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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1924
Page
2
A jumble of notices and commentary references national and international affairs. The piece notes revolutions in Mexico, US political mood, and Tammany Hall claims, while mentioning the press rights and advertising deadlines.
The federation of labor is counted among the forces lined up in favor of the amendment to the constitution to place control of child labor in the hands of the federal government.
The article surveys near end of major northern and western games with southern contests extending next week. It questions King Alfonso’s popularity with his people, notes France’s hefty commitment to an American loan, and critiques stock speculation. It mentions a shipwreck tale, liquor laws, Longworth’s congressional aid, Mrs. Longworth’s hospital stay, the UBD C withdrawal of Admiral Wright’s Confederate records effort, and High Point’s disapproval of the methods.
Off Norfolk caps and waters, U S naval forces attack the Washington super-dreadnaught to end its uncommissioned status. The article argues the destruction aligns with the three power pact and condemns costly arms race, urging war outlaw and redirected funds to public needs.
The Daughters of the Confederacy plan expanded efforts to influence northern opinion by awarding best student essays on southern subjects. At the Savannah meeting they laid groundwork to continue this work, arguing that learning about the lost cause and its leaders benefits national spirit and preserves southern history.
Cartoonist Billy Borne of the Asheville Citizen notes a local high school girl pageant shift as town misses pledge to avoid cosmetics in public. The piece jokes about reduced makeup use while highlighting evolving color trends and cautioning about bold new looks.
A columnist argues against women coloring themselves beyond traditional makeup shades. The piece notes that some Asheville women may continue private experiments with their appearance, while others refrain. The tone critiques modern beauty trends and implies moral judgments without detailing specific individuals.
New Census Bureau figures show October cotton spinning hit the highest activity since January with total active spindle hours 7.59 billion, up from September and far surpassing October last year. Spindles in place reached 37.83 million, with 52.08 million active during the month and an average of 84.4 percent capacity on a single shift.
In Savannah, on November 22, the United Daughters of the Confederacy withdrew support for A Q Wright and his campaign to correct naval records of the Confederacy. The convention cited dissatisfaction with Wrights methods, and a motion to discontinue the committee and notify chapters passed without opposition.
Washington November 21 Dr Stephen M Newman 79 a former president of Howard university was found dead alone in his apartment amid apoplexy. He previously led Eastern College Front Royal Virginia and a war college at Hagerstown Maryland. A daughter Mrs Helen Newman Cook wife of a Yale professor survives him.
Nine fishermen were killed when a mine raised by nets exploded aboard a fishing boat in Dunkirk waters on November 22. Local authorities are investigating the incident and assessing salvage options.
Early day planetary aspects favor professional and educational matters with emphasis on law and banking. Later hours invite recreation and social or political gatherings. A child born today may face infant illnesses but recover with good nutrition and environment and develop literary talent and strong devotion to loved ones. Notable people born this date include Shelby M. Cullom, James C. Nicoll, Revere F. Weidner, Herbert A. Howe, Maud Morgan, and Howard Brockway.
Markets opened in New York with active selling across sectors. Radio Corporation American International Wabash fell, while Amrland Crucible Union Pacific and Katy fell fractionally. Sears Roebuck slid six to 123 then rose to 135 amid mixed early absorption.
The New Orleans market opened easy with higher Liver pool cables noted as futures slipped. First grades dropped 11 points across active positions, with January at 23.77 and March at 23.95, 17 to 19 points under yesterday's close. Decline aided by fears of large December tender contracts and rain in the eastern belt.
New York November 22 The cotton market opened steady slipping 5 to 16 points as selling renewed after yesterday’s crop and ginning reports. December contracts dropped to 23.50 amid liquidation and prep for notices Monday. Offerings were absorbed by trade, buying and covering, later steadying though undertone remained nervous.
Chicago grain markets opened higher as wet Argentine harvest news spurred gains across the board. Wheat rose 3-8 to 3-4 cents, corn and oats followed with notable strength after an initial dip. Provisions also climbed as grain prices moved higher.
Foot ball squads from the Atlantic fleet and the infantry gathered in Washington to contest the president's cup with President Coolidge present. He donated the trophy and tossed the opening ball as cabinet members diplomats soldiers and sailors looked on.
RALEIGH November 22 farmers with fall pigs cleaning the fields are advised to push them along for the March market rather than carry them over. A State Division of Markets bulletin says enough feeding and marketing work has been done to prove this method yields greater year to year net profits and benefits for farmers.
Chemist C F Long testified that the lungs showed intense congestion suggesting strangulation or suffocation, while tests found no carbon monoxide in the blood. A missing poison bottle from the Sheatsley home prompts Prosecutor King to plan next moves as pathologist Brundage prepares organ examinations.
Lieut.-Col. L. O. Amery, new secretary for the colonies, declared in Birmingham that prohibition of alcohol manufacture and sale will not promote temperance and that drastic measures destroying freedom do not solve social problems, outlining Conservative licensing stance.
Going to Miami the governors of 14 states and Alaska and a governor-elect arrive at 6 p m today as guests of Governor Cary A Hardee and the state of Florida. The party’s stay is expected to end Sunday night.
Norfolk officers announced tests of the Washington hull resilience to aerial bombing are temporarily halted due to bad weather. The experiments have run two days and will resume at the first clear day at the naval base.
Raleigh crowds packed streets for Wake Forest versus State College football while state officials wrestled with unfinished business and a looming 1925 agenda. Senate debates, a port bill tally above 52,000 votes, and Senator Burgwyn’s prize speech framed a busy day. Northampton defeated the measure 1900 to 140.
The forecast warns that winds will intensify this afternoon with strong east gales and backing to the west tonight. The weather impact could influence games involving Ohio State, Chicago, and Michigan as ChamPAigne faces Ohio State while other contests unfold northeastward.
The weather bureau issued a storm advisory warning at 10:30 a m noting Northeast Sandyhook to Nantucket as the affected area. Disturbances are in the eastern region including North Carolina and moving northeastward.
Chicago on November 22 heads the western conference finale as four teams chase the title. Wisconsin faltered in every conference start while Chicago leads the crown race. Michigan Iowa at Ann Arbor and Illinois and Ohio State at Champaign follow with Northwestern Notre Dame in Chicago and Minnesota Vanderbilt in Minneapolis to Purdue Indiana at Lafayette.
London dispatch reports a Cairo source stating one of Sir Lee Stack’s alleged assassins has been arrested after the taxicab driver implicated by his confession was detained following the shooting at the Sirdar.
A playful verse by James J Montague praising the traffic cop’s steadiness on city streets. It contrasts polite authority with rough talk, dreams of a strict urban enforcer, and ends musing on viewpoint and authority from different figures. The poem shifts to reflections on perspective, politics, and public life.
A 1924 Bell Syndicate feature on physical fitness emphasizes paying the price of common sense. It argues fitness comes from food, rest, and exercise tailored to work, including advice on food types, rest amounts, and outdoor activity for different job demands.
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