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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented morning column mixes odd quotes with local chatter. Terence MacSwiney health, Durham officials, Piedmont league history, and fashion remarks about weather and attire appear in a mosaic of short items.
A linotyper predicts The Bride will reveal a matter soon, suggesting forthcoming disclosure. The remark hints at an upcoming public statement or event tied to the serialized installment.
A parade last evening in New York illuminated by torchlight honored Governor Coolidge with many attendees. The scene featured notable participation and a strong celebratory atmosphere despite mixed weather conditions.
The State-Post, with millions of circulation, gains advertising from Governor Cox while Cox receives publicity, a mutually beneficial arrangement that serves both parties.
The judge declares fun allowed but warns that malicious mischief including stealing furniture and other property will be treated as serious offenses. He frames Halloween pranks as a test for “jokers” and stresses legal consequences.
Residents in Winston-Salem react to reports of gas main explosions in Richmond on Thursday. The story notes the unusual gas activity and the local surprise at the event, reflecting uncertainty and concern among readers.
The two major parties face heavy campaign spending with doubts over value as funds drain and supporters question whether the investment yields payoff or is wasted as scrutiny rises.
The writer notes Alvin York and others should note the last congress won the war, and ridicules a nonpartisan Ouija board that allegedly names Cox Harding and Debs as future presidents, calling it a humorous government omen.
The piece argues against self harm for political ends, noting that liberty advanced when people stayed alive to lead. It cites Washington at Valley Forge and Debs, contrasting resilience with the futility of hunger strikes. It ends with a note on Americus Vespucius and the naming of America.
The president calls the national election a solemn referendum on the League of Nations, but voters and observers doubt any election can be a true referendum. Partisanship and candidate stances on many planks ensure the issue is not a single verdict. The piece argues for a national initiative and referendum as a lesson from this election.
As the campaign nears its end, the piece commends women for intelligent citizenship and relentless study of government. It notes women formed clubs, practiced voting, attended meetings, and challenged politicians who misread their independent, primed for informed voting.
A fragment notes opposition by resistant individuals to the shift toward equal suffrage. The passage implies continued friction among factions unwilling to accept broader political rights. The context remains limited and unclear due to missing surrounding details.
The piece argues that interethnic strife in American cities stems from economic conditions and class power, not intrinsic hatred. It suggests immigrants live in distinct colonies and tensions fade under economic freedom, framing the League of Nations work as demilitarization followed by economic openness to unite Europe as peoples do in America.
Special correspondent quotes Ye Bola saying he would be shot if he returned to Ireland. The editor asserts resilience, vowing not to be intimidated and promising he will travel back on the next train. The exchange appears in Punch (London).
A man complains about his worn shoes while a neighbor questions what is wrong. The neighbor remarks that an ordinary ecow can afford fine leather, prompting a brief exchange about footwear and value.
A fictional dialogue excerpt from The Bulletin Sydney features Bolshevik rhetoric denying assistance and criticizing capitalism, while Colin the Cadger asks for money for dynamite. The piece satirically contrasts revolutionary language with petty bribery.
A mock dialogue quotes Miss Mugg demanding a portrait for less than a hundred pounds. The artist counters with fifty pounds, warning of an extremely accurate likeness and a sharp exchange about value and fairness.
A humorous exchange in Modern Agriculture features a buyer seeking to inspect wheat in the barn while the farmer explains the floor has been waxed by hired hands for their weekly dance, delaying access. The line blends rural commerce with comic misdirection.
A fragment quotes a caregiver asking if the son is out of danger, with the reply noting the doctor will make three or four more visits, signaling continued concern and ongoing medical care.
W H Ragan praises Asheville apple show highlighting Western North Carolina orchards. He notes massive mammoth apples on display, predicts judges will face tough choices among many varieties. The event, hosted by the state agricultural department, could boost regional growers with a $1,000,000 crop value and become an annual fair.
Cash premium of over $1,000 will be given to prize winning mountain ery, whose apples have been adjudged the most perfect by the three judges selected from the agricultural departments of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. The premiums will be given out tonight.
Among many booths run by women the stand in Clay county held by three mountain girls drew praise for its artistic display. It showcased preserves jellies ciders and butters in a thoughtful arrangement.
Peter C. Penn attended the roll call wearing a new derby with his initials on it. After the session, Pete’s hat ended up on the wrong head and is to be returned to its rightful owner.
A vivid city scene centers on Harry Raymond and his oversized checked overcoat with dramatic black and white pattern and notably collapsible sleeves.
Judge O Arthur Kirkman of municipal court warns that Halloween pranks must stay within innocent bounds or face strict enforcement. Damaging property will draw a fine and a stern message, with offenders likely to greet the judge when caught.
City women and Judge Kirkman favor a decent Hadllow observance. They note past rough conduct at the First Baptist church with red paint and damage to gates and porch furniture. Authorities warn such conduct will bring municipal court action and jail.
A deponent accuses Lee Meridith of causing two weeks of office cold and malfunctioning linotypes after persistent delays solving a steam fitting problem. Joe Rawley claims Meridith is a consistent staller and vows to distrust his statements again.
Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe former pastor and newly named editor of the North Carolina Christian Advocate will not assume editor duties until after the North Carolina conference in Rocky Mount on November 17. He begins as general manager immediately and plans to move his family to Greensboro next Tuesday. He succeeds Rev. L S Massey who resigns as editor. Rowe will relocate from Winston-Salem to Greensboro.
Greenville becomes the first city in the state to require auto owners to display state license tags on their cars. State highway inspector Arthur C. Coward attributed the move to strong police department support and full city authority backing.
Eugene Batson, a Greenville city police member who won the Democratic primary for township magistrate, has been appointed to the office by Governor Cooper to fill the vacancy created by John M. Daniel’s appointment as assistant attorney general.
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