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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
9
Roger W. Babson writes from Park, Mass, on January 22 that business is healthier today than during the Bank Holiday era but living standards have fallen since 1929. He notes a lingering public gloom about prosperity and outlines a plan to judge the true level of average living.
The article discusses living standards in America, noting a rebound above the low point and surpassing business activity, with population growth driving higher living standards. It cites ten million workers back to jobs, rising wages, and gains in efficiency, while warning about waste, inflation risks, and government expenditure.
A shipment arrives featuring a complete line of fresh vegetables grown on the land unshine. Local markets expect quality fare from this new produce source and prompt availability for shoppers.
Victor W. Wheeler secretary treasurer of the Carolinas Retail Lumber and Supply Dealers Association for 12 years announced at the annual convention in Charlotte that he will not seek re election as he plans to enter another business.
Representative H. L. Joyner of Northampton County is ill and hospitalized in Raleigh. The notice confirms his medical condition and location.
Auditor Douglas Bradshaw reported Mecklenburg county's indebtedness at 4 540 728 dollars today.
Mrs. Cora L. Brackett died at her daughter Mrs. Ralph Millikan's home at 406 Walnut Street after a year of paralysis and complications. Surviving are seven sons, one daughter, sisters, brothers, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral at Green Street Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Oakwood.
The statement notes that the number of automobile drivers in the United States equals twice the number of automobiles. It highlights a gap between who can drive and how many vehicles exist, suggesting broad mobility dispersion or counting methods.
An advertising note urges treating constipation naturally with Kellogg's All-Bran, highlighting fiber and vitamin E, and selling the product with a money back guarantee. It claims All-Bran absorbs water, cleanses the system, and can be eaten with milk, fruit, or cooked dishes, with two servings daily advised.
The plea lists targets including C. E. Sloan accused of bribery while state senator from Greenville county. It names J. Frank White Paul C. Davis and W. J. Heath of City View Water and Sewer Commission for embezzlement and misconduct in public office. Lincoln Henderson Ed Folsom charged with murder. George W. Clapp charged with obstructing justice by destroying warrants.
Representative Fred A. Hartley Jr. will deliver the chief address at the statewide Lincoln Day dinner in Greensboro on Friday night February 1. The event highlights Republican aims in New Jersey and the state.
Press for final action today on a fee crop production loan fund as post office officials warn a 1 million deficiency appropriation before March 1 is needed to avoid air mail curtailment. Amid House committee talks on Roosevelt relief bids, a new federal survey shows relief load down nearly 30 percent from January 1935 peak, with treasury figures citing about ten billion dollars.
KINSTON Jan 22. A man named Red Cannon displayed a small frog he found in a bunch of bananas received from Central America. He said the creature rode the fruit in cold storage and seemed none the worse for the cold voyage.
Coroner reports John O. Kitchin 42 a mechanic found dead beside a railroad track pool. Cause of death exposure. Body discovered by passersby near Thomasville.
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