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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1925
Page
4
Advertising and news departments listing national representatives Frost Landis and Kohn in Brunswick Building New York and People’s Gas Building Chicago dated Monday December 77 1925.
A UNC faculty member compares Danish mass gymnasium courses with North Carolina’s team centered system. He warns that North Point’s youth show sub normal physical condition from lack of directed play and urges civic support for Y M C A programs and a university linked gymn asium directed by Director Bailey to tailor fitness for each individual.
A playful melee of phrases mocks fashion missteps and vanity. Witty bits note men’s pride and word mix ups while a press item recalls Otto Wood’s arrest with three revolvers and hints at Irish disputes.
The text notes Red Grange will receive 300000 dollars for a single film appearance and implies the payment could fund ventures like buying a local ice plant. It references La Follette’s tentative party invite status amid questions of attendance.
The farmers support Max Gardner's concept of how to vote yet refuse to commit to voting for a specific man. Gardner's plan gains backing, but readers are not yet convinced on the preferred candidate.
Congress convenes in Washington while President Coolidge travels to Chicago. no cause and effect relation implied. The report notes separate political moves without linking outcomes or responsibilities.
Otto Wood offered no resistance to arrest today and asserted he could walk out of prison again whenever he chose. His calm demeanor followed reports he may be recaptured soon.
The French plan to issue seven and a half billion more paper francs and, unlike German marks, likely intend to redeem them later.
The article notes enthusiasm in Washington for returning the army to blue uniforms rather than khaki, calling the blue attire the campaign outfit. It also observes soldiers find the blue uniform more comfortable according to service members.
Secretary of War Davis states the United States is practically impregnable to attack from any combination of nations, unless the assault is a surprise. He indicates that U S defenses have improved since 1917.
A Norwegian pursues evidence that Lief Ericson reached America before Columbus, while avoiding blame by not naming any Italian claimant. The piece frames the debate as a claim to historical primacy rather than fault.
Congress faces a heavy agenda while debates on the World Court stir opinion. Some claim Secretary Mellon will resign over the World Court dispute, arguing it could widen American bank leverage abroad. Critics say adherence would enable Morgan and family banks to profit from foreign loans at high rates.
The Enterprise reports the High Point Christmas fund for ten neediest cases is under 109 dollars while beneficiaries require about 1000 dollars for lasting relief. Noting considerable local suffering, organizers urge donations by mail or at The Enterprise offices to support broader aid beyond the ten families.
The text argues that implementing the proposed measure will not raise profits and is likely to reduce them, suggesting limited or negative financial impact for the business.
The history of the world is a long struggle against fear as superstition fades. Napoleon feared broken mirrors and prophecies, yet fear persists in some regions. Taboos shaped actions in early societies, now diminished in Christian countries. Tyranny used fear to subjugate crowds, portraying rulers as divine descendants.
The passage argues that fear of disease fades as science progresses and education spreads. It asserts humans are equal in mortality, with no divine aid to enforce will, and predicts eventual eradication of disease though death remains, with later generations facing it unafraid.
A reader contesting an Enterprise article defends Florida's progress with statistics and quotes from figures like Roger Babson George Ade and Henry Ford. The letter argues the Florida clauses cited by Frank Sizemore misstate facts and urges accuracy to avoid misleading High Point readers. The author asserts Florida’s growth and climate advantages and rebukes sensational progressive claims.
Raleigh December 7 AP The following certificates of incorporation were issued from the office of secretary of state W N Everett The Durham Fruit and Produce Company Durham authorized capital 200000 with 50000 subscribed by M D Munn C A Griffin and William E Griffin of Rocky Mount The Realty and Investment Corporation Hendersonville authorized 100000 subscribed 300 by T R Wall Hendersonville R P Whitley Goldsboro and L F McSwain Greenville J N Vann and Company Ahoskie authorized 100000 subscribed 15000 by J N Vann W T Forbes and W F Whedbes of Ahoskie Cottage Canning Company Mount Airy authorized 50000 subscribed 1100 by O B Webb and E M Linville of Mount Airy and J G Wood of Jockford Triangle Manufacturing Company High Point authorized 20000 subscribed 1200 by Max Bones Harry Doctor and RK J Wagger of High Point H S Penn and Company Greensboro authorized 256000 subscribed 87500 by H S Penn Charlie Stroud James M Spencer W N Nelson and KR A Ellis of Greensboro Cinderella Shoes Inc Asheville authorized 25000 subscribed 106000 by H August Spartanburg SC B A Pollock Greenville SC and Bella Pollock Asheville Waynesville Masonic Temple Company Waynesville authorized 709 Ud and 27 hh ae mo ahi of gwki Gee valle the bee discinss Sylva and others Sharon Light Company Bufloa authorized 10000 subscribed 3300 by J G Miller H J Setzer W M Smith of Bufola H G Morrison and R E Milhalland of Stony Point and others
A Florida supporter, TOM MOORE district manager, defends Florida prosperity and denounces what he calls jealous misstatements by North Carolina papers. He urges Southern unity, notes Florida investment flowing into Western North Carolina, and asks High Point Enterprise to avoid biased editorials and promote regional advancement.
Judge Donald C. MacRae handled a heavy docket in police court. Most indictments charged drunkenness. J. C. Chapman received four months on county roads for retailing whiskey. Others faced license, muffler, or assault penalties with various costs and conditions.
A large Elks lodge gathered in High Point for memorial services led by exalted ruler W. T. Taylor. Eulogies honored six deceased members including C. Wee don J. Mann N. Ellis T. Stoner D. Welborn and W. Stampey with prayers, music, and the closing chorus of Auld Lang Syne.
A House committee urged immediate action on a bill slashing inheritance levies from 25 to 80 percent with gradual revenue loss, repealing most excise taxes including nuisance levies, and rewriting the automobile tax and alcohol levies. The plan keeps a sixteen member tax appeals board and raises its pay, while amendments seek to drop car taxes and preserve some alcohol and sales levies.
Debate intensifies over Western homestead relief under the reclamation law as insurgents align against Cooper. House and Senate focus on coal policy, the Coolidge shipping row, and war debt settlements with Belgium and Italy. Nye seating challenges loom if North Dakota governor acted without authority.
The hottest show in town headlines Broadhurst on Monday with "Red Hot Tires" captivating audiences as a standout entertainment event.
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