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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1922
Page
5
Stockholm Gothenburg and Malmo showing strong anti prohibition votes while rural districts favor two and one half percent drinks. National tally ends with 800000 women against 938000 men, as Swedish women participate fully in the referendum.
Dr James W Hall chair man of Cook County insanity commission cites a 100 percent rise in insanity since Prohibition. He warns hootch fueled madness strains hospitals while Illinois voters consider restoring wine and beer at the next election.
A mob in Montgomery Alabama attacked the county jail in a bid to free Joe Terrell the Black man alleged to have killed George Wilson the county game warden. Five protesters were wounded before firemen and militiamen dispersed the crowd authorities said Terrell was moved to another prison and was shot in the hip by a posse near Union Springs a Negro theater was closed and police ordered the Black population home with prompt compliance.
A quoted line, “Work is the only road,” attributed to a successful man, is cited as a driving creed. The remark appears amid reflections on perseverance and ambition.
The City of High Point North Carolina invites sealed proposals for sewer and water line extensions. Bids due October 10, 1922, cover 390000 feet of sanitary sewer 4 to 12 inches, 10000 feet of class B water mains 6 to 10 inches, and 2000 feet of galvanized wrought iron pipe 1 to 2½ inches plus appurtenances. A five percent bid bond is required. the city may reject any bid. Mayor John W. Hedrick and City Manager Robt. L. Pickett oversee with Taplin & Perkins Engineers.
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