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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
2
The piece reflects on fall fair crowds, submarines as potent war and peace instruments, and the shock of illicit alcohol biddings. It notes the navy as a dangerous peacetime branch, explores hydroelectric profit in North Carolina, cites Stengel's homer, and muses on Lochie Cameron deciding about Scottish authenticity in America.
The column notes mixed attention to the U S president and regional issues, mentions the state ship and water commission hesitating to commission ships but willing to designate a port if needed, and questions governance in Oklahoma. It highlights October 25 visitors, European air news, and German Reichstag dissolution, plus concerns on hydro electric rates in North Carolina. Bruce Carraway warns of severe storms this week. the port and rail interests face shifting priorities and possible political changes.
The article recounts a tense baseball inning with slips and substitutions, mentioning players like Ruth, Pipp, Meusel, and Groh amid a no-run, one-hit frame. It then shifts to a long editorial on Chapel Hill and Charlottesville, urging Virginia to expand its campus beauty with arboretum plans, a bridge, and Japanese cherry trees, highlighting Dr. W. C. Coker’s arboretum work and related campus development.
The man who discovered insulin, credited with treating diabetes, says he has made another discovery of greater importance. Announcement is withheld but will be made shortly, and the public awaits details with keen interest.
Henry Ford accuses War Secretary Weeks of press misuse to break up Muscle Shoals, asserting the site's immense water power and nitrate potential for Europe and America. Ford argues farmers lose benefits amid dismemberment while speculation over future Congress action continues. Interests opposed Ford's control of the plant are noted.
Alumni association from the University of North Carolina plans a drive in Washington DC to raise funds for turning the alma mater into the world’s most beautiful university. The appeal coincides with the university’s founding anniversary as members reflect on campus beauty and improvements.
In a rugged game marked by pitching duels and late homer, the Giants edge the Yankees 3 0 as Meusel and Stengel deliver key hits. Nehf and Groh dazzle on defense with tight cable of outs. Ruth fans and Dugan pops out in a muted offensive showing for New York.
An orphanage benefit concert raised over 600 dollars at Oxford High School Auditorium. The event featured solos duets recitations and an operetta by the Oxford singing class and orphans from the Masonic orphanage. Names of performers included Mack Baggett James Compton Nini Cottrell Laura Wields William Hardy Mabel Lay Ora Bell Ada McGowan Sadie Ne2a Carlie Odum Addie Presnell Helen Schenck Stella Rhodes Martha Williams.@endif
Amsterdam reports Wilhelm Hohenzollern raises funds by selling jewels from his first wife and private paintings. French master works, Hohenzollern portraits, and antique furnitures were sold to Americans to finance Dutch funds. Old Dutch and German paintings will enter the market, including the late empress pearls.
A naval ship sank off St. Paul on October 5, causing lake traffic to nearly halt. Two people are reported dead as rescue operations begin. The accident disrupted regional transport and raised concerns over maritime safety and emergency response.
What ever the errand whether you come here for an adjustment of your glasses with no charge or for an examination you receive sincere courteous and interested attention. I welcome the opportunity to be of service to eye glass wearers. Dr Nat Walker Optical Specialist Millis Building 2nd floor between High Point and Sheffield Haw Stores.
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