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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1922
Page
4
A lively poem by Bert Braley extols touring cars for their ample space and social use. The piece argues big cars suit gatherings, trips, and sharing rides with kin and friends, celebrating the vehicle as a generous and less selfish pastime.
After a long tussle over Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted narrowly to reject it. Southern senators supported Ford’s plan, while Norris’s water power government corporation idea also failed. The fate of Muscle Shoals as a major manufacturing plant remains unclear and the episode prompts critique of congressional efficiency and political maneuvering.
A federal income tax report for North Carolina 1920 highlights a large middle class, with 1000 to 3000 dollars incomes dominating the population. It notes 16,684 returns in the 2,60 to 3,600 range and 16,639 in the 1,000 to 2,000 band, while only a small elite exceeds 9,000. The piece argues there is no Wall Street influence and praises steady honest labor over speculation.
Asheville musicians from the American Federation of Musicians voted a resolution condemning jazz noises such as catcalls squeaks on clarinets and saxophones and urged conduct as if in a professional engagement. The article notes many top players hate jazz despite high pay while some skilled musicians turn to jazz for earnings. It blames public demand for loud racket at dances and meals.
An excerpt reflects casual racist framing as it defends rhythmic drumming by comparing it to a black man beating a tom tom, normalizing stereotypes and demeaning the subject through casual commentary.
Benjamin Stolberg cites The New Republic to argue the weekly minimum wage for about 256000 section men is 11.04 dollars with an average of 15.88 dollars. He notes subsistence costs for a five person family exceed 1400 dollars yearly and calls the wage an injustice to workers and childhood.
The Salisbury Post reports President Harrison’s recent statement showing a spirit of fellowship among Southern Railway employees. It urges patience and unified effort to build a permanent peace and solid foundation for lasting labor relations, praising mutual respect and hopeful for a stable settlement.
The hay fever season brings misery to many in the United States. Rag weed and other weeds trigger the allergy, with symptoms like sneezing nasal congestion and occasional fever. Avoid grasses and rag weeds near homes and limit pollen exposure. vaccines may prevent or cure, and early treatment is advised.
City Council approves two street paving districts in High Point North Carolina. R G Lassiter Co to pave Bes street from Jones to Minglish with asphaltic concrete and white oak street from E Green to Lee with sheet asphalt, rates set for 10 yearly payments. Notices require property owners to connect water and sewer by August 1 1922 or face assessments.
A brief note cautions that weeks before an attack treatment should be supervised by a competent physician. The guidance emphasizes ensuring medical oversight regardless of the scenario.
Since hiring a full time secretary, the Merchants' Association added Davis Shoe Store, Bradley York Furniture Co, and T. J. Steed grocer. Luther Barker is cited for speeding costs, and Max Lamet with G. L. Bryant paid half the costs for nighttime driving without rear lights.
The United Commercial Travelers No 689 invites members and visiting travelers to a meeting at the Elks' Home Point tonight at S o'clock. Initiation of new candidates and membership matters will be discussed. the gathering will include social refreshments.
Mrs. Will Lowe tells The Enterprise that it was her husband who drove the car that struck Rev. James Brooks a well known High Point Negro last Wednesday night.
The car belonged to her husband and she said Ben Payne was driving at the time of the accident. Rev. Brooks is reported to be improving today.
The churches invite the public to Sunday school at First Baptist at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m and 8 p m led by pastor Jas A Clarke and B Y P U meets at 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7? p m led by intermediate Y P U St Marys Episcopal with Holy Communion at 7 30 am church school 9 30 am Emmanuel Lutheran sermon How the Savior Caught Simon Morning worship 11 0 am Bible school 9 30 am Vesper 8 pm Wesley Memorial Methodist offers Sunday school 9 20 am worship 11 am and 8 pm with special music.
Pastor T J Rovera leads Sunday school at 9 30 with W E Davis as superintendent. Sermon by the pastor at 11 00. League service at 7 00 with Roy H Howard delivering a sermon. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00.
Friends Samuel L Haworth minister. Sunday school 9 45 morning Joseph D Cox superintendent. Meeting for worship 11 oclock. Evening meeting at 8 oclock. Monthly business meeting Wednesday 8 oclock. Junior C E E Saturday 2 oclock afternoon Mrs W T Saunders superintendent.
The High Point City Council considers an improving petition with signatures from property owners along Jones Street from Lindsay to Meadow and related segments. Named signatories include Mrs. Emma Nance R H Wheeler R T Chappell J CC Bouldin A C Hoffman W T Saunders W E Herndon J A Newton Mrs Lilly Furgurson and First Baptist Church Ben Nance.
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