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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
A collage of quotes from General Smuts Chesterton Waldo Eagan Borah and Robert H. Gault reflecting on force versus understanding education vs legislation liberty disarmament and parental responsibility in shaping youth and society. The remarks critique reliance on government action for disarmament and urge personal accountability and broader education.
A patchwork of quips and references sweeps across the page, noting tensions in Upper Silesia, Irish issues, and naval or fiscal restructurings. Mentions the Harvard star, national debt, and social mores, with wary humor about reform, expenses, and public life.
The article argues that battleships remain the decisive factor in naval warfare while airplanes and submarines serve as crucial aids. It notes land planes have limited range, cites the importance of carrier ships to extend air power, and asserts aviation as an auxiliary to fleets in achieving sea control and final outcomes.
A rustic scene describes a portable camp with woods nearby and a sizzlin meal over a campfire. A sparkling drink sits in an old oak bucket nearby, adding a quiet, starry atmosphere to the evening.
Late July 15 item notes rumors Vanderbilt may seek a court appointment in Japan rather than Britain. It cites Newport chatter about Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr privately printing notes on the Japan question and mentions Anna Hughes recovering jewels at a Brooklyn laundry, plus European star Violet Mersereau missing a Fo picture and Fox planning Italy location filming for Nero Jade.
The state Prohibition Director Chloss announces that only sober and integrity minded men will be considered for enforcement appointments. A Kohlens letter to Republican county chairmen urges selecting Prohibition sympathizers, aiming to curb lax law enforcement and anti Prohibition scoffs.
An Atlanta Opera Association report says a proposed state bill to fix 2 250 on performances threatens the city’s music scene. Directors recently covered a deficit of 4 000 from last spring’s productions, funded privately to avoid tapping the opera fund. Art supporters lament lawmakers’ indifference.
The text questions ongoing large injections of funds into the United States chipping board venture, arguing that about one dollar of assets exists for every four dollars invested by taxpayers. It notes a proposed additional $300,000,000 policy push by Chairman Lasker this year, which would further weigh on taxpayers.
Mrs. Nowaki faces eviction as herself and four children lose furniture and home after her husband perished aboard the President Lincoln. Assistant Marshal Hagen questioned the husband’s name, triggering veterans to intervene and help keep the family in their home.
On a public beach near the river in New Jersey Matthey and Margaret Marquard kissed, defying court orders to act as married. Special Officer Maltz said they claimed two years of marriage but spectators doubted it. Judge Miles found them guilty of disorderly conduct but suspended sentence.
The Guilford County Medical Society holds its monthly meeting at the Greensboro Country Club tonight with supper at 7. Drs. Taylor, Burrus, and Hanes discuss puerperal infection treated with Dakin solution, cardio-amythemia, diabetes management, and uterus malformation. Program committee includes Flags, Cole, and Williams.
The North Carolina Press association, meeting at Morehead City, will be invited to convene in Hickory next year. The Kiwanis club voted to send a telegram thanking Hi Farabee, editor of the Hickory Record, and requesting him to invite the state’s newspaper men to Hickory.
A survey of 377 American cities shows school receipts totaling 353 260 000 dollars for the past fiscal year with expenditures about 2 006 000 less than income. Funding sources span states federal county and local taxes with 70 percent of cities not receiving federal funds. Teacher salaries reach 80 million dollars, while debt service and capital outlay consume significant shares and much of capital spending goes to sites and buildings. The report critiques special boards and notes poor housing and fire risks in many older schools, urging stable educational policy.
The Secretary of State lists certificates of incorporation for Maiden Gin Company at Maiden with 20000 authorized and subscribed by W B Murray G E Murray and B M Pratt all of Maiden. Draper Insurance and Realty Company at Draper with 5000 authorized and 300 subscribed by James T Smith Marshall and CG Melver of Spray. Spindale Drug Company at Rutherfordton with 5000 authorized and 1600 subscribed by J Linwood Robinson F W Logan and Mrs F W Logan of Rutherfordton.
More than two thousand men women and children witnessed a lively street dance last night in Rutherfordton. About sixty couples danced to a royal orchestra on the principal street, followed by speeches in favor of the American region.
A historic proposal highlights an Equitable company feature enabling a borrower’s widow to receive the money paid so far, securing a clear title to the home if payments end. Critics note limitations when loans cover ordinary funds and mortgage rules may still bind the property.
Miss Alice Hazeltine of the St Louis Public Library urged the fifth annual Librarians Institute for broader history reading for kids. She praised enduring classics like Diartagnan Tom Sawyer and warned against modern sensational literature. Hazeltine said foreign history stories and biographies of American life should be taught to foster lifelong reading habits.
In Goldsboro on July 28 Evangelist Ham closed a major religious campaign held under a tent. Before departing for Nashville he was presented with a $4,500 purse for his work. More than 1,200 people, including men women and children, have been converted over six weeks of services.
A military funeral was held in Raleigh for Captain John BE Ray medical officer of the 119th infantry who was killed in France on September 30 1918. The body reached Raleigh Sunday and the service was postponed so National Guardsmen encamped at Morehead City could attend.
New York July 28 A 20 year old named John Adolph Cuthrell was instantly killed yesterday when he was caught and dragged into a traveling slab saw at Munger Bennett Co. He had just taken a job that morning and attempted to cross the iron chains drawing the slab into the saw set when his foot was caught and he was dragged into the machine.
Six masked bandits robbed the Bank of South Jacksonville across the St. Johns River of about 3500 dollars shortly before 10 o clock today. After the robbery the bandits entered an automobile and headed back across the river into Jacksonville.
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