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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1922
Page
6
By Berthon Braley a column mocks a famed inventor who dominates nature yet ends up wearing a stiff collar and derby. The piece riffs on surreal feats from tunneling rivers to charting stars, then pivots to quips about Dr Peacock, rail unions, and Labor Day strikes.
A fragment notes a Ku Klux presence in Fnoyland with lilting cynicism, stating the group’s efforts or influence failed to make any real impression, reflecting broader limits of such organizations in the locale.
A High Point plan to boost housing via a wholesale build program has produced few homes and limited gains. A new remedy proposes manufacturers and business leaders subscribe for investment shares to fund houses, guaranteeing over six percent returns and easing loan access through local building and loan associations. The approach hinges on participation by financially able men purchasing 25 to 100 shares to underwrite builds.
A wiry youth named Ralph Clary vows to walk from High Point to Akron Ohio to avoid railroad delays and carfare. He maps a US route, estimates four days but may extend to a week, hoping to enjoy scenery and be his own boss while accepting ride offers from kind motorists.
A historical note highlights how war empowered women in hotels, with many top jobs now held by women. It cites a Chicago hotel appointing a young woman as manager, describing her rise from catering to leading a large 4090 room property. Women are noted as essential housekeepers, inspectors, operators, and executives across hotels.
The article notes an expanding role for women in hotels with many occupying positions from elevator operators and starters to mail clerks cashiers and cashiers and more. It highlights women in pantry coat room linen room and other service jobs and emphasizes growing demand for female workers in the hotel industry.
The Washington Times notes Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway warned that if workers threaten war, swift action could follow. It contrasts the railroad’s fair treatment attempts with the workers’ nationwide strike, urges restraint and adherence to law and justice, and warns owners to heed lawful processes to avoid dire consequences.
Charlotte News reports Tentile Mills and other South Carolina textile centers face forced closings due to coal shortages. Unemployment looms across cotton mills and related industries if coal supply and pricing issues persist, with critics urging drastic action and contrasting private delays to potential government takeover.
Missionary societies across the state prepare to attend the Woman's Missionary conference of Eastern North Carolina at Emmanuel Lutheran church in this city on Tuesday. The program includes Mrs G H McClanahan, Mrs John M Cook, and Mrs C M Ippard. The event opens at 10 AM with lunch on the church lawn and a goal of informing and inspiring attendees. Public invitation extended. delegate numbers not yet known.
Revival services start Sunday at the First Methodist Protestant church with Rev G F Millaway preaching a series opener at 7 30 pm He belongs to the North Carolina conference and has had notable success in revival work Citizens of High Point are invited to attend Special music will be provided by the choir
First Methodist Protestant led by Rev. George R Brown with 9 45 Sunday School R H Shaw Jr superintendent Morning sermon at 11 Rev G F Millaway preaches at 7 39 Revival meetings planned during the week Ladies Aid Society meets 3 Monday at Mrs E L Auman Roland park hostesses Mrs Auman and Mrs Rankin
Rev J F Fietcher leads Sunday school at 9:45 a m with E H Maynor as superintendent Morning service at 11 o clock features a sermon on Kadesh Barnea B Y P U meets at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 with a sermon What Shall I Do Prayer meeting is set for 7 30 Wednesday evening
Reverend Samuel Haworth leads Sunday worship at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 9 45. Joseph D Cox oversees the morning program. YP C E meets at 7 o clock. No evening service. Midweek assembly Wednesday at 8 o clock. Junior C E Saturday 3 o clock led by Mrs W T Saunders.
West End Baptist plans homecoming with Rev C V Brooks as pastor. Sunday school at 10 in the morning followed by addresses from G W Clark first superintendent Rev F M L Fiddler first pastor Rev J C Lawson of South Carolina Mr Howell of Green Street church and others. Lexington Baraca class provides music. Dinner on church grounds. attendees asked to bring full baskets.
Morning worship and sermon at 11 o'clock with the subject Persecuting Christ. Luther League at 7 p.m. No evening worship. Sunday school at 9:45 led by R. L. Winfrey. Sermon at 11 by Rev. J. B. Lanier. B Y P U meets at 6:15 p.m. Evening service at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30.
Rev. T. J. Rogers pastor leads a 9:30 Sunday school with W. H. Davis as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. and at 8 p.m. League service at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o'clock.
First Presbyterian conducts Bible school 9:45 with R E Rawson, worship at 11, Labor Day sermon by the pastor, new anthems by choir, mid week prayer Wednesday 8. First Reformed led by Rev Milton Whitener with 9:45 Sunday school, Harvest Home service at 11, sermon by pastor, evening service at 8, subject Work and Wages. Wesley Memorial Methodist under Rev W A Lambeth with 9:30 Sunday school, worship at 11 and 8 led by Rev S A Stewart of Hiroshima. Emanuel Lutheran led by F L Conrad with Bible school at 9:46.
The nation faces ongoing coal industry strain as Pennsylvania miners resume duties, signaling a cautious restart of operations. Analysts note lingering supply and wage pressures while workers adapt to challenging conditions with renewed labor activity.
The September cotton reports project a total crop of 10,575,000 bales, down 874,000 from last month. The August condition fell to 57 percent of normal, with 34,485,000 acres cultivated by August 25 and an expected yield of 145.2 pounds per acre. Virginia and North Carolina show specific condition readings and bale forecasts, while acreage abandonments amount to 367,000 acres or 1.1 percent of prior cultivated area.
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