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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1922
Page
2
A brief item notes edits in business media staffing including a merger of editor roles and the advancement of advertising strategy. The fragment suggests reorganizing editorial and advertising leadership within a publishing group.
A poem extols hard laborers forging steel dredges and towers, powering turbines, and shaping a better world for everyday service. The piece weaves in contemporary notes on Henry Ford, Fatty Arbuckle, Villa’s retirement, prize fights, underpasses, and a Raleigh shooting case with hints of motive, reflecting public affairs and social curiosities of the era.
The Central Labor Union of New York chose the first Monday in September for Labor Day to mark the end of summer. The inaugural celebration included a parade and public speeches, conducted without precedents and deemed a gratifying success.
A historical overview traces Labor Day origins from May Day traditions to the 1880s push by the American Federation of Labor and state adoptions, culminating in nationwide statutory status by 1894. The 40 year arc moves from youthful exuberance to mature, steady recognition of workers and achievement by 1922.
The piece argues against Mencken’s claim that the American South lacks appreciation for serious music. It notes southern cities lack million-dollar patronage for orchestras but highlights signs of latent talent and community efforts. It mentions Atlanta Dallas and San Antonio as examples of sustained musical interest and suggests a regional permanent symphony could be possible.
The Washington Times comments on Charles Hughes and Root in a debate over political influence and alleged vote buying. It argues that while some deny personal purchases of votes, evidence of funds and slush financing was evident, with calls for a more transparent legal outcome.
New York letter describes Archbishop of Tahtigua and fellow bishops visiting Coney Island in knee breeches and clerical attire. They tour amusements, eat hot dogs, and watch shows while market talk and fashion curiosities draw attention. The writer admires Wilton Lackaye in The Monster and notes photographers preparing to react to a new motorist law.
Atlanta reports two horticulturists, one Chinese and one Black, have developed new fruit varieties. Lue Gim Gong of DeLand earlier introduced a grapefruit with notable aroma and is now active in ongoing citrus experiments. Hezekiah Brooks of Miami claims a November to January mango variety filling a market gap, one similar to Mulgoba but with superior flavor, already shown to Charles Deering for propagation on the Deering estate.
Alexander Parker, a longtime bisthetic man and Salisbury resident born here about 0 years ago, died after a brief illness at his home on East In nis Street. A Confederate Army veteran, he ran a confectionery business for 50 years near the city center before retiring two years ago. He was thrice married and survived by a widow and one daughter, with local friends noting his long service to Salisbury.
The fire department and his community faith remained with him as an honorary member until death. The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 4 PM from First Presbyterian Church, where he had been a member for many years. Interment will follow at English Cemetery.
The trustees of Danville Military Institute met to discuss reopening the college under Presbyterian auspices. Sept. 20 set for revival. improvements include new plumbing and heating, interior work, and pathway repairs.
Lieutenant Walter Hinten of St Petersburg bound for South America aboard the Sampatys. The ship sails this morning at 8:35 as the crew departs from Key West on the second leg of their voyage.
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