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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
4
A proverb quotes Ecclesiastes about dead flies spoiling ointment to critique reputations. It adds Moliere’s line that a learned fool is wiser than an ignorant fool, underscoring wit versus wisdom.
The American Legion on North Main Street opened a relief store to collect food and clothing for families in need. Social workers report wide need as Board of Public Welfare and Salvation Army are overwhelmed. Community support is urged to assist without imposing heavy burdens.
A reflective essay on ingratitude noting King Lear as example, exploring how those who complain of others' ungratefulness often overlook their own faults. Gratitude benefits the giver by softening the heart and reducing harsh judgments in social life.
The passage argues that life would be dull without others and that civilization has increased individual dependence on the entire human race. It emphasizes growing reasons for gratitude as cooperation and shared experiences shape comforts and progress.
A North Carolina program provides free expert income tax assistance to citizens. An official will be in High Point through March 4 to help taxpayers file returns, saving time and avoiding embarrassment from improper filings. Citizens are urged to use the service promptly.
The text argues that if one party is to be punished the other should be as well and that enforcing prohibition laws along this path will meet greater resistance than bootlegger prosecutions. The decision is said to hasten prohibition, nullification, or repeal.
A meditation on suburban gardening as a ritual of respectability and earthly connection contrasts with a report on Frank Singer’s release from Sing Sing after a 21-year sentence for theft in 1909. The piece questions punishment efficacy and social reintegration.
Wisconsin Governor Walter J Kohler says stock market break and lower money rates will boost residential building, noting 1929 decline due to speculative mania. He adds improvement will come with time, winter delaying foundation work, and commends President Hoover for fostering construction and national morale.
The North Carolina Supreme Court held that buyers of liquor for beverage purposes are as guilty as sellers under prohibition law. Judge Stacy wrote the opinion declaring it unlawful to purchase any quantity of whiskey for beverage use, making buyers equally liable and potentially subject to criminal penalties. The ruling broadens the scope of unlawful liquor traffic and places many residents on the same criminal footing as bootleggers.
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The ex president Coolidge faces a monthly rent increase to 37.50. He probably heard that he was writing for the magazines.
New York police are invited to contribute literary pieces to a police magazine. The recommendation highlights a traffic cop as the most experienced in fiction writing within the force.
Connie Mack receives the Bok Prize for notable contributions to Philadelphia. The question about Al Capone is raised, noting his notoriety rather than public service.
The contract bridge champion discusses his rise to the East championship, stating publicly that his wife taught him. This candid remark highlights the influence of his spouse on his strategic development and training.
In the wake of Pearl Ada Griffin’s death, T Wingate Andrews urges parents to drill five school taught safety rules at home. He notes placards in classrooms and police patrols near schools to protect children during peak travel times from 8 to 8:30 am 12 to 1 pm and 2:30 to 3:30 pm. The five rules emphasize sidewalk use looking both ways and crossing straight across at intersections.
The text explains how gains or losses from property bought before March 1 1913 are taxed under the 1913 act. It covers how the basis is set by either the cost or the March 1 1913 value, whichever is greater, and gives examples of gains and losses realized in 1929.
The Tumbler club directed by James Ellington staged mat and parallel bar stunts for the school. Teams led by Alfred Moffitt and James McLaurin showcased forward rolls back handsprings and vaults alongside bar routines. Students elected class captains and coaches for next week’s basketball tournament.
H A Millis and Bunn W Hackney Jr from Uwharrie council are among attendees at a regional conference for council officers in Charlotte. The session runs Wednesday noon to Thursday afternoon at Hotel Charlotte with national officials present. a banquet is planned Wednesday night. A second regional conference will meet in Jacksonville Florida February 28 to March 1.
Report says most delegates reached London safely while several remain at sea, delaying full council attendance.
A man charged with brewing beer faced a jury that consumed a dozen bottles during the trial. The case likely ends with dismissal due to insufficient evidence.
Honolulu report notes tourism becomes the third largest industry after sugar and pineapple. In 1992 visitors spent over eleven million dollars with more than 22 190 tourists vacationing on the islands, marking a peak in travel activity.
Italy operates 26 plants for artificial silk production and reports 62,855,448 pounds output for the first nine months of 1929, above the prior year’s 44,481,855 pounds. The figures reflect early 20th century industrial activity and growth in synthetic textile materials.
The Game and Fish Commission estimates Virginia would need 84,845,864 to replace a game killed in the state during the 1928 1929 season. The calculation reflects conservation costs tied to the incident.
Alfred E. Smith tells the American Bankers Association trust division that clear speech earns trust by avoiding talk that confuses the man in the street. In London a Commons debate notes St James Palace buffet stays dry for American delegates, hurting caterers. New York autographs of Lindbergh's We fetch high sums at auction.
Residents of Niagara on the Lake protest after United States customs officers pour 10,000 gallons of contraband liquor into the Niagara River. The water supply for the city runs through a filtration plant, which some residents blame for making the incident more alarming.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen a Florida representative criticizes the laughter about Congress in newspapers She urges the public to recognize the long hours congressmen spend in offices handling constituents affairs at the League For Political Education event.
Italy reported motor vehicles accounted for 18.18 percent of its total export value, totaling 14 763 320 dollars in the first nine months of 1929.
Mrs. M. J. Wrenn was reelected president of the High Point Young Women’s Christian Association at the board meeting last night. Officers including vice presidents and secretary were reelected, with Miss Iddllian S. Massey elected treasurer to replace Mrs. P. W. Flagge. Two former trustees resigned and were replaced by Mrs. Edgar Whitener and Mrs. J. A. Eshelman. About 20 board members attended.
In Chapel Hill on February 21, the University of North Carolina announces a new elementary French course taught via radio. Under Dr. W M Day the language department will present Friday broadcasts from 6 30 to 7 00 PM through Station WPTF Raleigh. Four instructors will deliver three lessons each, totaling 12 lessons in the Radio French X series.
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