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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
4
The proposal calls for extending city limits in all directions to 20 000 population and adding a large city library, parks and playgrounds, a passenger station with track elevation, a city planning system, more homes, and expanded paved streets along with sewer and water extensions.
The piece urges berry picking and hunting in shade, canning, and clearing weeds along roads. It notes rising prices, selling broody hens, and keeping Irish water stock and poultry. It warns of heat danger, chiggers, worms, and pests and touts spray pump as best remedy per Farm Life.
The Central Labor Union of Asheville denounces perceived coloration of railroad strike coverage in North Carolina and by the Associated Press. The Enterprise defends its fairness, inviting readers to contest any perceived bias and promising no rush to defend every newspaper.
A newspaper defends its independence from the Associated Press claiming the AP provides only news without opinion. Editorials and local reporting are produced in house, and the paper invites readers to challenge any biased AP content. The piece stresses unbiased reporting and asks for proof of AP bias.
The High Point furniture exposition reports strong demand with carload orders and steady sales across buyers, jobbers, and retailers. Optimism grows as quality and tasteful designs replace flashy pieces, with buyers prioritizing restful, dignified styles. The market remains robust and the future looks bright.
The Charlotte Oberger argues a strong housing base is essential for community prosperity. Without a nucleus of homes, urban life lacks anchored residents and lasting loyalty, as people will move if not rooted in a stable home environment.
The article argues owning a home fosters better citizens and stronger communities. It contrasts homes with mere houses, notes the civic benefits of property ownership, and asserts that cities enabling home building with support create lasting communities. It emphasizes rooted residents over transient outsiders.
The Asheville Times notes Southern Railway maintains calm handling of a wage dispute and warns against escalation. It contrasts with other lines that issued ultimatums and employed strikebreakers, asserting workers will return without rancor once vacations end.
New York letter reports Mrs. Montgomery, a devoted baseball fan, was struck during a doubleheader but insisted on staying to watch the rest of the game and the next. She later recovered in bed with rib injuries, vowing to attend more games.
Eleanor Gates argues corsets harm psychology and health reflecting modern women’s independence. She cites looser dress and “flappers” as signs of personal liberty, linking posture, self respect, and social behavior to corset use.
The article notes changing styles in dress and health myths, then highlights Moscow theatrical agencies flooded with requests from American producers for Russian companies. It mentions strong interest in New York in Russian playwrights and actors, predicting several will appear on American boards next season.
Report on Captain His Highness the Maharaja of Rajpipla arriving from London to Long Beach with social events and polo interests. It also notes Ellis Island tests for Italian immigrants posing as actors or singers, leading to a staged inspection and reevaluation of performers.
High Point Rotary Club held its regular luncheon at the Sheraton hotel at 12 15. A light program entertained members and guests with a word definitions session and a spelling contest. Proceeds supported a Boy Scout camp at Hayworth Springs. Dr Myers of the State University could not attend.
W W Swift of Gulfport was elected to the school district board by a single vote after a contested special election. A ballot for Swift was found on the polling place floor and identified as legitimate by the election clerk, then accepted by the county commissioners.
The Southern Baptist assembly at Ridgecrest NC is in full blast with hotels filling up and a training school for Christian workers. Courses in Bible study and religious instruction are offered. information from Albert R. Pond. Rev C V Brooks and family from High Point are among visitors.
Rev. Daniel Brooks a well known Negro preacher in High Point was seriously injured last night around 6 o'clock when an automobile struck him on East Washington Street. He had crossed to a barber shop and was returning home when the car swerved and knocked him several feet before bystanders rushed him to a local hospital.
Rev. R. S. Arrowood of Greensboro has been called to pastor the Second Presbyterian Church in Salisbury. The church’s ten year pastor Rev. C. B. Heller has resigned and his resignation is accepted.
Washington July 13. A plan before the National Parks bureau envisions broadcasting the chorus of marmots in Glacier National Park. A 200 watt transmitter at 360 meters could reach from coast to coast, centered near Glacier Park Station Montana. The marmot colony near the Canadian line yields a million animals whose nightly whistle concerts may travel five miles., inviting tourists to hear a new form of radio entertainment.
A Washington report from July 13 shows farm job ads in 1920 to 1922 favored married men with about 50 percent chances for employment and 45 percent with children. Single men ran 387 of 1,201 ads, while 416 favored married men, and 398 had no stated requirements. Many farmers lacked dwellings for families, reducing employment of married men.
Edward A Darby noted pen artist of Atlanta has arrived in Tech Point and will make his home there. He will practice his profession and resist to furniture corporations in preparing copy and finetretlings of their products. He has substantial experience in this work and plans permanent relocation.
In China a square mile of soil can support about 4 000 people. The figure highlights land productivity and population density considerations in historical population studies.
Six candidates seek the Ohio United States Senate nomination for the term ending March 4. Senator Pomerene faces John J. Lentz as his lone foe. In the Republican race, contenders include Simeon Kings and Charles Dick with others like John W. Arnold and David W. Wood. Democratic governors race centers on A Vic Donainey and rivals James G. Johnson Thomas J. Duffy and A P Sandles amid ballot controversy.
Prime Minister Lloyd George said in the House of Commons he fears a deadlock at The Hague on Russian affairs but has no information of a breakdown in the conference. However he warned against speculation about the talks.
A Libyan Senussi law prohibits smoking drinking and dancing. The rule reflects strict social code enforcement within the movement aligned with religious and cultural norms.
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