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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
2
A collage of quips and notices from a 1920 page includes scattered anecdotes and locational references such as New York's Fifth Avenue and Chicago Beichingan Boulevard. It quips about conventions, banking habits, garters, Billy Sunday, border patrols, tax remarks, and legal notes while noting the Raleigh convention and a Chicago murder trial hints.
The Community Chest draw in High Point reflects a lively, healthy public spirit with about one fourth of the population contributing. Many families share gifts, showing voluntary support rather than compulsion, while the vitality of organizations relying on Chest funds determines its future.
Editorial lauds endorsements from organizations for Tuesday’s school bond issue of 750000 dollars. It argues the vote supports expansion, permanent facilities, and prudent use, noting educated voters, deterred by prohibition era excess, will back the plan.
A Detroit themed column argues prohibition remains effectively in force in the south and in dry areas even after repeal across Canada. It notes lack of bars, inability to drink standing, and bootlegging persists where laws are strict, with salty commentary on southern resistance to real beer and enforcement challenges.
A lament on the injustice of executing a man based on testimony from an accessory who saves himself. The piece argues state’s evidence is unreliable when the witness has a motive to lie and cites extenuating cases where inmates received mercy or commutations after such testimonies. It questions racial bias and calls for intelligent recognition of flawed testimony in capital cases.
Veterans rebuke a plan to end the Confederate general reunion on grounds of feebleness. They insist that as long as two remain, they will continue their rallies, a spirit that saw them through four years that would have broken weaker men.
The speaker extols aging veterans, noting their unchanged heart and fighting spirit despite frailty. He argues old soldiers endured war on empty stomachs and hardship, remaining mentally and politically strong, with lifetimes of strength exceeding many younger peers. He highlights endurance over years and travel.
The piece notes prior claims of a surplus by council members and now references a deficit labelled as debit balance. It describes monthly state financial statements issued by the governor and the auditors who prepared the surplus reports, with political speculation about M L Shipman introducing Everett as a likely future North Carolina governor unless All Scales runs.
New York May 23 Speculators drove a sharp advance in prices this week with industrial and rail averages near year highs. Bonds reached multi year peaks and sterling near parity. Public participation broadened the market with higher gasoline and crude prices, dividend raises for Pacific Oil, steel trade improvement, and mixed utility stocks amid I C C Nickel Plate merger uncertainty. Oils strong in spots with California petroleum and Texas Company feature. local gas stocks countered some declines.
A reflection contrasts a wife’s abandonment by a man with three or four children and a magnanimous gift to sick babies, noting world judgments. It questions whether humanity is a fixed trait or a shifting composite shaped by actions and perception.
The passage argues that human nature is diverse and not easily categorized, with individuals varying in face, body, temperament, and virtue. It cautions readers to observe, judge carefully, and rely on personal discernment to distinguish good from bad, noting the eternal sameness does not apply to humanity.
A 1925 Bell Syndicate piece advises that climate changes can refresh body and brain, suggesting mountains for exercise after rest, or warm tropical climates for nervous exhaustion. It cautions consulting a physician to match climate to medical needs and notes warm dry climates help gout or rheumatism.
New York May 23 The cotton market opened steady with an 18 to 21 point advance as firmer Liverpool cables supported hopeful covers for the weekend. Dry weather in South Texas and reports of domestic mill curtailment kept buyers cautious, leaving prices around 22.90 for July and 22.30 for October while shipboard cotton awaiting clearance reached about 69,000 bales.
New Orleans May 23 The cotton market opened higher on stronger Liverpool cables with first trades showing 17 to 21 point gains. July rose to 23.30 October 22.75 December 22.12, up 20 to 28 points from yesterday's close as goods trade reports grew more favorable and Worth Street noted the largest activity in some time.
Sid Molloy and Bob Loutt aviators returned to the city after a speedy over 100 mile flight to Lenoir. They will offer city flights today and tomorrow carrying passengers. Molloy stayed in Hickory days for overhauls and varnish. He left Lenoir at 5 15 pm arriving 6 pm sharp.
The High Point North Carolina City Council authorizes up to 250000 in bonds for street surface improvements. Proceeds may cover sidewalks and curbs. at least one fourth of costs to be assessed on benefited property, railroads, or companies with tracks in the streets. Tax levy required to pay principal and interest. The debt record is public. ordinance takes effect on passage May 21 1925.
Sid at the Sheraton announces that passengers can reserve tomorrow rides by calling him at the hotel. He brings an aerial camera and will take pictures of homes, inviting local residents to arrange photo sessions by calling Sid.
Chicago May 23 Wheat opened 1-4 cent lower to 1-2 cent higher before selling off as rains and cold hurt outlook for spring wheat in the northwest. Crop damage from drought areas persisted and prices fluctuated with cautious sellers. Corn tracked wheat, opening unchanged to 5 cents up and then easing on the day with a moderate decline.
Indianapolis May 23 John Logan Stuart AP Indiana service chief died at his home today after a long career with the Associated Press. He had served as cor respondent in charge and contributed many dispatches from the state.
A clipping notes the birth of Mr. Stuart on December 27, 1885, in Bloomington Indiana, and mentions his graduation from Indiana University in 1900s era context before beginning newspaper work.
In Columbus May 23 the resignation of Dr W O Thompson of Ohio State University was formally presented to the board of trustees and accepted effective November 5 when he becomes 70. He was elected president emeritus at his present salary.
City Council of High Point North Carolina authorizes bonds up to 350000 to enlarge and extend the water supply system. The act provides for taxes to pay principal and interest, public inspection of the financial statement, and potential voter submission under the Municipal Finance Act. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after publication unless voters approve. May 21 1925.
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