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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
4
The article notes President's dialogue with Chicago farmers and urges Christmas seals to fight TB in homes. It mentions a calm Senate, a promised push to reform, Otto Wood's jail tale, and Wa Ferguson urging Texas legislature to skip a special session.
The state is urged to consider a measure addressing the impact of no divorce on civilization, arguing for or against the societal effects of this prohibition.
Report notes a wide rum fleet activity across Mexico with investment in ore flow and a push toward the line of least resistance as the main pattern of movement.
The Winston-Salem Journal cites the proverb Where there is no vision the people perish to argue on Syria’s famine risk. It notes the investment bankers’ convention in St Petersburg Florida may tie to private inquiries about the crisis. A church theft underscores year end treasurer shortages amid Charlotte Winston Salem population competition.
Judge Yates Webb states the Volstead Act remains in force as written. The note recalls Webb’s retirement from Congress halted a famous salute that would have borne his name as the Webb act.
France selects a financial expert for the post of ambassador to Washington as financial diplomacy drives current bilateral talks. The choice aligns with the need for expert handling of economic relations between the two nations.
Grange drew mixed views from the public after leaving amateur sports yet earned strong admiration from many fans who view his making a half million dollars in two weeks as a greater achievement than any athletic record.
Major Stedman lobbies for a one million dollar appropriation to fund a new federal building in Greensboro. The text notes government priorities have shifted away from post offices and toward other uses for tax money.
President Coolidge voices strong support for farmer cooperatives to improve bargaining power and storage. He says government should back cooperation but not fix prices, urging farmers to unite, store produce, and use cooperative marketing to raise profits and build character.
Raleigh confronts a bishop against birth control as a national discussion grows. The piece weighs future population policy, the ethics of government funding for a planned road project, and whether county loans violate state debt limits. It questions if the highway commission can issue obligations beyond bonded authorization and warns of flawed law.
County commissioners face two funding requests. A petition seeks 25 000 for a memorial stadium in Greensboro for major athletic events. J Elwood Cox of the state highway commission asks the county to lend 250 000 to improve the Greensboro High Point road.
The article discusses radio as a platform for accessible education. It notes how selective sets let listeners choose among many stations and streams, enabling personalized mood-based listening. It mentions a well educated woman confined by illness desiring more informative broadcasts, and predicts education by listening may arrive in five years.
A 1925 Bell Syndicate piece urges parents and teachers to value children’s eyesight. It explains how uncorrected eye defects affect behavior, learning, and growth, and stresses regular eye examinations, proper lighting, and glasses when needed.
The text argues that with selective reading and curiosity one can access a wide stream of information—from newspapers to lectures—and profit from learning by choosing a personal line of study. A selective mind can switch in and grasp knowledge readily.
Lincoln inspired by books built a world view and style. A business chief says a self taught apprentice can rise to become a key engineer and earn high pay. With curiosity, people learn what they want to know, like ether waves forming voices and sounds from radio.
Waggers Jewelry advertises practical gift articles on sale with a 25 percent reduction. The promotion highlights affordable jewelry pieces and seasonal offers to attract shoppers.
State Highway Commissioner J Elwood Cox urged Guilford County to extend its credit up to 250000 to widen the Greensboro High Point road to 30 feet, add new bridges and remove sharp curves within a year. He spoke as highway commissioner and High Point citizen backed by Greensboro chamber representatives. County commissioners would consider the request and aim to decide this week.
Lorene Phifer and Julia Nichols of High Point will run a holiday sale of hand made articles on the second floor of the Porcha building at 612 East Washington street. The items are described as suitable Christmas gifts for local women and families.
Graduates in sewing at the vocational colored school last year organize a night store open from 8 to 10 PM selling handmade items. The offerings include scarfs and ladies wearing apparel along with other crafted articles.
Georgia Lee Beck aged seven died at her parents home on Cedar Street after a three day illness due to meningitis. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 30 this afternoon with Dr George R Brown officiating.
Directors of the Virginian Railway declared an annual dividend of six dollars per common share. The decision was announced today in New York. The railroad reported steady earnings and reaffirmed its financial outlook for the coming year.
The company announces a new dividend on its stock tied to the Norfolk and Western Railway lease. An initial $4 per share dividend was paid in 1923 and another $4 per share was issued in December last year. The upcoming dividend of $4 per share will be payable December 31 to stockholders of record December 21.
The Ometepe volcano on Lake Nicaragua is active with heavy rumbling and several small earthquakes felt. Ash covers streets of Rivas as authorities monitor the scene.
The Equitable Trust Company of New York announced an increase in its capital stock from 23 million to 30 million dollars. The move elevates the bank to second place among New York institutions by capital.
National City Bank tops financial standings with a capital of 50 million dollars and surplus undivided profits surpassing 60 million, placing it above the Equitable in the city's banking hierarchy.
Paris reports Senator Victor Henry Berenger, approved by the cabinet as ambassador to the United States, will go to Washington on a special mission to settle France's war debt to America.
A noon bulletin from Rudyard Kipling’s home reports the author, ill with broncho pneumonia, had another good night and is maintaining improved condition. The update comes as of today’s date and notes better signs in his health.
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