Questioning sight and senses in Braley poem
The speaker muses why colors and features differ from expectation and if two eyes or noses are necessary. He questions perception and utility, ending with attributions to Berton Braley.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
6
Weather chills and oddities stain busy week
The column notes colder mornings offsetting statements on distilling, a brief Greensboro Fair deadlock resolved ahead of payments, and Friday the 13th as a milder day. It mentions liquor rules affecting ships, honeymoon plans of a former Kaiser, a St. Louis divorcee, and camship companies testing bans. A runaway elephant threatens circus costs but boosts publicity, while speeches heat up as overcoats return. About 1000 bales of cotton burned in Drew Mississippi.
The Speed Craze and Its Questioned Joy
An army plane surpasses 220 mph led by Lt. R. L. Maughan and triggers debate about speed. The essay traces speed culture from autos to planes, noting nervous tension, shifting leisure, and social change, while musing on happiness and progress through fast living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Maughan
High Point Athl tic club to field first football game
High Point prepares to host its first football match as the High Point Athletic Club lines up against Guilford College second team. About a dozen local players have trained three weeks for a city game meant to elevate football and earn community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford College
Ben
High Point Athletic Club
Evolution in school age trends across generations
The piece reflects on aging perceptions of current students versus those from decades past. It notes elders recall younger-looking youths today and suggests fashion styles may influence this view, referencing the shift in dress and appearance of freshmen.
Ford for President of the United States
The editorial argues Henry Ford plans a presidential bid, preparing his house, organizing supporters, and shaping a unique platform. It notes Ford may act independently of party labels while potentially stirring political trouble and guiding domestic and international policy in his own style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Charlotte New
Henry Ford
Democratic Party
Moonshine production blamed on unsanitary outdoor methods
The Durham Sun critiques Prohibition reports on moonshine stills. It argues the outdoor distillation lacks kitchen finesse yet notes some may be less deadly. It counters sensationalism about manure in mash and emphasizes that alcohol is a vegetable product with cattle feeding common in old practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Sun
Hohloss
North Carolina
Death of Guilford County resident John R Allred at home
John R Allred born June 25 1862 a prominent Guilford County resident died suddenly at his East Green Street Extension home at about 4 45 this morning aged 78 he had run a local store and was highly regarded. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 00 pm at the Alfred home with Rev W C Levin and burial at Hickory Chapel cemetery. He is survived by his widow six sons Charley Emery Gurney Chester Dewey and W F Allred and two daughters Miss Witcher and Annie Allred all of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Allred
East Green Street
Mr. Allred
Guilford County
East Green Stret
Alfred Home
W. C. Levin
Hickory W.slegan “Methodist Chapel
Hickory Chapel
Emery
Gurney
Chester
Dewey Allred
Ia Witcher
Annie Allred
Diamond Value From Breath Sparks Odd Carbon Claim
A claim circulates that the breath releases enough carbon dioxide in an hour to form a diamond valued at over seventy five thousand dollars, highlighting a curious and unverified science notion.
Nonpartisan Rowan speech and rising public reaction
The Greensboro appearance of J W Bailey, candidate for governor, drew attention from Republicans and Democrats alike amid mixed support. Bailey praised Morrison on economics, but faced Republican critique on taxation and protectionism. A separate report notes escalating public interest in executions, with rising spectator numbers and a brewing sentiment against the practice. Final Inter-Racial committee conferences are to be held led by Dr W L Poteat at Wake Forest, uniting denominational and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
J. W. Bailey
Charlotte
Asheville
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
Bailey
Morrison
Sbailey
Hig
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
W. L. Poteat
Wake Forest
Marooned committee promotes better race relations in North Carolina
The Marooned committee aimed to improve relations and living conditions for Black residents. Mrs. Luke Johnson of Georgia directed the women division and Dr. A W Alexander of Atlanta led the men. The conference, once white-only, concluded after three days with broad participation and adjournment scheduled for this evening. Reynolds animals win grand titles at a Virginia fair in Richmond. First frost appears in Winston-Salem signaling early seasonal crop impact. Mrs A Husband running for a Michigan office with campaign claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Johnson
Georgia
A.W. Alexander
Atlanta
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Reynolds
Raleigh
Noblebury
Marsdale Brightness
Richmond
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Maggie
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Michigan
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