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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
7
A collection of satirical lines on winter’s bite, elections, and public figures. Topics touch on Germany’s poverty plea, Newberry’s election query, normalcy, paper costs, weather forecasters, baseball season, jazz, Harding’s spending curb, and Ford’s busy plant.
The prompt notes that the question of who lost the war cannot be answered until history records the amount of indemnity paid by Germany. The statement highlights the unresolved assessment of postwar penalties and the lingering financial toll on Germany as a historical measure. This reflects debates on accountability and reparations in the war’s aftermath.
American league clubs seek to curb Babe Ruth by training outfielders to climb fences to catch long drives. The coachings aim to reduce home run damage and improve fielding range as Ruth remains a major threat in the lineup.
The text reports 2260 American miners killed in mine accidents last year with one death per 285000 tons of coal mined. It argues the toll is too high and calls for stronger protections and safeguards for miners.
City records failed to note that Babe Ruth moved his residence from Boston about two years ago. The omission would have been obvious if the city were Philadelphia, a contrast drawn in the piece.
The piece urges American students to support China famine relief with $1.80 per person, stressing future impact. It highlights the University of Peking sending seniors and others to the famine zones to distribute food, with diplomas granted on relief work accounts, and frames individual generosity as essential to saving lives.
Farmers and businesses may receive daily agri cultural and market news via wireless receiving sets costing 50 to 75 dollars. The Agriculture Department and post office will supply broadcasts, enabling timely decisions on hay, grain sales, and trade events nationwide.
The story recalls Thomas Smith Jefferys a Plain flour miller who in 1852 solved a shortage of barrels by shipping flour in sacks. His invention cut costs boosted profits and spread nationwide. The piece notes pride in hometown High Point and hints at a future air mail link between New York and Atlanta.
A playful line predicts that if Einstein's space and time theory succeeds, paydays will occur more frequently, a nod to science impacting daily life. The remark humorously links theoretical physics to economic luck, reflecting a light newspaper quip of the era.
Buenos Aires reports experts say rich oil finds in the Comodoro Rivadavia area in Patagonia may establish Argentina as a leading fuel source. Well No. 128 near 1,200 barrels per hour. production rising as exploration expands across Jujuy Mendoza Neuquen Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego with English firms strong and American interest growing.
The High Point high school will begin exercises May 28 and close June 3 with a commencement sermon May 29 by Rev. S S Best of St Phillips Church Durham. June 1 features oratorical and essay contests and medal presentations. Archibald Johnson of Charity and Children will give the address on June 3.
Danville Kentucky April 30 coach Charley Moran will receive a prized bull to bolster Centre College football as Guy Hundley a wealthy cattleman will ship the animal to Horse Cave Kentucky immediately for use with the team this fall.
In a historic result for Chile, the Socialist Party gains parliamentary representation for the first time. In the recent elections two seats in the chamber of deputies were won by socialists while the Democratic Party, backed by organized labor, increases its representation in the lower house.
Wisconsin Senator Robert La Follette argues for Ireland's freedom and full independence in a stance reflecting early 20th century anti-colonial sentiment. The comment underscores international debates over self determination and national sovereignty amid British rule in Ireland.
Artists Night presents Kath arine Ridgeway in an interpretative recital as part of Redpath Chautauqua. Her acclaimed talent and engaging material promise a captivating program with two one act plays.
New York reports picketing at steamship piers and harbor patrols by the Marine Workers' union. Baltimore authorities deploy police and reserves to control waterfront tensions amid a marine workers strike. Washington discusses prospects for wage settlements as ship owners resist wage cuts and the Shipping Board pushes a 15 percent reduction.
A note from Co. S&S Grayson thanks High Point voters for their support at the polls yesterday, praising the turnout and promising continued service to the community.
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