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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1923
Page
9
An observed reduction in danger from sleet in January is noted as pedestrians faced fewer hazards than feared despite brief wet conditions. The remark contrasts common beliefs about January's severity with a calmer, more routine urban experience.
Evening note asks if the reader has recovered a motormeter device or issue related to its use. The brief implies a status inquiry or equipment check. Authorities or officials are not cited in the fragment.
A sharp call for a hard headed economy frames the political debate as critics praise Madame Matzenaue's ex-husband for his bluntness and candor in weighing fiscal policy and national priorities.
High Point builders craft a residence intended as a home for veterans of the Legion. The project reflects community support and local construction activity with emphasis on durable design and timely completion.
A wry headline suggests drug trade pathways end in confinement, while noting cultural relief from jazz orchestras and Christmas entertainments as a counterpoint. The item blends a grim theme with cultural references to imply social consequences.
The piece notes that February, typically a busy period for customers, is shortened to the minimum number of days, signaling a constrained window for transactions.
The statement asserts that Ford’s notions of productive effort validate the belief that idleness causes turmoil. It links industry and progress to global stability, implying that rest from labor cannot quell discord.
The Robesonian highlights Robeson County progress in a 64 page edition describing Lumberton resources and assets. It notes mills hospitals schools churches warehouses roads banks power and a modern water and sewer system with a motorized fire department and a semi weekly newspaper.
The piece extols hairdressers and coiffure artists for using the permanent wave to transform five inch tresses into long styles. It lauds the eye deceiving effect and mentions Jobyna Howland and a henna pioneer while noting ongoing improvements. A playful nod to Mr Nestle hints at gratitude for hair innovation.
The article marks February 8 1910 as the Boy Scouts incorporation in the United States and stresses scouting as training in citizenship and self reliance. It describes advancement from tenderfoot to first class, uniform symbolism, pledges, and the aim to return youth to nature amid urban pressures. It also recounts a maritime hospital transfer story highlighting cooperation at sea.
A magazine recounts how a steam freighter stoker fell ill with pneumonia and was saved by medical treatment transmitted by radio. The tale reflects renewed romance of the sea through modern signaling as ocean liners rise and older freighters pass.
George Bell a 37 year old Broadway cabaret dancer fluted into a New York police station threw a $500 fur coat on the floor and performed a complex dance as a police desk lieutenant questioned the allegory of his routine. He was placed behind bars on a disorderly conduct charge.
The text observes fashion demanding quick changes in appearance, comparing a bobbed haircut to the challenge of letting hair grow long. It notes the moral test for girls as they move along the avenue, assessing patience versus resentment amid changing styles.
Justice Ford of this city argues girls should be caged from age 16 to 25 to curb thoughtless marriages. He claims modern marriages are driven by rash choices and fears societal harm. Opponents would rather choose freedom than confinement across generations.
A review lauds Winthrop Amer for presenting Wil Shakespeare in blank verse by Vilemence Dane amid major Shakespeare revivals. It credits Hardee Wright, as Queen Elizabeth, with the season’s finest character work, transcending era costumes to capture Elizabethan spirit and evoke love for Ames and England.
A local public school graduated a class of 16 percent, with the valedictorian described as a Chinese girl from Mott Street, an almond-eyed belle who led the ranks alongside 166 boys.
The passage states that there is no racial distinction in the district at the time of the award announcement and that both girls and others rejoiced. It emphasizes an inclusive outcome tied to the honor recognition.
Four stowaways who arrived on a North German Lloyd steamer filed a complaint at Elis Island claiming the brig beds were too hard and the work assigned them after discovery was too hard. They will return to Europe by the same means.
Several motormeters believed stolen from city automobiles are at the High Point police station. Chief Blackwelder's men have failed to locate owners for the meters. One was taken from a vehicle in front of the Southern Furniture Exposition building last week, with no owner found. Others were lifted from machines on Washington street and various city locations.
Federal agents reported the seizure of an 80 gallon still with 800 gallons of beer and 20 gallons of whisky plus 50 gallons of ferment near Harrisons, Craven County. No arrests were made and owners of the illicit outfits were not identified.
Greenfield Tenn January 31 Andrew Stover 65 grandson of former president Andrew Johnson was buried Saturday afternoon in the national cemetery. He was a member of the White House family during Johnson's administration and the son of Mary Johnson Stover who served as hostess at the White House during Mrs Johnson's illness.
Alfred Fritton, 76, and his son Alfred C Fritton, 42, Brooklyn lawyers, were convicted and sentenced to state prison for misappropriating about $130,000 from clients. The elder Fritton received two to ten years, the son two and a half to ten years.
Oregon Washington and Wisconsin through their attorneys general ask the Supreme Court to hear appeal on the constitutionality of a District of Columbia minimum wage law for women and minors. Lower courts ruled the law unconstitutional.
Virtu Rohm nephew of Fred Lundin, named in indictments tied to the school board probe, surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles California and is held in the city jail, the Chicago bureau reports.
Ex-pugilist Willard says he only wants a chance to return to boxing and then plan a new career as a collector. He implies a possible comeback and shift to collecting as his post ring path.
John Hannon, wealthy ranch owner, lives with his blind wife Belle and daughter Val at Paradise. Red Star rules the Red Brood horses owned by the ranch master. Velantrie wins Lola Sanchez in Hunnewell’s store and sends her home before riding to the Mission for a visit with Father Hillaire. Val asks about entering Redstar in the Fourth of July races at Santa Leandra, but Hannon says Redstar is too fast.
Val Hannon prepares for a dance at Santa Leandra while-eyeing suitors and the boss’s favor. Belle praises the family’s standing and Boyce Clendenning’s wealth, as Val rides out to Refugio Mission with Dawnlight, proving her bold, fearless streak.
Auction notice announces sale of land on E Green Street on February 3 at 2 p.m. and 172 shares of Parker Paper and Twine Co stock at 1 p.m. in front of Hamilton Street business site. J Sib Burton is auctioneer. J Elwood Cox holds statements for interested parties. Large tracts of land offered as a good buy.
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