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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1927
Page
4
An authority argues the eastern cotton belt loses money on the 1926 crop while Texas growers report profits up to $90 per acre. He contends eastern farmers must boost yield and quality or shift to other crops as western yields drop costs. The piece stresses eastern diversification and policy action.
Francesco de Pinedo undertakes an unusual monoplane voyage equipped for water landings. He hops between large bodies of water hundreds of miles apart as the next objective, a demanding test of his vessel’s voyaging capacity and the risks of forced landings.
The final week for candidate registration in High Point begins with three men already in the race and April 9 as the deadline. The piece warns of political maneuvering by local bosses and the risk of an ineffectual five-man city government, urging stronger candidates and citizen action to secure competent leadership.
North Carolina cotton planters plan similar acreage as last year with little expected reduction. Officials warned that most of the cotton belt will not cut back, citing a debt to self to reduce planting. Atlantic Cotton Association president says eastern farmers face slim prospects while western growers can profit at five cents per pound, with eastern costs pushing production above current prices.
The Northern Textile Bulletin editor David Clark of Charlotte attacks a petition by 40 ecclesiastical signers led by Bishop Edwin D. Mouton. He argues Southern mill villages are unfairly maligned and urges caution before merging with larger towns while praising New England village practices and warning against unions as harmful to citizenship.
The article argues that mill owners want to shed the mill village burden while operatives insist on keeping the villages. Bishops and ministers who signed an appeal to manufacturers show concern for spiritual values but ignore wages and housing conditions, warning that isolation could foster class consciousness affecting citizenship. The piece notes Mr. Clark’s vigorous defense of vested interests and questions the paradox of textile leaders praising a social crusade against workers.
The piece satirically notes spring fever elevating mood and energy as people long for warmer days. It jokes that northern anticipation and altered sleep patterns spread the malaise, then quips Reno may grant divorces more quickly once trends shift.
The quote frames life as a constant struggle with Chicago as a contrast. Reports claim several Americans faced mistreatment in Paris last summer, prompting expectations of increased U.S. travel this year. A Rip Van Winkle club forms in the Catskills and male operagoers organize, while a Hollywood director criticizes overly happy endings noting actors add variety.
The Greensboro Daily News reports a broad accord among High Point Winston-Salem and Greensboro on naming the air mail stop. The airport could be called the Triangle Cities airport or another descriptive title to reflect service beyond the three communities. The joint committee seeks public input on a suitable name while avoiding post office regulatory issues.
Piedmont and Northern announces electrified rail expansion starting in South Carolina and crossing into North Carolina. The exact route north of Charlotte and Gastonia to Lexington remains unannounced, with possible Lexington to Winston-Salem main line or a branch. An eastward Durham extension may be the principal objective, reshaping the line toward the southeast.
A reader from High Point argues against lowering or rerouting the track through the city. He warns of enormous costs and disruption to depots, side tracks, and property owners. He suggests an underpass option near Main and Washington streets with prior bus conversion and maintained streetcar service.
Funeral services for Mrs J W Fulp who died Friday at 509 Mangum Avenue were held at Green Street Baptist Church with Rev Herman T Stevens officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Choir songs included Old Rugged Cross and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Pallbearers were G. & Melton M L Pollard J H Bishop J F Mason F A Carroll and Cc C Hartgrove. Flowerbearers included Irene Neal Evelyn Wilson Lucile Comer Mildred Neal Ruby Comer and Helen Wilson.
Bland Piano Co. officials announce a self operating Victor talking machine that records and plays an hour of music from a single magazine fill. It is the fourth major Victor development since 1925, created after over two years of intensive research. The automatic instrument is on display and local residents are invited to inspect it.
Friends of Mr and Mrs W Shelton of 610 Lake Street regret the death of their infant son who passed away at the residence early yesterday. The funeral party left this morning for Brown's Chapel in Moore County where services and burial will take place.
Mrs. Margaret Wells Woods of New York, lecturer for the American Social Hygiene association, arrives Friday to address High Point High School girls, grade-school girls, and the Negro Normal school. She then proceeds to Fort Worth for further engagements.
Due to unusually warm weather the Magnolia Gardens and Middleton Place on the Ashley River near Charleston will peak earlier than usual, drawing hundreds of visitors daily to the notable southern Atlantic show spots.
High Point school system officials and faculty members join the annual Southern Federation of Music Supervisors convention in Richmond Virginia. Attendees include T Wingate Andrews superintendent L L Stooke director of music Miss Virginia Frank director of stringed music Miss Virginia Ashlin glee club instructor and Andrew QO Butler wind and brass instructor. Mr Stookey served as president of the federation for the past year.
A compact biographical sketch outlining the life of D. D. William B. Gilroy as presented in a synopsis arranged through sketches by Kroksen. The piece highlights religious leadership and scholarly interpretation within a historical church context.
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