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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1922
Page
4
The document outlines a proposal for extending city limits to 20,000 population and improving parks, planning, a new central station and elevated tracks, housing development, more paving, and expansion of water and sewer systems with hard surface roads in all directions.
A humorous 1920s column reflects on quitting work for golf, hiring a trainer, and reading books as the author vows to pursue golf seriously. A side note laments street holes in High Point, urging faster repairs on North Main between Ray and the Parkway.
The piece argues President Harding will veto the senate bonus bill and urges immediate action. It claims Congress lacks a two thirds vote to override a veto and calls for clear presidential leadership to propose and pass or halt debate now.
Ch arles Garland of North Carver Massachusetts creates an American fund from his heritage to finance experimental agencies for public welfare. The donor intends the fund to systematically promote social betterment and relieve pressure in economic and political life through new ventures.
A quirky note claims Boston residents cure lisping by whistling. It also mentions dogs overworking and Mars departing Earth at 40 000 miles per hour. The fragment includes odd phrases like One £ 000 look was enough.
Editorial notes Doctor Holland Thompson of the College of New York praises North Carolina’s educational progress and regional development. It also comments on city policy shifts after a subway fire, the role of fire extinguishers, and public life benefits. The column mentions Clyde W. Carter’s political race in Brooklyn, John Voorhies’s 93rd birthday, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero’s planned New York visit, and a Park Avenue burglar incident involving Mrs. Haven C. Babb defending her home with scissors.
The piece argues that attending church reduces lax behavior and improves strength, morality, and focus. It cites Chauncey M. Depew describing rest through disciplined speech, urging weekly church attendance as a selfless, transformative act. An hour a week is presented as beneficial across the week.
Governor Miller covered a departmental budget deficiency by personally contributing 8000 dollars. He said he set a rule against deficit appropriations and acted to uphold it, aiming to set a responsible precedent in office.
A New York Letter notes fur models in July heat, lamenting slow consumer demand yet brisk regional sales. The piece mocks city leaders and compares business missteps to officials who misread markets, highlighting the tension between retailers and patrons.
The faithful dog of Leslie W. Crawford a local featherweight boxer who died at Cay mourns his master. The pet’s owners fear the dog will starve itself to death due to the loss and overwhelming grief.
Reidsville July 28 Felix A Hubbard prominent Rockingham county farmer died at his daughter's home Mrs T D Green Tuesday at 3 o'clock He was 72 and survived by his widow and 10 children His remains were buried at Macedonia Church.
Investigators of the North Carolina commission on farm tenancy identify Straling Hensley near Mars Hill as possibly the thriftiest tenant farmer in Madison County and perhaps the nation. He rents 30 acres, rears 14 children with 12 girls, educates them with half of his crop, and relies on tomatoes for cash, while producing food at home and buying only sugar coffee and clothing.
The North Carolina State Beekeepers Association will hold its summer convention at State College in Raleigh on August 2 and 3. Beekeeping authorities are expected to attend and numerous valuable prizes will be awarded during the event.
Grace Goss, a negro woman, was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to six months. Emmet Tate, a negro, also guilty of assault, six days on county roads. Flo gave notice of appeal with bond set at 200 dollars. Bessie Tate found not guilty. A warrant for Larendra Cherry was withdrawn. Robert Waldron paid half the costs for blocking traffic. H. Tate faced charges of worthless checks but was released after his sister Nella Crawford cleared the checks and paid court costs.
A reader asks about appropriate language around a girl wearing knickerbockers. The note explores manners and respect in mixed company with no explicit guidance or rules.
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