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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
4
The piece mocks political speechmaking and worries over a census in Raleigh. It notes a shortage of fishing tackle and criticizes Admiral Sims for energy better spent elsewhere. It mentions the army hoarding about 400 typewriters as a sign of plans for a future war.
A terse protest argues the committee wastes time by listening to Admiral Sims and claims the war has ended, urging a shift from protracted deliberation to decisive action. The remark reflects frustration with postwar pace and decision making.
Major Schroeder states 50 004 feet as a limit for aircraft ventures. A Chatham County resident urges abolition of capital punishment. A separate note questions self determination for Chatham county rabbits.
Prince Joachim participates in a cafe fight while the ex-crown prince takes boxing lessons as the Ho henzollerns seek a renewed reputation as warriors.
The article notes a Save Money on Meat Week idea from the department of justice and contrasts it with the reality that many see little saving by not buying meat. It mentions Winston-Salem seeking road reconstruction toward High Point and street-name plate concerns amid broader political chatter.
The passage calls Mrs Wilson a proxy president who has performed the duties well, suggesting the anti suffrage camp overstates dangers of women wielding political power and that the jokes turn on their own anxieties.
A Hohenzollern joined the fray at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin during a clash with a French officer. The object thrown, whether a champagne glass or beer mug, is deemed immaterial to the incident now noted for royalty’s first participation in a fight.
The House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony that Congressmen would vote for a soldier bonus to secure votes. Chairman Fordney grew eloquent and indignant as he pressed the point while an officer affirmed long held suspicions.
The article argues that history offers many examples where advances in automation and alternative methods emerged as workers strike or wage demands push industries to adapt. It cites bricklayers, carpenters, telephone operators, and producers moving jobs abroad, plus a North Carolina draft desertion report and a note on southern American identity, closing with a remark about the weather forecast.
The army publicity service bulletin reports North Carolina made an enviable wartime record but currently has 2,067 outstanding draft desertions. The note underscores lingering enlistment gaps and state impact on mobilization.
Ben Colby Publicity Director urges accuracy and publishes apportionment figures from the Associated Press dispatch. He notes home missions budget at $2,245,600 including Synodical and Presbyterial causes and $1,332,000 for foreign missions, plus $306,000 for Christian education and Ministerial Relief.
The 200th anniversary of Swiss naturalist Charles de Bonnet is noted as today. In Shoshone Wyoming about 5000 acres of irrigation land are slated for settlement today. The Duke of Devonshire sails to England for his daughter's wedding. The American Olympic committee meets in New York to decide on Antwerp participation. The Tenants' Rights league of Greater New York plans a major meeting to organize a drive against rent profiteering.
A timeline of notable dates includes Sweden joining the coalition against Napoleon in 1813, chemist John Frederick Daniel dying in London in 1845, and the 1854 removal of Franklin and crew from the British navy list. It notes Costa Rica earthquake losses in 1882, England mourning General Gordon, Emma Eames Paris debut in 1889, Susan B. Anthony’s death in 1900, and Manitoba’s 1916 prohibition adoption.
A reformer boasts of moral purity and popular lectures while a distant memory of a woman with a frosty smile haunts him. He worries that her departure will affect his purse as he travels east after saying he went west.
One year ago today the Spanish cabinet granted an eight hour day to all building trades. President Wilson and party landed at Brest and proceeded at once to Paris.
Marshfield Ore March 13 The third trial of fifteen year old Harold Howell charged with the murder of Lillian Lenthold of Bandon will start in Coos County Circuit Court. Bail is denied. Howell shows calmness in jail and plays a clarinet to pass time. The case draws northwest funds as father O Howell appeals for defense money amid mounting legal costs.
An Englishman invents a coin in a slot machine to let a train passenger learn his travel speed. US chemists find a syrup can be made from sweet potatoes and malt. Since 1990 dredging has removed nearly 300 million tons of sand from Liverpool Harbor.
An Ohio inventor develops an attachment for knitting machines that knits a tuft of hair into every needleful of thread, creating a distinctive hair textured effect in knitted fabric. The device aims to add decorative volume and novelty to garments and textiles.
Japanese physicians demonstrate the possibility of disinfecting the mouth nose and other body cavities using ultraviolet rays. A new flexible pipe joint made of brass reduces wear to a minimum and has no ground warts nor packing to require attention.
Frank H Hitchcock has been enlisted to support Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood for the Republican presidential nomination. An Amherst graduate, he rose to head the Commerce and Labor Department in 1903 04 and led the Post Office Department from 1909 to 1913. He chaired the Republican National Committee in 1908 and later directed Hughes campaign in 1916.
Today marks birthdays of notable figures including Field Marshal Sir Herbert Plumer commander of the British Second Army born 63 years ago in Britain. Bishop Joseph S Glass born in Bushnell Illinois 46 years ago. Bishop William P Remington born in Philadelphia 41 years ago. Charles N Haskell first Oklahoma governor born in Putnam County Ohio 60 years ago. Byrd Lynn Chicago American League catcher born in Unionville Illinois 29 years ago.
High Point and Winston-Salem leaders report a board of trade meeting approving preliminary plans to rebuild the High Point to Winston-Salem road. The entire route through Forsyth Davidson and Guilford counties will be upgraded, with first priority to the section between the cities. Local and Winston-Salem residents express strong support for a hard surfaced road, aiming for early completion and cooperation in the project.
Mrs. Tima Floyd wife of B C Floyd a prominent farmer near Trinity was found dead in bed yesterday morning after a history of heart trouble. Born February 9 1863 she was a daughter of Perry and Nellie Briles and survived by her husband and eight children. Funeral from Hopewell church at 11 oclock tomorrow with interment in the church graveyard.
Washington March 15 Approximately 24 000 motor vehicles intended for war purposes have been turned over to the department of agriculture by the war department for distribution among the state highway commissioners for use in road building allocations being based on the amount of federal aid for roads which the states receive Already 12 000 have been delivered to states and the remainder will be distributed as fast as railway cars can be secured for their transport which will be probably two or three months This equipment promises to be of great aid in carrying out the large road building program for 1920
The Japan Weekly Chronicle notes Japan's shipbuilding profits outpace shipping, with 124 ships of 1000+ tons launched by Nov 30, 1914, and 150 expected for the year, totaling about 706000 tons. Hotels in Yokohama planned with modern amenities, and an American firm aims to build large Far East hotels including in Shanghai and Singapore.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio pledges one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by All's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason witnessed the oath dated December 6 1886. The ad claims internal intake and blood mucous surface action with testimonials available.
Dr Frederick Jacobson states that 75 percent of women require phosphates to achieve a strong healthy rounded figure and to prevent nervous breakdown. Thousands of women reportedly grow strong in nature’s way.
An advertisement extols Argo-Phosphate as rich in natural phosphates for nourishment from youth to old age. It claims to build flesh and muscle and improve complexion, with reports of weight gain and broad development. Sold by J A Hart Drug Co with or without prescription.
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