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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
A collage of editorial observations criticizes federal post and border policies, rails at German military plots, questions highway commissions, and notes a shift in magazine production methods. It laments low police and fire salaries in High Point compared to Greensboro, and hints at downtown hotel site debates.
An editorial urges North Carolina women to active campaigning for suffrage, praising equal rights advocates and criticizing leaders for inadequate pay and policing. It cites Texas suffrage action and calls for Raleigh demonstrations to win the ballot, warning of consequences if unsuccessful.
The Enterprise promotes the creation of the High Point Foundation by Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. as a means for local citizens to shape moral and physical development. A Mr A style donor funds designated projects like hospitals, schools, parks, and public squares through a trusted framework managed by locals.
Partial timetable lists multiple daily departures from High Rock to High Point Thomasville and Gordontown with times 12 45 p m to 5 p m and 9 a m to 11 38 a m. It shows station sequence and varying arrival marks but contains errors and incomplete entries.
Anniversaries recall Eunice Cutter born 1819 and other figures such as Joseph Ritner and Mrs. Jefferson Davis. The list spans 1819 to 1917 with events in Mexico, Belgium, Greece and Britain. A local editor remarks on a Main Street crossing issue and the railroad director general.
The Rev. R Bruce Taylor is formally installed today as principal of Queen's University in Kingston Ontario. A Scots native, he has long held prominence in church and education, and will share the chancellorship with EF Beatty of the Canadian Pacific railway. The event coincides with broader notices including a Viking of dignitaries and meetings across North America.
Frederick H. Gillett born Westfield Massachusetts 68 years ago today. John V. Farwell born Chicago 61 years ago today. Earl of Cavan born in Britain 54 years ago today. Rt Rev James D Morrison born Wadlington New York 75 years ago today. Dr Herbert L Stetson born Greensburg Main 72 years ago today.
One year ago today British forces crossed the Lys between Amermentieres and Menin. Allied troops repulsed Bolshevik assaults on the Dvina shores. British cavalry took Tripoli fifty miles north of Beirut. The Suez Canal is the world’s longest at seven miles, followed by Kiel at sixty one miles and Panama at forty.
London reports that modern English girls especially those active in war work now read high class literature. Book dealers say light novels labeled trash sell best to middle aged and elderly women.
The vice-president denounces any group seeking special privileges as harmful to the republic. He argues the era of broad individual rights has ended and future policy will differ from the past, reflecting a bold departure from expected stance.
London reports rats cause about 200 million dollars in yearly damage across the United Kingdom. The prewar estimate was 75.6 million. A nationwide campaign led by the Board of Agriculture targets curbing the pest population due to the growing threat.
The High Point City Council adopts charges for connections to sewer and water mains. Four inch sewer from main to curb line costs 20 dollars, six inch sewer costs 35 dollars, and three quarter inch or smaller water connection including standard meter costs 25 dollars. All conflicting ordinances repealed. In force after passage. Dated October 15, 19 9.
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