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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
4
Grandpa Gloom wonders about pep and its value. Sunny Smiles explains pep as joy faith and hope that keeps people glad to live and helps them handle work and troubles. Pep cannot be bought or limited by age and is not a tangible thing.
The weather bureau issued a routine forecast with extended notes and emphasis on precipitation and temperature ranges. Forecasters highlighted expected conditions in multiple counties and warned of rapid weather changes in the coming days.
A booster argues that yesterday's weather proves a lasting climate shift. The claim ties daily conditions to broader patterns, urging readers to accept a new normal despite limited data.
The league opens shunning the Monroe doctrine. A note to Japan. Turkey’s partition won’t curb American cigarette supply. If democratic weather ruled election day Mr. Harding would have more at Point Isabel.
A terse note indicates the state department will refrain from issuing any statement to Western Union on the matter. No further details are provided about the inquiry or official stance.
A Tar Weela plan outlines an auguration with local officials promising to appoint personnel. The event signals new governance steps and potential public actions to be taken in coming weeks.
Fragmentary notes recount Venizelos planning to leave the country where he has lived. The text mentions an election proving the land is not his and urges registration for a forthcoming vote on the good roads bonds. It also appeals to women to participate.
A collage of notes mentions New York hotel rate cuts for newlyweds and public sentiment on Debs and socialist votes. It hints at G O P headquarters closing, Ireland outrages inquiry, and Guilford county advancing progress with a Stonewall Jackson Training School cottage for boys needing training.
The peace pact requires Germany to be notified by May 1, 1521 of total reparations and to have a hearing before claims are fixed. France agrees to recognize this clause, hoping the indemnity amount is fixed soon, with recovery to follow after the levy is set. Next summer will reveal Germany's true economic strength.
A reader urges brief Thanksgiving messages to President Wilson as a tribute and expression of devotion to his ideals. The writer portrays Wilson as a noble, loyal figure fighting in health and spirit, appealing for a global message of support for America’s principles.
A meeting of southern bankers in New Orleans launches a foreign trade corporation financed by regional banks. With capital stock of 6 million dollars and credit potential of 60 million under the Edge Act, the group aims to develop overseas markets for cotton, rice, sugar, and lumber, prioritizing cotton due to current price pressures.
Nature seems to promise limitless fuel as McKenzie river lands reveal vast tar sands. Imperial Oil pros detect oil near Fort Norman with 1x0 cubic miles of oil likely to fuel centuries of demand. Geologist T A Link notes potential of a new energy source shaping future airfields.
England paid a fine tribute to its heroic dead in France describing the unknown soldier as the ranker who gave his life and carried on through defeat to victory. The nation brought back the body from the unnamed grave to honor all unnamed fallen soldiers of humanity's war.
A column argues against using Xmas for Christmas, urging readers to spell the full word Christmas out to show respect. It notes X stands for Christ in Greek and in catacombs, but warns that old forms are not inherently good. The piece ends with a quip about President Elect Harding and the weather bureau.
England pays a lone marshal’s sacrifice high honor with a national salute. The fallen hero’s name remains unknown, yet the nation proclaims his body emblematic of all the slain, a tribute shared by every Gold Star Mother.
Guilford County commissioners issue bonds to fund erection and equipment of a cottage at the Stone Wall Jackson Training School in Concord for 30 Guilford boys. The institution will house up to 50 trainees by distributing them across several buildings to improve discipline and efficiency. High Point grows as a social center with new Elwood Pedestrians group joining town clubs and bands.
Each cottage costing over 24000 houses 30 boys with a man and woman caretaker. The setup aims for a homelike environment with boys making beds sweeping and some cooking lessons. No visible weapons or authority gear are present, yet order remains good under Superintendent Cook as occasional escape attempts are quickly ended.
Friends of the institution note that student overalls cost nothing to the school beyond thread and labor. All denim used comes from White Oak mills Greensboro as a gift from the Cones, longtime supporters. When supplies run low, the Cones consistently provide more work garments, a habit educators value.
The Cones show strong interest at a commissioners meeting by proposing to take bonds at par plus interest. They state the Cone company would accept bonds now, but reserve the right to accept a better offer if available for the county and commission to consider.
Guilford County commissioners selected the Stonewall school site for a new college campus. Lumber has arrived and work could start soon after their week old site visit.
Col Werecott Roberson presides Homer Wheeler is first vice president J W Harriss secretary and William Hawkine Plummer lay member of the new organization The group plans strolls from 150 yards to several miles weather permitting members say the walks aid digestion and must aid digestive organs according to earlier members no one is named directly in the claim
The account describes a planned discreet club formation that was exposed when Joe Rawley told Col. Robergon about it after being tipped by Homer Wheeler and Bill Plummer. The Col. responds by denying the breach while hinting at a fines system tied to the Plummer family.
Local column notes High Point’s furniture exposition building as the state’s largest structure costing over a million dollars. A new hotel is under construction near completion and is expected to approach a million. The piece urges more publicity to attract attention and business opportunities.
Jane pursues Ann after Deb reveals Ann and Van were seen at Chang Foo's for tea. Jimmy, newly home from illness, fears Ann lies again and vows to deliver her to Jim. Deb warns against Chang Foo's as a risky destination in a fraught domestic drama.
The County Board of Electors announces a change of voting location from Lewis Brothers store on South Main to W. W. Ellington's store on Mangum Avenue for precinct No 7. Voters are advised to take notice, signed A. B. Tate member of County Board of Elections.
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