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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
2
The High Point Enterprise is published every afternoon except on one day. The notice references the newspaper’s title and publishing schedule in brief.
Seth Tainnner laments the hard year of teaching in winter and selling papers or books in summer to earn a living. He notes the big noise is generally quiet, reflecting a rural
A murky column riffs on January lore, German delays and court opinions. It mocks cash discounts, notes the nine days in Germany, and teases Mr. Ford while lampooning sports woes and a paroled convict fable. The piece closes with playful regional pride and puzzling lines about teams.
Chaotic clippings refer to patriotic hens, a New York barber jailed for a $6.15 bill, and lawmakers clashing as Washington officials trade memoirs. News items hint at vacations, mountain seashore plans, and war workers amid domestic dispute themes.
In crises North Carolina shares fight and finance and now joins a world effort to save Chinese lives. The piece notes past acts of sacrifice, calls for funding to save 100000 lives in China at 180 each, and urges churches and readers to contribute through E B Crew, treasurer, Raleigh.
High Point prepares to host its annual chautauqua starting tomorrow afternoon. The event promises high quality entertainment with music, lectures, and uplifting talks throughout the week. Season tickets are affordable, costing little more than a single concert ticket, reflecting chautauqua as a accessible form of education and amusement.
Dat Daly a Canadian prospector and miner visits New York to view Broadway from a cart laid flat for a neck friendly panorama. He was summoned by his attorney over a million dollar lawsuit against a mining company. He toured Broadway without changing clothes, enjoying city views from the cart amid towering skyscrapers.
A Kansas town named Naisas experiments municipal rule by women as Thayer's city hall sees new sash curtains city workers scrub floors wash windows and burn dirty bed clothing in the jail. The clean-up program under skirt rule outpaces prior administrations and prompts nationwide curiosity about women ruling.
Dr. B C Brooks state superintendent of public instruction commends counties for adopting school terms of at least six months and warns that legal action will back the order if county commissioners cut term lengths. He says the school fund should be the last to be tampered with by county boards.
A U.S. senator, finishing a speech for the Congressional Record on agricultural tariffs, reportedly told his secretary he was convinced except for one trifling detail about where he, as the man who buys meat and bread, would set off. He touched his nose and asserted the legislation is 100 percent perfect.
The May 3 dispatch from Washington notes President Harding regards railroad regulation as the most urgent national issue, but his options are constrained by existing law. The piece emphasizes his conviction that railroad attention eclipses other pending questions, while acknowledging his limited power to enact changes.
The piece describes Hoover's belief that governance should be driven by service, guiding appointments to favor experienced technocrats over political favorites. It notes potential picks like William M. Steuart for census leadership and stresses the push for English-speaking sailors under policy rules. The article also recounts naval and film industry anecdotes, including Mitchell’s bombing runs and public reactions.
Dr. William E. Barton recalls riding with a seasoned train conductor. The 65 year old observer, once a brakeman, embodies honesty, courage, and tact through decades of service, encounters with wrecks and thieves, and a guiding interest in people. The piece contrasts a simple diner joke with a model life of duty. A Pittsburgh streetcar collision report closes the memory.
In Yokohama a company is being formed to elevate baseball as the city’s national sport. The Yokohama Baseball Company aims to secure a site, build a modern diamond, house a training school, and host frequent games featuring American and international players with paid admissions to fund upkeep. Principal promoter J H W Makino, capital 100,000 yen. 5,000 shares at 20 yen.
Paris May 2 The French financial crisis prompts debate on bank note issuance. Some financiers argue increased paper circulation could devalue the franc and emulate Germany's export profits, aiding foreign balance. others see notes as temporary for reconstruction. Government reception remains cool.
Zora, Turkey's oldest man said to be 147, returns to work as a waterfront hamal after a quarrel with naval authorities. Pensions are unpaid due to an empty treasury, yet he remains strong enough to work daily. The Sun recalls Murad Meyer at 120 rejecting a pension to keep work for younger staff.
Special rains to Kiwanis meet, Chicago May 2. The eleventh annual Drain League of America convention opens with focus on reviving spoken drama in small towns. Reports on one night stands, amateur efforts, high school and religious drama, and rural exchanges will guide plans to sustain live theatre beyond big cities. Representative Hudspeth of Texas notes political loyalty differs in time.
Grace Halsey Mills, a renowned Shakespearean actress, appears as Rosalind in As You Like It. The veteran performer, noted for beauty, strength and intelligence, headlines a strong Ren Greet Play cast with a reputation for refined portrayal of Rosalind.
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