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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1930
Page
4
Diarist Viscount Esher Dies at 77 in London
Viscount Esher died this week in London at 77 and left his diary to the British Museum to be opened in 1981. He promised that future readers would gain revelations about the world war and its histories, while debunkers would argue their cases in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Esher
London
British Museum
Last Day to Qualify for School Bond Election
The Enterprise urges all eligible residents to register before sunset tomorrow as the February 4 school bond election approaches. The piece highlights that women voters have a strong stake and should participate, noting mothers understand school needs and every eligible woman’s vote counts equally with men.
Tax reform drives North Carolina talks of land tax cuts
In eastern counties, Hallett Ward pushes a 50 percent cut in property valuations over two years to ease tax burdens, urging reform as a paramount issue for the 1930 campaign. Critics warn of uneven impact, while Gov. Gardner urges electing capable lawmakers to tackle broader revenue reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett Ward
Ward
Dill
Gardner
General Assembly
Raleigh
FTC Moves to End Use of Testimonials in Tobacco Ads
The federal trade commission announced a tobacco maker will stop using testimonials from famous persons in cigarette ads. The move aims to curb paid endorsements and promote truth in advertising, addressing a widespread practice that has long attracted criticism for credibility and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Manu
Royal insider recalls years with Lord Kitchener in France
A fragment recalls a personal confidant and representative in France during Kitchener’s control of the British War Office, promising day by day experiences and impressions for readers curious about royal circles and military leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
War Office
Proposed State Driver Licensing Changes in North Carolina
The Carolina Motor Club backs a state driver license, lower license plate costs, and ending municipal licenses. Editors warn road casualty totals rival wartime losses and urge licensing to curb incompetent drivers and reduce cross state suspicion of Tar Heel motorists. Some states already require licenses for traveling North Carolinians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Motor Elub
North Carolina
War Department
Automobile License Fees and Taxation Debate
The editorial argues against arbitrary driver license charges as a cash grab and supports the club's stance against petty license raids on motorists. It deems license costs secondary to fuel taxes and favors moving to installment style payments rather than a large annual lump sum.
The Cost of Schools and the Taxes We Pay
The article argues that city residents fund public education well beyond direct taxes. It notes inconsistencies in opposition to school bond issues, urging support by large families who benefit most, while single or childless taxpayers may oppose funding.
Benedict Arnold and a Narrow Path to Quebec
Kenneth Roberts in Arundel imagines an alternate history where Benedict Arnold’s successful capture of Quebec in 1775 might have elevated him to national hero. The piece highlights a brutal march from the Kennebec to the St. Lawrence, Arnold’s courage amid scarcity, and how a single British bullet altered fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Benedict Arnold
Kenneth Roberts
Arnold
Quebec
Bunker Hill
Kennebec River
Maine
St. Lawrence
Canada
England
Walking advice from a medical advisor amid winter comforts
A medical advisor urges extensive walking to promote longevity while staying on the same side of the street. The text also suggests cheerful winter routines, digging a garden in spring, and notes the lack of need for a lawnmower in winter offset by a radio for entertainment.
Mexican boy shoots teacher in classroom
A student in Mexico shot his teacher, sparking concern over school safety. The article notes a contrasting punishment practice in Chicago where pupils convicted of similar acts are required to write a lines exercise after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Chicago
Towns Favor Bypasses as Engineers Push Roads Around
In a shift from past practice towns urge routes to skirt business districts. High Point and others face rerouting No 10 to avoid downtown congestion and damage. Delegations stress through traffic harms and note tourists seek only needed goods, preferring to bypass midtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
United States
High Point
State Highway Department of Illinois
Illinois Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Illinois
Plea for Church Issue From Z H Bradey Letter
A reader letter from Z H Bradey expresses pleasure at the church issue in The Enterprise. He promises eternal life and asks for understanding, noting a wish to share church life with friends and live peacefully beyond present trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradey
Prospect
the Enterprise
Z. H. Bradey
Dr. Lingle Speaks At Winston Tonight
Davidson College president Dr. Walter L. Lingle travels from Davidson to Winston-Salem to address graduating high school students at a mid winter commencement. He then preaches in Lynchburg Virginia at Westminster Presbyterian Church before heading to Baltimore Philadelphia and an anniversary meeting of the Presbyterian Ministers Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Walter L. Lingle
Davidson College
Winston-Salem
Lynchburg
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Robert W. Miles
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Ministers’ Fund Corporators
Scientist Alters Plant By Radium Needle In Flowers
Dr. Albert F. Clakeslee of the Carnegie Institution reports inserting a radium needle into a Simpson weed flower during fertilization. The treated seeds develop into a plant substantially different from the parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Simpson
Albert F. Clakeslee
Carnegie Institution
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Hattie Durham
Pallbearers named for the funeral yesterday for Mrs Hattie Durham wife of I S Durham who died at her Trinity route two home. Services at the home were conducted by Rev W R Kelly pastor of Hopewell M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Durham
I. S. Durham
Trinity
J. C. Brown
C. F. Floyd
R. T. Floyd
John Lee Kennedy
Ernest Floyd
D. C. Brown
W. R. Kelly
Hopewell M. E. Church
Effect Of Election Law Sparks Primary Worries
In Raleigh on January 24 the new Australian ballot law dominates talk ahead of the primary. Bailey and Simmons camps claim advantage as they discuss multi ticket ballots, voter assistance, privacy, and rapid counting, with officials under scrutiny but pledging compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Baskerwill
Raleigh
F. M. Simmons
Josiah William Bailey
Mir Ratlaw Anf
J. Crawford Biggs
State Board of Elections
Board of Elections
Bailey
Simmons
Democratic Party
Senate
Congress
General Assembly
pro-Bailey
Anti- Simmons
Simmons Democrats
County Board of Elections
Spring coats embrace formal swagger and belted cuts
Coat trends headline spring with formal styles as princess-inspired garments rise in popularity. Swagger coats remain full, while raglan sleeves and belted designs appear among versatile options.
Camp Jamboree 10 Set for May 17
The Uwharrie council will hold its annual boy scout camp jamboree on Saturday May 17 at Hotel Marsh Lexington with seven events including inspection fibre friction water boiling test first aid knot tying signaling and nature contest Registration closes May 10 at scout headquarters to allow troop participation The top three scoring troops will receive loving cups donated by the High Point Rotary Salisbury Rotary and High Point Kiwanis clubs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of Uwharrie Council
Hotel Marsh
Lexington
Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
James Asbury
L. W. Conant
Craighead McCanless
High Point
Charles Clegg
Thomasville
H. C. Philpotts
H. A. Johnson
G. Q. Miller
R. W. Garrison
Murray Smith
J. H. Christopher
Salisbury
Iun
Scout
High Point Rotary Club
Salisbury Rotary Club
High Point Kiwanis Club
Little Cobb Boy Dies At Grandparents Home
Leverett Weldon Cobb five year old son of Mrs Anna Lee Cobb died at his grandparents home in Trinity route two last night at 10 30 o clock. Born September 5 1924 in Randolph county his father Thomas P Cobb died two years ago. Funeral services at Mount Vernon M E church tomorrow at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev E M Jones Archdale M E church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverett Weldon Cobb
Anna Lee Cobb
A. P. Kelly
Trinity
Route Two
Randolph County
Thomas P. Cobb
Mount Vernon M. E
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H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
R. B. Terry
Associated Press
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Ezekiel
Seneca
By Bruce Catton
Dr. Lingle
Winston
Durham
Sam
Dame Ashion
Lue
Princess
Little Cobb Boy
George Clark
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