New Year Outlook 1923 Promises Prosperity and Psychic Winds
The piece urges optimism for 1923 with hints of greater prosperity for Americans and a broad cultural shift toward exploring the subconscious mind. It references psychoanalysis, speculating on future discoveries and even radio or mental communication with Mars or Venus, while noting the wartime upheaval as a precursor to dramatic change. It ends by warning about reckless driving and possible jail terms as cities enforce traffic laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Bernhardt
Earth
Mars
Venus
Los Angeles
New Year Optimism and Industry Outlook Mentioned
An editorial voice notes 1923 promises with bets on prosperity and industrial goals. It cites the Wilmington bank run down and England paying wartime debts while predicts auto industry aims for 2,500,000 units and urges readers to act on new ventures.
High Point Resolves Urban Growth Plans for 1923
The High Point community, through the Young Men's Christian Association, pledges to build a public library, hundreds of small homes, improved streets, extended sewer and water lines, and new school facilities. It also supports an underpass at Main Street railroad crossing, elimination of grade crossings, city planning, playgrounds, recreation, and Chamber of Commerce backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
High Point
Territoy
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Jails Speeders to Cut Auto Fatalities
City officials fixed jail sentences for speeding offenders replacing fines. The policy, enforced without bias toward wealth, led to 281 people jailed with no fines as violations declined. Officials claim strict law enforcement curbs pedestrian and traffic deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPR
Reyna Eee
Los Angeles
Newspaper Folk Meeting Deliberates Advertising Roles
A comprehensive assembly led by Bion H. Butler and J. P. Rawley outlines topics for legal advertising rates and agency relations. The schedule includes group sessions at Sheraton hotel with notes on roundtables, luncheons, and a Friday program featuring Hon. J. W. Bailey and a Kiwanis Rotary banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bion H. Butler
J. P. Rawley
W. N. Johnson
Rufus Shore
Sheraton Hotel
R. F. Beasley
W. C. Dowd
O. F. Crowson
John D. Gold
E. B. Jeffress
H. Fernbee
H. Galt Braxton
J. W. Atkins
A. W. Burch
Convention Hall
Lee B. Weathers
Noah Hollowell
Stacey Brewer
W. W. Edwards
Colin G. Shaw
W. L. Stamey
W. Brodie Jones
Mra
W. C. Hammer
H. G. West
Isaac S. Loudon
Southern Exposition Building
J. W. Bailey
Raleigh
de Av Webb
J. F. Hurley
J. L. Horne
Josephus Daniels, Jr
Dan Tompkins
T. J. Robertson
Esther Horne Crites
John T. Perkins
W. Giles Mebane
Chas. Starkey
W. O. Saunders
G. Ed Kestler
J. D. Boone
The
Baptist Orphanage
Thomasville
J. Z. Green
North Carolina
Sanford Martin
R. E. Price
Herbert Peele
G. G. Page
J. A. Shap
J. A. Robinson
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs and Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Good Road People Enter Legislative Fray
A Raleigh joint stock land bank led by A. W. Mc Lean flourishes with strong capital and lending power signaling expanded long credit use in 1923. Grissom directs Linney and Tucker to push liquor tax cases, citing repeated court dismissals and mass prosecutions amid untaxed spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
A. W. McLean
Tax suits in law and due process clash with collectors
Officials face pressure over collections of assessments and penalties tied to old orders. The government urges settlements while stressing due process. Attorneys and defendants warn of further harassment as the collector proposes compromises and continues actions under congress’s acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. W. Bailey
Department At
Washington
Supreme Court
Grissom
Charter Granted For Several North Carolina Firms In Raleigh
The secretary of state issued charters and amendments for multiple firms. Notable incorporators include P. M. Barger Lumber of Mooresville, Bland-Davis Hardware becoming Bland Hardware of Henderson, Andrews Container Company of Greensboro, McDowell Contracting of Marion, and Charlotte Hotel Company with principals including William Foot and E E Robinson. Capital stock ranges from 100000 to 250000 with varying paid-in amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
P. M. Barger
Sandlin and Company Inc
Capital Stock
D. W. Sandlin
Julia D. Franck
R. L. Franck
Fayetteville
Andrews Container Company
Greensboro
C. B. Andrews
Chattanooga
J. B. Pipkin
Reidsville
W. Y. Preyor
McDowell Contracting Company
Marion
W. W. Guy
J. W. Barton
J. W. Winborne
Charlotte Hotel Company
Charlotte
William
Beaufort Seeks Municipal Hotel Project
Beaufort North Carolina moves to finance a municipal hotel with a 120000 bond issue. A petition circulates for citizen approval and a general assembly bill would be introduced. If approved a commission would manage construction lease and operation with the hotel rented to private interest and a sinking fund for bond repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort N. C
General Assembly
Beaufort
Disabled Men Take Training at Legion Post
Greensboro January 1 Disabled men at the Francis Arrington Jones Post Veterans Bureau Training Center Jaynesville forwarded 162 renewals for 1923 to R. E. Denny department adjutant noting their training to restore citizenship roles. New post officers named Mack Lee commander William Cannel first vice commander E. K. Shultz second vice commander R. S. Day's adjutant G. L. Baker treasurer C. R. Smith chaplain L. B. Stewart sergeant at arms M. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
C. A. Henry
Francis Arrington-Jones
American Legion
Veterans Bureau Training Center
Jaynesville
R. E. Denny
Denny
Mack Lee
William Cannel
E. K. Shultz
R. 8. Day's
G. L. Baker
C. R. Smith
L. BE. Stewart
M. IL
Bernhardt Suffers Relapse in Paris
Paris January 1 report that actress Sarah Bernhardt, earlier improving from a breakdown, suffered a series of fainting spells causing doctors to worry about her condition and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhardt
Paris
Associated Press
Sarah Bernhardt
Wagger Jeweler Promises Prosperity If Chosen This Year
A promotional note suggests a prosperous year for customers who select Wagger as their jeweler this year, framing the choice as a path to good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagger
Wipe out rats with Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste ad
Public health notice promotes Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste to control rats spreading disease and damaging grain. The Basketeria and Mann Drug Co sell tubes priced 25 cents and 50 cents, claiming safety and guaranteed effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basketeria and Mann Drug Co
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
A. P. Rawley
Set Co
G. Dickerson
J. Worth Bacon
Dan R. Schroder
Mgr. A
Adv. Mer
N. C
Congress
National Advertising
Frost, Landis & Kohn
Brunswick
Fifth Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Enterprise
Berton Braley
Co. Harvey
Larry
Wilmington
Sherman
England
Col. Harvey
Col. Gray
Linney
Tucker
Boyd
Connor
William Foot
Fesz
CAE
Wcicics
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