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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
4
The text notes a claim about a sheik's wife calling him a better actor than husband, Dawes seeking public calm after remarks about Senator Copeland, Hindenburg maintaining pressure on allies, and a radio address by Dawes that critics label hot air. Simmons scores another tax bill victory with redrafting likely, illustrating the fragility of minority gains in Congress.
A hold up in Forsyth yielded only $30 to the robber, a small takeaway that underscores thrift week as a season emphasizing every little bit helps.
The salary and wage commission is expected to learn that Robert Lee remains an influential figure in North Carolina political affairs.
The piece argues that North Carolina cannot abandon its income tax due to growing state expenses. It notes the budgetary pressures, a large debt balance, and a need to maintain and raise the income tax at the next legislature while limiting expansion of government operations.
An New Orleans interview recounts a girl who exposed narcotics smugglers to save her lover from prosecution, while he married another. It contrasts melodrama with quieter fates, follows a country girl who sacrifices her dreams to raise five children, and ends in her later life as a rural teacher.
Discussion at a stockholders meeting addresses rumors of disbanding or repurposing the High Point Country club. The Sunset Park company may sell the leased property below market value, but members may plan a transfer of ownership to preserve the club. The financials show income near expenses, with potential for a durable, expanded golfing facility if land is purchased. The article notes possible relocation value and the need for a permanent club amid rising realty values and tax considerations.
State insurance commissioner questions a 25 percent rate increase on school properties amid claims the rise is needed for reinsurance, while insurers argue higher risk from janitorial faults and public neglect. Some propose government self underwriting or a funded risk pool as a safer long term approach.
Berkeley police confront a citizen with a fowl born of a chicken turkey cross that crows at dawn but stops when officers arrive, making crowing illegal yet gobbling legal. The piece notes broader press and law issues from Mussolini's power to suspend journalists to Oklahoma licensing proposals as oppression.
The article outlines numerous furniture companies and their displays across multiple floors, naming Glor ia Swanson shown as a misprint, and listing exhibitors such as Mount Airy Mantel and Table, E Sheloff, George Hackney Lexington Chair, Statesville Furniture, Reiger Imperial lines, Sherrill-Green, Gilliam Carolina Parlor, Dalton, Premier, Knox, High Point Bending and Chair, Globe Parlor Continental, Sterling, Fibrecraft, Lambeth, Standard, Tomlinson, Huntley, Heywood Wakefield, Thomasville, Giant’s, Southern Chair, Blue Ridge Hickory, George Wood, Douglas, Furst Brothers, and registering attendees from various cities. The piece emphasizes a grand, multi-floor showcase with a fountain area and substantial displays of living room, dining room, and bedroom furnishings.
William Fox pace setting thrillers with The Open Door at Broadhurst. The Canadian timber landscape provides exterior scenes while a strong Fox cast delivers romance comedy and action. A late reel twist saves the lovers from unhappiness. Matinee tomorrow at 3. Evening shows 7 and 9, Saturday nonstop from 1 to 11. Harold Lloyd in Girl Shy Friday and Saturday.
The article notes Roosevelt and his Rough Riders with P. T. Barnum to appear in a film. Wallace Beery will portray the famed showman. Survivors of the regiment will supply material for the scenes as search for a colonel’s representative continues.
Seven realty transfers were recorded in Guilford County with over 75 000 in property value. Figures include Moehead Township J B Latham company to L W Coit 500 dollars and other lots in High Point and Washington townships with prices ranging from 10 to 10 000 dollars.
Federal Judge Harry B. Anderson of the western district of Tennessee faces charges of falsifying court records. Affidavits from Memphis residents allege misconduct in prohibition cases. The matter was presented to a Senate judiciary subcommittee during his recess appointment nomination process.
Mrs J D Suttenfield and grandson Harold Lambert travel to New Orleans to visit relatives. On return they will stay a few days in Atlanta. The pair expect to be away about three weeks.
Fire chief A B Horney told the High Point city council annual figures show about 52 properties lost per year, 268 fire calls by box alarms, 116 by telephone, with 29 false alarms. Losses reached 120067 dollars with 2 117800 dollars at risk and 1 677500 dollars insured. Major losses struck J L Shernault Shoe Co H H Harris and Co clothing and Clodfelters Dairy.
Virginia Military Institute hosts Stonewall Jackson birthday events with a raincoat worn at Chancellorsville donated by Mrs. Randolph Preston of Charlotte. The collection includes his uniform, U S Army commission, shaving gear, a pipe, a flag banner, and a tinted portrait. Congressman Tom Connally of Texas delivers the address.
In Warrenton Virginia George Freeman a Black man is offered a $1,000 reward for locating a $100,000 string of pearls owned by Mrs. Harrison of Philadelphia. Freeman bought beads for his daughter and delighted her before seeing the reward notice.
Miss Ida Cowan of Durham North Carolina has been elected chairman of the North Carolina branch of the industrial council of the national woman's party. The vote was announced from Washington on January 19.
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