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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1931
Page
2
Washington Feb 2 The time and place of the charges against Major General Smedley D. Butler and what he is accused of remain undetermined as marine officials and his counsel await details. Navy circles generally expect further discussion of the case.
A Mrs M Gunn states she avoided solid meals for three years due to gas and used Adlerika to restore appetite and comfort. The advertisement claims Adlerika clears gas by cleansing both upper and lower bowel, removing toxins and aiding sleep and digestion, with Eckerd's as a retailer.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. says he may have a good many things to say about the Major General Smedley Butler incident and Mussolini, if circumstances change. He indicates he helped supply material for Butler’s Philadelphia speech and notes Mussolini previously granted a brief audience.
In a Charleroi Moustique piece the self-made man proudly recalls to a busy recipient that decades earlier, as a poor boy, he was given a message to deliver and now asks for the answer. The exchange captures a reflective, anecdotal moment on opportunity and persistence.
Beautiful women admire youthful complexions using MelloGlo the new French face powder. Purest and smoothest powder. lasts longer with no flaky look. Prevents large pores never feels dry. Blends naturally with any complexion. Demand Melloglo. Mann Drug Store Eckerds.
The Jose de Vivre club hosts a late party with dancing at nine, featuring Ben Brooks and Ivy Ford among the youths from the local Upper High and prep schools. Pietro serves fresh spaghetti while Bard and Eddy discuss a possible ginger ale enhancement, hinting at hidden risk amid the dry county.
Mr J A Florence of Greensboro and Summerfield lauds Natex as a life changing remedy after long battles with indigestion bilious spells headaches and rheumatism. He credits rapid health improvement to Natex and urges others to consult Mann's Drug Store No 1 at 105 South Main Street daily to learn more.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Moffett's Baby Book offering comprehensive infant care guidance, feeding tables, and a weight chart. It also markets Teethina as a stomach and teething aid, inviting mothers to request a free copy and additional information from C. J. Moffett Co in Columbus, Georgia.
Raleigh report cites NC State extension specialist P A Seese who notes rising broiler potential as a profitable winter spring sideline. Farm data show eggs dominated poultry income, but shrinking cold storage stocks and low meat holdings suggest strong broiler sales this spring if blood tested chicks are used and 90 percent of flocks are marketed as broilers at about 20 cents per pound.
Dr C P Russell president of Assait College in Egypt visited Davidson College in North Carolina this week. He spoke at chapel and spoke with students about teaching in Egypt and its strict religious ethics. Russell, a Nebraska native on furlough, discussed faculty recruitment and the obstacles facing Egypts educational efforts.
In Tit-Bits the account notes the opponent was taken to hospital with a broken nose two black eyes a twisted shoulder blade and a fractured jaw after a dispute with the referee. The piece implies a bout with severe injuries and a heated exchange over officiating.
A compact word puzzle briefing lists across and down clues for a Saturday crossword. It includes entries such as Consequent Abolished Competitor preclude and other numbered hints like To preclude Fruit of an To become oak exhausted Rescuer and more, with entries spanning from 1 to 87 across and down, including horizontal and vertical prompts and solution notes.
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh February article notes powerfully that big corporate interests including tobacco railroads and insurance fear tax shifts as MacLean bill advances. Lobbyists warn of shared burdens and rising franchise taxes while efforts to fund a six month school term intensify pressure on property taxes and corporate levies.
The Carolina Playmakers announce a revival of East Lynn to be staged next Thursday through Saturday at 8:30 PM in Chapel Hill. Cast includes Everett M. Jess Haddon Heights N J W Blissell New York Horace G Ward Rose Hill B R Oecettinger Jr Wilson E V Deans Jr Selma J O Zimmerman Lynchburg Va T P Harrison Chapel Hill Dr D D Carroll Chapel Hill Bess Jones Winburn Midville Ga Norwood Louisville Ky Alice E Walker Chapel Hill Hazel Bowers Spencer Elizabeth Reed Beaumont Texas.
London reports an unusual volcanic coincidence with Merapi eruptions in Java and Sumatra on the same day. The Java eruption killed 1300 locals and devastated land, while the Sumatra eruption killed a German scientist studying the crater.
ELIZABETH CITY Feb 2 The migratory wild geese and duck open season closed at sunset January 31 The Currituck and Dare marshes and game reserves saw a busy season with many clubs lodging their doors while visitors may still come though no shooting In Currituck sound birds abound drawing many sportsmen including newcomers to the Wright Memorial bridge commemoration of the first flight at Kitty Hawk.
NEWLAND February 2. Farmers in Avery County trade sweet potatoes for corn in a potato for corn swap arranged by County Agent C. B. Baird. Those with surplus potatoes in cooperative storage trade bushel for bushel with the stipulation that corn be delivered to the storage house. This marks a revival of swapping and more commodities may be traded to advantage.
A historical census note estimates about 344000 Indigenous people live in the United States currently. The figure reflects broad demographic data and underscores community presence across regions and tribal affiliations.
American gunboat Panay silenced bandits on the upper Yangtze 276 miles above Hankow after a brief battle. Both sides exchanged heavy fire with three-inch American guns overpowering ancient muzzle-loaders, while nearby ships faced harassment from roving communist bands.
Rocky Mount Feb 2 two Elizabeth City students Mildred Mane field 18 and Ruth Alden Jacobs 18 were injured in a hit and run near Spring Hope. Fernon O Neal 21 of Wake Forest and Randall Perry 21 of Louisburg were held without bond after fleeing the scene. Floyd Waley 21 and George Byerly 21 escaped injury.
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