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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1926
Page
4
On February 21 1926 the Frost Landis and Kohn firms report locations including the Brune Wick building at 260 Park Ave New York and the People’s Gas building on Michigan Boulevard Chicago as part of city developments.
A meditation on John 1 43 49 describes Jesus inviting Philip to follow him in Galilee and Philip finding Nathanael. It links John the Baptist's baptism to a deeper Spirit filled life and urges obedience in truth and sharing riches with others. Prayer seeks forgiveness for seeking God alone and requests help to win others to Christ.
Report notes many inheritance taxes will become due prior to Congress resolving their fate. The piece emphasizes pending payments and potential delays as lawmakers debate reform.
An eastern theatrical cast faces imprisonment in Los Angeles as the western colony objects to competition amid tensions over a controversial stage production.
Governor McLean says the role is tough but notes that supporters with ambitions remain undeterred and keep eyes on the governor's office. The statements highlight political bid prospects and public resilience.
A newspaper note suggests that Mexicans in the country accused of plotting to overthrow the Mexican government may have believed themselves among friends, highlighting suspicion amid tense relations.
Florida's advertising drives a comic wave as famous strip characters relocate to the state. Creators note the unusual migration boosts tourism and local culture while sparking questions about licensing and rights. The trend highlights Florida as a magnet for pop culture icons.
A group of Americans press to deny independence for the Philippines. They argue there is little danger of independence as long as the Filipinos and the Japanese are the only parties seeking it.
A British king expresses concern over American typewriters dominating English business, excluding British models. He plans action and urges discretion. The issue affects English commerce beyond the rubber trade, which is already constrained.
Women from state clubs urge a survey of working conditions in North Carolina as the Child Welfare commission seeks data. The governor questions the need but could be swayed, potentially triggering a federal Bureau of Women's work survey if funds are unavailable locally. The state has no money for the project. Governor McLean faces pressure from organized women to invoke federal help.
Governor Morrison faced a deficit hidden in bookkeeping while Governor McLean openly acknowledges a genuine shortfall. At Greensboro McLean forecasts public support for his economic plan after year one and May end data will show if new systems improved finances.
A New York bank report praises the south for rapid industrial growth alongside agriculture. It highlights textiles iron and steel mills chemical plants copper iron coal oil wells and shipyards, plus powerful water resources fueling cities in Tennessee Carolina Georgia and Alabama as the south reclaims economic prominence.
The Piedmont North Carolina boosters meeting in Salisbury chose Fred N Tate of High Point as booster-in-chief to lead the newly formed organization. They outlined its purpose and planned activities.
A Salisbury meeting outlines regional boosters as energetic leaders for state growth and town pride. The plan emphasizes selling the region to the world, attracting live wires to join, and building the Deep River dam to secure a steady water supply, with a bond issue deemed essential.
promoters push for a national park by acquiring Great Smoky Mountain land on the Tennessee North Carolina border. they seek a million dollars and pledge a federal gift status, with pledged regional contributions near four hundred thousand from the west and extensive outreach to piedmont and lowland nc communities. the state faces caution about land protection and economic impact on forests and streams.
The city reports a successful bond sale of just over a million dollars with good premium and low interest, but warns that about three quarters of a million more will soon be needed to further develop the water system. Officials stress public confusion over water improvements and the necessity of continued funding despite current adequate supply.
A North Carolina anti sale league letter urges pastors temperance leaders and church members to adopt resolutions backing prohibition laws. It asks churches to send resolutions to Congress and suggests support from chambers of commerce and women's clubs to strengthen enforcement.
In Omaha police and Council Bluffs officers chase a elusive sniper using a 22 caliber weapon. The third victim remains hospitalized as investigators seek a man about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a leather jacket. No motive is known for the three attacks and evidence is limited.
The Southern Railway freight station will be closed Monday February twenty second. In 1922 the money stock was nearly $321000000000. The U S money stock rose from $280000000 in 1904 to $8746990000 in 1924.
Funeral services for Dr Clifton Lawrence Whitaker longtime High Point College faculty librarian were conducted at the First M P Church with Dr George R Brown Dr R M Andrews and Dr A G Dixon officiating The body was later taken to Greensboro for burial at Green Hill Cemetery Active pallbearers included W F McAndress P C Kinnett and J H Mouraine Honorary pallbearers were all attending ministers Students and faculty suspended classes for two days to attend the service and chapel
Guilford County lists 34 realty transfers led by High Point Township with 18 deals and a total value exceeding 48 000 dollars. The records name buyers and parcels along Park street Tate street South Main street Mangum street North Main street and other streets across High Point and nearby townships with numerous transfers to W. L. Edwards and other firms.
Furniture makers in High Point and surrounding area prepare to ship into Florida as the embargo on Florida shipments is lifted at midnight. Up to 100 carloads expected, with water routes favored for cost savings and fewer delays. Local officials report heavy activity and officials urge immediate start to meet renewed demand. In Washington, Rep Hawes warns against nationalizing local affairs as minority groups gain influence. He argues local option and customs should prevail to protect freedom.
A statement predicts one car for every seventh person now, with automobile use in the United States expected to approach universality within ten years.
The United States has roughly 3,000,000 miles of highways with only a fraction paved. Much of the unpaved network lies in less populated regions, while core urban areas enjoy denser, paved routes.
Washington advises aspiring farmers to marry a farmraised girl as a path to success. The tip is attributed to Dr Flwood Meade, commissioner of reclamation, reflecting agricultural policy guidance of the era.
The Countess of Craven arrived in Montreal from New York to join her husband. Lord Craven had earlier traveled to Canada as U S immigration authorities pursued action over his former link to the Countess of Cathcart.
The figure shows that push carts retail about 11 percent of all fruit and vegetables sold in New York City, indicating a notable share of the city’s fresh produce market handled by street vendors.
Masons are notified of a Monday 7 30 p m meeting in Master Mason's Degree. All visiting Master Masons are invited. J P Williamson W M W E Herndon Sec
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