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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1931

Page

4

A Thought Provoked Zeal by Corinthians Verse

A short quotation reflects on zeal provoking many, drawn from Cor inthians 0:2, echoing early Christian exhortation on fervor and response to faith.

Corinthians

One Issue in Municipal Campaigns and State Finance

Opinion urges High Point and North Carolina to focus on good government and frugal budgeting. It argues for qualified leaders, restrained taxes, and compromise in the legislature to fund institutions and schooling, warning against politics as usual.

High Point Raleigh North Carolina

Compromise Hour Near as Raleigh Faces Revenue Bill Deadlock

In Raleigh a stalemate looms over the revenue bill as the senate backs a $10 million equalization fund for public schools while the house sticks to the MacLean bill opposing ad valorem taxes for school term costs. The clash shows even factions must yield under pressure.

Raleigh Senate House

The Greatest Authors by Bruce Catton

Bruce Catton discusses John Galsworthy listing four American novels and notes the omission of contemporary American writers. He questions why current voices are overlooked and ponders where writers like Lewis and others of today stand amid the canon.

Bruce Catton John Galsworthy Mark Twain Hawthorne McTeague Jank Norris Mr. Galsworthy Norris San Francisco Messrs. Lewis

Advertising Pays and Politics Fall From Grace in Russia

An American writer and her engineer husband were expelled from Russia after a joke about Stalin, illustrating ongoing distrust. The piece shifts to advertising’s role in prosperity, arguing ads create demand and jobs, then compares capital punishment debates, stressing enforcement and deterrence as key to reducing murders.

Russia Berlin Stalin

Corn Farmer Calls Harvest Stalk-Taking in Local Talk

A businesslike farmer in the region refers to his harvest as stalk-taking, framing the season with pragmatic language and a focus on yield. The term signals a shift toward practical, market minded farming in local discourse.

No Dorothy Rum-Hound Clarified as Not a Detection Dog

The note distinguishes a rum-hound from a tracking dog used for bootlegger pursuits, clarifying a common misperception about the term.

Dorothy

Fitting climax as suit sale marks finale for salesman

A succinct note on a salesman reaching a fitting climax through selling a suit. The office sage observes the moment as a highlight of sales craft and timing.

Vacation time as last resort reserved by policy

The notice states that vacation requests will be treated as a last resort when other options are unavailable. It emphasizes that staff should plan ahead to avoid delays and that approval depends on staffing needs and existing leave profiles.

America Michigan England United States

Western Dishwashing Contest Winners Revealed

A recent dish-washing contest in a western city concluded with male competitors taking the top spots as they cleaned up the competition.

Cermak in Office 2000 Losses Sparks Job Questions

A candid observation notes some truth in the old saying that a new broom sweeps clean as the shift in leadership prompts concerns over retained staff and local impact.

Wealthy Pennsylvanian Gives 1 Million for German Friendship

A wealthy Pennsylvanian donates 1 million dollars to promote goodwill between the United States and Germany, stating the aim is to foster friendly ties for Hans across the sea.

Germany Hans

Prodigal Son Lesson Reframes Revolt and Intolerance

Walter F. McCanless argues the Prodigal Son parable shows the elder brother’s intolerance as the root of youth leaving home. He urges readers to welcome change, forgive, and trust the younger generation, restoring faith and freedom rather than judgment.

Lizzie Welch Adam Walter F. McCanless

Author of Violent Letters Is Sought

Chicago police and postal authorities sought the author of letters sent to wealthy residents threatening violence if each paid 50 000 dollars Some victims doubted the notes were serious and mailed checks to East Chicago Indiana while warnings of machine gun attacks acid torture and kidnapping led to increased guards at homes and plain clothes officers at fashionable churches

Chicago

Race to Save Child After Paralysis Outbreak

Three motorcycle police officers and a pilot aided in a relay to deliver serum for Elizabeth Barlow, a five year old stricken with infantile paralysis. A tube traveled from a New York hospital through the Holland Tunnel to a New Jersey cop, then by plane to a field where the pilot flew to Trenton and a messenger delivered the serum in time to save her.

Trenton N. J Elizabeth Barlow New York New Jersey Line Holland Tunnel Hudson River New Jersey

Revenue bill showdown complicates Folger plan in Raleigh

In Raleigh on April 13 the MacLean faction faces pressure as the Senate revenue bill and Folger plan collide with the MacLean sales tax gambit. House allies waver, conference talks loom, and a prolonged session may push toward compromise or continued stalemate.

Y W C A Banquet Tickets On Sale For 35 Cents

The Y W C A hosts a banquet with toasts by Industrial committee members the association president and club members. Mrs J E Marsh coordinates decorations and tickets are sold at the Y W C A for 35 cents. Any Girl Reserve with her mother may attend.

Inter-Club Council Girl Reserves Wesley Memorial Church Camp Sapphire Brevard Hutchens’ Bakery Y. W. C. A. Industrial Committee J. E. Marsh

YY. W. C. A. Board and Finance Committee Schedule

The board of directors will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the Y W C A building. The finance committee will meet Tuesday at the same time.

Walter Thomas

This Easy Exercise Stops Gas Bloating

A homemaking health tip promotes a simple exercise to reduce gas bloating followed by a bowel-cleansing claim using Adlerika. The ad urges Eckerd’s to supply a free sample and provides a St Paul Minnesota department address for the offer.

Adlerika Eckerd’s Adlerika Co Dept. JJ St. Paul, Minn

Looks Easy But Isn t Horizontal

Puzzle clues list across and down suggest a cryptic style grid. Readable entries include hints for words like verdicts on sensibility and marital terms, with many blank or corrupted segments in the Saturday Answer puzzle.

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THE High Point Enterprise P. Rawley BH. A. Oa Ga . Edwards G. M. Waynick B. Terry Aggeet Frost, Landis and Kohn Brugewick Park Avenue People’s Gas Michigan Boulevard Dreiser Cabell Galeworthy Babbitt New England Mississippi Polk Street West Folger En Bureau Sir Walter Hotel J. C. Baskervill Raleigh A. D. MacLean MacLean Rivers D. Johnson Duplin General Assembly Y.W.C. A. Notes Olie Brown Baabe
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