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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1922
Page
4
A humorous poem about a hardworking mechanic who fixes cars with greasy hands and steep prices. Motorists grumble at high charges yet praise the essential service as vehicles run again smoothly. Interwoven are brief editorial riffs on current events and quirky regional grievances.
French police report a method to track criminals through the air they inhale and exhale. In Britain discussions mention TROD Bt as part of the investigation.
A large fire destroyed the Thomas Car Works on the city's outskirts, highlighting fire protection gaps outside the city limits. The High Point fire department fought to save the plant, and officials consider extending city boundaries to reduce future losses and insurance costs for nearby homes and factories.
The High Point chamber of commerce plans a meeting to discuss a vocational night school for boys and young men. Prof. H. G. Owens will outline state and federal aid options and the program would also offer English, reading and arithmetic for those with limited schooling.
In Batum a famed Angora cat named Xenia Maklitzova and her manager husband were detained by port authorities who searched them and seized money. The trio were allowed to proceed after a dramatic offer to let the cat be cut open to verify jewels inside. The manager challenged officials and the cat journeyed on with them.
A Statesville Daily opinion argues the morbid curiosity of a crowd gathered to watch two inmates executed at the state prison sparked harsh criticism and debate over public capital punishment.
The piece argues executions may brutalize society and notes that public displays sparked mob interest at Moore County Prison. It credits sheriff efficiency for preventing extra killings and urges amending laws to keep electrocution dates private and limit access to necessary officials and reporters.
A British lord laments the burden of inherited title and its costs. He notes the need to entertain abroad, dress in formal wear, and tip generously, all while wishing for the anonymity and simplicity of being plain Mr with wealth.
Municipal officials in Kinston boast about improved city credit after a bond sale of 100000 dollars at par with 111 premium. The two issues total 100000 dollars, one for paving and one for waterworks extensions, paying five percent interest. The Tennessee buyer purchased the issues.
In Johnston on Sept. 19 Mrs. Mary Watkins Workman, 46, wife of J. Workman, died from infection caused by a mosquito bite on the lip. The death left three children and the husband as survivors.
Athens Sept 19 Armenians reported killed by Turkish nationalists are confirmed safe in the city. News desk notes uncertainty and reassures residents amid ongoing tensions.
The High Point City Council passes an ordinance to raise funds for city government, bonded debt interest, and graded schools. It levies a poll tax of 2.60 dollars per eligible male and a real estate and personal property tax of 46 cents per hundred dollars value. The plan authorizes sale of property to cover unpaid taxes after notification.
The ordinance imposes ad valorem taxes on real estate personal property and polls to pay interest and principal on city bonds issued in 1913 to 1927. It details 76 cents per $100 valuation for school bonds and 14 cents plus 35 cents for other debt service, plus a $1 poll tax and $3.60 per poll. The measure takes effect after publication, dated Sept 13, 1922.
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