Thoughtful maxims from a 1929 page
Short selection of quotations includes Proverbs on the just and mischief for the wicked, and a Carlyle remark. The fragment presents philosophical reflections rather than news.
High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
4
Magnitude of the Market and Home-Grown Prosperity
The governor's home market concept highlights the $250,000,000 yearly drain on North Carolina for imported food and feed. If this could be produced in state, wealth could rise significantly without adding farm workers. The piece cites Denmark's agricultural rise as inspiration for local farmers to expand production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Denimark
Denmark
City considers traffic relief by widening English street
The council debates relief for Eng lish street congestion near Main and near the town line. A plan to extend Washington to Elm and widen English from Elm to the city limits is urged as a step toward broader improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Street
Main
Econcil
Washington
Elm
Main Street
Parents Seek Aid for Four Pairs of Twins in NC Letter
A North Carolina couple with eight children asks the Bureau of Vital Importance for relief or a reward. The letter to Baxter Durham, state auditor, details their family and requests information, naming twins with given names and noting the writer is Elder. The message emphasizes need and seeks help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Bureau
News and Observer
Baxter Durham
Stephen
Blizzy
Yous
Paul
Stephen Secon
Mary
Marthy
Minny
Henry
Elder
Fourth child birth names sought for aid notice
The writer requests the names of the midwife Hatty on file 1323 page 33 and the attending MD Doctor of N. C. for the fourth birth. They seek any reward or help and ask to be informed at once through Stephen and wife Elizzy B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatty
N. C
Stephen
Elizzy B
Birthplace and certain possibilities in a prison birth
A baby girl born in state prison is placed under welfare board care after both parents, jailed for murder in Macon county, die. Workers found only two worn wrappers for clothing and a few rough garments. caretaking hinges on environment and training to determine future citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Welfare Board
Commonwealth
State Court Validates Chain Store Tax Law
Judge Nunn upholds a 50 license tax on each store beyond the first five in a chain, deeming the law constitutional for now. He notes no discrimination, calls it a commercial equalizer, and warns against burdens on distributors despite cost efficiencies. The decision contrasts with the former unconstitutional rule and faces Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
School of Commerce
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South
Federal Commission
Rate argument on freight and store taxation plan
The passage argues that the freight rate and multiple store taxation plan creates parallel implications. It claims the tax harms independent operators with few shops while not aiding single store operators in competing with larger chains.
A Kind Word for Congress as the session opens
Opinion piece argues Congress deserves criticism yet remains a guardian of public interest. It contrasts House speed with Senate deliberation, notes lobby pressure and oil land disclosures, and stresses the Senate's watchdog role while praising the system's transparency and slow yet purposeful lawmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Bingham
Connecticut
Hoover
Borah
Professor notes fading respect from children today
A professor observes that the respect children show to parents has diminished over the past five decades. He suggests the shift may be linked to older generations behaving more wildly than in the past.
Healing movement under fire from letter writer in High Point
Letters to the editor critique a Sunday Sun article on divine healing. The writer cites Rev. William K. Towner and lists doctors and ministers who supported healing, arguing for fair play and transparency while defending faith and healing anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Erickson
Erickson Evangelistic Party
God
Father
Heaven
William K. Towner
D. D
First Baptist Church of
Oakland
Calif
John Roach Stratton
Calvary Baptist Church
New York City
A. B. Simpson
The
Christian Alliance
A. J. Gordon
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Boston
Mass
A. T. Pierson
Andrew Murray
R. A. Torrey
Hovey
R. E. Stanton
New Rates Envisioned Amid Fiscal Doubts and Tax Cuts
The under secretary outlined hopes for a fiscal 1930 tax cut benefiting wage earners and corporations. He said about 90 million dollars in corporate taxes and 70 million in individual income taxes could be saved, with a larger relief via a corporation tax reduction. He cited 1929 receipts at about 4.033 billion with a 184.8 million surplus and projected 1931 receipts of 4.226 billion with a 122.8 million surplus. The discussion notes uncertain effects from falling security values on tax receipts and the need to balance deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enue
Treasury
Mills
Tiny Hummingbird Seen Commonly Across East Indian Countries
A tiny hummingbird, barely larger than a housefly, is frequently spotted across several East Indian countries, noted for its diminutive size and frequent fluttering flights.
Berlin 1930 World Christian Endeavor Meet Promises Wide Attendance
The Eighth World Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Berlin from August 5 to 11, 1930, drawing thousands of youths from around the world. Rev. R. I. Farmer of High Point is the North Carolina representative in the national subscription campaign for the Christian Endeavor World newspaper with five free trips offered for top subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Berlin
Germany
London
High Point Christian Eendeavor Union
R. I. Farmer
Christian Endeavor World
Christian Endeavor Movement
United States
Canada
North Carolina
Farmer
Oberammergau
C.ef. Union
Luther Medlin
High Point
Mr. Farmer
Ohio
Local teacher attends vocational meeting in New Orleans
E. T. Howard head of the industrial arts department at the local high school attends a meeting of the American Vocational association in the Roosevelt hotel New Orleans. The group comprises national and state vocational education supervisors teachers in vocational departments and instructors in trade schools. Howard will share his successful Roanoke Rapides high school vocational program experiences with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Howard
New Orleans
American Vocational Association
Roosevelt Hotel
Smith-Hughes
Howard
Roanoke Rapides High School
New Members Added To Chest Honor Roll
Local High Point group honors businesses joining 100 percent Dollar Day campaign. New entrants include The McEwen Lumber company with 11 employees and Carter Dalton's domestic staff with two employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Community Chest
The
McEwen Lumber Company
Carter Dalton
Industrial arts plan outlined for small city schools
A local speech details junior high general shop practice and senior high industrial arts variety. Organizing a conference in New Orleans aids Maurice C. Wilson and colleagues planning an event in early January in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Maurice C. Wilson
North Carolina Industrial Arts Teachers Return to High Point
The speaker will return to High Point on Saturday after addressing industrial arts teachers in the state. The event plans to conclude with travel back to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
High Point
Sunshine Girl Entertains Monarch Club at Luncheon
The Monarch club enjoyed a luncheon today with the Sunshine Girl from Crystal Studio of W N R C. She sang and played several numbers. no business was conducted. Full attendance is expected next week when officer elections for the ensuing year will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Club
Crystal
Self winding electric clock plugs into lamp socket
A device is described that requires no winding or adjustment and makes no ticking sound. It plugs into a lamp socket and records time with the exact frequency of the local power system. The invention promises automatic timekeeping aligned to household electrical frequency.
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By Bruce Catton
Wall Street
Stratton
Park Street
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North Main Street
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