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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1931
Page
4
A realty operator reports a survey in northwest Greensboro showing housing vacancy at 0.033 percent, down from 0.0511 in 1929. He cites 99 homes not in demand and 138 vacant two years ago, and suggests a citywide survey for High Point to compare trends amid slower new construction. Urban population appears not to be shrinking in the region.
The piece argues tariffs are not the cure for global economic ills and that protectionism, pursued to please Britain, worsens business mood. It notes 26 nations back tariffs while the United States benefited from a high tariff in the past. reform should focus on actions behind tariff walls, not the walls themselves.
The text notes ongoing debate over the inquiry at Nye's committee and Bishop Cannon's response in 1928. It highlights the chairmans observations, urging the bishop to clear himself of suspicions of misappropriation of funds while contending with constitutional questions about the ingesc. The account emphasizes the unsettled state of the dispute and notes the active debate surrounding the proceedings.
Evidence shows Cannon sent January 26 1929 letters pleading for contributions to cover a $7000 deficit amid prior reports of a $7300 shortfall. The committee notes a possible reluctance by the Bishop to surrender a favorable arrangement and seeks explanations from his friends.
The 1929 census shows 3,769,000 clerks nationwide earning 5.134 billion. High Point with 36,745 people did 13.8 million in retail business and paid 1.461 million in clerk wages, not counting local payroll totals, suggesting overall wages near 11 million.
The Raleigh bureau of the Greensboro Daily News speculates that Josephus Daniels, editor of the News and Observer, might run for governor if tobacco prices falter. Our view is he likely will not pursue the office, though strong economic conditions could boost support if he did announce.
An analysis of Gandhi as an older leader whose integrity and noncooperation stance resist British pressure in India. The piece notes his clarity of vision and personal discipline, suggesting Britain cannot sway him by wealth or patronage.
A Chicago mother chooses jail over child care, sparking debate on parental duty. The piece lauds Ramsay MacDonald for forming a broad cabinet alliance to rescue Britain from economic peril, praising his restraint, leadership and willingness to conciliate across parties for the public welfare.
A feature on the pull of family ties follows David Lynn’s 50 years in Africa and his four year effort to reconnect with relatives between Latvia and Lithuania. The piece notes his joy in reunion and echoes a proverb about blood. It then cites Al Capone defending cooperative efforts against kidnappers of a Chicago bookmaker, calling kidnaping the lowest form of crime.
Pennsylvania scientists report that the blight threatening the chestnut with extinction is being overcome. The development signals hopeful news for tree conservation and offers relief to columnists reflecting on the species’ decline.
A humorous note suggests the mother’s new wasp waistline is admired while the father bears the consequence of the change, implying a lighthearted blame game within family dynamics.
The pastor Rev C F Womble reports a reunion in the eastern place, a large men’s Bible class, and a Sunday school lesson on foreign missions. He preached on God’s love, baptized Joanne Frazier, and addressed Epworth Leaguers on choosing a Christian college. He expresses gratitude for the four services and their hope to honor God.
Duncan C. McCrea says Rose Veras confessed to pushing Stephen Mak from an attic window after attempts to poison him failed. Investigators found 75 life insurance policies on deceased residents and Mak’s policies totaling at least 6,400 dollars. Veras and her son are to be charged with Mak's murder, with two co‑conspirators unnamed and not in custody. The deaths in the home date back to 1823, prompting the probe.
Washington-Defeat has removed Roy Fitzgerald of Dayton Ohio from the House. A former chairman and five term member, he is famed as a thrill seeker who has climbed Mt Rainier, swum the Hellespont and Tiber, and explored Notre Dame and Paris. He plans to tackle Rainier again on his seventy fifth birthday despite past near misses and wartime service.
A humorous exchange notes a beach inspector admonishing a man as ladies sitting on gents knees are deemed improper. The tired businessman retorts he is there to work. The Humorist records a light clash of manners and leisure at the shore.
The Pathfinder notes prefer quiet evenings in bed with listening rather than reading. He recalls lying awake and hearing a lecture, reflecting on attention and routine.
By moving the three bars to positions marked 1 2 and 3 the dotted lines indicate, four pens are formed with no bars left over.
A dense list of crossword style clues covering diverse topics from small shop to legal terms and biological traits. The page mixes numbered across hints with scattered partial phrases and apparent theme entries, resembling a historical puzzle feature from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
Washington August meeting of the cotton advisory committee and the farm board discussed relief measures for the cotton industry. Members from Alabama Florida Mississippi North Carolina New York and Oklahoma heard plans to curb excess production and stabilize prices. Senators urged quick action and proposed acreage reductions and loan adjustments to push farmers toward planting less cotton next year.
Oasis Temple prepares for about 3000 Shriners in Winston-Salem September 23 and 24 for the fall ceremonial. Activities begin with a dance on September 23, followed by parade initiation and business sessions on the 24th. The event concludes with the potentate's ball.
A Deutsche Illustrirte panel captures a street musician asking if passersby can hear him while a partner notes a window has just been closed, signaling subdued urban sound.
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