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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1931
Page
4
A persistent proverb from Ecclesiastes 9 17 notes that the words of the wise carry more weight in quiet reflection than the loud noise of fools. It contrasts silent wisdom with noisy folly, urging thoughtful listening.
The New York governor urges a 20 million state appropriation to aid the unemployed this winter. Funds would finance public service jobs rather than direct dole, with distribution to local authorities. The move parallels last year’s High Point approach, and politics loom as Roosevelt weighs presidential bid against potential criticism from hunger concerns. The federal government hints at expanding charity through public works.
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany warns in the Manufacturers Record that the Soviet regime controls Russia’s resources mills and factories and uses low wages and monopolies to outcompete private enterprise. He says Russia could flood markets with cotton wheat and commodities unless the United States acts to curb the Soviet threat. He urges facing the situation squarely and considers barring entry as a solution.
A speaker argues Russia wages war on the world and urges the United States to lead an embargo on Soviet products. He contends other nations would join, and wealth sent abroad should relieve Russian citizens instead of harming farmers and workers elsewhere. He warns against Soviet aggression and urges united action to preserve private property and labor rights.
Private banking backs the ousting of the Labour party with a massive loan. J P Morgan and Company and France offer about 400 million in private funds to the new British government, the largest private international loan on record. London remains a pivotal financial center as big business favors a conservative shift.
The Greensboro Daily Record states New Postoffice for Greensboro will be Modern, raising questions about updated plans for the long awaited building. If High Point waits similarly, the piece suggests occupancy could occur by the time a current school pupil becomes post master.
The Charlotte Observer editor Col. Wade Harris receives another honor as a bridge on the Boone highway in Wilkes County is named the Wade Harris bridge. The dedication to public use occurs today, reflecting wide appreciation for his efforts in constructive state service.
Henry Ford declared that workers with families who fail to grow gardens next year will lose their jobs. The piece defends the policy as wise, noting Ford offers land for those without space and argues the move ties home efficiency to shop efficiency amid economic shifts.
The piece argues for returning to tillage to gain spiritual and economic grounding amid rapid modern progress. It cites Senator Couzens generous gift to aid the poor, notes social duty beyond philanthropy, and warns of gangster violence in New York, urging unity and lawful citizenship to end gang supremacy.
The piece celebrates women racing the sky beside men, noting they demand no handicap and face equal dangers. It applauds their rise from doubt to capability, comparing their independence to Elaines taking charge of their steeds, no longer waiting in gardens for Launcelots.
A 200 mile wheelbarrow race is staged in Wisconsin prompting curiosity about any link to Milwaukee's famed history.
A scientist notes that molecules are vastly smaller than a man while stars dwarf them, likening the ratio to the slim chances of receiving a raise. The remark emphasizes relative scales and uncertainty in outcomes.
Franklin D. Roosevelt pressures Tammany Hall over a 1932 presidential song portion. He rejects the Tiger Rag accompaniment, signaling political maneuvering and a clash over campaign music. The move underscores tensions between Roosevelt and party factions during the campaign.
A Youngstown society girl returning home from Russia says necking is not collegiate behavior abroad, arguing the issue is misunderstood and widely practiced, inviting readers to re evaluate cultural norms and expectations.
Pangborn and Herndon were fined $1000 in Japan. The amount appeared to exceed their expectations, signaling a harsher outcome than anticipated for the case or incident handled there.
A fragment hints at a spring associated with Solo mon and a large number of wives, suggesting a rush or crowd during springtime. The text remains sparse on concrete details, offering a vivid but opaque cultural reference.
In fashion notes, retro dresses that button behind are returning, signaling a trend revival. Designers emphasize playful silhouettes and vintage detailing, predicting renewed interest in bold backs and coordinated accessories. The piece notes the enduring appeal of distinctive closures and the era’s sartorial charm.
Jimmy Walker threw a party for officials at Czechoslovakia. His Czechs were probably equal to it.
A brief quirky note about a man named Flat Broke in Arizona reflecting on how names can suit anyone in modern times. The item hints at a social or humorous angle without naming individuals beyond the titular name.
A remark suggests that girls who have their names printed in the paper are consoled by being described as pretty. The comment reflects social attitudes toward press recognition and feminine appearance.
A Tammany leader testified on behalf of a veterinary figure amid Democratic politics in 1932, signaling strategic support for the horse doctor in a contested party context. The remark hints at internal party maneuvering and potential future leverage within Democratic operations.
A local taxicab firm announces vacations for drivers deemed safe, a move praised by management as a morale booster while critics joke that a razor incentive might also be considered to complement the program.
Paris reports intense French push for a ten year moratorium halting revision talks on Versailles treaties. If adopted, no Polish corridor changes, no German Austrian economic union, no expansion of German colonies, and no direct or indirect demands for territory. Briand notes several Germany variants exist while urging muzzle on extremists. France cites Hitler movement as a danger and links arms shows to security needs amid Anglo American disarmament plans.
Police identified bones found in the ruins of a cottage owned by the wife of Harry F. Powers as from a human wrist and finger. The bodies of Mrs Asta Buick Eicher and three children were found buried in a drain under a nearby garage six miles away, with police suspecting possible gas asphyxiation. Powers, held in the nearby jail, showed signs of collapse as officers pursued leads linking Mrs Eicher to Chicago and the three children to him.
American aviation dons circus trappings for a 10 day speed carnival in Cleveland. The opening program awards to air heroes Boardman and Polando for a non stop New York to Istanbul flight. Military displays, a $100000 purse, and civilian aerobatics headline the event as spectators pick winners.
Ward H Wood of Charlotte testified he received a $5,000 check from Bishop Cannon after North Carolina democrats appealed to the anti-Smith movement. Basil Manly, a committee investigator, charged Cannon diverted thousands to personal accounts and paid personal notes and estate beneficiaries. He showed a chart claiming Cannon was repaid $10,607.71 more by the headquarters committees than he had loaned.
Washington August 29 notice was taken today by the district attorney office of the Senate inquiry into the disposition of campaign funds by Bishop Cannon Jr in 1928. No action was contemplated pending word from the Senate. Witnesses Ada Burroughs and J Sidney Peters refused to testify. The district attorney said his office could act only with certification of the record from the Senate committee. Chairman Nye said the committee cannot meet to consider its report before October. The Senate does not meet until December.
The article notes the so called lost provinces of northwestern North Carolina have been found through a college campus program. Edwin B. Jeffress, chairman of the state highway commission, is listed among participants in the event.
Governor Gardner hailed the 1931 highway act and the 45 000 mile county road maintenance shift as reshaping funding and equity between users and taxpayers. He noted gains in state and county road mileage, and thanked regional leaders including Doughton and Sampson for backing the reorganization.
After studying in London and gaining admission in 1891, the bar was lost in 1922 due to caustic pro independence remarks. Supporters held a farewell meeting as he spoke from a balcony declaring he would strive to live up to the trust placed in him. He called himself a crippled man and said a crippled nation should have a crippled delegate.
The South Carolinian favors a board purchase of 600,000 bales of cotton at current prices, contingent on farmers signing contracts not to plant next year. The move seeks to reduce supply and boost prices, with details tied to the adoption of this proposal.
James Huff of Fairfield Road Route No 3 grew a 20 pound starry watermelon spotted with moon and star designs. The melon and vine were photographed in The Enterprise window, and Huff said this is the only one he has grown with such markings.
Sir Hall Caine, the British novelist, who has been seriously ill in Douglas, Isle of Man, was reported slightly better after a fair night as of August 28. The illness had kept him hospitalized, with hopes rising on early recovery.
A recent invention introduces a steel rake designed for lawn and garden work. Its teeth are shaped to prevent clogging, ensuring smoother operation and less maintenance.
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