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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
4
The notice lists national advertising representatives Forst Landis and Kohn at 225 Fifth Ave New York and Peoples Gas Building Michigan Avenue Chicago under the March 8 1872 act.
The plan urges a bond issue of 250000 for immediate expansion of the city school system and extended city limits. It calls for a municipal building and auditorium, a city library, parks, a passenger station, and elevated tracks. It envisions a city planning system, more homes, paved streets, sewer and water extension, and hard surfaced roads with population target of 20000 after expansion.
A verse fragment by Berton Braley expresses longing for an escape from the urban grind to a quieter, unfamiliar place. The piece contrasts restless work life with a dream of a different show, a softer pace, and a chance to strike a new, novel note away from routine.
George Sherham an 83 year old Confederate veteran travels by foot from Barnesville Georgia to Richmond Virginia for the Confederate reunion. He declined offers to ride choosing to walk every mile showing simple living and steadfast courage. His memory spans battles including Chancellorsville Fredericksburg Petersburg and Antietam.
The article portrays Henry Ford as unwavering in securing the Muscle Shoals water power project and the Georgia plant lease. It argues Congress should concede if needed, noting public support for Ford and criticizing government terms as a business shortcoming. Ford is framed as a fighter essential to the project.
A Greensboro Record report notes Asheville street corner where men invite women to ride menacingly. Police report sightings lead to complaints. A husband administers a beating after a mistaken invitation, and the judge finds no fault with him. The piece argues force teaches respect and deters misbehavior.
A brief discussion explains agoraphobia as a common fear disorder where fear of open spaces causes real distress. Symptoms include trembling, faintness, a smothered feeling and heart palpitations, leading to anxiety and avoidance behaviors.
The article explains fear as a multifaceted condition from ancient instincts to modern anxiety. It defines pathophobia the fear of disease and lists others like anthropophobia batophobia and pantaphobia. It suggests thorough examination to determine real danger and emphasizes compassionate, clinical handling of fear.
A plan for an empire airship service connecting Great Britain India and Australia was outlined. Six new airships carrying 100 passengers each would operate with government guarantees on capital and a weekly Australia service. France offered air stations in Paris Marseilles Tunis and Algiers.
In New Bern on June 2 Mrs M M Marks and other prominent society women were injured when their car was struck by a heavier vehicle as they attempted to pass a slower wagon. The crash occurred near the bird car as both machines tried to overtake a passing vehicle. In Henderson on June 2 a carrier pigeon with an aluminum net on its foot was found resting in a window at the high school, captured by Pref G C Davidson after a long flight.
In the Western District of North Carolina Greensboro the Atlantic Store Inc bankrupt invites sealed bids for stock of shoes dry goods and furniture stored at High Point No. 109 Main Street with bids due June 13 1922 at 10:00 a.m. The sale allows occupancy of store room until January 1 1923 with rent 85 dollars per month. Terms require 10 percent bid deposit cash or certified check. bids subject to court confirmation. J J Farriss Trustee.
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