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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
4
Poem lines describe the clash of seasons as summer yields to autumn. The speaker taunts the advancing season and welcomes the cooler weather. The warm spirit brightens the air while winter’s breath meets it, portraying a playful seasonal contest.
The piece proclaims Warren G. Harding the overwhelming national favorite with demolition of the Cox Roosevelt campaign in the South. It notes Democratic triumph in North Carolina, vows unity behind Harding, criticizes the Versailles league, and expects four calm years under his administration.
A piece contrasts the bee and the spider to lampoon ethics of labor and possession. It argues bees store food by killing drones and stinging, while spiders catch flies and deserve less blame for their cruelty. The text mocks human praise for the bee and suggests a reversal of virtue.
The United States government accuses Armour of profiteering under the Lever Act in a 127 count indictment. It notes that his juvenile mutton from New Zealand cost less than 19 cents per pound including sheep and shipping.
A humorous 19th century note describes two million turkeys fattening in Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas unaware of their fate on Thanksgiving Day. It notes the flocks grow toward November 25 and predicts fair prices for bronze and blue varieties as the season advances.
The Bradford council adopts a novel approach to housing by constructing 60 dwellings directly under the city surveyor at municipal yards and workshops. Meanwhile ancient laws and a global shift toward disarmament and order are described with characteristic satirical contrast.
History notes excess in tales of blue laws and recalls a colonist who mocked the New Haven colony after being expelled, then returned to England and allegedly devised laws to ridicule them. The fragment hints at satire shaping early legal folklore.
A local column reflects on voters and history as women enter politics with confidence in ballots. It notes High Point precincts reporting harsh votes on a tax amendment and comments on party splits. The piece also mentions broad support for Harding and Cox in the election mood.
An invasion of campaign talk at a party bursts into song as a Democrat claims a Republican shouted against 20-cent beans returning to nine cents. The anecdote reflects faith in political change and past bets on election outcomes.
The narrator watches Ann Lorimer rush from the Lorimer house and follows to return her to order. Ann strings together flirtation with Van and bravado about manipulating older men, masking innocence with streetwise wiles as the chapter closes with a note of scandal and continuation.
The piece suggests the United States may recognize the Mexican government, with Mexico seeking entry to the League of Nations after recognition. It notes rising US cigar and cigarette consumption from 1870 to 1920, and argues some see smoking as a source of happiness despite costs.
Confusion arose at polling sites as women discovered they could not change their votes after casting ballots. Officials noted strict rules on ballot modification and urged voters to verify selections before submission.
Material has been assembled for the High Point to Archdale hard surface road project. Work will begin next week with Lassiter and Company as contractors. The Archdale road reconstruction was let months ago, and residents along the route cheer the upcoming improvement.
Chapel Hill is abuzz as coach Kuller gears the Tar Heels for a big showdown with undefeated V M I. The Flying Cadets, fresh from wins over Pennsylvania Virginia and A and M, loom as the top team in the south and a crowd favorite. Carolina aims to shore up end play and relies on Hutchins Spaugh and others to curb end runs while managing injuries to Lowe and others.
Chief W T Welch called Tuesday a quiet election day in High Point with no disorder and no major trouble. One man was arrested for drunkenness late Tuesday night while police manned ballot boxes and expected a busier shift but had an easy day.
A big serial feature titled Thunderbolt Jack begins at the Rose Theatre this Saturday. The program promises one of the finest thrill packed shows with regular admission.
State of Ohio Toledo court swears Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Wall's Catarrh Medicine. Medicine taken internally. claimed to act through blood and mucous surfaces. Druggists 75c. testimonials free. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The Budget system promoted by the Home Economics Bureau in Cleveland shows a method to organize family income into categories such as food housing and clothing with suggested budgets for a $200 month income and for newlyweds. The program aims to improve savings and wiser spending and has spread to other cities.
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