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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
4
The article riffs on political and social commentary of the era noting declining prospects for Jackson Day to become a formal day, jokes about city plans and garbage cans, and mixed public sentiment on national figures and events. It mentions Senator Newberry, Paris recognitions, and parlor Bolshevism with humor.
An editorial urges the city to spend modest amounts to turn vacant lots into miniature parks with flowers benches and a wading pool, arguing beauty boosts character and appeal. It notes several suitable sites and predicts civic admiration for leaders who push such improvements. The piece also discusses broader civic issues including voter influence and national politics.
The Detroit News argues for pardon boards in every state, criticizing single governor powers like North Carolina and recalling Governor Bickett's commute. It urges a panel of three to five judges to replace one man and emphasizes enforcing laws to the letter amid abolitionist sentiment.
The piece cites Will Hays of the Republican National Committee arguing women should receive the same opportunities as men. It notes women’s voting influence aided Wilson in 1916 and warns Democrats may underestimate female voters nationwide. The article suggests Republicans will exploit this shift in voters.
A rowdy remark argues deporting bol shevists on the issue of good roads, suggesting they should pay for years of living expenses before leaving the country as public demand for better roads grows.
The statement argues Europe’s destruction may not be as total as Ludendorff predicted. It notes caution against assuming complete collapse and suggests ongoing structures and resistance remain.
Today marks the centenary of Austen Phelps a celebrated clergyman and author. Events note the season with Christmas observances for Greek and Russian church followers and a general remembrance across faiths.
South Is North Thomas W. Bicket commutes to 30 years the sentences of all lifers in the penitentiary. Among those affected are 22 negroes and 11 whites including 2 women. He defends mercy while warning on executive power. The piece cites past governors like Cole Blease and discusses shifts in pardoning rules and the role of boards.
A digest lists notable dates and figures: 1824 Julia Kavanagh born in Ireland. 1877 death in Nice. 1902 Dewitt Talmage born in New Jersey. 1902 death in Washington. 1561 Kansas Lecompton legislature adjourned to Lawrence. 1873 Congress to investigate Credit Mobilier. 1895 Royal Yacht Squadron terms with New York Yacht Club. 1917 eight hour day bill introduced by Rep Adamson. 1918 Supreme Court upholds Selective Service Act constitutionality.
Dr. Shepherd Ivory Franz, elected president of the American Psychological Association, serves as scientific director of the Government Hospital for the Insane in Washington DC. A 45 year old Jersey City native, he studied at Columbia University graduating in 1894. He has taught at Columbia Harvard and Dartmouth and since 1907 has worked for the federal government while chairing experimental psychology at George Washington University.
Machine guns used to suppress Reds in Berlin. The Bolsheviks captured the port of Riga. President Wilson began negotiations on preliminary details of the league of nations.
Boston police chief issues a general order correcting what he calls misperceptions about cleanliness and urges officers to remove neck markings and limit collar turns. He notes water use with soap as beneficial while addressing complaints about neck area hygiene amid overcoat collars.
A 155-mm German cannon captured by American troops in the Argonne Forest is awarded to William J. Mulligan of Thompsonville. Mulligan, head of the Knights of Columbus War Activities committee, will present the trophy to Thompsonville, where he resides, in recognition of his work with American troops.
Racing sets the winter meeting at the American Jockey Club in Havana. Wrestling features Earle Caddock versus Cy Clone Burns in Boston and Henry Ordeman facing Marin Prestine in Chicago. Boxing highlights include Pete Herman against Johnny Ritchie in New Orleans and Patsey Cline versus Eddie Fitzsimmons in Detroit, with Willie Meehen meeting Gun Boat Smith in Oakland, and Bat Nelson opposing Red Allen in Poughkeepsie.
Rhode Island ministers see advertising as a growing tool for churches with some report a 30 percent rise in Sunday attendance. Clergy suggest hiring an advertising expert to improve effectiveness and propose cooperative institutional ads along with church announcements to boost churchgoing.
General Marek directs the histories branch of the War Plans Division to focus on World War history for early completion and army issuance. Research on other operations is deemed secondary and to be handled by other agencies. Legislative reforms pending will affect the branch’s records status.
Rear Admiral Casper F. Goodrich born in Philadelphia 73 years ago. Sir Gordon Hewart born in Bury England 50 years ago. Rev. Charles A. Richmond born in New York City 68 years ago. George Bronson-Howard born in Howard County Maryland 36 years ago.
In St. Louis, contention grows that money cannot secure star power like Rogers Hornsby for the Cardinals, a belief once voiced for legends such as Tris Speaker and Eddie Collins.
An old time remedy describes brewing garden sage with sulphur to darken gray or faded hair. It notes a ready made Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores, which claimedly darkens hair naturally with several applications.
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