High Point Leads South in Building Boom Says Enterprise
The Enterprise presents building permit figures showing High Point’s 1922 activity far surpassing 1921. First six months total 581,707 this year versus 581,707? The article cites 1922 permits near 3 million annually, with High Point described as a wonder city of the south.
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South
High Point
North Carolina
Greensboro
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance
Southern Furniture Exposition
Sheraton
Commercial National Bank
Methodist Protestant College
G. L Miller
Atlanta
Young Ferguson Sentenced to Three Years for Randlman Bank Robbery
Editorial notes Ferguson confessed to robbing the Randlman bank to pay hospital bills for a sick wife who later died. He had led a respectable life before the crime and disappeared after the robbery, only surrendering in New Orleans. The piece questions sanity and the use of insanity as a defense.
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Young Ferguson
Randlman
Fhe
New Orleans
Randleman Bank
Ferguson
Municipal Court Busy Day Yields Multiple Fines
In municipal court Walter McCormick faced two charges carrying concealed weapons and transporting whisky. He was found guilty on both and fined $50 plus costs for each. W C Smith was fined $25 plus costs for receiving more than a quart of whisky in 15 days. Others included fines for reckless driving and whisky possession. An afternoon session was planned due to unresolved cases.
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Walter McCormick
W. C. Smith
J. Mullies
Mr. Mullies
North Main Street
Will Gaither
C. T. Robbins
Ed. Tate
Harold, Parker
J. M. Kennedy
Thomasville
Flying Parson Maynard Funeral In Rutland Vermont
Funeral services for Lieut Belvin W Maynard the Flying Parson who died near Rutland Vermont were held at the Maynard family burying ground. Mrs Maynard heard of her husband’s death as she returned home to Queens New York. The service drew a large crowd of friends and relatives with floral tributes covering the casket.
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Rutland
Maynard
Queens
N. Y
Lieut
Belgin W. Maynard
Vermont
Warrell
Sampson County
King of Fruits the Apple Reigns
A collage of notes extols the apple as king among fruits naming Greening Pippin Wealthy Snow Macintosh Baldwin Winesap and King. It praises apple versatility from fresh eating to pies cider and ambrosia and notes the warm season enhances fruit quality. The rest comments touch on current events and humor about politics war and culture.
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Greening
Pippin
Snow
Macintosh
Baldwin
Olympus
Mineral Possibilities in Montgomery County Resources
R E Hamlett secretary of the Montgomery county chamber of commerce writes to the Manufacturers Record detailing Montgomery County North Carolina resources. Gold is found in many sections and mining formerly flourished. Coal outcroppings exist in the sandstone belt. coal beds twelve feet deep. Salt lime sulphur and minerals are present and oil development possibilities are good.
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R. E. Hamlett
Mount Gilead
N. C
Montgomery County
Mortgage Woes Follow War Heroes Alvin York and Woodfill
The article compares the postwar straits of Sergeant Samuel Woodfill with those of Alvin York. Woodfill, honored for Argonne valor, faces foreclosure on his Fort Thomas home despite a three month leave to work as a day laborer. He seeks promotion to warrant officer or captain to improve retirement pay, while war debts persist.
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Samuel Woodfill
Pershing
York
Tennessee
Argonne
Woodfill
Fort Thomas
Army
Ohio River
Congress
City Planning Talk to be Given at High Point Chamber
City planning advocate Jefferson C. Grinnalds will speak at the High Point chamber of commerce on Tuesday night. The Raleigh planner, known coast to coast for his work, will survey local conditions and discuss a park system, restricted industrial areas, and home-builder districts as part of a broader community plan.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson C. Grinnalds
Chamber of Commerce
Grinnalds
Raleigh
High Point
Grinnalé
Gate City Motor Co Guarantee On Engine Trouble
A local ad promises relief for engine woes from a Single miss issue at home. Gate City Motor Co markets a repair guarantee claiming to remove the problem. The terse copy targets car owners seeking quick mechanical fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City Motor Co
Pants pressed by Thackers keep you in shape
If men’s clothes rise in price much higher they may have to wear tights. Women can gauge their future shape by the clothes they wear. For well pressed pants and good shape, call Thackers at 665.
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Thackers
Station stops and services in town hints
A fragmented ad style note mentions West Page on East Washington street filling station aims for proper supply. It parodies social shocks at ladies fashion and highlights High Point Battery Co and High Point Steam Laundry with a street address and phone number for the battery shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Page
East Washington Street
High Point Battery Co
N. Main Street
Tire Service Co Praise Chant Visit
A brief ad notes an auto trip tip to first visit the vulcanizing plant and then chant praises of the Tire Service Co. Phone 485.
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The
Tire Service Co
Cheerwine Bottle Ad Teases High Price Just for Feel
A vintage ad touts Cheerwine as worth a steep price, claiming some men will pay up to 50 dollars a quart to feel it go down. It credits W. A. Davis and gives phone number 2609.
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W. A. Davis
Pants Pair at Reighter Tailor on Washington St
A playful note highlights trousers of a different kind at Reighter Tailor located at 1038 West Washington Street, inviting readers to view a unique fashion pairing.
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Reighter
Washington Street
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