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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
4
A dated moral note from February 6 1931 urges readers to draw near to God and trust in the Lord. It emphasizes taking hold of salvation now and declares that nothing more remains to be done.
The General Assembly faces a long standing struggle to raise revenue fairly amid an economy in readjustment and crop losses. While tax systems should ease burdens, public sentiment resists paying for government. A practical path calls for reducing overall government costs without harming essential services and carefully levying taxes across all classes and regions.
Newspapers reveal high public curiosity as Bishop Cannon trial proceeds with secrecy. Front page mentions and widespread coverage contrast with efforts to keep evidence confidential and controlled by the trial board. Public interest remains strong, reflecting broad concern.
A church leader who once spoke for a major organization faces scrutiny as his public acts and private life come under examination. The trial could exonerate the bishop, yet his influence as a leader may not remain the same, reflecting the risk of those in glass houses.
The Johnson Street school Parent-Teacher Association announces a program of community cooperation by canvassing the area to pay book fees for families in need. The school board has reduced fees and arranged for books to be furnished free where needed, prompting commendation and a call for other civic groups to imitate this effort.
Senator McSwain of Cleveland county proposes a license tax on every retail merchant tied to gross sales, 1 percent for stores over 800000, smaller charges for others. The plan targets chain stores, aiming to split opposition between independents and chains, with broader attention to its legality and to similar cases reaching the Supreme Court. The Indiana case against chain store taxation is cited as precedent, with arguments about constitutional limits and the impact on local economies and property.
Reports indicate a novelty industry is testing goldfish skin footwear with small scale production. Producers aim to convert aquarium byproducts into wearable items as designers explore new materials.
A Brazil report notes Henry Ford's Amazon rubber plantation faces possible failure as native labor resist American style rules and discipline. Despite higher pay and better meals, men quit, preferring jungle life. observers warn industrialization may meet further resistance, prompting reflection on systems' flaws. The piece contrasts jungle life with urban industry and questions progress.
A crime expert claims women are not as skilled as men in highway robberies. He adds a stereotype that a woman's place is in the home, reflecting gender bias in criminal prowess assessment.
The ball player stood firm not on a contract but on loyalty and duty, never once contemplating a holdout for more money. He focused on performance, team goals, and legacy over immediate pay.
Six candidates run for Chicago mayor as residents weigh the Windy City nickname against local issues. Voters face a crowded field highlighting urban policy, crime, housing, and economic concerns shaping the campaign.
A writer notes that life’s important moments are spoken softly and hints that introducing oneself to a speakeasy requires discretion. The remark frames social risk in an era of hush and secrecy, suggesting subtlety over bold declarations.
A western city reports egg prices at five cents per dozen, reflecting a notably low cost for the staple. Local shoppers react with surprise as prices draw interest from housewives and merchants alike.
A Washington dispatch notes the Wickersham report on prohibition will be a top winter book seller, a sign that dry literature may fare well this season. The assessment frames the work as a strong fetch for readers seeking policy analysis.
A jumbled river of opinions and vignettes. A columnist riffs on a reported blonde driving a car that injured someone, praises smart dogs, mocks city officials on stray dogs, and recalls childhood note writing with humor and irony. The rambling piece blends social commentary with personal memories.
The National Fascist Federation of Commerce, Tourist and Hotel Section announces a 10 percent reduction on all hotel rooms and meals to attract more tourists to Italy. The discount applies throughout 1931.
Editor voice rails at Andrew Mellon and figures of war debt while attacking government and bankers. The writer cites 1922 France compensation, Liberty Bonds, soldier payments, and planned 1945 cash aid. Ends with a sassy farewell from J. G. Thacker.
Washington February 6. Chairman Legge of the farm board says Russia’s grain export statement signals a move to a dominant world wheat position. He argues American farmers cannot compete with Russian wheat in the world market and may have to give up luxury spending. Samuel R. McKelvie, grain member, agrees that free land and free labor give Russia an edge over U.S. producers.
Plan and plot your garden space by studying catalogues and possible acreage while you have time. This urge to map out layouts emphasizes careful preparation and thoughtful selection of plants for the coming season.
The piece reports on the 1930 census driving redistricting across the United States. It notes California gains nine seats while Missouri and several other states lose seats, with Michigan Texas New York New Jersey and Ohio each gaining two or more. Plans remain unsettled as legislatures begin sessions.
London inventor Klaman Tihan Hupearian proposes a mechanical bloodhound for aircraft nose use. The device would scan for enemy craft with photo electric cells, chase at high speed, and reportedly overtake and destroy lone hostile planes.
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