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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1934
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise lists afterno on and Sunday morning publication details with staff roles and subscription rates. It notes carrier limits on collection and directs longer prepayments to the office. The issue is dated Tuesday February 27, 1994.
A pair of quotations on hope from Zechariah 9 12 and Haliburton describe hope as a stronghold and a pleasant but unsafe friend, warning readers about trusting hope with bankers and finances.
The ice and wind damage leaves scars on local trees, especially the old oaks of the Quaker Woods. Mr. R. D. Tillson urges careful pruning to restore normal shapes, noting storms expose weaknesses and can prompt lasting appreciation and better care for the urban forest.
Dr Samuel J Holmes of the University of California warns that rising birth rates among what he terms moron types threaten global mental ability. He proposes paying increases to households with new children to encourage higher birth rates among financially better classes.
The article notes that Dr. Holmes proposes a plan already tried in several countries and that it has merit. It may not fully solve the problem until implemented, but the approach shows that educated people acknowledge the issue and are seeking a solution.
Durham County grand jury urges civil service based nepotism rules to curb appointing relatives to public jobs. Aimed at reducing graft, proposed exam requirements would prevent relatives from serving within the same department or under kin while preserving qualified candidates.
The sporting world mourns John Joseph McGraw, a 50 year figure in baseball famed as a player, leader, and builder of champions. He fought hard in life and death, earning the nickname Little Napoleon and leaving a legacy as the Giants’ builder and a fierce competitor.
A university president arranged a birthday greeting to his wife wired through the operator who sang the message to her over the telephone. He aimed for a musical touch to delight her listening.
A Washington publisher urges forming a new Constitution Democratic Party to oppose the New Deal while renaming existing parties in a reshuffle that could replace the GOP with a Socialist Democratic Party. He argues two strong parties may renew debate and policy clarity, avoiding factional splits that dilute governance.
A Chicago river showboat struggles to clear snow removal routes, earning mock fame as a snowboat while navigating ongoing weather related delays and barriers.
The U S Senate backed prohibition repeal for territorial islands after the Islanders approved the measure in a prior vote. The sequence shows local support preceding national approval and underscores the political shift across the territories.
Oxford students participate in an unemployment parade in England, reflecting protests over work and economic conditions. The event highlights concerns about job scarcity and student prospects amid broader labor issues.
The city vows war on bad liquor amid rising concerns and public disorder, highlighting enforcement actions and the clash between regulation and commerce in a turbulent era.
A letter from Charles B. Williams describes Panama City as dirty and dangerous with crime and vice, while praising canal zone scenery and jungle life. He details threats to Americans, cross-cultural tensions, and local wonders such as San Jose church and sea wall views, ending with praise of foreign service as educative.
An unsolicited letter from Mr. Daniels of North Bergen, New Jersey, praises Kellogg’s All-Bran as a national natural laxative and claims it replaced laxatives after use. The message notes All-Bran provides bulk to the intestines, vitamin B, and iron, comparing its bulk to leafy vegetables and recommending two tables daily, with a call to consult a doctor if not relieved.
Ninety percent of school children are said to have defective teeth in a study cited by officials. The finding underscores a need for better dental care and preventive programs in the region.
An advertisement promotes B. C. as prepared by a registered pharmacist and capable of relieving periodical pains within three minutes. It also suggests use for colds, headaches, neuralgia, muscular aches, fever reduction, and nervous distress without habit forming drugs. Available in 10¢ and 25¢, from druggists.
Having qualified as administrator of Isabelle Little's estate in Guilford County North Carolina this notice asks all claimants to present claims by February 21 1935 at 500 North Main Street High Point NC and all debts to be paid promptly.
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