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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
4
Meise Deserving Criticism Yet Prefers It
A fragmented line notes Meise accepting criticism openly and showing a tolerance for harsh feedback. The statement implies a complex attitude toward scrutiny and personal growth.
Kaiser story fades into old fashioned news
A faded item recalls the Kaiser and contrasts it with hardship faced by the Stillman family. A Lakewood Ohio man aged 61 is mentioned, noting the possibility of encountering his brother soon, reflecting common wartime and postwar sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
Paris to stage bull fights amid cruelty concerns
A historic critique notes mortality trends challenging the old saying about Christmas and graves. The report flags bullfighting in Paris as a controversial trend, arguing the event increases violence rather than curb cruelty as society seeks humane progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Explorer Stefansson on North and domestic concerns
The quote suggests focusing on domestic issues over foreign trade. Stefansson claims the north climate is never below 60 below zero. An aviator who survived a 24,400 foot parachute drop may not fear competition for his job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefansson
Quebec Limits Individual Liquor to a Quart a Day
A local observation links a strict liquor limit in Quebec to unusual goose migration, suggesting reduced alcohol consumption may influence wildlife behavior and prompts questions about cross border effects on spring arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Wells Tells Railroads Built US. Warns Sam
H G Wells argues the United States rose with the railroads and warns Sam to beware or be unbuilt in the same manner. The remark reflects a brisk caution about progress and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wells
United States
Sam
British sociologist notes women are more economical
British sociologist claims women display greater thrift in spending than men. The remark is followed by a humorous forecast about him receiving a bill on April 1 for his wife's Easter hat.
Toledo Judge Rules In Temperance Drink Case
A Toledo judge finds that the seller bears less blame when nature incites temperance failures. The text attributes the original brewing and distilling to a factious party described as naughty by nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Naughty Nature
Trade with Russia Resumes Amid Wartime Shortages
Seventeen thousand pounds of soap and allied goods move from Chicago to Russia as Lenine says the gifts help combat typhus. Fur trade continues with sable and Siberian squirrel pelts selling in St. Louis sales. US Russia commerce in 1920 reached forty million dollars, only a fifth below 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Russia
Lenine
St. Louis
America
High Point urged for Methodist Protestant college bid
A group of twenty High Point leaders pledges to raise 1000 dollars each to fill a 100000 dollar fund for the Methodist Protestant college project. Cities Greens boro and Burlington also bid, with pastors planning a state wide drive beginning April 8 to secure funds and locate the college in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Methodist Protestant College
Tao Taise
Greensboro
Burlington
J. E. Pritchard
Henderson
Sunday on Dress Defends Easter Hats and Neatness
The interview in Cincinnati features Billy Sunday praising Easter bonnets and smart attire as a sign of self respect and godliness. He warns against overspending, urges modesty, and notes dress should reflect good taste without excess, linking clean clothes to a clean soul and Easter renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Cincinnati
Mr. Sunday
Hoover Papers Hint Urgency in Foreign Trade Policy
A Guaranty Trust summary quotes Secretary of Commerce Hoover noting February trade figures show rising imports of already plentiful goods. It states Republicans in the house and senate committees with Harding’s approval back an emergency tariff bill as the first act of the upcoming special session. Hoover points to shifting world shipments toward American markets due to high domestic prices and dollar-credit desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congress
Hoover
Guaranty Trust Company
New York
Secretary of Commerce
House Whys and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Harding
Burning of witches in Salem and Puritan history
The author argues that Salem burned no witches by execution for witchcraft and notes 20 Salem executions by hanging or compression, with only two burnings in Puritan America. He compares English practices, cites Blackstone, Hale, and Henry VII era methods, and clarifies that Puritans did not burn witches in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
America
England
Blackstone
Tyburn
Merrie England
Mathew Hale
Voice of the People on College Movement Placement
Editor thanks High Point Enterprise for generous space in publicizing the college movement in the city. Gratitude extends to the chairman and the supporters for promoting the cause before readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Enterprise
Taft Visits Old Home as Harding Funeral? Not Clear
President Taft visited his old home on Pennsylvania Avenue last week and tied a white flag with the present ten ant. Warry Harding. Will says he feels more free to draw in for a visit with an Ohioan in the old home. John Weeks dined with officers of the Army and Navy Club as the Army general staff aims to ease his day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marsh
Taft
Warry Harding
Will
John Weeks
Army and Navy Club
Army General Staff
Army
John
President Harding and wife attend Philippines show at National Theatre
A fragment recalls talk of a presidential run, mentions Warren Harding and his wife visiting the Philippines, and notes a pleasant evening seeing the show "Mary" at the National Theatre. The text reflects newspaper chatter and social chatter about travels and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Harding
National Theatre
Raine Weather Delays Golfing Plans Last Week
Rainy weather disrupted several planned golf outings last week. Players adjusted routes and rescheduled rounds as showers moved through the area, affecting tee times and practice sessions.
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Raine
Postmaster Bill Har Returns Home From Chicago Visit
Postmaster Bill Har returns to town after a hurried trip to Chicago New York. He says mail in big cities is busier and intends to treat them right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Har
T Own
Chicae
New York
Bill
Debs Visits Laugherty Ahead of Atlanta Trip
The passage notes Gene Debs visiting Harry Laugherty at the department on Thursday and planning to catch the next train back to Atlanta. The exchange suggests Debs may stay longer if possible and depart on a future train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Debs
Harry Laugherty
Department of Tue‘ee
Atlanta
Gene
Russian visitors to discuss business with Charley Hughes
Charley Hughes received a letter from Russia indicating Nick Len ne is sending visitors who want to discuss business. Charley cannot understand Russian and worries what the visitors will say. Senator McCor yk suggests they may be understood if money talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hughes
Russia
Nick Len
Charley
Senator McCoryk
Remarkable Remarks by Baron Tanetaro Mee ita
Japanese diplomat Baron Tanetaro Mee ita comments suggest greater mutual understanding reduces friction between nations. The remarks emphasize dialogue and cautious diplomacy as tools to prevent conflict and foster peaceful relations.
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Baron Tanetaro Meeita
Heart disease claims more lives than tuberculosis says doctor
Dr Louis Faugeres Bishop of New York notes rising heart trouble mortality outpacing tuberculosis. He warns heart disease rates are increasing and stresses urgency in medical attention and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Faugeres Bishop
New York
Selfridge on borrowing from the United States
H Gordon Selfridge asserts Americans borrowed with full intent to repay, comparing the act to a standard business loan. He notes his own American birth as context for his stance on international finance and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng‘ang
United States
H. Gordon Selfridge
London
Wise words from Clemenceau about praise and criticism
The quote attributed to former French premier Georges Clemenceau notes that insults pose no threat while praise triggers worry. It reflects a wary view of compliments reflecting expectations and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premier Clemenceau
France
End of Cold Wave Near Across Regions
Washington dispatch reports the eastern cold wave continuing but easing, with normal temperatures expected in the Midwest by tomorrow night. Freezing temps reached Western North Carolina Northern Georgia Northern Alabama Northern Mississippi and Texas as conditions shift.
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Washington
Middle West
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Calder Recommends Acts to Rebuild Nation
The report urges federal action to gather and publish coal and housing data, justify national oversight of interstate commerce, and finance a broad reconstruction. It cites aims to lower building costs, standardize codes, and fund railroads, housing, utilities and roads, with $11 billion estimated needs. Senators Calder Kenyon and Edge sign the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hoover
Ise
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
New Bedford
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New Orleans
Cleveland
Detroit
Omaha
Denver
New York
Calder
Kenyon
Iowa
Walter JW. Edge
New Jersey
German capitalist Stinnes linked to monarchy push
London report portrays Hugo Stinnes as a powerful yet secretive German industrialist linked to calls for restoring the monarchy. The Times correspondent notes his vast fortune, media ownership, and influence within the Reichstag and Volkspartie while warning allies of his potential aims. In New York, five mutineering seamen are arrested over the Wall Street explosion, with trial set as investigations continue into possible radical links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hugo Stinnes
Ruhr
Dusseldorf
Duisburg
Ruhrort
Berlin
The
Times
Stinnes
Reichstag
Monarchy
Eb Grey
Berli
S, Paver
Hss
Germany
Adlon
Gem
School of Mines
Rhenish
Westphalia
Volkspartie
Stinn
New York
New Orleans
Wall Street
Department of Justice
Bom
Lower Manhattan
Governors Island
J. P. Morgai, and Company
Financial District
Morgan
Stock Exchange
Finance
Flynn
Beaureau of Investigation
Boy Scouts to Meet Friday Evening at Highland Lodge
The Highland mill section Boy Scouts will meet Friday at 7:30 PM in the Highland Lodge. Scout work in High Point has gained new life and plans for spring and summer activities will likely be arranged soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Highland Mill
Highland Lodge
High Point
North Carolina Baptist Women Meet in 21st Union Session
About 700 delegates attend the 21st annual session of the women's missionary union of North Carolina and its Baptist auxiliary in Rocky Mount. The convention opens at one of the first Baptist churches tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Union
Beachy Mouse Rocky Mount
N. C
Women’s Missionary Union of North
Chile Nitrate Exports Drive One-Quarter Trade
Three fourths of Chile's export trade is supplied by its nitrate deposits, highlighting the pivotal role of nitrate mining in the nation's commerce and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
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Stillmans
Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
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HOOV
William KE. Barton
Voice OF
People
Tno
P‘linines
Philippines
Zatterfied
Georgie
Herr Stinnes
Empire
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