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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
4
A column discusses Prohibition era themes and a poem about John Barleycorn, noting the country grows drier as bootsleg supplies wane. It then critiques newspaper reporter criticism, arguing papers must serve diverse audiences and avoid favoring any single interest.
A collage of short items notes the Shah of Persia’s Paris spending, Babe Ruth’s home Run status, executions in Nevara, fashion vanity, tense headlines, and weather forecasts. It reflects a mix of society quips, crime mentions, political cues, and a mobile newspaper aboard a printing train bound for Missoula.
The article describes special train editions that feature write ups of states passed through and greetings from governors. It notes editorials, stories, pictures, and personnel profiles as the train travels. It envisions publishing a paper mid flight aboard a dirigible or airplane.
A Lexington Dispatch editorial condemns traveling fakirs and beggars who target the city. It cites preachers selling poems to children, Salvation Army impostors, and rescue workers seeking money. The piece calls for licensing and enforcement to curb organized mendicancy exploiting local regulations.
The Statesville Daily discusses the third week of railroad strikes and the push to resume non union labor to avoid collapse. It warns of potential violence if workers are not protected and urges local authorities to maintain law and order while balancing federal guidance. Also reported are notices from Cincinnati about canceling freight handling contracts on the Big Four railroad system.
July 17 report outlines the International Association of Machinists with about 250000 members, roughly 100800 in railroad shops, tracing origins to 1889 and earlier Knights of Labor ties. It notes major strikes since 1901, leaders Johnston and Conlon directing actions from Washington, and lists past disputes with rail interests as the union calls for restored wage scales.
Sixteen property transfers were recorded with one High Point land sale. The major deal: Lawrence R. Carlson bought land on Sunsee drive near J A Matheson’s corner in Irving Park for 160500 dollars. Other parcels include Westwood lots 198 199 200 for 1500 dollars and Bray subdivision lots 7 8 for 1000 dollars. Additional transfers cover Fisher Park Junior Morehead blocks and Kendall Improvement Co High Point lots for amounts ranging from 256 to 2177 dollars.
Yokohama on March 31 showed total municipal indebtedness of 28 921 469 yen per City Office figures. Most funds were spent on harbor improvements roads gas and water extensions and on purchasing the tramway system.
Hamlet announces the Carolinas Sand Hills peach show on July 25 featuring an educational program on orchard development costs conservation of by products and canning demos led by Mrs Jane McKimmor. An open air harvest festival will include a band concert peach queen contest square dancing and a peach feast for five thousand visitors.
Gen George Paul Harrison former C V veteran leader and youngest brigadier naval commissioned by the Confederate States died at his Opellika Alabama home at age 81.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured heart symptoms caused by gas pressure and mucus buildup. The ad touts the product as harmless and effective for stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis, with money back guarantee and distribution via Hart Drug and Randleman Drug Co. in Randleman North Carolina.
In the Western District of North Carolina Greensboro I will sell at public auction on July 26 1922 at 12 noon the real estate at 307 Elm Street High Point owned by Will Switzer bankrupt and spouse. The lot begins at the alley Elm street corner runs 140 feet to Ellison’s line then 31 feet to Ellison line.
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