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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1920
Page
4
A short verse about varied people who smile despite poverty wealth or success. Sonny Smiles explains smiles come from ignorance of money hope success and personal purpose. The poem suggests a universal reason for happiness across walks of life.
The fragment notes a seasonal feast with sizable servings of turkey. It hints at holiday mood and abundance, though details are sparse.
The article notes a reduction in steel prices while warning the downturn may reverse, with prices likely to rise again. It discusses how British market behavior contrasts with ongoing price moves and implies a renewed volatility in steel costs.
The item notes renewed talk of a one term presidency with Bryan likely in agreement. It also reports widespread colds this season and highlights Sam Farabee's Hickory store as the only place with a noticeable supply of the so called cure.
After a crowded holiday week and a cold snap, the average person plans to skip this Saturday’s weekly ceremonial event. Weather and warmth push many to stay indoors, delaying any outside activities or gatherings.
The October period saw strong US trade with exports rising and imports falling, signaling an improved business climate. The overall tone suggests healthier external commerce and a positive economic momentum for the United States.
Alarming rise in lost, strayed, and stolen dogs in the city cannot be traced to the linotyper Bull Leigh who has returned from his hunt. Authorities note a surge in reports and confusion over ownership and recovery.
A publisher plans a magazine focused on reading material with no movie star photographs and will run presses continuously to meet demand. The note sketches a future publishing model emphasizing content over visuals and steady production.
After Jim Reed, noted radical novelist, delivered a speech carried by the Associated Press, he took his own life. Commentators note his wasted opportunities and the tragedy closes a brief but controversial career.
A man who paid $20 for a gallon of liquor and was fined $50 plus costs for operating a vehicle while intoxicated ends up with liquor valued at its worth. He also faces an $86.50 total expense from the incident and related penalties.
A Fort Vailey, Georgia, moviegoer died of heart trouble while watching a new film. The incident occurred as the audience viewed a popular entertainment feature, prompting questions about the style and tone of testimonials in entertainment reporting.
The piece questions the American Commission on Ireland staging hearings in Washington for a month 3,000 miles from the scene. It argues the attempt is impertinent and unproductive, offers praise for Mrs Muriel MacSwiney, and condemns the commission as valueless pestiferous interference in Irish matters.
The article questions how a League of Nations would influence U S troop deployments. It contrasts past decisions to send two million American soldiers to France with fears about multinational policing and the ease of authorizing future troop sendings. It questions whether 50 of 750 nations could coordinate arms moves and warns against embroiling the world through collective action.
The essay argues that a small regular army cannot satisfy defense needs if the nation stays out of international leagues. It warns of a large standing army and conscription, notes existing costly navy programs, and questions ways to avoid world involvement through international association and shared responsibility.
The piece urges citizens to move beyond reverence for ancestors and actively shape a safer freer land for future generations. It cautions against relying on past precedent, stressing responsibility to future sons and grandsons and to global challenges. It contrasts Fatherland and Sonland with a call to unity.
Andrew Carnegie’s autobiography is reviewed as published with notes arranged chronologically by Prof. John Van Dyke. Carnegie’s motto graces his libraries in New York and Skibo and reflects his belief in public libraries and lifelong learning. He quotes proverbs about reading and belief, and ponders immortality and the reason to hope.
A New York undertaker who last fall sold 1,000 gallons of wood alcohol causing 160 deaths in Connecticut and Massachusetts was sentenced to three and a half to seven years at hard labor in the New York state prison. Life is cheap.
The piece urges shoppers to buy early for Christmas to access better selection and attentive salespeople. It notes 4 to 5 million trees used nationwide, with New York and New England consuming 1,500 trees, and prices ranging from 25 cents to 50 dollars. It adds that mistletoe and holly are bought in large quantities and cites regional tree types and traditions.
A brief editorial argues that anti fireworks and fire protection laws have halted Christmas displays. It suggests passing a law to ban the word Xmas to foster a more wholesome Christmas observance and reduce risks.
Salvation Army workers in High Point distribute Christmas boxes to homes and plan store boxes to aid the poor. Baskets for about 100 families will cost roughly five dollars each for three meals. At least 500 boxes and up to 1,000 contribution boxes will be used, with many baskets to be sent after Christmas as new needy families emerge.
SFLENDID REPORTS RECEIVED FROM M P PASTORS AT ENFIELD The gathering urged greater youth activity through Sunday schools and Christian Endeavor. Dr Oxon spoke on The Harvest is Plenteous but the Laborers Are Few and stressed training young leaders for church work. Dr Dixon, Dr Johnson and Prof Forlines joined as speakers as sessions grew crowded. The conference continues through Monday noon.
In eighteen central Illinois counties monuments will be erected at county lines to mark the route Abraham Lincoln traveled in 1847 with the circuit court. The marks will honor Lincoln and Judge David Davis and be set along historic county lines and court locations.
Plymouth reports I Kelly attempted suicide by leaping overboard twice while aboard a ship from Australia. Each time sharks and tropical seas impeded his effort, yet on both occasions boats searched the area and Kelly was found swimming strongly.
A church's reputation follows you beyond Sunday. Your everyday actions shape how others view the church, not just what you do inside the building. Your conduct in street life, work, and home defines its character and determines whether others see it as hypocritical or charitable.
Local churches announce services and speakers for Sunday and next Wednesday. Rev J A Clarke preach at 11 am and 730 pm with baptism after the sermon. Rev Dr Sam W Small to speak December 1 on The Salvation of Uncle Sam. Lutheran and Presbyterian services listed with pastors, Sunday schools, and youth meetings.
Green Street Baptist church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by D T Andrews superintendent Morning worship at 11 o'clock and the evening service at 7 o'clock led by Pastor John Ke La nier.
United States Congressman Will W Upshaw of Georgia, a leading prohibition worker, will address the 11 oclock service at the First Baptist church tomorrow on A Stain less Flag and a Sober World. The eloquent evangelist reformer and editor of the Golden Age is described as a blend of Sam Jones and Billy Sunday. The event has no admission and no collection, and residents are invited to attend.
Christian Endeavorers of Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church plan a special program Sunday at 11 o'clock. Invitations go to the Christian Endeavor union of city churches to attend and bring friends. Speakers include Miss McFarland Mr Headen and Mr Shaw from High Point. The society has grown with many youths enrolled and aims to accomplish much in coming months.
Paddington street butcher charged a woman customer 10 rents too much for a week of lamb in London. He violated price laws and was fined 150 dollars in police court.
Columbus November 27 Police Chief French asks the council to approve a ten thousand dollar grant to equip armored patrol cars with machine guns. He says the vehicles will deter bandits and improve city safety.
CVRD OF THANKS Mrs Will Lee and family express gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of husband and father and for the floral offering.
MEMPHIS November 27 A. Long says he faces a $20,000 claim of crookedness from T. E. Johnson who accuses him of being crooked. Long sues Johnson for the amount asserting the charge.
A terrier that attended Highgath school faced a police court trial on the charge of ferocity after it allegedly bit a student who teased it. The dog was teased in court but acted playfully and was acquitted by the magistrate Solomon.
The Woman's Missionary society of the First Reformed Church will hold its regular annual bank offering service tomorrow at 11 AM, not 7 PM. After the morning program, annual congregational meeting and officer elections follow, with Rev. Roy E. Leinbach presiding and Mrs. W. F. Luther announcing the schedule.
Frank J. Cheney sworn to pay one hundred dollars to any person treated with All s Catarrh Medicine who still has catarrh. The statement, made in Toledo Ohio, notes the firm will pay the reward if the medicine fails to cure catarrh. The ad promotes All s Catarrh Medicine and its internal action through the blood.
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