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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1923
Page
4
A lone narrator wanders a desolate wood and mountain seeking a cry heard in the night. At the summit a chorus speaks as the souls of grafters and the conscience of worldlings forgotten amid progress. The second line references Kate Arnette Designy and liquor ships needing no subsidy.
A string of brief observations covers radio reform, European affairs, postal services at High Point, and upcoming gatherings for furniture buyers. It notes French aims in Essen, a thriving post office needing more lock boxes, and preparations to welcome buyers while debating taxes on tourists and gasoline. It mentions a Greek king's reported death, a park fundraising push, and critiques of U S foreign policy signaling an uphill administration effort.
Railroad engineers and conductors in Raleigh lobby for a law forcing all vehicles to stop at crossings. They cite harrowing experiences and demand action while noting grade crossing elimination will take years. The push aims to reduce crossing accidents by establishing a legal stop look and listen rule.
The High Point post office, though praised for its ornate building, has outgrown its lock-box facilities. Hundreds of applications await boxes, and authorities cannot meet demand due to capacity limits. The Enterprise argues for adding several hundred lock boxes to accommodate growth.
North Carolina mourns the passing of J Bryan Grimes a Raleigh resident and Pitt County native long serving secretary of state since 1901 His death ends a career of faithful service and high regard in the state’s public life.
Editor voice endorses expanded parks and playgrounds, recalling prior participation on the city council including selecting playground equipment. The writer pledges to become a life subscriber or join others to secure the necessary funds.
W L Stamney of High Point urges annual upkeep of the park and playground or city takeover, noting a High Point foundation fund exists with at least $100 in the treasury for the purpose. He signs the letter dated January 12.
A speech in Blowing Rock warns that American civilization faces a test from lawlessness luxury and political disarray. The speaker outlines seven factors threatening life liberty and property and calls for principled public service and market solutions.
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