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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1931
Page
8
Book review summarizes John Louis Hill's thesis that blacks are humans with equal potential, critiques biased depictions in both white and black writing, warns against overpraising the race, and notes historical examples including figures linked to Moses and Jezebel to illustrate complexity in racial depiction.
A brief poetic note by Wilford Gibson about a speaker whose eloquence is burdened by vast, everyday wealth of detail. He gathers crowded news on the way, his tongue stammering to grasp unutterable opulence and magnificence in ordinary days.
The text outlines a progression where the negro is to stand, be appraised, and become a free, effective citizen. It explores national economics, politics, religion, patriotism, and art, noting dangers and potentials for good as the race moves toward liberty and relief from color discrimination.
A Crowell edition of FitzGerald's Omar Khayyam translated by Edward FitzGerald with illustrations by Willy Pogany and an introduction by George Saintsbury. The volume includes two renderings, color full-page art, and numerous small illustrations, all printed in large clear type and bound artistically.
Pinar del Rio Cuba January 24 The military supervisor of the province suspended two newspapers La Voz Del Estudiante and El Gato Feliz accusing them of aiding a sedition campaign.
Washington January 24. House and Senate conferees will hold a new session Tuesday to try to reach aMuscle Shoals agreement Senator McNary Oregon a Republican called the conference If no accord is reached a disagreement will be reported to both chambers opening possibility of further action in the two houses
Scots worldwide are urged to contribute to a memorial honoring the distinguished Scotch novelist R. D. Crockett to be erected in Galloway Scotland.
A review of The Doctor's Saddle-Bag by Joseph Garland M D privately printed. The work defends medicine against quackery with witty irony while stressing the physician's side of cases and the change from old country doctors to modern medical practice.
In Springfield Missouri the Mc Coy brothers recount a 35 year old credit sale at their meat market. A man ordered 4.45 in meat on credit but never paid. Recently he returned to settle the debt with interest, proving his honesty.
In Buchanan Michigan two rattlesnakes attacked a trapped muskrat on Slim Salisbury’s trap line. Salisbury bent to free the catch when the snakes struck but missed. He then killed the snakes in defense of himself and his trap.
Mary Plum, author of Dead Man's Secret, admits to publishers that her earlier work aimed at dissecting minds was pretentious. She says she abandoned soul studies in 1927 and the next year produced 14 short stories and novelties centered on mysterious murders.
The George Robert White Medal of Honor, America's top horticultural prize, has recently honored six annual winners. Notable laureates include A P Hedrick in 1925 and L H Bailey in 1927, both cited for influential horticultural writings. The 1938 award went to Dr Fairchild, and articles discuss John Still and John K Winkler, noting their works and adventures abroad.
A digest of literary and academic items notes Morgan’s remark on fame at Gottingen University, Gilbert Frankau’s prison visit for his novel Martin Make-Believe, and Harper & Brothers’ January publication. Harvard historian Edward Channing dies at 74, leaving a seven-volume US history project in progress. Paul Siple’s Byrd Expedition memoir, A Boy Scout With Byrd, set for January 28 release. Agnes Rothery’s South America guide highlights faster canal-era travel, Grace liner comforts, and new air routes transforming Atlantic voyages into 21 days from New York to Valparaiso. Midwinter travelers cite Rothery’s work as a reliable continent guide amid rising tourism.
Vienna plans a vast new apartment block housing 1,382 families across five stories on over two blocks. It includes laundries, two kindergartens, a dental clinic, a mothers’ consultation office, a public library and a medical first aid station. The project cost exceeds 4 million dollars and will house workers’ families.
Hamburg residents buy steam heat from mobile merchants storing fuel in large tanks. The system allows heat to be sold weekly during the winter, echoing summer ice vendors.
Virginia Frank of the City Schools Music Department presents notes on programs, performances, and student achievements reflecting the district’s cultural offerings and teaching priorities.
A long list of renowned figures from academia politics and art show private musical pursuits. John Erskine Columbia English professor and pianist. Robert Ringling banker and opera tenor. Neysa McMein artist pianist composer. Nicholas Longworth speaker who could be a violinist. Ethel Barrymore and daughter trained pianists. H L Mencken would rather conduct than edit and plays in an amateur orchestra. Adolph Lewishon singer. Albert Einstein violinist. Dawes known for violin and composing. other writers critics and performers noted for musical talents. A Stateville Woman's Club recital featured Margaret Sloan soprano Mildred Luce violinist Norman Dement violinist.
A public notice urges residents to call 2039 for job referrals or work requests. The Emergency Committee for Employment, headquartered in City Hall basement, instructs callers to contact Mrs. W. E. Price or her assistant to locate cooks, cleaners, grounds workers, or repair help, aiming to relieve unemployment.
Miss Margaret Sloan leads High Point college glee club in three choruses at Ray Street school Tuesday. Sloan named soprano soloist at First Baptist church, to debut Sunday morning. Local senior high gears up for annual operetta under Lewis L. Stookey with 25 players and new costuming. Also notes Toscanini’s final New York Philharmonic appearance before Europe trip, and details for Metropolitan Opera Wagner matinee seats.
Mrs Eliza S Ousterhout died at 91 leaving 64 survivors including five daughters 27 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren The English born pioneer walked from Ohio to Utah before trains and later moved to Redlands to settle in the city His family preserves her memory through monuments and keeping her name alive
G A K Porter of Magh Ireland drove his hearse from a funeral when he found an injured man beside the road and transported him to a hospital in the hearse.
Washington January 24 Farmers may receive the first loans from the $45 million emergency drought relief fund next week. Dr C W Warburton drought relief secretary said initial amounts were not yet estimable and that initial loans would be small due to slow application intake. Forms are distributed in several states with Memphis focusing on Arkansas and Mississippi valley areas. Loans are capped at $600 for farmers, while valley landlords assisting tenants may obtain up to $2,000.
When at the pinnacle of power his empire stretched from Lübeck beyond Rome embracing France, the Netherlands, western and northwestern Germany, western Italy to Naples, plus the Illyrian provinces and the Ionian Islands.
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