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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1932
Page
4
The item presents a dated August 13 1992 line with a biblical verse and a Goethe quote about sin andhistory. It reads as a reflective note or meditation rather than a news item. No identifiable people events or organizations are specified.
The Democratic majority in High Point orders all city payroll workers who are not Democrats removed, asserting jobs must be merit based regardless of vote. The piece recalls 1921 promises against spoils systems and cautions workers to avoid political activity to keep their posts.
The text argues that enforcing a 100 percent political test for city employment could please partisan victory supporters but questions its propriety. It notes concerns about civil service rules and how such actions affect police and department efficiency and public cooperation.
The piece warns against propaganda masking fragile gains in business and markets. It notes flimsy news stories, cautious optimism about a gradual revival, and dangers of overhyping improvement. It cites a presidential statement on steady restoration and urges steady, not sensational, progress.
The editorial urges Winston Salem and Greensboro to decide Sunday baseball at their own home grounds rather than move games to High Point. It questions High Point’s broad acceptance and suggests local clubs resolve propriety and revenue concerns within their communities.
Bruce Catton recalls a Chicago rag picker who lived frugally in a one room flat yet amassed over a million in cash and government bonds. The tale prompts reflection on misers prioritizing wealth over life’s broader aims.
The piece praises swift Michigan justice for Evelyn Sanford's murder, noting the rapid arrest and life sentence. It contrasts wealth as a means to better life with a foolhardy poverty despite riches, and lauds independent grocers facing hard times while anticipating prosperity.
Mayo Clinic doctors report Senator Borah is in fine condition after a thorough physical exam. The Idaho senator plans to stay in Washington and push debate on war debts and other lively issues through the summer, remaining an active and influential voice in Congress.
A doctor quips that lumbago signals poor blood, while adding a lighter note that lawn upkeep may also be a sign. The exchange blends health lore with mundane domestic concerns highlighting common beliefs.
Gossip writer notes a Hollywood star has been late to all four of his weddings and suggests he consider a new best man to avoid further delays.
A novelist notes that the first hour yields no words often, reinforcing the case for a one hour daily writing discipline. He cites slow beginnings as common among authors and argues progress comes after the initial block.
A physician argues vacations should provide workers change and renewal but notes in practice many return without any change. The remark highlights how rest often fails to yield lasting personal or professional influence.
An employer warns that labor will not be content with a five day week for long. The workers are expected to push for a five day week end as the next demand, signaling a shift toward shorter weekly schedules.
The quote critiques statecraft as driven by too many bargains and too few guiding ideals. It underscores public frustration with compromised principles in governance and policy making.
The action of bulls in the market suggests a persistent, feverish rally despite fears of a decline. Investors chase gains as shares rebound, signaling resilience across sectors and renewed confidence among traders in a volatile climate.
A farmer economist labels the wheat pit as the greatest gambling venue, contrasting it with the long perceived ballot as the supreme gamble. The remark highlights views on market risk and political risk as competing bets.
A proposed Pennsylvania measure would limit truck dimensions and travel routes. Supporters say it benefits taxpayers and motorists by reducing road stress and improving safety, though details remain under debate.
The discussion over whether John Hanson or George Washington was the first president persists. Critics warn protracted argument could lead to renewed constitutional challenges surrounding foundational documents and legitimacy.
The speaker explains the Rock of Israel as Christ and God’s Son speaking to each other. God ordained an everlasting covenant in eternity past, with the elect invited to heaven. Jesus will judge all nations, separate sheep from goats, and grant the kingdom to the faithful, fulfilled before the world began. THOMAS W. KIMSBEY.
The Enterprise reports a Unionist appeal to High Point textile workers to join him, arguing workers must act together to improve conditions and avoid prolonged hardship. The piece frames a shift from individualism to collective action amid wage and labor concerns in local mills.
I M Ritchie president Local 1703 U T W A argues workers should organize under the United Textile Workers of America to protect both workers and employers, condemning proposals tied to the AFL and warning against a self serving plan. He invites all workers to Monday meetings to hear the truth of the labor movement.
A High Point citizen complains about a Piedmont League decision and upcoming Sunday game in High Point. He notes the town was removed from the league for lack of support, yet two teams will play there to benefit gate receipts while Winston Salem and Greensboro ban Sunday baseball. He urges local residents to resent the arrangement.
Glenn Wyke age 22 died from injuries after a 40 foot fall from a hotel porch in Blowing Rock. In Davidson North Carolina James L Sloan, post master banker and textile mill executive died at his home from food poisoning. born 1868 and died on his birthday.
Salisbury report notes Willie Cooper died after taking shelter under a tree during a storm near China Grove when struck by lightning. In Monroe N C an unidentified man about 32 fell 35 feet from a railway trestle and died shortly after.
Mrs W E French, serving 10 to 15 years for assault with intent to kill her husband, is permitted to appeal for a new trial as a pauper. The order granting the pauper appeal has just been issued in Greensboro North Carolina.
A cryptic puzzle lists a prominent California Democratic figure, 6 Hadreelin, and references to diplomats, insurance, and a garrett. Clues span definitions from grief and deities to ships, animals, and verbs, with vertical and horizontal word hints across varied categories.
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