High Point An Industrial Center of North Carolina
High Point sits near the geographic center of the state on major highways and three railways. It claims the highest Southern railway point between Danville and Charlotte and leads in bright leaf tobacco and furniture. The city’s annual output reaches eight million dollars with furniture and hosiery as main drivers, employing two million in wages and six million in capital.
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High Point
Southern
Danville
Charlotte
N. C
Piedmont Plateau
United States
Paragraphed Opinions on War and Media Circulation
A collection of satirical remarks on editors and editors voices across papers, referencing California headlines, Hearst papers, the European War, tug boats, and public figures like Mr. Hughes. It notes editorials missing from Canada and mocks parlor debates about war names and media.
Embargo on Foodstuffs Favored to Ease Cost of Living
The Enterprise argues high living costs stem from exporting foodstuffs and urges an embargo. Representative Fitzgerald endorses a bill next month to halt American shipments abroad. The paper warns of starvation and calls for swift action despite opposition from Wilson and business interests. It hopes Congress reconvenes in December to enact the embargo.
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United States
Fitzgerald
Washington
Congress
Red Cross seals drive aims to boost appeal this Christmas
The article urges nationwide Red Cross seal sales to fund tuberculosis relief. It notes the campaign’s past success and calls on every person to buy a few seals, supporting the fight through small yearly purchases. It highlights the need for funds and collective effort.
North Carolina baby deaths prompt safer home ideas
The state board of health notes nearly 200 babies die yearly from preventable fires. It urges protective measures including movable baby pens and safe fire arrangements to keep children off floors and away from open fireplaces, stressing supervision and safer room design.
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North Carolina
State Board of Health
Why Not Bring an Opera House to High Point NC
North Carolina towns with opera houses show civic support. High Point lacks one yet residents express demand. They note money leaves town each season to support operas elsewhere and urge funding a High Point institution to keep cultural dollars local.
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High Point
Monkey Cannot Catch Polio Without Inoculation
The article notes that only humans and monkeys are known to science to be subjects for experimental infantile paralysis, and asserts that monkeys do not contract the disease unless it is artificially inoculated.
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Lincoln Times
No headline yet as farmers face varied fortunes
The passage notes farmers differ in wealth with some prospering while others struggle. It remarks that even well provisioned farmers with hogs and hominy are not donating to a collective hat, and that no nationwide call to “Buy a ham” is heard, reflecting uneven economic sentiment.
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Greensboro Daily News
Is eating a lost art asks the New York World
A Wilmington Dispatch quote questions whether eating is endangered by modern habits, suggesting the average man lacks practice to keep the art alive as discussed by the New York World.
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Mr. Hughes
New York
New York World
Wilmington Dispatch
Rankin Hat Maker and Homemaker News Cook
The News and Observer notes Jeannette Rankin making hats and cooking at home. It reflects on how such a capable woman could be wasted by entering Congress.
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Jeannette Rankin
Congress
News and Observer
Colonel Bryan Denies Move to Asheville
The Charlotte Observer reports Colonel Bryan denies plans to relocate his home to Asheville and will issue a follow up denial about running against Overman for the Senate within a week.
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Bryan
Asheville
Overman
Senate
Charlotte Observer
Thanksgiving Turkey Sparks Past Institution Mention
A reminiscence note from the Richmond News Leader recalls an old fashioned man who sent an editor a Thanksgiving turkey, highlighting how such acts were once a notable tradition in their era.
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Spartanburg Herald
Richmond News- Leader
Years Ago Greensboro Courts Gertie Hoffman Discontent
A brief city opinion notes that Greensboro once disliked performer Gertie Hoffman, comparing local sentiment to Houston's historic dissatisfaction with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's appearance. The item uses period voice to reflect public taste shifts.
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Greensboro
Gertie Hoffman
Houston
Texas
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Charlotte ‘News
Voice of the People decries Funston border policy on religion
Readers rebut an editorial support for General Funston arguing it compromises religious liberty. They cite Baptist leaders Gambrell and Gray offering services, note Funston’s refusal unless evangelicals avoid calling soldiers lost, and urge continued spiritual care for soldiers on the border. They condemn the stance as anti liberty and warn of Baptist response.
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General Funston
J. B. Gambrell
South
Great Baptist Brotherhood of Texas
B. D. Gray
Home Missions
Southern Baptist Convention
Gambrell
Convention
Texas
God
North
Dry States and Asheville Joke Cited
In a wry aside the Hickory Record notes Mr. Bryan claimed Nebraska is dry while Asheville is similarly dry in a broader quip about state alcohol laws. The column reflects regional humor on temperance norms.
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Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Asheville
Hickory
Bryan and national prohibition 1920 noted by Henderson Dispatch
The Henderson Dispatch captions a political aside on why the 1920 national prohibition debate matters to Democrats. The comment frames the topic as dry to the party base and hints at broader partisan attitudes during the era.
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Bryan
Herderson Dispatch
Public Library Urged for High Point Now
The community argues for an immediate public library, claiming it will aid students and foster literature interest. The Women’s Club library department held a meeting to plan a city-wide campaign and asks all progressive citizens to cooperate.
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High Point
Library Department
Woman’s Elub
Election chatter and trade talk in late 19th century columns
The note from the Durham Sun cites a stubborn focus on the recent election and hints at future policy discussion on trade in the home market. It mentions Mint usage for lamb and references Philadelphia and Washington as recurring points in the discourse.
William Jennings Bryan Plans Move to Asheville
The Asheville Times notes Bryan valued choosing a city to own as a citizen and indicates his willingness to relocate there, praising the community as one he could be proud to join.
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William Jennings Bryan
Asheville
No Doubt About This Voley Cathartic Tablets Claim
An aged style advertisement touts Voley Cathartic Tablets as a plain physic for quick relief of bowel discomfort. It promises a sweet stomach, active liver, regular bowels, and banishment of biliousness headaches sour stomach and indigestion, sold by Mann Drug Co.
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Voley
Mann Drug Co
Assigned Reporter Faces Ire Over Ventured Duty
A newspaper staff reporter, uncredited and unpaid, receives a demanding assignment from the business manager amid friction over mispronounced terms and newsroom tensions. The tongue in cheek clash highlights newsroom row between management and frontline staff as the weekly issue unfolds.
Bullet Critiques at Barbershop Musical Evening in High Point
A barber shop scene recounts Bullet the leather finisher attending a musicale titled to de arm ory where a noted black singer performed one song, De Swannanoa Ribber, eliciting blunt but limited approval. Bullet shops his own remarks on vocal limits and audience involvement.
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Bullet
High Point
Armory
Bul
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