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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
4
A 1920s column reflects on the transition to nationwide prohibition at midnight, noting the dangers of bootleg liquor and wood alcohol. It comments on social impact, gender roles in the temperance movement, and political figures amid the era’s legal and economic shifts.
Businessmen urge restoring a western North Carolina collection district after abolition under the internal revenue plan. They note North Carolina pays large revenue but has only one district, unlike others with two. Greensboro is favored as the headquarters site for the reestablished district due to accessibility.
The German government struggles to fulfill postwar peace terms as a 4000 strong mob storms the Reichstag. Gunfire kills at least ten as Noske is named commander and martial law is declared across Berlin and Brandenburg. The regime faces heavy reparations and tonnage payments to the Allies.
Essays warn that the Afrique liner sinking in the Bay of Biscay claimed many lives and shook public sympathy. The piece argues modern society’s dulled emotions and the lingering impact of war on grief and public discourse.
Citizens complain about fire trucks racing along Main Street between English and Commerce streets. Accidents have been narrowly avoided and concerns grow that continued mile-a-minute gaits in the crowded business section could cause tragedy unless slower speeds are mandated in these two blocks.
The premier, in his seventieth year, predicts election as France president on Saturday. He says work from dawn and light meals keep him youthful, and he claims he never worries. If true, some United States senators might never die.
Portas prophecy of planetary doom is contradicted as the cosmos seeming to outpace him. The public already learned of the failure months ago, provoking a shift in belief among many readers.
They missed another good opportunity as the river overflowed and threatened to drown out Bill Hohenzollern. The Dutch threw up a dam around the castle to shield the estate.
A wartime call invites workers to join shipyard production with pay at fifteen dollars a day. The appeal frames labor as patriotic service and modern industrial effort.
A proposal suggests each country keep the ashes of its great to mold into small statues for a hall of fame. The concept imagines a global memorial hall beside existing sacred resting places like Westminster Abbey and Rome’s mausoleums.
The Hickory Record quotes a stance that vagrants should be compelled to work to earn an honest living. The proposed new street force is seen as beneficial to both the community and the vagrants by enforcing labor.
Yonkers Herald quotes Stefansson the Arctic explorer describing five years in the frozen north with vivid detail. New York Globe notes a dash of wit and comic sarcasm that made the evening entertaining and beneficial.
The Concord Times notes the big government task of returning American soldiers who died in France. Many families will be disappointed when the correct bodies arrive due to burial in mass graves and lack of identification. The government will ensure undertakers do not profit from the transfers.
The piece contrasts national figures with local civic ambition, urging High Point to embrace beauty and sustainable upkeep. It cites the Broad and Steele street triangles and the First Baptist Church lot as urgent fixes, proposing sod, benches, color beds, and regular care to transform eyesores into inviting spaces.
The secretary of state and Mrs. Lansing celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary. A Laval University reconstruction campaign is launched. A Japanese associations conference convenes in San Francisco. Ontario premier Drury addresses a Canadian council in Montreal. Finland Estonia Poland Lithuania and Ukraine diplomats plan united action against Bolshevism in Helsingfors. Senate party conference to pick a Democratic leader. construction industry meeting opens in Indianapolis. New Jersey women voters education campaign kicks off in Newark. Watch night services mark the last dry day nationwide. Ireland holds first postwar local elections, Sinn Fein outcomes anticipated.
Sir Louis A. Jette, a lifelong public figure in Quebec, enters his eighty-fifth year. He hailed from L Assomption, studied at its college, began as a Montreal lawyer, helped found the National party, and was elected to Dominion Parliament in 1871. He later served as Chief Justice of Quebec and lieutenant-governor from 1898 to 1908, taught civil law at Laval University, and became dean of the faculty. France named him a commander of the Legion of Honor in 1898.
Crown Princess of Sweden formerly Princess Margaret of Connaught is noted for her birthday today along with Sir Louis A Hette former lieutenant governor of Quebec born in IL Assomption Quebec. Lieut Gen Robert L Bullard now commanding the Eastern Department was born in Alabama 59 years ago. Grover Lewtermilk a pitcher for the Chicago American League team was born in Sanborn Indiana 35 years ago. Raymond Chapman shortstop for the Cleveland American League team was born in Owensboro Kentucky 29 years ago.
New York National Wholesale Dry Goods association opens in Newark N J United American War Veterans of New Jersey hold sessions in Cairo Ni Southern Witness Retail Lumber Dealers association meets locally with program details to follow.
A historical tally shows 24 of the 40 Ottoman Sultans since Constantinople’s conquest died violently, reflecting a pattern of assassination or fatal conflict among rulers.
Havana hosts the Winter meeting of the Cuba American Jockey Club. New Orleans hosts the Winter meeting of the Business Men's Racing Association. Chicago holds the American Association annual meeting. Pinehurst stages the Winter League of Advertising Interests golf tournament. Bellair Florida hosts the New Year golf tournament closing. Boston hosts the Massachusetts Golf Association annual meeting. New York Yacht Club meets to decide the Lipton challenge for the America’s Cup.
The item lists 10 historical anniversaries: Noah Noble born 1794 and died 1844. 1811 congressional authorization to seize West Florida. Marshall Lefferts born 1821 and died 1876. Robert G. Harper born 1825. Santa Anna captured in 1845. Augste C P R Landry born 1846 and died 1919. 1864 Paris society for aerial navigation. 1896 Britain France Siam pact.
One year ago today in the war the German assembly met at Karlsruge as the Italian cabinet resigned amid American opposition to Sonnino's annexationist program.
Boxing fans await the Benny Lennard versus Johnny Dundee match slated for January 16 in New Haven drawing unprecedented attention after the Dempsey Willard clash last summer.
More than a million people spent their vacations in Colorado forests last summer drawing crowds to national forests statewide. Visitors enjoyed outdoor recreation, scenic trails, and wildlife viewing across multiple forest districts.
Frank J. Cheney sworn claim as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public A W Gleason notes the oath dated December 6 1886. The firm promotes internal use and blood action on mucous surfaces with testimonials free.
A fragment from a humor strip shows Everett True reacting to a confusing event with exaggerated outbursts. The scene centers on a chaotic moment, highlighting the character’s overblown reactions and comic misunderstanding.
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