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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
4
A bond issue of 250000 funds immediate expansion of the city school system and city limits expansion. Projects include a municipal building and auditorium library, parks, playgrounds, a new passenger station, improved water sewer, paved streets, garbage disposal, and a city planning system as population grows beyond 20000 within extended limits.
In quips from Huey Long era banter, Billy McGee argues that wealth cannot buy true happiness or more meals, noting both him and John D. can enjoy only one of each at a time. A satirical mix of maxims and topical witticisms follows, touching on money, fame, and daily life.
Citizens urged to register within ten days to ensure a vote on the school bond issue. The piece argues High Point spends less per child than Greensboro and stresses the need for full registration and active support to secure better facilities for the next school year.
The 1914 tale recalls the Majestic sailing Atlantic routes with 4000 passengers and vast cargo as Germany boasted the Imperator Bismarck and a third vessel. Writers claim German industry faced downfall from Kaiser’s militarism and global commerce would have followed a legitimate path.
High Point city council revives Sunday closing talks by restricting sales to necessities between morning and late afternoon hours to honor the Sabbath. The editorial questions the effectiveness of legislation and notes that many activities resume despite such rules.
The Efird firm plans the largest mercantile establishment in the South, seizing future growth for Charlotte and the surrounding territory. Their heart of the city property positions the project for expansive development, backed by vision and community faith. Their leadership signals a generation-scale investment in the city’s future.
The attorney general pledges a thorough pursuit of frauds amid national peril. He condemns looting of the public treasury and calls for exhaustive investigations to convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent, aiming to expose any officials who aided thefts. He urges public accountability and signals no leniency.
The Statesville Daily notes Judge James E. Boyd twice interpreted the Constitution for Congress. He ruled laws restricting child labor unconstitutional in shipping and taxation cases, despite ridicule. The Supreme Court later upheld his views, confirming his constitutional interpretation in these matters.
The article notes that the judgment affirmed by the court of last resort is a notable distinction and credits the North Carolina judge for the achievement.
In New York on May 17 the most valuable book in America is a copy of the first collection of Shakespeare. Owned by Henry C. Folger, it cost over 150000, bought for 100000 by Mr. Folger previously, with a 50000 margin. It is the sole known copy from that printing. Also notes on earrings featuring a man’s image and hotel kitchens guaranteeing no human hands touch the food served.
A garbled report speaks of a famed Russian impresario and a top stamp collection, with New York gossip centering on Max Eastman, Harold McCormick, and Ganna Walska. The text hints at international figures, a rare stamp pursuit, and a romance rumor concerning the Polish opera singer.
Chester E. Meade of Sonkers sues for separation from his wife on cruel and inhuman treatment after five years without taking her to the movies. The other tale notes a Bronx tenant, Joseph Gropper, who sued after catching a cold from a cat, with a court awarding him $5,000 from the Milan Estate company.
Vital statistics are crucial for public health and social work. Births marriages and deaths must be recorded to track health trends and identify outbreaks. Physician reports on diseases like typhoid help locate infection sources and save infant lives.
Boston street railway conductors and motormen voted to accept a wage reduction starting July 1. Current pay is 65 cents an hour, 31 July to Jan 1, 1923 will be 3 cents, and the next six months 61 cents per hour. In Caldwell New Jersey Harry Collerd died after a honey bee sting to the temple causing apoplexy.
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