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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
2
Publication details show a High Point North Carolina newspaper header from September 18 1924 with advertising and business department contact lines and AP credit line indicating second class matter status and national ad representation. The fragment lists publishing frequencies and post office filing notes.
A mosaic of pithy, irreverent lines touching on war veterans woes, Chicago murderers, Wall Street fortunes, defense day, women in industry, New Orleans bootlegging, the Pact of London, and seasonal fashion economics. The piece playfuly surveys current events with wry humor and stray insights.
Hal Cochran's Daily Poem warns about installment debt and the pressure of monthly payments. It encourages paying cash when possible and continuing installments until the final payment clears the account. The verse reflects 1920s consumer finance themes and NEA Service copyright.
The speaker criticizes Senator Wheeler for diminishing respect for his oath to uphold the constitution. The piece notes Wilmington has a new mayor, a woman, and recalls earlier strong objections to equal suffrage from the eastern region of the state.
Pat Harrison visits Raleigh at night to discuss democratic principles and policies. The event aims to inform residents about democratic ideas and government basics in the city.
Governor advocates expanding port and ship facilities in the eastern country to boost commerce and provide starting points for growth, seeking encouragement and support from officials and stakeholders. The remarks emphasize regional advantages and the need for investment to unlock potential.
A dated analysis argues China’s internal strife and history of foreign friction justify Western unease over Shanghai. It recalls the Great Wall’s age and fragility, cites English imperial actions including opium wars and Hong Kong seizures, and notes long memories of foreign interference shaping China’s stance toward outsiders. Admiral Washington’s presence is mentioned as potentially needed to protect American interests.
The Winton-Salem Journal editorial praises the new High Point college opened by the Methodist Protestant denomination. It argues North Carolina needs more capacity as demand grows, notes its prime Piedmont location near population centers, and credits founders with strong faith and a solid start with modern buildings. It also cautions against setting standards too high to gain immediate Class A status.
Greensboro's boxing was legalized by a special act of the extraordinary session. The leading Methodist pastor condemned the sport from the pulpit as undesirable and said churches should not be used to promote it. A Presbyterian minister serves as boxing commission chairman and spoke against self righteousness in his sermon.
In a lively round, fighters trade punishment with even honors. The challenger, unless prepared for a finish, should consider stepping out. The boxing commission chairman exudes confidence, suggesting readiness for a decisive conclusion.
A political clash accuses the candidates of attacking the Constitution through claims the Supreme Court oversteps its role. The piece defends judicial interpretation as safeguarding constitutional limits, arguing a push to curb courts risks rewriting the charter by a partisan Congress.
A High Point reader writes the Enterprise praising the Municipal Theater now called the American. The writer asks for space to share appreciation and regret and urges residents to support the theater income as housing treasures near their doorsteps with offerings from Griffith Zukor Fox and other top film studios.
An editorial argues for direct limits on raw drug materials and firearms. It insists stopping opium poppy cultivation and pistol production would curb drug trafficking and murder, noting entrenched interests resist. advocates national law and interstate action to end the trade.
Western Union announces a 5 422 mile transatlantic cable linking New York and Rome at a fabulous cost. The investment signals faith in cables over radio for now and promises 1500 letters per minute, five times faster than prior speeds. The project aims to spur improved service with both cables and wireless not delaying gains.
The text cites that 85,000 Americans were murdered in the last decade with thousands undetected. It warns that 120,000 to 150,000 could fall to violence in the next ten years at current rates. It argues capital punishment may curb crime and condemns parole or pardons as dangerous, urging perpetual confinement for murderers.
European industries in 15921 rose to 84 percent of 1913 output, up from 61 percent, economists Jacoby and Stillich report. Wise providence slows postwar recovery as European hatred fades. The world since WWI would renew conflict if not for war weariness. The morning after hangover curbs a drunkard's thirst.
A letter from a local theater supporter lauds managers and directors for entertaining and enlightening the public. He compares High Point cinema to New York venues, notes crowds pay high prices elsewhere, yet local attendance remains sparse, and thanks the page for space.
Washington hosts the first national Holy Name convention on its 650th anniversary with about 1000 delegates including over forty bishops and 4000 visitors. Archbishop Michael Curran of Baltimore greets attendees at Catholic University as a solemn high mass marks the opening.
The iron and steel industry may recover to 75 percent capacity soon, though postwar output remains lower than wartime peaks. Steel output sits at 60 percent capacity, yet production rivals 1913 levels. Farm labor rose 15 percent since 1900 as agriculture expands, aided by Davis Finney methods and modern farming tech. Overproduction now risks future shortages in a growing food market.
Government check up in Jacksonville Passaic Butte and Wilkes-Barre shows 38 of every 100 women are employed outside the home. More than half of these workers are or have been married and 61 percent of married workers have wage earning husbands. The economic pinch strains American families.
After the mass, attending bishops gathered in the university gymnasium staged as a conference room under Father Michael J. Ripple national director of Holy Name Societies to discuss archdiocesan and diocesan activities and problems.
De Witt Jennings and Sheldon Lewis reunite for Paramount’s The Enemy Sex with Betty Compson. The pair previously clashed on stage twenty five years earlier over a similar plot twist, Jennings showing a scar from a bottle misfortune. The film, adapted from Owen Johnston’s The Salamander, opens at the American tomorrow.
The Merchants Association in New York said it would oppose South Atlantic ports seeking export rates to territory west of Buffalo and Pittsburgh that match those to New York City. The group called the move unfair, warning Interstate Commerce Commission approval could harm local business, and noted the issue centers on if rates should stay at Baltimore levels. The latter sentence about gems is unrelated garbled text and omitted.
Local college opens with 113 students including 53 residents from High Point Thomasville and Greensboro and 60 dormitory students. Classes run 8:30 to 4, chapel address by Dr. R M Andrews, campus rain delays linger, football program planned for fall and McCulloch Hall nearing completion while girls dormitory is ready for occupancy.
FRENCH LICK Ind Sept 18 Last year’s champion Gene Sarazen was eliminated by Larry Na bholtz of Lima Q in the opening round of the third match stage of the national professional golf championship. Four New Yorkers two Chicagoans a Philadelphian and a Chicagoan remain in the four 36 hole matches with Hagen facing Farrell Espinosa meeting Derr Naebholtz-Cluci and Barnes-Levin Os in the other matches.
Baseball fans and players will halt the Chicago White Sox versus Boston Americans game for one minute during Frank Chance funeral services in Los Angeles where the Chicago manager and 1923 Boston pilot is honored.
Kiwanis in Charlotte will observe Kiwanis day at the Made-In- Carolina exposition on September 25 drawing members from North and South Carolina. The banquet in the Charlotte chamber of commerce rooms will host delegates. Tom Gilliam was named program chairman for next week. Dr. F. G. Woodruff won the attendance prize. a luncheon time change to 6:00 o clock was approved. Prof. L L Stookey joined from Morristown Tennessee.
In Guilford Superior Court at Greensboro next month four white men—B. H. S. Helms Marvin Elliott Clay Griffin and Curtis Jones—were arraigned on false pretense charges after Green Drug Co investigations into pawning a coat used to obtain eight gallons of gasoline. Probable cause was found and they are held without bond. Joe Hart fined $5 for breach of the peace. A medical expert warns kissing babies can risk infection from bad teeth or throat troubles.
Philadelphia police say Annie Sabato was shot and killed last night after defending her young son who had fought another boy. Leonardo father of the attacker fired five shots, three hitting Sabato in the breast. he was captured blocks away.
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