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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
4
The article notes a case where a young girl ran away and killed herself to avoid an arranged marriage, drawing attention to the social pressures on women in the era. It contrasts college presidency job competition with football coaching searches, reflecting contemporary concerns in 1926.
Senator Dill of Washington spoke against stronger liquor laws during a radio debate. He warned against turning the nation into a dry state. A Georgia case reports a Tar Heel man receiving ten years for killing a policeman, claimed accidental.
Norris claims Senator Simmons gave up his position in the tax dispute, while noting the North Carolinian may have known it was a toy sword. New Zealand considers a higher kauri gum price, affecting oil varnish production.
Tobacco farmers face scrutiny as the state cooperative association endures a challenge to its governance. The effort questions the leaders courage and intelligence in guiding farm affairs amid unrest.
Norfolk widened one uptown street for a short distance at a net city cost of 400000 dollars. The statement implies smaller growing cities could learn from this experience.
The Kentucky Democratic state executive committee names a preacher to succeed John W. Langley in Congress while Langley serves time in the Atlanta penitentiary for whiskey law violations. The Enter prise notes it does not publish anonymous letters, though it will print unsigned submissions if the editors know the sponsor.
The Charlotte Observer commentary argues that both President Coolidge and Senator Harris are engaging in standard political rhetoric. It notes presidents and senators use speeches to highlight strengths and critique opponents, a natural part of political life in times of peace.
The piece argues that despite public doubt about congressional efficiency progress exists in the legislature. It notes only one meaningful bill passed while many others arrive, with committees shaping essential laws and a few capable lawmakers pushing timely votes. It mentions World Court adhesion and an arms conference invitation as outcomes.
A group of scientists pursues earthly immortality and life extension. They discuss life cells, automatic function, cellular bathing, and rejuvenation, arguing mankind may reach 150 to 200 years. The piece compares science’s quest to past battles against plagues and stresses humanity’s urge to improve its lot.
Guilford county school men urge voters to approve a county wide eight months term as minimum for primary education and a uniform 30 cent maximum tax to fund it. They argue intelligent citizens should trust teachers and school managers in selecting experts.
The piece examines the Fijian tradition of lending freely to family and community, the kere-kere practice, and how it clashes with Western notions of personal wealth. It notes the colonial merchants’ role in exploitation claims, while acknowledging the Fijian’s generosity and readings of the New Testament.
The Enterprise notes local moves to enforce dog vaccination and the leash ordinance to protect pets and people from rabies. It recalls Senator Vest’s tribute to dogs, praising their loyalty and noting their role during trials and in protection of masters.
School leaders advocate extending term length and funding to guarantee Guilford children equal educational opportunity. They emphasize no tax hike or admin changes, arguing current measures align with future state actions and compare with other counties advancing in education.
The report contrasts Franco with earlier birdmen, noting Franco kneels to kiss soil as Columbus did in 1492. It likens Franco to Columbus as a discoverer linking Spain and South America by air and discusses valor and restraint among aviators.
Three sophisticated Fiji businessmen faced years of poverty after long careers and now consider leaving the islands. They criticize colonial rule, cite Suva lagging Honolulu in growth, and blame limited investment, a conservative chamber of commerce, and blocked borrowing for roads and bridges as reasons for stagnation. European residents number about 2,000 and share dissatisfaction.
Dr. W. L. Hutchens of First Methodist Church Thomasville was honored guest and principal speaker at the Kiwanis luncheon in the Sheraton. He mixed humor and serious remarks on personal property, mothers’ influence, and everyday kindness, praising barbers and a handshake as social glue.
Jake Welborn Incorporated Store on East Commerce street plans two balconies above the current floor space to display a larger varied line of home furnishings. The entire store is being repainted as workmen continue construction.
Chicago songwriter Thomas Malie author of Jealous and Because They All Love You was granted a divorce on cruelty grounds. The case highlighted his marriage to a state resident and cited reported mistreatment.
Dr. D. A. Stanton, confined to his bed with influenza for several days, is reported to be improving.
Rev J P Laffoon longtime High Point resident dies in Visalia Cal at 66. The obituary notes his strokes and years in California after leaving High Point in 1911. It also lists survivors including his widow two sons and a daughter and his siblings.
Virginia legislature passes a joint resolution asking North Carolina to finish hard surfaced roads to the Virginia line. The measure notes Virginia has built Deep Creek to the line and Franklin to the line and would have built a third segment if tolls at Goodes Ferry were removed.
Grover C. McQuaige died at 10:30 this morning in a local hospital after about three weeks of illness. He is survived by his wife Beulah and four sons Grover Jr Ralph Ray and Max. Also his father William and sister Mrs Temple Shepard of Rocky Mount. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church and had moved to High Point seven years ago from Rockingham. He worked at Hill Crest Silk mill for three months before his illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at his Burton Street home with Rev H Miller of West End Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific freight train was halted by fifteen masked men near Henry Illinois about 40 miles north of Peoria. They escaped with roughly two carloads of pure alcohol valued at about ten thousand dollars.
Washington Feb. 5 AP Representative Martin B Madden of Illinois a Republican leader in congress was taken ill at the capitol and moved to his home by ambulance He suffered a severe chill and developed fever and had not been in good health for months.
The Rev H M DuRose of Winston-Salem will preach at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Sunday night at 7 30 delivering a lecture on Bible archaeology. DuRose, regarded as a leading authority on the subject in the state, is to explore archaeology as a promising field of study.
Buck Jones stars in The Desert's Price, hailed as a top western of the year, showing at Broadhurst tomorrow and Saturday for two days of frontier action.
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