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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1923
Page
1
Poem fragment reflecting yearning for a heaven like world free of sin and shame where happiness and love prevail. Mentions a childhood dream and a line about sleet making January a terror for pedestrians.
A Robeson County feature highlights Lumberton and surroundings with 64 pages describing resources and advantages. It extols mills, schools, hospitals, churches, warehouses, roads, a sewer system, electric lights, banks, a modern fire department, a semi weekly newspaper, and abundant electric power. Lamberton and Tobeson take pride in The Robesonian.
A reflection on the 1910 incorporation of the Boy Scouts in the United States cites the organization’s aims of training youth in fellowship, self-reliance, and outdoor skill. It notes ranks from Slenderfoot to first class, uniform symbolism, and the emphasis on nature, discipline, and a high ethical code as antidotes to urban pressures. The piece also critiques modern youth environments and envisions a broader civic effort to foster similar ideals.
New York police arrest George Bell a Broadway cabaret dancer after he tossed a $500 fur coat at a station and danced a complex routine shouting butterfly imagery. Desk Lieutenant McGowan mocks the performance as Bell, age 37, faces disorderly conduct charges. The piece also praises Winthrop Ames for a Shakespeare adaptation and the outstanding Queen Elizabeth interpretation by Hardee Wright.
A magazine recounts a true tale of a stoker aboard a steam freighter who falls ill with pneumonia. Modern medical treatment relayed by radio messages rescues him, reviving sea romance as ocean liners evolve and the old four masted freighter fades.
A Chinese student, described as quiet and almond-skinned, was named valedictorian in a class of 167 graduates at a downtown public school. The remark notes 16 percent of pupils graduated, highlighting the top student among the group.
Market report lists Poplar and Gum sales at various shipping points, with volumes in feet and prices per M feet. Items include cross banding, center stock, and sheet stock across 1-20, 1-8, 8-16, 3-392, and other inch ranges, with freight allowed and multiple price points.
Four North German Lloyd stewards filed a complaint at Ellis Island claiming the ship's brig beds were too hard and the assigned tasks after being found were too strenuous. They will return to Europe aboard the same liner.
Several motormeters believed stolen from city cars are at the High Point police station. Chief Blackwelder’s men are attempting to locate owners with little success. One meter came from a vehicle in front of the Southern Furniture Exposition building last week. another from a machine on Washington street.
Federal prohibition agents reported seizures including 80 gallons of stir, 00 gallons of bee, 20 gallons of whisky, 50 gallons of bear near Harris ton Virginia and Craven county. No arrests, owners and operators of the outfits not known, per R G Sams chief of the fifth division.
Greenville Tenn January 31 Andrew Stover 65 grandson of former U S president Andrew Johnson was buried Saturday afternoon in the national cemetery He was a member of the white house family during Johnsons administration and son of Mary Johnson Stover who acted as hostess at the white house during Mrs Johnsons illness
Alfred F Britton, 76, and son Alfred D Britton, 42, Brooklyn lawyers, were convicted for misappropriating client funds. They received state prison terms with the elder Britton sentenced to two to ten years and the son to two and a half to ten years after confessing to multiple aggregations totaling about $30,000.
Argue Wnage Case from Washington asks Supreme Court for permission to participate in appeal challenging the constitutionality of District of Columbia laws setting minimum wages for women and minor children. Lower courts ruled the law unconstitutional.
Virtus Rohm nephew of Fred Lundin surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles and is held in the city jail. Indictments were returned Monday in the school board investigation, with both men named in the charges.
Former pugilist Willard says he only desires a chance to come back to boxing and notes he would later become a collector.
Val Hannon, daughter of ranch owner John Hannon, enjoys a day on Dawnlight riding toward Refugio Mission with the Paradise spread in view. Belle, Val's mother, praises the family and their status as the boss of Paradise while Val finds romance and rivalry among local cowhands and suitors in Santa Leandra.
Notice announces sale of land of the late T W Parker on T Green street Saturday February 3 at 2 p m and 172 shares of Parker Paper and Twine stock. Interested parties may see J Elwood Cox for statement. Stock sale at 2 in front of business on Tramilton street. Land sale at 2 on the ground. Auctioneer J Si Burton.
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