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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
4
A mash of verse and jokes discusses personal freedom versus community rules. References include Berton Braley and Raleigh Banker Goes Ree, headlines about strikes, currency changes, and local traffic plans. The mood is a mix of wry observation and topical quips from a late era newspaper page.
The Manufacturers Record reports the South shows unprecedented building activity in the first half of the year with 36 151 construction items. The expansion spans roads theaters and other industrial development noted in the regional construction news.
The Manufacturers' Record notes a nationwide surge in construction and industry. Roads and streets lead activity with 3 498 items, schools reach 1 897, and home building shows 1 706 announcements for projects worth millions.
The article notes dismay at the second national child labor law being unconstitutional and discusses growing support for a federal amendment. It argues the failed law protected only about 15 percent of working children and leaves 85 percent unprotected, including street trades and agricultural labor. It also highlights that many states already have strong laws and that a federal amendment would set a minimum standard without overriding advanced state laws.
The Greensboro News notes the health drive failed to reduce flies and mosquitoes. Public sentiment rose as residents faced persistent pests and urged stronger action despite advisories from health authorities.
Health officials urge residents to use regulation fly proof garbage cans sold at cost to curb fly and mosquito propagation. City manager orders 5090 cans for 5909 homes to ensure garbage is deposited in closed containers and collected promptly.
The Fourth of July no longer signifies terror and noise but a day of relaxation. Americans still celebrate with sports and dances while patriotism fades into a faint background. If the holiday teaches relaxation while preserving liberty it serves a purpose almost as important as patriotism itself.
The cotton market opened steady with September down 2 points while most futures gained 3 to 12 points on steady cables. Reports of good eastern belt weather and German mark unease supported modest advances after the call with October at 22.62 and December at 22.37. July at 22.37, October 22.47, December 22.20, January 21.84, March 21.78.
The closing session of the League of Nations disarmament commission in Paris announced by Dr. Rivas Vicuna that Chile will demand adding to the agenda of the fifth un-American congress in Santiago next March a comprehensive Western world disarmament program covering both naval and military forces.
The report notes continued picketing of railroad shops with several arrests tied to disturbances. Despite outbreaks, railroad circles felt the strike was easing toward peace and hope. Chairman Ben W Hooper and W L McMenimen were to meet with the labor board to discuss a settlement as railroads hired replacements and the retaliation ultimatum loomed.
W T Parker of Chapel Hill died leaving a widow and four brothers. the obituary notes many honorary pallbearers from High Point Black Mountain Brownsville and Greensboro. The death cast gloom over the city with condolences pouring in today.
The commission approved curtailment of trains between Norfolk and Goldsboro Nos 15 and 16 17 and 18 between Belhaven and Washington and 55 and 56 between Oriental and New Bern. Trains 3 and 4 Norfolk Raleigh remain unaffected. Norfolk Southern reports 18 foremen in shops and limited machinery for routine work.
Karl Grossman known as the great Vampire of Germany killed himself in his cell after the trial was halted. He reportedly tortured women and girls who fell for him, with charges including the murder of three women though the total could exceed twenty. The case was paused as he took his own life.
High Point Life Insurance Underwriters association heard speeches by Senator O E Mendenhall and Max E Block of Greensboro covering agent qualifications and the purpose of life insurance. Mrs R J Ranson offered a humorous reading as the group, with many spouses present, gathered at the chamber of commerce rooms.
Photos show Jess Willard training at the American Legion arena in Hollywood California. The heavyweight weighs 285 pounds and aims to shed 30 pounds in four months to be ready to fight all heavyweights, with Jack Dempsey as a preferred opponent.
Atlantic Coast Line today gained complete control of the Rockingham Railroad running a one mile line between Gibson and Rockingham North Carolina. The smaller company’s bond issues used for construction and remaining outstanding stock not held by ACL would be bought by private investors at a total price of 15 560 dollars.
Agnes Samutson, superintendent of Page County schools in Clarinda Ohio, told the National Education Association 60th annual meeting that the county unit plan would let rural schools compete with city schools. She urged abolishing small districts, adopting business standards, strengthening supervision, unifying administration, and consolidating duties while elevating the county superintendent to a high professional standing with appropriate salary and tenure.
The Republican effort to force cloture on the administration tariff bill failed in the Senate. The motion to enforce the rule received 45 votes to 35, short of the required two thirds.
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