Public Pen Holder Adds New Point at Post Office
Seth Tanner notes a newly installed point in the public pen holder at the post office. He remarks it is about time and emphasizes practical improvement.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
5
May Day signals and legal notes mingle in prose
The text mentions May showing life and the supreme court's final word, praises Fred Beauvais as a man of letters, notes Mr. Brutin's citizenship in Florida, and questions Nebraska's loss. It observes spring arriving and the era of straws sodas and hats, while arguing laws exist but enforcement is lacking.
Carpentier and Dempsey Mingle Amid Mock Pleasantries
A humorous exchange toys with boxing legends Carpentier and Dempsey as they discuss the idea of selling next winter’s coal, while joking about who will actually endure the cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Carpentier
Dempsey
Beauty Contest Entrants Meant Relativity Applies to Charm
A brief noted in a period tone states that after reviewing entrants in a beauty contest the theory of relativity seems to apply to feminine charm. The remark carries a playful scientific joke typical of the era.
Race Troubles in United States Reflect Betting Woes
A dated report notes that race tensions mirror the challenges of wagering on a winning horse, framing social friction around financial stakes and gambling culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Man Confesses Accepting Political Job for Salary
A man admits he took a political post for its pay. The remark reflects a candid stance on compensation in public service.
Bootlegger's Still Revealed by Noisy Pig Tale
A Kansas City bootlegger's still was exposed when a noisy pig squealed nearby. The incident drew attention to the operation, while a blind brother’s situation remained unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Japanese Enter American Sports Scene Across Baseball Tennis and Wrestling
The article notes Japanese athletes stepping into U S sports including tennis stars baseball players and wrestlers signaling a notable influx and growing presence in American sports scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Distinguishing Toadstools From Mushrooms This Season
A brief note highlights our seasonal pride in correctly identifying toadstools versus edible mushrooms, emphasizing careful observation and knowledge to avoid misidentification.
Children Play Marbles To Escape Hosiery Wear
A playful remark notes kids enjoy marbles to wear holes in stockings, prompting mothers to permit barefoot outings. The quip reflects domestic constraints and childlike mischief in a lighthearted tone.
Einstein theorizes no true time then checks his watch
The renowned physicist argues time may be an illusion then glances at his wrist to gauge whether dinner is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Einstein
Ford
Greenfield
Mich
N. BE. A
President Harding's Slippers Spark Public Curiosity
After revealing the size of President Harding's bedroom slippers, public interest shifts back to normal affairs as readers await steadier news and routine presidential coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Pittsburg housing corp plans 1000 homes
A Pittsburgh housing corporation announces a plan to construct one thousand houses. The note contrasts High Point needing a building corporation rather than a thousand homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
High Point
Vampire Education Campaign to Halt Narcotic Addiction
A call for a nationwide education drive warns of a narcotic addiction crisis in the United States with an estimated two million victims. The piece urges parents teachers and youths to learn the facts about addiction to counter dope bootlegging and the myth that opiates bring pleasant relief. It stresses that early awareness is the best prevention and condemns literary myths about narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Nutt
Washington
de Quincy
Doctor uses allergen albumins to map patient diet
A Boston physician tests foods by injecting tiny albumin samples into scratches on the patient’s skin. Reactions reveal which foods act as poisons or are friendly, creating a personalized diet chart called a red print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal and Vegetable Kingdom
Boston
Not Mans Enclusive Pallet and the Street Gazes
A reflective note on human behavior asserts men stare at pretty women less than women discuss and describe fashion seen on the street. The piece invites readers to test the claim by observing a companion walking with them and noting observations of passing women and attire.
High Point Furnishings Highlight Sheraton Hotel Rooms
The Sheraton hotel in High Point will feature furniture crafted by local High Point factories. The home-made furniture lends significance to the hotel name with handsomely furnished rooms and artistically appointed interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Sheraton
City planning commission urged for High Point growth
The article argues High Point should form a city planning commission from public-spirited citizens to coordinate street, home, and park development. It notes existing strengths like broad streets and trees and urges the next administration to consider organizing a planning body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Dandelions honor Mothers Day as carnations pricier
New Yorkers wore dandelions yesterday for Mothers Day while carnations fetched high prices. In Liege Belgium four barges carried nearly 1,000 American soldier dead along the canal from Verdun to the United States. A Belgian band played The Star Spangled Banner and taps sounded as officials and civilians offered sympathy. Belgian cavalry escorted the barges past cheering crowds along the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liege
Belgium
Verdun
United States
Pontus
Antwerp
Congress Bills for Captured Cannon Spark Political Spin
The article notes thousands of bills to allocate captured German cannons to U S towns. Congressmen push for free reprints and postage to show activity for constituents. It argues lawmakers should instead back bonuses paying doughboys for time and losses during captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Birth of Son Boosts Local American Legion Ties
The Loomis family of Nashua New Hampshire celebrated the birth of their son in a ceremony that reflected strong American Legion connections. The father served in the medical corps in World War I, the mother was a yeoman, the attending physician is a medical corps captain, and the nurse is an army nurse. All four adults belong to James E Coffey post of the legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Jack Loomis
Nashua
Medical Corps
James E. Coffey
The
Legion
Rena Vivian Returns to France Hailing American Legion
A wireless message from Rena Vivian expresses cheerful support for the American Legion and its leaders. He sends affectionate greetings to the national commander Colonel F. W. Galbraith Jr and to General John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, as he returns to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Vivian
France
American Legion
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
American Expeditionary Forces
John J. Pershing
New York Woman Loses Russian Crown Jewels
A New York woman, Mrs. Dora Caldwell Taylor, formerly Claude Graham-White's wife, lost $20,000 worth of Russian crown jewels. The sapphires in diamonds were half of a $40,000 necklace split into two bracelets, one bracelet slipping from her hand while she wore them. The necklace was made by Saberger, a Petrograd jeweler for the Russian nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Dorothey Caldwell Taylor
Claude Graham-White
Apartment space boosts hopes for kitchens for families
Urban planners note New York housing trends may free up space for more family kitchens as apartment layouts evolve and demand shifts, suggesting improved living conditions if current construction continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawyer Seeks to Set Aside Verdict After Jury Lunch
Raymond Taylor of Newark sued to overturn a recent jury verdict won by women against his clients. He contends Lloyd Beatty, opposing counsel, took Tessie Grund from the jury out to lunch. Miss Grund admits the lunch but denies discussing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Taylor
Newark
N. J
Hudson River
Orange District Court
Lloyd Beatty
Tessie Grund
Miss Grund
New York Summer Openings At Metropolitan Opera Chorus School
Ambitious music students and aspiring girls from across the country flock to New York for summer opportunities. Free voice trials will soon start at the Metropolitan Opera chorus school, offering a path to perform before Gatti Casazza and gain operatic training. Pat Daly, visiting from Canada, discusses a mining claim and muses on jazz origins as he plays a tin whistle in a cabaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chorus School
Metropolitan Opera Company
Gatti-Casazza
Pat Daly
Rockies
Northwest
Pat
British Columbia
New York City
Ireland
Nome
Pemberton Plans Europe Trip for New Play Project
Brock Pemberton announces he will arrange the production of Enter Madame in Europe and next fall will present The Pilgrim of Eternity with Lord Byron as central figure. Joseph Schildkraut, currently starring in Liliom, will play the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock Pemberton
Lulu Beet
Europe
Lord Byron
Pilgrim of Eternity
Joseph Schildkraut
Liliom
May Day Restlessness Sweeps Streets With Quiet Shift
On May Day a broad restlessness moved crowds across streets from uptown to downtown and back. Despite talk of red parades or dynamiting, no incidents occurred as people shifted routines, choosing normal activities like housecleaning and fishing.
Remarkable Remarks on Cabinet Examinations
Representative Williams of Illinois argues that if the President required cabinet members to take the same exams given to postmaster applicants, only Hughes and Hoover would qualify. The remark reflects debate over qualifications and standards in the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Hoover
Williams
Illinois
Tango praised for health value by French academy
Quote from Prof Lt Sabatier of the French Academy of Medicine extols the tango as healthiest among dances. The note also discusses Napoleon's war doctrine as still influential in allied victory, mentioning General Mangin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabatier
French Academy of Medicine
Napoleon
Mangin
Youth of America Dances Toward Hell Say Judge Porterfield
Judge E B Porterfield from Kansas City condemns public dance halls and movies as corrupting influences on America's youth. He warns the entertainment venues lure youths away from virtue and into moral danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
E. B. Porterfield
Kansas City
Communists face a range of sentences in central Germany riot cases
In Berlin on May 9, convicted Communists received punishments from one hour in jail to death for murder. One man was sentenced to death for murder with subsequent terms of 20 years for manslaughter, 10 years for robbery, and six hours for disturbing the peace, plus life citizenship revocation. About 3,000 cases were tried by special courts targeting Russian extraction amid charges of Bolshevik agitation. Some defendants claimed they were misled by others, while others argued they fought to end the presence of the armed “green police.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Ito
Green
Ford's Utopian Plan for Cityless Industry and Farms
Henry Ford outlined a vision where small industrial centers surround farms, with machines powering farms and towns aided by Ford ventures. He cites a 16 plant spread across the U.S. and Europe and a Highland Park hospital project costing $5,000,000, aiming to reinvest profits into workers through the Ford Institute of Technology.
Lynchburg Odd Fellows Plan Joint Temple Effort
Lynchburg Odd Fellows groups including three subordinate lodges the encampment and the Rebekahs will push a plan at the Virginia grand lodge in Stanton to build a 3 9 temple in Lynchburg to house annual meetings and assist the orphanage a joint committee of W H Bullock G L Wingfield and CC M Mays will present the proposal urging the grand lodge to locate its meetings in Lynchburg and share costs for the project this move follows a prior delay due to building conditions and aims to preserve the two year orphanage visit cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Odd Fellows Organizations
Grand Lodge of
Stanton
Cles
Grand Lodge
W. H. Bullock
G L. Wingfield
CC. M. Mays
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Wublixtedt
St. Hich Point Enterprise, Inc
Seth Tanner
May
Supreme Court
Fred Beauvais
Mr. Brutin
Florida
Nebraska
Ifon
Bruno
Clarion
Henry Pord
U. 5
River Rouge
Highland Park
Michigan
Canada
Facories
Spain
England
Denmark
Ford Hospital
Ford Institute of Technology
Holland
India
Ford Industries
Institute of Technology
Ford Company
Dearborn
Detroit
Imany
Fiver Rouge
Ilithe
Codd Fellows Plan
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