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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1921
Page
1
A witty collection notes quirky observations about life, science, and society. It mentions a scientist claiming cigar ashes extend rug life and jokes about payday weekdays. Other lines touch on fishing, stockings, tennis, fashion, and aging, with a playful, satirical tone.
The column riffs on science, sport, and past debates with quirky contrasts. It mentions Einstein’s theories, railroad rates, Africa’s drink that affects movement, and a nod to High Point, a knight’s armor weight, and modern costs. It muses on the Pointero’s long games and a hopedfor big year with political and legal questions in view.
The excerpt recalls right after Jack Johnson leaving prison crowds and promoters flooded him with telegrams offering prize rights and invitations to receptions in Chicago. It argues the public and promoters feast on his fame, blaming the ignorant exploiters and gullibles who fund him.
High Point officials consider a new central auto parking and horse hitching area to serve tourists and shoppers, noting Greensboro and other cities have similar camps. The plan would use a compact city lot, provide water and shade, and follow patterns from Asheville and other North Carolina cities to attract visitors and boost business.
State Insurance Commissioner Stacy Wade reports June fire losses exclusive of forest fires at 313,760 dollars, down from May and April peaks. First six months total 3,713,882 dollars, with major single losses at New Kern lumber plant and Wilmington iron works. Fourth of July fire incidents were zero and Wade commends residents for adopting safer celebratory practices.
In 91 degree heat A A Warford, 87, a New York editor riding near home after a ride to Coney Island, collided with a trolley. He was catapulted ten feet, aided by Patrolman Groom, but declined ambulance care saying he was fine and it was his fault. Weeks of Brooklyn endorses the heat claim.
Washington July 11 Herbert Hoover dismisses proposals for a government team to study European business conditions, saying the department already holds more reliable data on European trade than any touring group could gather in a year. The piece notes tariff bill representations from several countries and a protest by France over open books for exporters to the United States. It also cites Mellon comments on beer regulations and a revenue summary for the year ending July 1, 1921, detailing income and excise tax shares.
The speaker notes shrinkage in taxable incomes and profits for next year and argues that the country is returning to normalcy amid tariff debates in Congress. He recalls old times arguing against high protective tariffs, asserting there is no need for such duties now.
A collection of quoted statements spans Bolshevik threat in Loom, early cancer cures, religion’s reach in modern times, Asia Rhine peace, gender inequality and divorce, and communist strategy to exploit bourgeois suffering. Notable voices include Belgian ambassador M De Bussompiere Paris Radium Institute doctor C Regaud New York rabbi Harry R Richmond French premier Raymond Poincare British leader Lady Frances Balfour and Leon Trotzky.
A historical note lists 56 signers with varied professions including lawyers merchants physicians farmers soldiers statesmen and others. It identifies Benjamin Franklin as the oldest at 70 and Edward Rutledge as the youngest at 26, with Charles Carroll as the last survivor who died November 14 1832 at age 95.
Scranton, Pennsylvania, sits atop a vast coal mining system, with over thirty three active mines beneath the city producing more than six million tons yearly. The anthracite basin undercuts the city, forming an underground network that sustains its economy and populace.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians and its ladies auxiliary plan their fifty second national convention in Detroit July 19 to 23 focused on Irish independence. Bishop Gallagher will lead a pontifical mass at SS Peter and Paul Church with Rev John Cavanaugh delivering the sermon. Business sessions run daily and officers will be elected on July 24.
A large demand for grain cradles persists in Morgantown West Virginia after George W Brown of Grafton obtained a patent for a knock down cradle. The device is claimed to be a vast improvement over the old style still used in mountain regions where a reaper is impracticable.
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