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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1922
Page
4
Poem by Thornton Oakley in The Nation's Business celebrates industrial progress and human endeavor. It links forge work to national advancement, envisioning steel, ships, rails, and telegraph as symbols of modern mastery. The piece contrasts old crowns with new glamor born from industry and science.
The report notes Dr. Sun Yat Sen is at least partially eclipsed as melancholy days loom nearby.
The piece notes Constantine’s friends in Switzerland likely to welcome him soon and comments on new American criticisms. It also mentions a British woman's claim that beer drinking nations are the greatest in the world and observes the St. Louis Browns’ impact on World Series plans. Mr. Ford’s push to create more jobs is cited as a presidential aim with broad potential. Greensboro’s baseball setup surprises locals who had derided High Point’s empty grandstands and related costs.
England's wireless expert Prof A M Low envisions a future where speech fades as ideas transfer by suggestion. He cites an ultra-rapid camera proving air cushions break glass before contact, predicts wars with invisible armies, and says rhythm roots human music in prehistoric life.
The article argues courts should not airing private disputes as public spectacles. It cites a South Bend scandal and the Stillman case, asserting open trials damage reputations and offer little benefit, suggesting couples seek private settlements or divorce without public gossip.
North Carolina leads the south in cotton manufacture wages and product value surpassing rivals. The piece emphasizes skilled native labor, generations of textile workers, and the goal of a stable, educated workforce free from New England style labor strife, securing southern supremacy in the industry.
A Wright Brothers safety airplane capable of self righting and easy control is announced by the Wright company. The piece argues aviation should be widely accessible with trained safety-minded pilots and cautions about stunt flying.
The Charlotte News argues Congress should revise the Esch Cummins transportation act to clarify government power over railroads. It urges either total government hands off or clear, early limits on federal action to avoid court battles over railroad conduct and operations.
The piece argues railroads are public utilities answerable to the people, not just executives or workers. It stresses government oversight to ensure service under all conditions and to prevent confusion about who governs transportation. It notes recent events have clouded the issue and rejects the idea that rails belong solely to officials or to striking operatives.
A reader responds to editorials on High Point fire protection and city limit extension. The writer clarifies that individual firefighters are not to blame for the system and offers additional viewpoints on needed improvements and growth.
Emmanuel Lutheran led by Rev F L Carad holds Bible school 9 45 morning worship 11 sermon Christ the God Man Vespers 7 30 then Southside Baptist with Rev J F Fletcher offers Sunday school 9 45 morning service 11 sermon Following Jesus evening 7 30 Too Late.
Rev. Charles P. Coble pastor Bible school at 9:45 led by R. E. Rawson superintendent Rally day at the Sunday school hour in the main church auditorium Public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with special music in both services Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30
Rev Samuel L Ha worth presiding over Sunday school at 9 45 with Joseph D Cox as superintendent Morning worship at 11 A M Y P S C E meets at 6 45 with Miss Belva leading Midweek gathering is Wednesday evening Junior C Saturday at 3 o clock in the school W T Saunders serves as superintendent
Rev Milton Whitener leads morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Opening of Our Schools. Sunday school begins at 9 45 led by superintendent J W Hedrick. Evening service at 7 30 features the sermon Getting Out of the Way.
St Marys Episcopal announces Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity services led by Rev H N Bowne. Women’s corporate communion at 7 30 a m, church school at 9 30, Bible class at 10, morning service with sermon and communion at 11, and evening prayer with sermon at 7 30.
Local brief notes Cy Cummings was taken to Guilford General hospital yesterday. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs C F Tomlinson of the city registering this week at the Pennsylvania hotel in New York. R C Pollock of Chicago spoke on the American Farm Bureau federation at a Greensboro courthouse meeting.
Greensboro two tobacco warehouses will open Tuesday morning October 3. The move follows their recent acquisition by the Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association, as announced in High Point by RK O Gamble, manager of the warehouses.
The entire church membership is set to meet Sunday at 11 o clock in the morning. Discussion will cover the new church proposition before the congregation with hopes for definite action.
The 18 year old son of Add Hedgecock was struck by a passing car near Mechanicsville yesterday around 1 pm. He received treatment at Guilford General Hospital from Dr. C. E. Reitzel after the incident. The vehicle was said to be driven by a Mr Venable.
The bereaved express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their son and brother Ernest Dennis.
Several thousand attended the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus in Guilford County for last night’s final performance. The show, praised as complete and well cared for, featured Helliot's trained lions, the Davenport riders, and Australian wood-choppers. The article notes estimates up to 5,000 spectators and mentions the circus departing for Burlington after the last show.
Harry Poulin a local haberdasher was found not guilty in city court of being the father of Augusta Tiernan's third child. Judge Ducomb said the decision reflects a strict not guilty in legal terms despite intimate relations between MrsTiernan and Poulin. The long marriage of Professor Tiernan raised reasonable doubt, requiring a verdict for the defendant.
The piece reports supporters claim Col. A. D. Watts faces Meekins in a judge race with party backing. It notes political visits by Max Garner to Watts's home and updates on party figures Norwood and Miss Henderson. It references W. M. Person v Watts in the Franklin County case and critiques by authorities including Chief Justice Clark.
Zinn Beck announces he will not return to the Columbia team in the South Atlantic league next year while stating he will manage a club elsewhere. He declined to reveal his future plans at the time.
SALISBURY Sept 30 The North Carolina Farmers Union will hold its annual convention here beginning December 5, according to T B Brown secretary of the local chamber of commerce.
To all stockholders creditors dealers and others interested in the matter this notice requests attention for forthcoming actions. The communication outlines rights deadlines and procedures relevant to claims or interests affected by corporate or legal proceedings.
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