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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1920
Page
4
The piece notes upcoming efforts by Democrats in Jackson and Winston-Salem, mentions clashes in Bologna, and criticizes or mocks various political groups. It also covers gas prices tied to Volstead Act readings and local sports and road funding topics.
In a year-end reflection local papers recount crime and political unease as Greensboro’s finest face crime and distant politics. The piece notes a Raleigh rate hearing impact on Southern Power and recalls Judge John Crutchfield’s long-time presence in Richmond court dynamics and regional Tar Heel Virginia football lore.
The piece argues freedom as humanitys core value and lauds Venizelos for expanding Greek territory in Thrace and Asia Minor. It critiques autocratic conduct, notes his alliance with the Allies, and urges Greeks to determine their ruler without external pressure. it links democracy to demos and krateo in ancient Greek tradition.
The article contrasts Confucius and Puritan views of a gentleman. It cites Confucius saying a true gentleman favors justice, slow to speak, quick to act, helps the needy, and avoids bias. Puritans tied gentility to legal privilege, preserving beating and whipping for lesser men.
The article notes chrysanthemums as a 2500 year old flower once named by Confucius as chry santhemum and celebrated in American culture with Shaggy varieties. the flower is described as a football flower and blooms in a thousand salesman season.
Samuel L. Bevan a renowned Jamestown dog trainer dies after contracting an ailment while producing seven field trial winners. He mentored Fox terriers into top hunting dogs and earned high praise from fellow sportsmen across the country. Greensboro church leaders push to improve Guilford county home conditions, urging wider county support for humane treatment and facility upgrades.
An Oxonian trainer known as Mr Bevan earned wide respect for his gentleness and expertise. He ran a long career guiding high quality canines for estate owners and kennels, earning status as a leading trainer in the era. His deep knowledge and calm approach shaped many successful dogs and informed clients across the region.
The writer asks readers to honor Thanksgiving beyond feasting, citing a presidential proclamation and state call for rest and prayer. He emphasizes aiding orphans and the homeless, invoking Philip Brooks on helping children as the core motive for the day.
Amos Kersey died aged 69 and was buried at the local church. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Puet Cor. the widow and three sons and three daughters survive. Relatives include George Kersey of High Point J E Kerger of Lynchburg Va Mrs Lee Andrews Trinity Mrs Rhoda Pickard South Carolina Miss C Trade and Henry Kersey Archdale.
An old time advertisement promotes St Jacob's Oil as a safe non topical treatment to rub away rheumatic pains. It claims quick relief from aching joints muscles and bone pain including sciatica backache and neuralgia with a small trial bottle available at any drug store.
A New York businessman claims to have grown hair after near baldness and offers a free genuine recipe for hair growth and dandruff cure. Respondents must mail stamps or silver with a self addressed envelope to H Brittain in New York for the preparation and box.
A testimonial from Rev. B K Mckenzie of Route 1 Ala praises Ziron for stomach trouble and renewed appetite. The letter claims the product put iron into the blood, boosted strength, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit after the first bottle.
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