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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
6
National advertising reps Forst Landis and Kohn list office locations at Ack building 225 Fifth Ave New York and Peoples Gas building Michigan Boulevard Chicago indicating agency presence across major markets.
A collage of quips and observations from 1923 addressing modern life. Mentions safe razor disposal, politicians, Christmas wallets, ethnic stereotypes, sports mispronunciations, and a rising pop culture mix with references to Einstein and Dempsey. Includes humorous musings and headlines from the era.
A defense of extending High Point city limits argues taxes won t rise for current residents and outlines that adding 7 to 8 million dollars in outside property would boost annual city tax revenue by about 200 thousand dollars. It contrasts tax payers inside and outside the corporation and warns a tax focus could delay future expansion by a decade or more.
A columnist lauds James Arthur Seavey and the New York Times for highlighting North Carolina's potential ad value. The piece cites states like Oregon California and Florida where targeted publicity built strong regional brands. It argues NC leads in textiles tobacco timber and more and could use advertising to attract skilled people and investment. It contrasts this with a local riff on chronic borrowing as a metaphor for public finance.
Morris Plan Banks loan about 2,000,000 people yearly. At their annual convention they report average loan around $186 with some loans up to $5,000 and as low as $50. Three-fourths of borrowers have no property or security to offer.
The meet ing will open at 7 45. Mr Price praised as a good speaker and locals expect a large crowd. Mr Cox praised as old school with strong convictions. Citizens recall Randolph’s engaging talks. Mr Blake, a High Point man, drew interest with Wednesday night speech and anticipation builds for tonight.
Miss Alexander outlines weather driven gains across North Carolina crops. Rain aids late cotton, pastures, corn, and tobacco sales remain strong despite drought and poor market quality. Hog production thrives, hay yields rise, and overall agriculture appears robust.
The Welch Miners quintette performed in the High Point high school auditorium with a pianist. Four male singers and reminiscences from Welsh mine workers delivered varied vocal and instrumental selections and notable recitations. S. L. Davis praised the committee for bringing top talent to the city and the remodeled auditorium enhanced the concert.
H A Price of Salisbury former assistant district attorney will be the chief speaker at the Republican meeting in the Harris building tonight Other speakers include A N Cox of Ashboro Randolph county Republican committee chairman and C F Blake candidate for the lower house Judge Walter Royal will also participate.
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