Newspaper gossip and political quips from 1926 column
The page cites Frost Landis and Koln in New York and Brunswick, notes Coolidge’s coal strike stance, mocks Irving Berlin in London, questions Ponzi’s land deals, mentions the Roosevelt expedition and Marco Polo, and jokes about Mexico executing bandits to avoid presidents.
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National
Frost, Landis and Koln
Brunswick Building
Fork Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Irving Berlin
London
Irving
Fashionist forecasts knee revealing golf attire
A fashion authority says the new men’s golf outfit will reveal knees. The note adds golf itself remains distressful to spectators.
North Carolina Judge’s Bequests Reflect Broad Philanthropy
Judge W. P. Bynum left a small bequest to a Brahmin youth and another to a youthful Chinese gentleman, illustrating the judge’s wide human interests across diverse communities in North Carolina.
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W. P. Bynum
Welch grape juice king's will hints at glory and profit
The piece notes Welch's claim that his grape juice was made for God's glory while acknowledging substantial profits. It also mentions possible Carolinas bank branch locations, and a note about Coach Fetzer leaving his profession for wealth, alongside a remark on Red Grange critics who joined a similar lure.
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Welch
Fetzer
Red Grange
Baseball magnates fret over waning youth interest
Baseball moguls express worry that young fans are thinning and that the supply of major league players is dwindling as fields sit vacant and new players learn to swing a mashie in leisure.
Dr Townsend Corrects Death Toll From Medical Attention
The doctor clarifies that thousands die in North Carolina without medical attention, disputing a headline claiming thousands die from lack of attention. The report emphasizes accuracy in medical mortality figures and attributes the error to misquotation.
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North Carolina
Townsend
Signs Removed Near Hillsboro Spark Motor Club Complaint
The Carolina Motor club protests roadside warnings of a speed trap near Hillsboro as vandalism and illicit sign removal. Ponzi defends a land deal as lawful, predicting buyers at high prices amid belief in 200 percent profits.
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Ponzi
Wake Forest professor criticizes college athletic star focus
Dr. G. W. Paschal of Wake Forest College estimates North Carolina colleges spend at least 25 000 yearly to hire athletes. He warns against reproducing a few star heroes while neglecting broad student physical culture.
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G. W. Paschal
Wake Forest College
North Carolina
Paschal
Zoning Law for High Point Faces Public Scrutiny
High Point prepares a comprehensive zoning ordinance drafted by Campbell Scott and associates. The document will be reviewed by the zoning and planning commission and the city council in two hearings before any vote, with ample opportunity for opposition prompt and thorough testing of impartiality and logic.
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High Point
Campbell Scott
Zoning and Planning Commission
Scott
Birthday of Ben Franklin remembered as thrift icon
The article marks the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, noting his thrifty image as a patron of thrift and building societies. It recalls his role in popularizing thrift, his contributions to electricity theory, and hints at personal lapses, urging the young to follow his wise sayings while acknowledging his complexities.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Ben
Mr. Franklin
Philadelphia
Paris
Ben Franklin
Let the Lady Come On In Stowaway Bride Sparks Deportation Appeal
Two days out of New Orleans officers of the West Ivis found a British girl stowaway and turned her over to immigration authorities though she was married to the ship's oiler. He had wed her in Liverpool and sought her entry. he appeals for her deportation ruling. The writer urges leniency so she may become a citizen.
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New Orleans
S. S. West Ivis
Liverpool
America
London
Argu
Washingtons character and modern hypocrisy discussed
A columnist examines George Washington's era and modern politics noting the monument to him endures while public figures evade scrutiny. The piece argues for thoughtful judgment over slogans and suggests hypocrisy cannot be criminalized without shaping national discourse.
Mr Leonard urges merchants to advertise locally
Secretary Leonard of the State Merchants association urges local merchants to advertise in their hometown paper to boost buyer interest. He praises The Enterprise and argues newspapers are a public necessity, funded by merchant support, building town strength and reader pull.
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Leonard
State Merchants’ Association
Are College Radicals Really a Threat to Public Order
A columnist argues that youth radicalism in colleges is a natural stage of development. He contends most graduates become conservative, predicting danger only if all students shift rightward and urges calm appraisal of youthful ideas. He cites Senator Moses as a contrast to extreme views.
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Say
Moses
New Hampshire
Shoe maker cites growing female feet from sports wear
The head of a shoe firm argues that women’s feet are enlarging in length and width due to rising participation in athletics. He remains cautious, noting possibilities that he may be correct or mistaken.
Railway Officials to Confer With Local Committees on Crossing Traffic
H. W. Miller and associates from Southern Railway will meet with civic clubs city officials and the chamber of commerce to discuss traffic hazards at railroad crossings. Mayor H A Moffitt invited them with date not yet set, likely not within two weeks. Committees from Chamber Kiwanis Civitan Rotary Monarch and others named to cooperate.
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H. W. Miller
Southern Railway Company
W. C. Hudson
L. F. DeRamus
Chamber of Commerce
H.A. Moffitt
J. T. Ryan
Fred N. Tate
J. T. Burrus
A. E. Tate
C. C. Robbins
Kiwanis
John W. Hedrick
R. O. Lindsay
A. E. Taplin
D. R. Parker
C. L. Amos
R. R. Ragan
J. C. Sheloff
E. K. Ingram
H. R. Jones
R. N. Mann
W. L. Stamey
Civitan
Cecil H. Marriner
Fred McPherson
Horace Haworth
E. Jack Edwards
R. B. Parker
Rotary
R. B. Terry
A.S. Caldwell
O. F E. Mendenhall
Frank Wineskie
J. E. Millis
Monarch
R. K. Stewart
J. B. Spencer
G. T. Marshall
T. G. Shelton
S. C. Vuncannon
Chas. E. Hayes
Suit for a Great Sum Entered and Fight Begun
The civil action is filed in federal courts as the state aims to compel defendants to return here. Solicitor W. F. Evans reports no further action against Miss Helen Rodgers and others over five hundred dollar bonds. The case involves campus immorality charges against several students. expulsions and suspensions have begun, with rehearings requested.
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Smith
W. F. Evans
Franklin
Helen Rodgers
Preston B. Rodgers
Bonnie Baste
Lolita Clark
Gordon W. Conner
Supreme Court
Evans
E. C. Brooks
State College
L. C. Christman
W. D. Lynch
E. H. Cranmer
Neal
Christman
Henry Walthall Stars In Three Faces East
Henry Walthall leads a notable photoplay set on the war front in France London and Berlin though not a pure war picture. Jetta Goodall Robert Ames and Clive Brook share strong performances as the dramatic action unfolds with a gripping climax at the New Broadhurst Monday and Tuesday.
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Henry Walthall
France
London
Berlin
Jetta Goodall
Robert Ames
Clive Brook
New Broadhurst
Sheraton Hotel
Motor club signs torn down at Hillsboro in nighttime actions
Unknown individuals removed two Carolina Motor Club signs outside Hillsboro, warning motorists of a speed trap. One sign at the east border was taken from private property after permission. another at the west border was torn and stamped with prints. No clues found. officials seek suspects under threat of reward.
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Fnte I
Greensboro
T. W. Arrasmith
Hillsboro
Carolina Motor Club
Arrasmith
Motor Club
S. C. Hughes
Occonoochee Inn
Carolina Motor Club, Inc
Hughes
Coleman W. Roberts
L. Bunn Lloyd
Orange County
Roberts
Three Faces East at the Broadhurst Entices Local Audiences
The Broadhurst theater opposite Sheraton promotes a two week run of photoplays for exhibitors and the public. Cecil DeMille’s Three Faces East stars Jetta Goodall Robert Ames Henry Walthall and Clive Brook with war era intrigue and action. Also on the bill are The Open Door Fox’s latest, Harold Lloyd in Girl Shy and Mack Sennett comedies Aesop’s Fables shown weekly.
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New Broadhurst
Sheraton
Fox
Harold Lloyd
Mack Sennett
Three Faces East
Cecil DeMille
Jetta Goodall
Robert Ames
Henry Walthall
Clive Brook
Southern Papers Boost Rome Company Southern Sale Meet
High Point hosts the southern division sales meeting for the Rome company makers of deluxe bed springs and metal beds. George Lattimer says the gathering unites all southern salesmen and notes 1926 sales may surpass prior years aided by strong southern newspaper advertising.
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High Point
Rome Company
George Lattimer
Southern Rome Company
Baltimore
Rome
South
Lattimer
Coolidge Charged With Abusing His Appointing Power
In a discussion on appointments President Coolidge faced questions over using patronage to influence the Senate. He indicated potential use of his power for trading. The exchange centered on whether Mr. Lewis could remain on the tariff commission if Coolidge were re elected, with no commitments given.
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Lewis
Tariff Commission
Norris
Materal
Senate
Welborn Furniture Co. passes to Marsh Stroupe and Barker
J. L. Welborn has sold his controlling stock in Welborn Furniture Co. to longtime stockholders J. A. Marsh G. W. Stroupe and W. M. Barker who will continue running the store. The firm remains a major furniture retailer offering quality pieces at moderate prices.
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J. L. Welborn
Welborn Furniture Co
J. A. Marsh
G. W. Stroupe
W. M. Barker
Industrial program for this week in Mechanicsville
Weekly clubs meet with social events and talks at local halls. Florence Nightingale and Worth White clubs host Monday gatherings, Lend a Hand club meets Tuesday, Y W C A pools host swimming, Thursday oyster supper, and Friday Win One club discusses industrial education themes. Geneva Fogleman and Louise Leonard will address the group. Katherine Howard earns top points for the year with a Maxfield Parrish picture prize.
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Florence Nightingale Club
Junior Order
Mechanicsville
Worth White Club
Highland Community Hall
Sunshine Club
Win One
Geneva Fogleman
Louise Leonard
High Point
Katherine Howard
Women endure colder nights than men in household heating
A light social observation notes that women tolerate lower indoor temperatures better, suggesting men often rely on higher furnace use to stay warm. The remark frames gender comfort differences in home heating without scientific data.
Swindle Defrauds Teachers Leaving Chicago Losses Unclear
Children may gain insight as teachers recount a Chicago swindle that left many financially devastated. The report notes widespread loss of funds and calls for inquiry into who profited from the scheme.
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Chicago
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Mexico
Federal Reserve
Carolinas
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Uncle Sam
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