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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
4
A reader reflects on modern flirtations and questions what happened to the old country femme fatale at cottage prayer meetings. The piece laments lenient attitudes toward vanity and public flirtation.
The piece notes Germany's approach not as planned and compares pioneer airmen mortality to early ocean navigators. It also mentions Ford car production and birth rates, hints that indemnity costs may be less than the Hohenzollern Bill, and cites a Minnesota district court ruling on politicians cigars violating the corrupt practices act.
The supreme council’s mixed commission will likely be more mixed after examining the Silesian issue, signaling ongoing deliberations and possible adjustments in approach.
The report notes an astronomer asserting the universe is 1000 times larger than prior estimates, prompting limited discussion. A separate sports item asks which club will win the pennant, reflecting local sports curiosity.
A historical note declares New York state accounts for 40 of 67 Americans earning over 1 million dollars yearly. It claims these individuals must own New York City hotels, reflecting wealth concentration and property ownership in the era.
John D. Rockefeller notes he earned his first dollar by raising turkeys. The brief memoir line affirms the early poultry venture. The report then lightly mentions ongoing Balkan conflict context and a remark on normalcy.
President Bryan of the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad insists freight transportation is the country's cheapest commodity. The remark underscores a push to reduce costs, though it omits broader context and specifics.
The article notes improvements in gross revenue and net operating income for major railroads in April versus last year, signaling a possible revival. It argues the Interstate Commerce Commission should weigh these figures when considering lower freight and passenger rates amid a broader recovery.
The Sweet bill in congress would decentralize the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to aid disabled soldiers and cut red tape. Critics warn an amendment could reduce benefits. F W Galbraith Jr of the American Legion argues for full passage. The piece also notes Broadway moves and a bubble craze in Brooklyn.
An analysis contrasts public education funding with spending on tobacco cosmetics ice cream jewelry soft drinks and fur. It notes 1920 tobacco bills exceeded education costs and chewing gum outlays rival higher education appropriations. The U S Commissioner of Education suggests reallocating savings to teachers salaries to boost pay. Claxton laments underpayment of teachers.
New York reports two card sharps using fictitious names on the ship's passenger list printed after departure. One listed as B Ware drew a chuckle from Pier Detective Edward Mallon. The column also notes pink Paris style paper hats and a shooting gallery setup at Brooklyn Savings Bank to train staff in marksmanship. A florist’s corsage rental habit is mentioned, illustrating ongoing public curiosities and urban anecdotes.
The American Legion's national legislative committee asked the State Department to investigate Greek mobilization claims of fifteen American World War veterans living in Greece who were told to report for Greek military service. If verified the men will be released from Greek service.
American Legion national commander F W Galbraith Jr decries House amendment to the Sweet bill that limits regional offices from awarding compensation and medical care. He urges congress to oppose the change and preserve bureau decentralization to aid disabled World War I veterans.
Indianapolis report says the American Legion aims to secure proper schooling for children of American parents in China and Japan by June 6, with help from ex service men and supported by the American Chamber of Commerce and other groups. The effort centers on improving facilities funded by American money through evangelical channels.
The Peking legion post seeks a $50 annual grant for the education of each American child in schools run under American auspices. The American population in China totals 8,500, with 2,400 children, excluding expeditionary forces at Tientsin and Peking. The Peking post was organized November 18, 1920, and has 101 World War veterans.
The Rev Christian E Reisner of New York comments on widespread gambling among boys and young men as craps games flourish in congregated groups.
A collection of historical quotes from figures including Judge Alfred J. Talley, Frederick N. Withey, Colonel Leroy Springs, Judge Elbert Gary, and James M. Beck. The remarks touch on discipline, risk assessment by insurers, American goods boosting export growth, anticipated national prosperity, and the need for silence as a remedy.
Dr. O S Bullock, long time pastor of the First Baptist church colored in High Point, has resigned effective August 1. He is called to lead the First Baptist church of Raleigh. Under his years of service the congregation grew from a small frame building in Baptist Alley to a fine church with Sunday school rooms at Hobson and East Washington, with membership doubled.
U S and Canadian officers raid a building 13 miles northeast of Malone. Liquor found on Canadian soil portion seized by Canada. U S officials seize the structure under revised statutes for unpaid duties and plan disposal of the building. Owner listed as Nesit Caseinet.
Fifteen thousand building trades workers in Pittsburgh are idle after failing to secure a contract with builders and are locked out. The Pittsburgh Building Trades Employers Association, 600 members, adopted a resolution allowing employers to hire workers regardless of union membership, with no penalties for accepting such work.
The Internal Revenue Service fined Reliable Chemical Co of Scranton 42151.42 and permanently revoked its permit to buy and use liquor after findings the firm unlawfully distilled and refined whisky and disposed of liquor compounds. It is described as the first penalty against a drug company in Pennsylvania.
Berwick Pennsylvania June 4 William Cylansky finds his wife and boarder disappeared after work day. He returns to an empty home and learns the two left with his $1100 savings. He asks police to recover the money and says he does not care about the others.
Louisville June 4 The collector of internal revenue says whisky in Kentucky warehouses could last forty years if withdrawals remain low. In the last month 36000 gallons were taken for medicinal use while 26000 were exported, with about 27000000 gallons stored statewide. Theodore F Meinhardt of Pine Bluff is staying several days at the Elwood hotel.
The New York legislature will be urged to strengthen anti trust barriers in the next session. A committee favors harsher penalties including six month minimum jail terms and felony charges for conspiracy to defraud. Proposals include banning bid comparisons, restricting labor union price setting, and directing banks to invest more in real estate mortgages. Indictments rise as more than 200 individuals and firms face fines or prison terms.
Paris reports the government will use France share of Frank Buhl bequest for sick children in war devastated regions. The grant totals two million dollars split between France and Belgium.
George Wood, a student at Trinity College Durham, is expected home tonight. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Wood Sr of Boulevard Avenue.
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