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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1925
Page
4
The item notes postwar shifts in ship subs and merchant craft, marriage rumors involving Lieut Wood, film theater disruptions, a Mitchell defense update, society women in Paris, a push for an eight month school law, and booming radio receiving set sales while hinting public interest in broadcasting remains mixed.
Dr Archibald Henderson says Mencken has given no service to the South's literary renaissance but concedes he should be credited for offering a baby a rattle as a metaphorical tool.
Column notes Colonel Coolidge resists urgent invite to winter in Washington as reports on White House condition circulate. The New York shops showed strong interest in Mrs Calvin Coolidge during the President's trip to the city, while downtown business drew attention to out of town matters.
A report notes Americans frequent Oxford England for ancestral research. The article observes that a humble search hut can select ancestors to please. it also cites a Kaiser statement claiming the United States could have stayed out of World War I regardless of German actions.
Readers note that letters entered into the Rhinelander case record were deemed unfit for publication yet were admitted without objections from either side, prompting speculation about potential impact on the trial.
The grandson of the famed Bret Harte killed himself in the student quarter of Paris, unhappy at not matching his grandfather’s literary renown. He reportedly sought inspiration from a different source than the elder Bret Harte.
An American ally of Thomas A. Edison helped Queen Alexandra overcome deafness with a mechanical device. In gratitude the king and queen gave him a gold medal. He kept the incident secret his whole life as the invention circulated commercially.
The article argues the Southern Power company plans a steam plant on the Yadkin river near Salisbury capable of 80 000 to 100 000 horsepower. It says this will insure against future power curtailment, support industry, and potentially lower costs by supplementing hydro power with steam generation.
A Chicago gangster shot a witness in the coroner's court, killing him, astonishing court attendants. Earlier, a slain gangster’s home received flowers with political cards among them, hinting at ties between criminals and city rulers. The piece notes Chicago's chaotic underworld and criticizes the surprise at the day's violence.
The governor urges North Carolina to observe Golden Rule Sunday by funding maintenance for Near East orphans and also asks local generosity for North Carolina’s own orphans during Thanksgiving week. A charitable response is expected to be strong at both levels.
Justice Ford previously refused a request to establish a charter for abolishing faith in God. Days later he granted a charter to a group aimed at advancing atheism, a shift seen as radical but argued to lack real difference in purpose.
The passage argues that abolishing faith in God demands advancing atheism and cites atheists who seek to use radio to spread anti clerical material. They reportedly aim to install a sending station and broadcast scientific and anti clerical propaganda.
The article reports that Red Grange is prepared to turn professional, form his own team, and tour the South with Florida likely involved. It notes his past stance on remaining amateur at Illinois, his refusal of a $25,000 film offer, and predicts high earnings from a pro circuit, citing an 85,000 attendance and potential $200,000 gate for a single game.
The piece praises the Raleigh published Public Service as one of the cleverest trade organs in the south. It is issued by the North Carolina and South Carolina public utility information bureau and carries no advertising. It gathers news and stories about public utilities for readers.
Public Service edits a discussion on a lighted rural highway from High Point to Greensboro. The piece argues farm electrification will raise living standards, spur social and economic progress, and guide North Carolina to lead the South in rural power adoption.
The excerpt argues that a man’s political stance tends to persist, while urging readers to value politeness fairness temperance industry and thrift. It emphasizes that good conduct and common sense support any doctrine and help overcome objections, calling common sense a man’s greatest asset.
The writer argues the government overcollects taxes, suggesting a $2 tax could be trimmed to a single dollar. They frame the issue as a fiscal fault and urge correction of excessive taxation. The tone is opinionated and calls for reduced public revenue collection.
A line of rhetoric condemns one extreme method of urging charity and self sacrifice as an excessively disagreeable recommendation. The passage critiques writers and orators who push audiences to give beyond their means.
The author argues that large reform schemes fail and individuals should reform by daily better behavior. He rejects mass rallies and lectures, proposing no costs or campaigns. He urges self correction, urging readers to stop foolish behavior and retire by eleven, without seeking office or organized action.
The passage warns that flattery in the White House corrupts occupants. It contends that even a white house cook or butler would become an egoist in four years and hopelessly ruined in eight.
The writer laments higher taxes across states and localities with increases expected again in 1926. Officials proliferate, raising per capita government costs while promising more liberty yet restricting personal rights.
A compact reflection argues that truth-telling serves practical ends more than moral virtue. It surveys how honesty functions as a tool for governance, accountability, and social cohesion, challenging the assumption that truth is inherently virtuous.
The article asserts that materialism has been greatly refined by humanity. It frames this refinement as the most marvelous and creditable achievement in the long history of the world.
Fragmentary note reflects a claim that twenty discoveries rank among history's greatest achievements. Specifics, names, dates, and context are unreadable in the snippet.
The passage argues that thirteen were made in the nineteenth century versus seven in all preceding times, suggesting modern men show more practical accomplishment and perhaps more devilishness, with a natural excuse for such behavior despite the grim comparison.
The writer rebukes Clara Cox’s defense of the “modern girl,” arguing grandmothers embodied sacred virtue. He cites dancing halls, late-night rides, pools, movies, and attire as declines from past morality and laments diminishing parental and religious responsibilities.
J C Allen urges readers to seek divine guidance and resist worldly fashion as he contrasts today's youths with grandmothers. He writes of inner voice directing choices and stresses love for humanity while calling girls to higher standards.
Penny brothers of the American Land company sold the Highsmith Hospital Company property at Fayetteville for about 250000. Dr J F Highsmith under construction a new hospital expected to open around April 1 and valued at about 500000 according to reports.
A wedding of interest to many friends occurred Saturday at 3 PM in the First Presbyterian parsonage. Miss Helen Gazelle Remfry married Ellis Wall Hogan formerly of Lincolnton Georgia. They will reside with Mrs Alice Pitts at 502 Broad Street after November 26.
Santa Claus arrives on the Crescent Limited at the High Point passenger station greeted by hundreds of children. He wires his visit in advance and then proceeds to Rowland's Toy Shop on North Main Street to establish his headquarters. He plans to stay until ready to begin his rounds.
Cicero Davis a well known white man was arrested after police raided his South Main street home and found a five gallon can of liquor nine pint bottles plus other containers. He posted bond of 300 for appearance in city court on prohibition violations.
A note announces that a small deposit will hold any purchase at Wagger's Jewelry Store, allowing customers to secure items until they pick them up.
The Men's Christian Evangelists Club meets at the Y M C A gymnasium at 3 pm with a planned program. Rev George T Stephen attends. J W Garrett directs music Louis Stockey is pianist. Ten Gospel teams chairmen named: Jacob Austin Tate N Tate Parker Mill Taplin Robbins Clinard Moffitt.
Frank Sizemore, secretary of the chamber of commerce, returned from a Florida trip praising North Carolina. He argued removing filler phrases would boost Florida sales, and North Carolina already leads in industry and economic strength. He warned Florida’s boom may be unsound and inflationary, noting NC offers abundant resources and a thriving business climate.
Weather in the South Atlantic and East regions begins with showers early Monday and later returns to showers. It turns intermittently cold with temperatures following a moderating trend.
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