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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
4
In a reflective piece the author laments the decline of southern chivalry and gallantry cadence. The essay contrasts older, courteous behavior with modern disrespectful acts by youths in public, urging a return to dignified conduct and warning that chivalry may become obsolete.
The Enterprise argues that women in North Carolina would vote this year regardless of ratification, but only if the governor calls a special session for good roads legislation. It opposes forcing national amendment by two thirds, urging state choice instead, and condemns constitutional overreach.
Citizens acknowledge the need for more school facilities in High Point and anticipate the town’s plan to sell bonds or funds to finance them. The message underscores strong support for expanding educational infrastructure.
Senator Read says the big fellows are coming to his point of view but Reed feels lonesome among the big fellows.
A terse, crude line notes that would have improved realism if the Indian had scalped one or two opponents, suggesting a harsh view tied to school-age entertainment. The remark reflects a violent stereotype connected to performance.
The writer argues the next tax revision should implement a downward scale to ease fiscal burden. It emphasizes reducing rates to spur growth and relieve taxpayers, suggesting a shift from current structure to a more progressive reduction strategy.
Raymond Hitchcock reports from Europe that nations still suffer war disruption and heavy losses while Americans fear endless burden sharing. He urges the United States to demand Europe fix its problems and elect a president focused on America for Americans.
In a provocative column the Save a Life League’s 1319 suicide tally is cited to mock editors while noting lawyers and physicians dominate the deaths by own action category. The piece questions the mental states behind such acts and calls for explanation of the professions on the list.
A Senate hearing on Russian propaganda hears Ludwig C A Martens defend Soviet Russia and Call for peace with neutral nations. The speaker argues Bolshevism will fail in Russia and urges Martens removal from the United States to curb Bolshevik influence.
The brief note highlights bold weather conditions with strong winds and looming storms suggesting a changeable forecast ahead. It emphasizes a proactive stance toward approaching temperature swings and possible rainfall.
A quirky note observes that despite frequent plots against German leaders, success remains rare while everyday events like a snowstorm disrupt Main Street crossings with unexpected timing.
The state board of health reports 166 automobile deaths in North Carolina during the previous year. Forsyth led with 12 victims, followed by Mecklenburg with 10 and Wake with seven.
An opinion contrasts foreign press complaints about American social conditions with a rebuke implying retaliation by recalling Europe’s own baggage. The quote expresses sharp editorial tone about social issues and cross-Atlantic judgment.
The Winston-Salem Journal reports Mayor Thompson of Chicago telegraphed every Senate member urging rejection of the treaty. The piece questions possible success by pro German sympathizers to undermine U S victory and align the republic with Germany outside the League of Nations.
The Chicago Tribune urges a fighting party and candidate who present concrete issues and pledges as bedrock for a 1916 campaign. It criticizes vague platforms and pussyfooting campaigns, warning leaders to choose decisive action over safe votes.
1741 Hester Lynch Piozzi Mrs Thrale born died 1821 May 2. 1842 Oporto revolt Junta established. 1846 Peel corn law repeal proposed. 1870 Canby turns Virginia gov to elected authorities. 1878 Edward Creasy author died London born 1812. 1893 James G Blaine died Washington DC born West Brownsville PA. 1913 suffragettes guerilla war as Franchise bill withdrawn. 1913 Wilson delivers two addresses in New York on defence legislation.
On this date several historical figures were born. Wilhelm Hohenzollern in Potsdam and Samuel Gompers in London are noted, along with Rt Rev William Lennox Mills in Ontario, George Nox McCain in Allegheny, Bishop Thomas Nicholson in Woodburn, and Albert Wickland in Chicago.
A year ago today Franco Romanian forces were said to have entered Kiev as part of the war. The former German emperor celebrated his sixtieth birthday in exile at Amerongen castle.
A popular novelty sold on London streets is a history of the Great War, compact to about an inch square. The tiny volume captures key events and figures in a pocket sized format, drawing curious readers and collectors alike.
Rev. A F Mitchell delivers a strong sermon at the Friends church urging personal knowledge of Christ through love. He stresses Christ as more than man, a union of God and man, and invites all to attend nightly at 7 30 o clock rain or shine for the week of meetings.
Chief Hailstorm, a real Indian, spoke on The History of the Cherokees at the high school auditorium this morning at 9 o'clock. Dressed in Indian regalia with eagle feathers, he explained the meaning of the feathers, performed a war dance, opened a scrap book of souvenirs, and shared views on languages to the pleasure of the school children.
Albany Jan 27 Senator N Monroe Marshall Franklin proposed amendments to the deer law after the severe deer slaughter last fall. Only deer with three inch horns or larger could be taken. Open season in the Adirondacks is October 15 to November 15 Catskills November 1 to 15 and the Berkshires statewide October 15 to November 15.
Edward Frensdorf of Hudson, vice president of First State Savings Bank, says a 12 year old contract for a $15 funeral remains in force and he expects the undertaker to honor the bargain in Hillsdale Michigan.
Milestones marked today with Maddie Stockwell of Kalamazoo entering University of Michigan as the first woman student. Samuel Gompers, AFL president, observes his seventieth birthday. Bishop Walsh celebrates twentieth anniversary of ordination. Albany college inaugurates Dr A M Williams as president with clergy and educators traveling to Albany Oregon. Oklahoma Democrats host convention address by Senator Robert L Owen. Truman Newberry case set for trial in Grand Rapids federal court on fraud charges tied to 1918 senate race.
Advertises Argo Phosphate as a cure for anemia and nervous decline. Claims 5 grain tablets restore energy, cure pale complexions, and renew vigor within days. Endorsed by Dr. F H Jacobson and dispensed by J A Hart Drug Co in Atlanta Georgia.
Dr Wilhelm Solf, named for German ambassador to the United States, served as colonial secretary, governor general of Samoa, and earlier held a Calcutta consular post. He spent years abroad in London and the British dominions, praising them. His learning spans languages including Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic, with studies in law and diplomacy.
The notice lists racing events in Havana Cuba and New Orleans, trotting races in Mt. Clemens Michigan, golf opens at St Augustine Florida and Ormond Florida, a New Jersey golf association meeting in New York, and a Joe Thomas versus Sammy Krause boxing bout in Columbus for 12 rounds.
Montreal hosts the Engineering Institute of Canada while Minneapolis hosts the Northern Pine Manufacturers' association Spokane Montana Lumber Manufacturers' association Lexington Kentucky retailers meet in Kentucky Retail Lumber Dealers' association Toledo Ohio holds an International Ship masters' gathering Minneapolis area hosts the Independent Telephone association Birmingham Alabama hosts the Anti Tuberculosis association all opening today for a series of professional and civic meetups.
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