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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
5
New Orleans traffic cop Morris Gannon notes that short skirts may reduce some accidents but increase others by attracting male gawkers. He frames the remark as a comment on driver behavior and pedestrian exposure amid urban traffic concerns.
Dr. P. M. Lichtenstein, resident physician at the Tombs in New York, argues that alcohol causes more insanity today than shell shock did during World War I. He presents the view as a comparison of social impacts and dangers.
H Wickham Steed editor of the London Times notes that even in a constitutional system the English king retains notable powers when he chooses to exercise them.
A jumble of aphorisms and headlines critiques economy reform and public life. It cites bankers editors and politicians, mocks solitary virtues, and cites social scenes from marriage to travel, ending with notes on roads and farmers’ pockets.
A fashion trend shifts as evolving beauty norms become a topic of debate. The piece explores how illusions tied to makeup now spark questions about identity and performance in society.
The piece notes how film stars face unemployment as economic strain grows. It cites a shipping board probe revealing some people chase money more than manage it. It mentions a hospital claiming to cure wives of temper and hints at a soviet wife sending her husband there.
A Mississippi extension dairy movement notes dairy farmers owe little to banks versus cotton farmers who seek note extensions. It cites western Pennsylvania progress where a creamery spurred banking loans and farm associations, boosting cattle stocks and deposits, encouraging bankers to finance diversified farming for regional prosperity.
Hickory celebrates the opening of a public pool with speeches and music by a band. North Carolina towns expand swimming facilities to serve residents locally, reducing trips to lakes. High Point plans a similar pool, backed by private enterprise.
Southern Furniture Exposition directors plan a November mid season show to attract buyers, especially from the Far West, enabling a single trip to visit both this event and the Grand Rapids show. Trade journals discuss the High Point exposition held last month.
The text praises Senator Borah for suggesting postponing the plan to refund eleven billion dollars owed by foreign nations until after the Washington disarmament conference. It notes a link between global debt and high armament costs and proposes gentle pressure by American delegates to urge debtor nations toward reasonable disarmament terms.
The exodus from Greenwich Village grows as artists and their followers move to Paris. Reform pressure, rising rents, and commercialization push painters, models, writers, and adventurers to seek a freer climate, with some hoping Paris will reclaim the village for true artists who cannot afford garret studios at $150 monthly.
A New York shop posts Wigs To Get Jobs With promising changes for women with short hair. The proprietor says several young women rented wigs to improve job prospects, arguing employers overlook bobbed hair once the wearer proves value. The note highlights gender bias in hiring based on hairstyle, especially for new workers.
Two men searched the curbside near Broadway and 38th Street with no answers as onlookers urged help. A speaker on a box declared the crowd's concern with upcoming elections, pivoting to address the gathering.
The Flowerton family announced the engagement ended as a friendship misread as romance tied to Lieutenant Kloor or another navy lieutenant. Some say economics of a navy salary influenced the split. Alexandra Flowerton’s sister Consuela’s romance claims surface in speculation.
Washington reports that officials expect no open sessions as a formal guarantee of open covenants. The aim is to provide maximum public understanding of presented problems and arguments, while preserving practical limits on disclosure.
President Harding aims to conclude government railroad operations by early fall and disband the railroad administration. He anticipates settling with the railroads without new appropriations and anticipates an August 6 date for assembling congress discussions. Interpreting the scene, Frederick S. Cox joins the Interstate Commerce Commission, representing the commercial traveler faction.
The Piedmont Baptist association held a two day session at Summerfield near Greensboro. Clarence A. Smith of High Point was elected moderator and Rev. J. E. Lanier of Garet Street Baptist church was named clerk. Delegates from High Point exceeded twenty, a large dinner was noted, and five churches invited the next annual session to be hosted in their district.
Lexington furniture manufacturers form a selling organization called the Lexington Group. C. G. Bedford named permanent representative and will head the exhibit occupying the sixth floor of the High Point Southern Furniture Exposition building. Bedford is a prominent young local in the furniture trade.
Five year old son of Mr and Mrs Jackson Nalle was run over by an automobile driven by Jim Kep ley in Spencer. He was seriously injured and taken to Salisbury hospital for medical attention.
The meeting of the Associated Charities announced for Thursday evening has been postponed until later. A further announcement will be made as it is expected there will be a large amount of business to transact.
Having qualified as executors of the estate of R B White deceased late of Guilford county this is to notify all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment to the undersigned and all persons having claims against said estate will present the same on or before July 13 1922 or this notice will be plead in thar of recovery George White Lawrence White Executors of the estate of R B White This 21st day of July 1921 Thurs 4t
The administrator of the estate of Morris J. Levy, deceased, C Barnhardt, informs all debtors to pay and all claimants to present claims by June 25, 1922, or be barred from recovery. This notice dated June 28, 1921.
Denny Veneer company and Hill Veneer company dispose of their entire interest in the Loving Machine and Plumbing company of High Point New York to W F Loving and N Buchanan. Outstanding accounts are to be paid to the veneer firms and the buyers assume liability. Hill Veneer is released from future or past liabilities. The firms advertise readiness to estimate jobs and provide service at reasonable prices. Dated June 20 1921 with notices July 14 21 28 August 4.
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