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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
5
Experiments from the University of Michigan medical school suggest common warts are caused by a virus with a long incubation period and tend to occur in crops, indicating contagion. The results, while not conclusive, challenge the toad charm superstition and note wart disappearance may be influenced by suggestion.
Philadelphia physician Dr. William Keen at age 84 enumerates key medical progress from his lifetime. He cites anesthesia in 1846 Pasteur and bacteriology 1850 to 1884 immunology discoveries antiseptic and aseptic surgery obstetrics insect disease link 1889 and radioactivity in medicine 1895 he notes dentistry progress remains less impactful yet increasingly pain free with public interest.
Reports from Washington suggest a possible settlement with Mexico based on recognizing the Obregon government and meeting our justified claims. The policy seeks fundamental principles for lasting peace rather than humiliating terms, aiming to secure permanent friendship between the two nations.
The speaker argues for building solid foundations rather than expediency in Mexico. A long process may yield stronger governance, which has broad support among opponents of intervention who now see Mexico moving toward a capable government worthy of recognition. Watchful waiting is vindicated as a path to future peace.
Catherine Van Winkle, a DC police lieutenant, says sixty five thousand American girls disappear yearly. Lured from farms and towns, many vanish into the city quicksand. She credits federal action and local crusades but asserts roots lie in deteriorating homes and parental neglect.
J Fred Tesh appeals to High Point citizens to support the Eks band formed July 20 1920. The 32 member uniformed ensemble has given 46 public performances in ten months and seeks funds and moral backing to sustain evening concerts and band stands for wholesome city entertainment.
Ralph J. Chesebrough founder of American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt notes 30 automobiles in Egypt with America supplying 70 percent. He highlights American influence in Egyptian trade and industry.
Dr Harvey T. Wiley, a pure food expert, argues home brew is the poorest and most dangerous brew in the world and that beer should be made scientifically. He stresses the need for systematic methods to ensure safety and quality in brewing.
The list notes Sunday worships at Wesley Memorial Methodist First Presbyterian Green Street Baptist Lutheran Saint Marys Episcopal and Christian Disciples with morning sermons 11 a m and Sunday school times. Public school commencements cancel evening services at several churches.
First Baptist invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 and sermon at 11 with no evening service. Deacons meet Tuesday at 8 and prayer meeting Wednesday. Christian Church holds Sunday school at 9 45 with preaching 11 and 7 30. prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 20. M L Boswell leads Sunday school. J W Knight leads sermons.
A Staten Island girl and her brothers discover a sea lion mistaken for a log near the waterfront. The animal bears a head wound, dies after being pulled from the water, and is shown at the Staten Island Boat Club. The column also riffs on a venturesome theater boast by a New York haberdasher clerk.
Gustav Frohman, 72, famed Frohman brother of Charles and Daniel, impresses friends with a claim that he walked to a New Rochelle event rather than take a train or car. He says his daily Central Park stroll keeps him fit and helps his breakfast, a habit his friends find credible.
A crowd along Third avenue and Thirty second street surged as a rain of one two five and ten dollar bills fell from an elevated track. Detectives tackled a young man trying to grab $250 from W. M. Wing as a cashier recovered a ten dollar note and a shopkeeper aided by police.
A 1 AM crash on Pendleton Street injured John Wyatt about 70 Mills Mooney and L K Yarborough with broken legs and Harry Gilreath was held by police. The incidents followed a prior collision involving a water wagon, while a Peerless Eight struck a street car on South Main injuring William Easley who is in the city hospital.
George M. Cohan’s defy to the theatrical world shapes a lively revival as his play The Tavern returns to town recently amid strong public interest and theater chatter.
H Harris & Brother announces arrival of the Boy Scout uniforms at the official local council headquarters. The new regulation style outfits promise a sharp look as the troop prepares to march proudly in High Point.
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