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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
4
Entry text notes second class matter status at the High Point North Carolina post office under Congress March 3 1872 act. This item records mail classification and archival handling for the publication period.
The fragment mixes humorous quips about galoshes and slogans with mentions of navy balloonists returning to work and political talk. It references Donnunzio influencing country songs, O Callaghan's plan to testify before a committee, and a 28mm passport note, all in a collage of odd phrases.
The readable portions mention a dancing advertisement and political veteran Harding resigning a senate post, plus a note about navy balloonists in Ontario and a callout on barbers and price labels. The passage is fragmented with no cohesive news event or clear figures.
Citizens of High Point township registered to vote next Tuesday on a school bond issue that could shape the future of their local education system. The piece urges voters to thoroughly study the proposition and recognize the impact on consolidation and extended terms under new state guidance.
The American Bible Society says current output at 30 million Bibles yearly would take 50 years to meet global demand. The statement notes the demand is universal, not limited to any one region, with increasing appetite for Bibles worldwide.
Dr Brooks argues a county plan reduces one teacher schools to 262 in a year while two teacher schools rise from 2102 to 2435 and three or more teacher schools from 993 to 1163 due to consolidation and enrollment. High Point faces crowded rooms and potential high school cuts if bonds fail.
The American Bible Society notes higher paper and distribution costs as demand remains strong. The New Testament price rose from a nickel to 15 cents and now the society loses money. leatherbound sets fell from 60 to 1.39 dollars. A wired edition on good paper aims for a dime, but none distributed yet.
Dr F 8 Kellogg of the American Hygiene Association argues illegitimacy is a broad social issue requiring state support legislation and public benevolence. He says cities and rural areas face this through better organization among social workers and institutions, with medical and sociological expertise and funding to aid unwed mothers and children.
The Enterprise reports residents argue over funding a central high school in High Point township. Editor J Worth Bacon cites C F Tomlinson and the school board urging bond approval to avoid collapse of city schools and keep a local high school accredited. A local humor note follows about a boy named Slimey celebrating new pants at the Enterprise offices.
In Grenville South Carolina the Salvation Army dedicates the Emma Moss Booth Memorial hospital with Captain McAbee in charge. High Point residents contributed funds and local people are invited to attend the Saturday ceremony and tour the new facility planned to aid the needy.
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