenda beyond the continent.
A columnist riffs on political expectations and public figures. The postmaster general sues the Postal Telegraph for 2.4 million as debates rise over wartime aviation and parachute timing. The tone is pointed and rumor driven with sharp lines about Navy aviators and mail pilots.
Prof Alfred N. Goldsmith of the College of the City of New York predicts a near future when land telephone users can reach ships at sea. Harry P. Strasbaugh of the National Can ners' Association cites high living costs as tied to lo asing. George S. Henry former Ontario minister argues against bonds for gravel roads, urging funding from Motor License taxes.
A Kansas speaker claims the Sunflower State has an enduring ability to rise to emergencies with swift, decisive action, asserting statewide readiness and a strong tradition of prompt service. The remark emphasizes local resolve and community efficiency.
After twenty years of trials Rhode Island State College reports a fertilizer change can grow lush grass while suppressing weeds. Replacing nitrate of soda with ammonium sulfate in standard applications keeps soil acidic, strengthens grass, and weakens weed growth for easier lawn care.
Opinion notes Americans could save 3,000,000 a year in telegraph tolls by removing the word please from telegrams. The piece argues courtesy is a valuable social asset, citing French politeness in France and surveys rewarding polite behavior, ending with a nursery rhyme about kindness and courtesy.
Frank Kleinheinz, once unable to succeed in seven jobs in a Wisconsin town, returns to farming and finds purpose in sheep raising. He credits care, love for the sheep, and steady management for successful breeding and growth. He is now a professor at the University of Wisconsin and a leading authority on sheep breeding.
The quote by Thomas A. Edison notes that each man has a forte and can excel in a chosen field. He adds many fail to find their ideal job due to insufficient reflection and thinking.
Captain Robert Dollar built the Dollar Steamship Lines after early years in Quebec as a chore boy and lumber camp worker. He learned bone setting, dentistry, stitching and medical care while studying, then founded the line in middle age and earned a million dollars. He urges avoiding lazy work.
Irvin S Ceabl the journeyman journalist sparked Steubenville’s push for a new 200 room luxury hotel with dining service and anne sory features. The chamber of commerce backed by 425 businessmen opened the chain hotel during holidays and invited Cobb to return to share hospitality.
Henry Watterson declares in a public address that he has never been addicted to alcoholic liquors. The remark emphasizes his stance on temperance and personal conduct, reflecting 19th century social norms and political rhetoric.
A collection of misquoted remarks attributes views to Harrington Emerson Senator Clay Lusk and Andre Pardien. The statements touch on state governance economic success and French colonial aims, but include errors and unclear attributions.
Los Angeles announces the national championships set for Pasadena July 1 2 3 4 with promises of teams from Chicago New York Boston Illinois Multnomah Olympic and Los Angeles clubs. Organizer Robert S Weaver cites assurances of wide participation and carnival features to accompany the spectacle.
One High Point realty transfer described in deeds filed yesterday in the Register of Deeds office. E. P. Steele transfers property on Hobson Street to Watson A. Brown for a consideration of 800 dollars.
A speaker notes that a large man entering a car resembles crawling in a dog house and argues it harms children, yet observes society favors inherited riches. The tone mixes social critique with cynicism about wealth.
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