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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1922
Page
4
Immediate extension of the city limits in every direction. A city library of adequate proportions. Development of city parks and playgrounds. A new passenger station and elevation of tracks. Development of a city planning system and the construction of more homes. More paved streets and the extension of sewer and water systems. Hard surfaced roads in every direction, 20,000 population when the city limits are extended.
A compact (historic) column notes that love sustains a man through trouble and reveals themes of courage and cheer. It quotes Berton Braley and discusses local pride in Eldridge, plus reflections on school management and parental responsibility in High Point.
A humorous note says Young Mr Ward will endure jail if prison offers parlor bedroom and bath. The town marks a bright light in Speero direction as a red fire celebration honoring its distinguished son.
The remark says that Morvich’s loss in his 13th start does not prove he is unlucky and that even great champions receive setbacks at random, implying a normal ups and downs trajectory for a top horse.
The city weighs skipping community service for a local Fourth of July event. Two weeks remain to organize it. The Pullman company reports last year’s mileage totaling 709,672,465 miles in tips, roughly 13,456,789 dollars. Prohibition conditions near the three mile limit in the country.
The city of High Point is selected to host two major gatherings next year the Elks and the B Y P U from the People s Union and the local organizers credit High Point with its central location easy rail and road access and strong support from Ellis lodge and B Y P U members. New Bern hosted 1500 B Y P U members recently while Durham hosted nearly 3000 Elks brothers. The city anticipates large attendance and welcomes future conventions to its furniture trade center.
Editorial notes the Biltmore Industries at Asheville as the world’s largest hand weaving operation producing high quality homespun cloth from North Carolina wool. It cites over 30 600 customers who send orders to the Asheville factory and lists prominent buyers, praising southern raw materials and local business leadership. The founder also runs Grove Park Inn and built the hotel as a side venture.
Dr. KR H Bishop explains sweating aids temperature regulation and waste disposal, while baths keep pores open. He advises light clothing, high water intake, and cool but not iced drinks to support sweat glands in hot weather.
Washington Times notes a Texas Democratic primary contest between ex Governor James E Ferguson and his wife Myriam A Ferguson. The piece mocks their campaign stances and personal anecdotes, railing at gender and political theatrics as the Texas race heats up with exchanges about propriety and fitness for the U.S. Senate.
The Asheville Advocate reports on a Thursday night dance at a dilapidated Patton Avenue and Government Street building drawing many youths and some girls to free dancing by an expo orchestra. It argues for a proper dance pavilion like Lumina at Wrightsville Beach to provide healthy, public entertainment and counter the denigration of dancing by a few critics.
Andre-Louis Moreau and Philippe de Vilmorin plan to seek justice after Mabey the gamekeeper kills a peasant. They visit Quintin de Kereadiou to appeal to the lord, while Aline de Kercadiou masks intrigue about the La Tour d Azyr carriage. CONTINUED TOMORROW.
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