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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1931
Page
4
A newspaper card-style item cites a January 8 1031 thought with scripture Hosea 6 1 and a proverb by Hosea Ballou. It presents a brief reflection on returning to the Lord after he smites and wounds, promising healing for the guilty.
The piece questions U S policy in Nicaragua where Marines remain to protect investments. Senator Borah calls for withdrawal amid killings and renewed criticism from Democrats. It notes past promises of withdrawal after elections were not fulfilled and asks what the administration will pledge about exiting the conflict.
A Tar Heel organizer calls for a Raleigh march to demand near abolition of taxes for two years. He aims for up to 100000 participants, yet we expect limited response as locals dislike daytime parades without disguise. The piece argues taxation funds education, asylums, and commerce, urging careful, efficient tax use by lawmakers.
A sabbatical period for the taxpayer is proposed, paired with a demand to eliminate extravagance. Officials and citizens weigh efficiency, budgeting, and restraint as costs and waste are scrutinized.
A nostalgic survey traces postwar music from jazz to crooners, noting sentimentality in popular songs, shifts in taste, and the waning prominence of jazz. The piece discusses social disillusionment, parental guidance of children, and the enduring appeal of simple Christmas light displays as progress in modern life.
The Lexington Dispatch denounces ambulance chasing as a morbid habit where crowds race to accident sites and hospital yards to gawk at injured or deceased individuals. It argues most observers chase spectacle, not aid, and urges reflection to curb the practice.
Bruce Catton discusses a Parisian case where M Dauprey sues a tutor for telling his seven year old son there is no Santa Claus. The tutor attempted gentle instruction but disclosed the Santa fact, and the suit claims the information caused moral harm to the boy.
Traffic fatality figures remain discouraging overall, but campaigns in schools nationwide have reduced child deaths by automobiles compared with ten years ago. Despite population growth and more cars, the casualty list has risen less, making today’s child safer from traffic dangers.
The note suggests that those without income still receive attention from authorities or communities, implying social acknowledgment even in hardship. The statement emphasizes concern for the unemployed beyond financial support, highlighting social visibility over wages.
Sinclair Lewis says American professors prefer literature that is very dead and gravely read. He frames professors as favoring thick, solemn works over more lively writing.
Industrialist circus figure John Ringling has married, but critics question whether his famed show will continue. The ceremony signals a personal milestone even as doubts loom about the future spectacles.
Reports from Amsterdam indicate diamond prices have been slashed by about half in recent trading. Market observers note swift adjustments amid shifting demand and supply conditions.
Cynical Sadie questions the value of Finns in a dry country as prohibition wins take hold. The piece notes last minute Christmas shopping realities and the inexorable march of time and Yuletide.
A New Year’s Eve reveler pursues a civil action against a bootlegger over a disputed label. The case centers on alleged misrepresentation of the product and potential damages.
A playful note questions if lighter golf balls will shift fans from shouting fore to three on links. It mentions Flo Ziegfeld warned chorus girls against excess and notes Professor Dewey’s third party idea during the season of coming out parties.
Readable fragments describe Missouri youths playing a marble game with gold nuggets, prompting curiosity about the cause of the shooting. The snippet hints at a local incident or rumor but lacks full context or names, focusing on a curious question rather than a clear event.
A British scientist claims the earth grows at such a terrific rate it could explode, offering a theory that may explain why eight revolutions have erupted recently. The remark links cosmic expansion to rising global unrest and upheaval.
Jim Lucey, a cobbler and friend of Cal Coolidge, received a box of gold pieces from the former president for Christmas. The gift is believed to honor Lucey’s advice on the value of silence.
A cablegram received here confirms Miss Margaret Hauser and Mrs. Estelle T. Smith are safe in Panama City, where Hauser spent six weeks visiting relatives. The two women, including C. E. Smith of the British American Tobacco company, arrived December 17 and had planned to stay through the month. Hauser is a social figure in High Point and her father C. M. Hauser is vice president of the Commercial National Bank.
Crowds gathered outside Saint Jean de Dieu as news of Marshal Joffre’s death spread through Paris. The body will be embalmed and lie in state at the Ecole Militaire before burial at the Invalides. Premier Steeg and officials attended, with Petain still living among other military leaders noted in a world war panorama.
An elderly soldier endured mid thigh amputation without ether, surviving weeks as doctors Leriche Boulin and Fontaine applied heavy serum injections to keep him alive. Protoctors later announced no hope for his survival, yet he persisted amid a frail heart and grave illness.
Cardo J Alfaro wired from Washington accepting the post as a provisional government led by Harmodio Arias moves to restore order across the isthmian republic. Harmodio Arosemena, resigning president since 1928, is confined with other officials awaiting possible trial. The revolt began at 2 30 am. ten dead, eight police or constabulary, two civilians, fifteen wounded as authorities suppress the uprising.
Mrs. Hert, widow of A J Hart, pilots the Bellanca Tradewind loaded with about 250 pounds of mail and foodstuffs. The aircraft, powered by a 300 hp Wright Whirlwind engine, has 400 gallon tanks but starts with 250. It lacks a radio as favorable weather and a 15 mph tailwind are forecast for the Atlantic leg. Lieutenant MacLaren, a Naval Academy graduate, accompanies her, bringing aviation and naval reserve credentials.
The Bank of Macon in Warren County did not open for business today. Chief bank examiner John Mitchell was notified this morning. The bank was capitalized at $10,000 with resources of $53,355.01 and deposits around $29,000 as of September 24.
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