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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
4
A brief quotation from a 1929 edition contrasts biblical advice with modern views. It notes that Nature now places old heads on young shoulders and young hearts under aging years, citing Emerson as a source and framing the reflection around youthful influence and wisdom.
Governor McLean urges that charges against state institution officials be investigated by the institution’s board or the governor before court action. He argues vindication by trustees or political bodies may be insufficient and calls for impartial, public judicial review to protect officials from harassment and expense.
The Elizabeth City editor W. Saunders clashed with police by parading in pajamas to champion men’s summer comfort. Police chief warned he would jail him if the stunt recurs, highlighting a dispute sparked by editor Graves of Chapel Hill as a reference point.
The mayor, moved by the sight of the pajama clad editor under arrest, issued a proclamation allowing anyone to roam the city at night in night attire. The scene ends with bold Saunders confronting the rival, declaring the enemy overcome.
The Reynolds heir, son of the Winston-Salem tobacco founder, faces manslaughter charges after a May motorcycle death in England. Prosecution claims intoxication. defense asserts the other party’s carelessness. The outcome may shape cross Atlantic views of English justice.
The American theater last night showed Rain with certain lines omitted for salaciousness. The management stated the cuts upheld local norms, a move praised as keeping art from profane excess and showing respect for the audience.
North Carolina farmers at State College heard from Governor O Max Gardner on production and marketing. He urged certified seed and modern machinery to raise output by 20 percent and supported Hoover Farm Board plans for orderly yearly marketing. He warned not to overreact to immigration debates while noting risks to progress. The address linked agricultural success to industrial growth and urged practical steps for progress.
A whimsical verse by L. Elsie Gates from July 18, 1929, ribbing trolley travel. It lampoons long legs in confined seats and the woes of riders, including grandmothers and mother-in-law, through playful rhymes and a final real rumble seat image.
The piece notes Kansas towns that do not levy taxes and suggests towns should compensate residents. It jokes about a future hero setting an endurance record for minding one's own business while reflecting on money policy during Mr. Mellon’s era. It playfully questions a hypothetical $1.98 bill for bargain season.
Admiral Magruder regains his navy post after a two year layoff following criticisms of department policies. The piece notes a desire for a simple vacation as a brief aside.
July 23 notice items include Carolina Jewelry Company of Asheville Eva Gross Ross Ettenberg and Morris Gross to start jewelry stores. St Luke's Hospital Training School for Nurses Incorporated New Bern to operate a nursing school. Guaranteed Direct Selling Corporation Asheville hosiery firm by E L Briggs J McLeod Mac Donald L E Briggs. Tuskaseegee Wood Company Cowarts general logging by W H Smith Jesse Smith M H Nicholson. Rich and Thompson Funeral Service Incorporated Burlington undertaking business by Charles A Thompson W Ernest Thompson James H Rich. St Luke's Hospital of New Bern Incorporated to operate a hospital. Madison Farmers Incorporated Marshall condensed dairy products by Guy W Roberts John F Bryan J B McDevitt.
Charles Bird of Springville Utah had three daughters and two sons and each child became a parent of twins. This unusual family pattern highlights five generations of twins linked to a single family.
Stanislaus County California estimates that 27 cents of every dollar income comes from Holstein Gary cows, highlighting dairy cattle sector's substantial economic role in the region.
Catalogues listing all premiums for farm crops livestock poultry home economics and art at the High Point fair are available from the chamber of commerce. The booklet details entries and categories with a beach show a week of events and a full schedule from September 23 to 28.
The article cautions that prolonged exposure to water and humidity softens skin and invites germ growth. It notes that soaps and cleansing powders irritate hands of laundresses, maids, domestics, cooks, and others, causing chapping and redness. Olive oil and palm oils are less irritating than cottonseed or coconut oils. Continuous exposure sustains irritation despite use of gloves and bland ointments.
The list includes F. J. Sizemore Dr. A. C. Jones A. EB. Tate W. A. Davis F P. Conrad and other honorary vice presidents noted among the officials.
London July 23 The king sits up for a portion of yesterday and is expected to rise again today in a sign of improving recovery. Buckingham Palace reports the progress as satisfactory and steady after his recent operation.
The report lists 40 principal theaters and 16 super cinemas in London, outlining a dense, varied entertainment landscape with a mix of venues and programming across the capital.
Southern California caddies will compete in the second annual $1 090 open caddie golf tournament in Los Angeles August 5 6 and 7. Two hundred qualifiers are expected for the 72 hole event. Johnny Farrell of New York, former American Open champion, heads the field as a top dressed professional. A special prize will be awarded for sartorial appeal.
A compact puzzle grid lists horizontal and vertical clues with definitions for several numbers. It features wordplay on temples, locations, professions, colors, and abstract terms.
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