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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
4
A Hoover era warning stresses lasting damage from ignoring international trade and economic ties. The remark highlights severe hardship ahead if the United States does not sustain overseas commerce and diplomatic goodwill.
A collection of quoted statements from Iso Abe of Weseda University on California immigration barriers and from Mrs. Kendal on marriage proposals. Also a remark by Senator Smoot arguing it would ruin foreign commerce to collect foreign debt.
A collage of quips about marriage health, demos, Irish peace, Japan home runs, civilization, old maid Migs, Germany selling the world, upkeep burdens, profiteering landlords, congressmen and capitalists, a boy’s onion dentist joke, and White Sox scandal laid bare in a single satirical collection.
The British prohibition leader presents a defiant stance on a key plea. Tanks stand ready as the plea is rejected with the blunt refrain No thanks.
A civic column argues that children and the poor endure less nuisance than adults think and mocks endless disarmament editorials. The writer notes an American public eager for defense, while a single proponent struggles to persuade.
Fragmentary report notes a division within Washington’s population into two groups described as oases or ties. Details are unclear in the available text.
County commissioners rally citizens to curb wild driving on hard surfaced roads toward Greensboro Thomasville and Archdale. Speeding is common nightly and some drivers seek pointless thrills wasting families’ leisure. Fines are urged to deter the speeding evil.
The article describes Chairman Lasker announcing that the United States Shipping Board runs a vast deficit, with operations totaling 2.806 billion dollars versus a 99 million dollar appropriation for the prior year. It cites public astonishment and calls for economy as marine commerce under government supervision shows large losses comparable to railroad deficits.
A fisherman buys new tackle and considers a trip to a distant lake or stream. The piece reflects on amateur fishing as a sport and its roots in ancient human activity and shared dream of bigger catches beyond the horizon.
The article argues that early humans fished using bone hooks and crude lines before developing weapons. It contends fish and wild plants sustained primitive people and spurred later advances like meat hunting, animal domestication, and agriculture as evolutionists claim humans began as fish and later learned to swim.
The first transport emerged as rafts and canoes for fishing. Fishermen's drive to catch bigger fish led to larger boats and nets, enabling whalers and explorers. Without boat development, Columbus might not have reached America.
Organized fishing has become a vast commercial field with American fisheries yielding about 110 million dollars annually. Experts foresee increasing ocean dependence for food, envision shark skin replacing cow leather, and note fishing may still be in its infancy despite ages of history.
The League of Nations disarmament mixed commission gathers in Paris to draft a tentative program for disarmament to be submitted to the Geneva league assembly in September. The group hints at delaying actions until the Washington talks conclude.
A prominent French leader argues that disarmament is a difficult but essential task. He notes ignorance prejudice and traditions in military and economic sectors, and says many must work to extract benefits from the great war for future generations.
Lucy Jeanne Price reports from New York that Rev Francis E Clark president of the Young People's Christian Endeavor spoke at the group’s convention. He said he found no greater laxity in New York than elsewhere and rejected reformers who call the city a den of iniquity.
With five to six weeks before the season, a range of new productions is announced. Despite Equity tensions and George A. Cohan's retirement, offerings include Shaw’s Back to Methuselah and The White Headed Boy, plus Qiki, Main Street adaptation, Beware the Dogs, The White Peacock, Olga Petrova in a Spanish play, and Ibanez Blood and Sand.
Margaret Campbell stars in Lightnin and says she now enjoys true stage tears without makeup issues. She explains earlier tears required eye makeup to avoid smearing while on stage lights. She credits artificial lashes and credits Nestle for the invention, suggesting they benefit the entire theater community.
Arthur Henry, husband of Clara Kummer, leads a street campaign for rights of the poor by going coatless. He says his cause surpasses any world play and refuses to wear a coat with a stick for dignity. He aims to recruit equally brave men to join him.
In a fast changing place the appeal lies in long commitment. B Lachmann the hatter has kept his Hudson Street shop for 53 years, the district’s only constant through half a century. Retirement has never been a serious option.
The report shows 168 more married than single persons who committed suicide last year, a finding the cynics are exploiting for commentary on social trends.
Moscow papers say the local food crisis should end as shipments from abroad and the provinces arrive. Regular distribution remains limited to three pounds of bread per five days for workers of the preferred classes and one pound for the non preferred classes, with four pounds of herrings for the former. Petrograd reports 41 000 tons of foodstuffs have arrived.
In Raleigh on July 20 divers recovered a seven passenger Hudson with license tag No 84 owned by M. D. Muse, a former railroad engineer. Three other cars were found at 20 feet and hauled out as crowds watched, sparking insurance concerns over alleged thefts and quarry concealment.
Elizabeth City hosts the opening scenes of a state history film depicting early Carolina life from the Pasquotank River to Roanoke Island. The project, led by Capt Clement, involves the Elizabeth City Young Women's Club and officials from the North Carolina Historical Commission and Department of Public Instruction.
Florida Supreme Court rules a wife may travel with a male companion on public highways without husbandly interference. The decision rebukes the notion that a wife’s social freedom justifies assault, saying equal freedom exists and jealous attacks lack moral support.
An anonymous Japanese donor has contributed three million yen for social service work in Japan. He cited Kaiehiro Nezu, a prominent manufacturer, who gave three and a half million yen, as inspiration to support welfare efforts. Nezu's donation will be used for the same purpose.
Lake Junaluska N C July 21 This year's session of the Junaluska Training school for Sunday school leaders under the management of the general Sunday school board of the M E church South Nashville Tenn is one of the most active gatherings in years with leaders from multiple regions attending the Assembly on Lake Junaluska.
In Rome on July 20 meatless days bread macaroni restrictions and the sugar embargoes enacted at the war’s start were abolished. Food cards are no longer required to obtain bare necessities and luxury pastries cakes ice cream and similar items are returning to prewar quantities and quality.
In London on July 21, society records show Marchioness Cunningham seeking dissolution of marriage to Lord Cunningham. Lady Helen Alice Whitaker, sister of the Earl of Latham, has been granted a decree. Vice Admiral Sir William Masters Nicholson won a decree against his wife Mrs Moira Peckham, daughter of Baron Inchiquin, who contests. A Boston chemist claims a flameproof solution applied to cloth.
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