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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
4
The document states the Associated Press exclusive rights to republication of all news dispatches and local news published in this paper, with all rights reserved for special dispatches. It asserts the paper’s adherence to AP content and local news rights.
The Enterprise invites concise letters on current topics from readers. Each submission should include the writer’s name, though the name is not required if the author prefers anonymity.
The piece argues a world wide news service, free from government censorship, could unite nations and prevent war. It cites historical censorship impact, calls for a Wilson led league of nations, and contrasts with naval power and commerce as a threat to press independence.
A list of historical anniversaries noting death of Nicolas Charles Oudinot in Paris in 1831 born 1767 and a 1892 Jaffa Jerusalem railway completion. It records 1869 Maine Governor election Joshua Chamberlain, 1874 Guizot’s death, 1893 Brazilian fleet alert, 1914 second Aisne day, 1915 German assault near Vilna Dvinsk, 1916 Greek Zaimis resignation, and 1917 Kornilov rebellion collapse and Russian army surrender.
A compact record of notable anniversaries from 1819 to 1917. Highlights Gen Henry Hunt died in Washington 1889 bronze Grant statue dedication 1880 and troop actions in World War I era. Includes Irish Church disestablishment 1869 and imperial naval events 1880 1914 1915.
A prominent importer returns from France claiming French women pay 600 to 800 for an ordinary serge dress and that decent wear costs 2040 to 3000. The piece argues such prices are exaggerations and notes Americans face rising clothing costs with men paying 35 to 60 for a basic suit, up from 18 to 25 five years ago.
General John J. Pershing, Sir William Birdwood, Maud Ballington Booth, Frank Polk, John Bankhead, Henry Ashurst, George Bowers, Walter Ruether all born on this date in various years. The list includes military leaders, politicians, a suffrage volunteer, and a baseball pitcher with origins in Missouri, Nevada, Alabama, West Virginia, California, and England.
Edna Dean Proctor the poet and traveler was born in Henniker New Hampshire ninety years ago today. Alice Stone Blackwell a writer and suffrage leader was born in East Orange New Jersey sixty two years ago today. Rt Rev Rogers Israel bishop of Erie diocese was born in Baltimore sixty five years ago today. Charles Dana Gibson celebrated artist and illustrator was born in Roxbury Massachusetts fifty two years ago today.
Physicians urge looser lighter clothing to prevent sunstroke as fashion shifts to shorter skirts and longer prices reflect the new styles.
Today marks Clara Schumann’s birth anniversary and General Pershing’s 60th birthday. A Seattle Pacific fleet review is set for President Wilson, while the Prince of Wales arrives in Calgary for a four day stay. Kansas State Fair opens in Hutchinson to showcase bumper Sunflower crops. Masters Horseshoers meet in Des Moines for annual convention. International Christian men’s brotherhood conference gathers in London City Temple.
A series of events unfolds across the nation including the 150th birth anniversary of naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and the centennial of Gen. Henry Jackson Hunt. Celebrations kick off in New Albany for Floyd county, Indiana, while Chicago hosts the Catholic Central Verein convention. Public transit introduces zone fares on New Jersey’s Public Service Railway. Billy Sunday begins a tabernacle campaign in Rock Island Illinois as churches nationwide observe Constitution Sunday. The Zionist Organization of America holds its 22nd annual convention in Chicago for a week-long session.
General John J. Pershing, a Missouri native and West Point graduate of 1886, receives public congratulations for his 60th birthday and his distinguished resume. His career spans Apache and Sioux campaigns, the Philippines, the Russian Japanese war, the Mexican border expedition, and leadership in France.
One year ago today Allied forces conducted air raids on Metz and Courcelles while British troops made progress near Cambrai and La Bassee. American units nearly eliminated the St Mihiel salient recovering about 180 square miles as Secretary Baker and General Pershing toured St Mihiel. The Verdun to Toul and Nancy railway opened to Allied traffic.
Mrs. Eva Bivins writes of Burke Culpepper opening a revival at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church after a remarkable Greensboro meeting. Culpepper’s sermons fuse old fashioned Methodism with fiery exhortation, attracting crowds from all classes and urging Christ and Him crucified with no money-driven demands.
A wartime garden article urges a truce with weeds as part of the garden effort. It emphasizes patience and careful tending to preserve soil and maximize edible yields during wartime shortages.
A vocal tribute describes a man as sent by God with flaming zeal and the spirit, a voice in the wilderness urging preparation for the Lord’s paths. The message promises hope, pardon, courage, and divine love to a world in darkness, recalling Isaiah’s praise of good tidings.
The September 13 cotton market opened with notable southern selling as early trades showed first prices 38 points lower to 7 points higher. Active months dipped 10 to 18 points from last night's close, with December briefly at 28.67. The session closed steady with October 28.52, December 28.80, January 28.70, March 28.87, and May 28.99.
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