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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1923
Page
5
In a brief verse by Berton Braley, two unremarkable men are lifted by their children's praise into heroic figures. The speaker notes that a father's strength and bravery grow in the imagination of his kids, making them giants in their eyes.
A mosaic of 1920s notes cites high housing demand, wealth as a disease, British debt concerns, Maryland horse wagering, American millionaires abroad, a New York state senator arrest for dynamiting, Louisiana mob bravery, Cincinnati’s Florida farm purchase for players, Emile Coue theory, bootlegger activity, Rosewood tragedy, Lowden foreign policy critique, and the silent drama that stirs noise.
A 1923 reflection links rapid scientific progress to Detroit's auto boom. It imagines Ford's plants expanding to China, noting wage gaps and transport, predicting Chinese car manufacture will transform travel. Modern machinery as civilizer, Henry Ford as a potential missionary figure.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers a $10,000 prize for a device to humane ly slaughter animals for food. The call seeks inventive methods to ease suffering in abattoirs and urges public support for reforms alongside broader national reforms.
Henry Ford has invited a number of intelligent young Chinese men to come to the United States to learn automobile making. Several of these Orientals are now on the way to study in American industry and technology centers.
New York reports that Prince Miguel de Braganza grandson of King Miguel of Portugal and son of the pretender to the throne works as a life insurance salesman on lower Broadway. He signs reports as M de Braganza and is known informally among colleagues as Prince. A joke basket scene on a patrol beat reveals a pig under pink silk instead of a baby.
A review notes two couples divorce and remarry, then arrange to live under one roof to stay close to their children. The plot pivots on parental resistance to separation while the younger generation favors blended households. Tom Powers and Mary Mower are highlighted for strong performances.
A fragmented account describes a man once infamous for running a restaurant while flouting laws at every turn. He built a careless reputation by enabling repeated legal violations, presenting himself as respectable despite his actions.
A notorious promoter who ran ephemeral ventures then shifted to respectable, lasting restaurant businesses. After early successes he faced legal risks over gambling law evasion but eventually settled into a lawful, respected position in the local dining scene.
A French perfume manufacturer has taken a lease on a New York American headquarters and will pay about one million dollars annually. The remark notes the global perfume trade and peculiarly suggests revenue remains for staple foods like steak and potatoes.
Charles A Jarrell a well known resident dies at 431 Park Street from pneumonia after a one week illness He is survived by a widow three sons Leroy Gilbert and Robert E Lee Jarrell seven daughters two stepsons Funeral services were held at his home with Rev J H Maton Rev J E Lanier and Rev J M Hollard presiding and interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with Odé Fellows and Repiton lodge 1 C C F Guilford council Now23 re0 U A M involved.
I thank friends and neighbors for the many kind deeds shown during the illness and death of my wife Mrs J C Maynard. J C Maynard.
Scores of newspaper men and women from across the state attend the North Carolina Press Association winter meeting in High Point. The two day convention begins Thursday at 9 30 am in the Sheraton ballroom with a banquet Friday at 7 30 pm. J W Bailey will be the keynote speaker at the banquet and the city, chamber of commerce, and local clubs host the event.
Senator Jones of Washington urged President Harding to nominate Senator Poindexter to succeed Senator Fall as secretary of the interior when he retires March 4. The push highlights a key personnel transition in the Harding administration.
Miss Effie Cox and Miss Clara Cox left yesterday for Raleigh. Miss Clara Cox will attend a meeting of the legislative committee of the State Federation of Women's clubs.
Walter L Watson prominent Raleigh attorney died at his home in Raleigh after pneumonia suffered last week His birth date November 30 1870 placed him in his 53rd year He served as Raleigh city attorney and police court judge and chaired the Wake county board of education He is survived by his wife Lilly Sherrod and several relatives Funeral set for 2 30 with burial in Raleigh cemetery.
Asheville opens a two week term of superior court with 45 cases on the calendar for trial Judge Thad Bryson of Bryson City presiding The criminal calendar includes a capital case for first degree burglary prosecuted by solicitor J E Swain Winfield Seaborn is charged as a Negro in the case
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