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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
4
A diary-like note from August 6, 1931 cites Ecclesiastes on building decay and contrasts sloth with labor, quoting a Franklin maxim about rust and a bright key. The fragment reflects early 20th century moralizing aphorisms in a periodical page.
In High Point the city revises failed street assessments under a new statute to extend payments over ten years. The move aims to ease burden on property owners while stressing that future installments remain mandatory and collectible like taxes.
The piece notes Oscar DePriest backs Calvin Coolidge for the Republican nomination and predicts Coolidge would win easily. It contrasts Hoover's unpopularity with Coolidge's associated competency and prosperity, cites prohibition as a pivotal issue, and mentions Samuel G Blythe's view of prohibition as the GOP's hope for 1932.
The piece argues that strong Volsteadism could yield another presidential win, but with Coolidge the party might stay non-committal on prohibition and still prevail.
The piece rails at Judge Bowie for focusing on tax relief over prohibition in a senate bid. It argues voters favor responsible, not responsive, representatives and predicts Bowie's campaign will hinge on crowd mood and payroll concerns, not platform shifts.
Tom Best of Raleigh argued before a Rowan county audience that unemployment can be eased if people stay home and farm. He divided the jobless into four groups and proposed remedies from imprisonment for the shiftless to intelligent job creation for those without fault. He urged thinkers worldwide to apply themselves to solving the problem, insisting a solution will emerge.
The Southern Textile Bulletin sharpens its gaze on subtle color cues in a man in a position of power, detecting the slightest tinge in makeup and branding that hints at hidden motives or bias.
The Bulletin argues that at least five UNC faculty members share George Bernard Shaw's communist views and suggests the university president would not heavily fault a faculty member voicing that sentiment. It questions whether conservatism benefits from such liberal radicalism and notes Shaw’s Russia visit and forecast.
Bruce Catton honors Thomas A. Edison as a transformative inventor who reshaped modern life. The piece notes Edison’s illness at the end of life and argues his impact across electric light, radio, motion pictures, phonographs, and everyday conveniences, asserting the world would be poorer without his contributions.
A brisk debate emerges over frozen assets as winter constraints and budget strains spark attention. Officials and analysts weigh risk, cost, and recovery timelines while residents watch for policy moves.
The report notes improving figures and rising optimism with the easing of restrictions and consistent curve trending. Analysts say confidence grows as metrics show steady gains and positive momentum across sectors.
A witty remark notes that if the current barter system continues, people might soon pay for garters with radishes. The line reflects barter talk and humorous concern about money’s value.
The passage cites one of Mahatma Gandhi's ten rules emphasizing man's primary duty to serve his neighbor and contrasts cruelty and inhuman treatment with home brew in India and the United States.
Washington reports progress in the fight against infantile paralysis. Public Health Service experts, led by Dr. W. H. Frost, note immunity from convalescent serum shows promise. Dr. J. P. Leake cites receding deadliness and new serum studies in New York with Roosevelt, suggesting future prevention through better care and adult serums.
J Ray McCrary a Lexington lawyer and longtime county GOP worker is recommended for United States attorney for the middle federal court district of North Carolina. Davidson Republicans rally behind his bid with support from other counties as proof of a shift in patronage history.
Davidson County records show only thirteen marriage licenses issued in July by Register C. R. Redwine. Ten White couples and three colored couples obtained licenses, a drop from June and below the year’s average, though seven-month totals in 1931 exceed the prior year.
Davidson county sends 22 4-H club members to the annual short course at State College Raleigh joined by Farm Agent P M Hendricks and Miss Sadie Hendley home demonstration agent. The county led the state last week with the largest delegation to the farmers and farm women convention and had the most men attending among counties.
London reports Will Goldstein organizer of the Magicians Club seeks a haunted house where visible ghosts appear. He plans to live with the ghost, photograph it and study life beyond with other magicians and a physical research committee.
Dave Mitchell of Indianapolis earned medalist honors at 148 after two identical 74s as the national public links championship moved into match play. Defending champ Bob Wingate and three-time winner Carl Kauffman failed to qualify, leaving St Paul and Philadelphia with three entrants each as 32 players remain. Ferrera of San Francisco advances in the lower bracket as dramatic rounds set up two 18-hole matches today and tomorrow before a 36-hole final.
Funeral services for Kelin Z. Hill 66 farmer who died at his Midway area home were held at Midway Methodist church with Rev. E P Stabler officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are four sons R L Hill of Winston-Salem Charles Hill of Thomasville Elmer Hill and Russell Hill both of Midway and four daughters Mrs Gladys Nifong Middie Hill Esther Clodfelter and Mamie Yokeley of Winston-Salem.
Seattle resident Martin Paluta raises roosters with 352 birds and five hens. He loves the dawn chorus, noting each rooster echoes in bass tenor or soprano. He keeps all birds, no eating or selling, and enjoys the morning chorus as neighbors stay distant.
The North Carolina state board of equalization works to standardize county budgets for the six month school term. About 60 of 100 counties submitted budgets for review while final allotments await full county submissions and a legal interpretation from Attorney General Brummitt. Cumberland protests consolidation of Long Hill and Linden high schools. no action yet.
Miami Florida report on L O Rogers pointer puppy that survived multiple accidents and near death. The dog endured steel trap, a broken leg, thirst, a drive way collision, palmetto snakes, and a rattler bite while recovering. The pup remains alive and recovering from injuries.
Instructions advise keeping corn husks on until boiling. Some chefs open just enough to remove milks, then boil the corn in the husks. Wrapped this way the corn stays sweeter and more tender.
A fragmented crossword style list appears with clues spanning geography language and objects. Across and vertical hints include references to Catalonia New York Gaelic elm and golf terms while adjacent entries touch architecture rulers spices weather and music instruments.
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