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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
4
A collage of humorous and editorial notes references 1920 and 1924 expectations, mentions of High Point roads, and jokes about hoarding eggs. It notes Admiral Decker and the sealing wax line, plus a quip on 348 657 pieces of stationery misdated 1919. It ends with Burleson and postage points.
Attorney General Palmer aims at the high cost of living with public declarations of action. Yet his efforts are described as skirmishes rather than decisive battles in the political arena as he pursues the presidential nomination.
A New York dealer forecasts upcoming styles requiring no stockings, shorter skirts, and sleevesless outfits. He warns men to guard their eyesight and hope their vision remains unimpaired.
The American issue claims Christmas 13189 was unique as America’s first dry Christmas with no major tragedies. It says about 150 deaths from poisoned liquor were reported, but overall the scene was calm and orderly.
The article urges expansion in 1920 for High Point, noting 1919 gains in manufacturing and the furniture show, with plans for housing, stores, and a city planning commission. It calls for civic improvements, a female clean-up inspector, healthier youth programs, and a stronger chamber of commerce. It also highlights the rising prominence of the insurance industry in the city.
The article defends modern insurance as a high national institution and condemns those who refuse or avoid coverage. It contrasts past pest-like agents with today’s efficient firms and argues that carrying insurance safeguards families against poverty.
A controversial push for decorations unfolds as Rear Admiral Ben ton Decker spurns the Navy Cross claiming inadequate reward. He was recalled from Madrid after reportedly forgetting he was not an ambassador, prompting criticism of naval department decor decisions and a defense of wartime heroes who prefer civilian life over medals.
The piece recalls Wall Street warnings about buying rubles at 52 cents when they fell to 30 and notes how millions of dollars were lost as Russia printed more money. It mocks forecasts for German marks and urges readers to avoid gambling on currency, promoting safer investments and warning against risky speculation.
Portland mayor Baker faced challenges addressing a deaf audience for the National Fraternal Society for the Deaf. With aid from a school interpreter, he conveyed his message on Americanism to an attentive crowd in the city.
A historical note describes training maids through alluring or amusing games of chance as featured in the Saturday Evening Post. The fragment hints at social customs and entertainment in period society, reflecting leisure practices and work expectations.
Severe winter and deep snow in Colorado and Wyoming threaten elk, bighorn sheep, and deer. Wyoming reports nearly 10,000 elk starving for food while deer and elk graze near human settlements and even enter ranches and porches in search of sustenance.
The Belgian government traced missing German torpedo boats submarines and small craft sent from Antwerp to Holland. A British agent aided a German sailor to America and revealed a photograph showing the craft in Helvoetsluis dock. A fresh Netherlands demand followed the proof and the matter is expected to be settled.
A wide list of events includes racing meets in Havana and New Orleans, football games featuring Harvard and Oregon as well as local high schools, skating championships in Newburg, a Boston Terrier club show in Toronto, Pinehurst golf, and several boxing matches across the United States and Canada. Historical dates range from 1772 to 1915 with notable events in Texas, France, Ireland, and Germany.
The day marks Lester Wallack and Mad Anthony Wayne anniversaries, Guiseppe Motta's formal installation as Swiss president, Canada returning to peace norms after war measures, Maryland legislature opening in Annapolis, Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses, Ontario elections affected by Labour party activity.
In Stamford Connecticut Coroner Phelan ordered autopsies for Ruth Paulson and her two sisters aged six and eight after all three fell ill and died following ingestion of cheap candy from a local store. The family home is 154 Washington Street. Del Gainer
Alexandre Millerand, seen as likely successor to Clemenceau, fills the Alsace Lorraine commissary general role. A former war minister in the Viviani cabinet, he is a Parisian lawyer writer and Radical Socialist who has never been pacifist and stresses military service and loyalty to France.
President Wilson left Paris for Rome one year ago today as world events pivoted. Pope Benedict urged Americans toward a league of nations to end wars and ensure equal rights. Jim Thorpe featured for Akron in the International League, hitting 327 in 60 games last season, NBA style averages noted against Eddie Roush’s .321.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. asserts the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason records the oath on December 6. The medicine is taken internally and purported to affect mucous membranes via the blood. Druggists offer it at 75 cents. testimonials provided.
Hon Joan D Reid Canadian minister of railways and canals born Prescott Ont 61. William Fox American film producer born 41 years ago today. George E Chamberlain Oregon senator born Natchez Miss 66. Brig Gen Clarence R Edwards US Army born Cleveland Ohio 61. Dr Frank W Gunsaulus Chicago clergyman born Chesterfield Ill 64. More fish is eaten by the Japanese than by any other nation.
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