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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1922
Page
4
A nostalgic poem by Berton Brailey recalls childhood illnesses and fighting with friends, contrasting carefree days with adult contentment. The verse ends with a political push to vote early and for extension.
The message urges readers to vote FOR the extension project, noting the big moment is here and that delaying the extension would make the job harder. It asks citizens to join the first 2,000 voters and warns against voting against or not voting. It compares to other progressive North Carolina cities extending their boundaries.
The Woman's club of High Point launches a campaign to raise funds for saplings to line the Winston-Salem highway. Voters outside city limits express reluctance to share in city taxes while the ext ension project nears a critical vote.
An outside correspondent derides extension as a tax grab while the Enterprise argues it benefits the city and outlying residents. The piece praises growth, cites the furniture market and new buildings, and asserts extension would equalize rights and opportunities for all residents.
The piece urges residents to vote for extending High Point city limits and attend tonight’s mass meeting to rally support. It warns a potential ten year wait if defeated and notes the high stakes, urging early voting and strong turnout tomorrow.
The piece argues voters approve Morrison era progress with good schools roads and honest funds while warning lawmakers not to overstep. It notes national shifts with Lodge barely surviving and other Republicans losing ground, predicting a bruising but inconclusive political climate ahead.
A reader questions H A Moffitt's shift to support city extension. They ask what benefits or premiums justify higher taxes and urge voters outside High Point to reject incorporation, arguing for laid out streets and services without expansion. Box 189, High Point Navy.
Winston Salem and High Point appoint leaders for the automobile visit and cross city parade. Committees cover grounds, speakers and publicity with members from both cities, plus a country barricade plan and a basket committee for the country.
The dialogue centers on state power to regulate interstate rates and appeals, with Judge Bryson’s dismissal and mill actions. A lengthy 1,302 page brief marks a major filing. District Attorney Irvin B. Tucker starts federal court week as the case includes the Message of Peace booze ship probe.
Deputy Sheriff Robert B. Parker announced that after November 30 no discount will be allowed on state and county tax payments. Since the tax books arrived a one percent discount has been offered, but it will be discontinued after the date. Taxpayers urged to pay promptly to receive the discount while available.
Weather permitting an open air Salvation Army service will be held tonight announced by Ensign of the local post. Present will be Captain and Mrs. John Bivens and Lieutenant Longino of Durham.
Salvation Army workers who are musicians will perform in a service expected to be very enjoyable. The event will be held on Main Street in front of the Blar Hoskins store.
A Greensboro committee of the state highway commission met Friday to uphold the proposed Highway 70 route with minor changes. The plan would reroute from South Elm Street to the O Connor corner and along the east side toward the Randolph county line, saving about nine tenths of a mile. Contract for work is expected to be let early next spring.
The note reports that Syncrasy cannot eat eggs without adverse illness. It mentions a strict avoidance of eggs and urges caution for anyone with similar reactions.
The Milliken & Albertsor sale of the T. J. Johnster property will be held on Saturday, November 25. Attend to bid on the property and settle arrangements.
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