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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1930
Page
4
A Lexington youth is arrested in Burlington for embezzling over 5000 from a bank where he worked. The piece argues that excessive popularity and well meaning backers eroded his character, exposing the dangers of overindulgent praise and unwarranted favors.
Readers urged to stay in home communities for work as conditions vary across regions. The piece notes many roam seeking jobs, warns travel dangers, and suggests practical local labor during slack periods. It transitions to a critique and analysis of Mohammedanism praising devotion, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, and the Will of God as a model for Christian conduct.
In the Jamestown Weed July 27 1930 the editor dismisses tree sitting as publicity seeking mischief. He recalls pillar saints and endurance stunts, noting real feats like airplane tests have value, while poking fun at sensational challenges and asking if Darwinian ideas apply.
A letter-writer praises an editorial on a prohibition trial and calls for a city manager led investigation of the police department. The note argues the manager must push council action to uncover any hidden issues and ends with a warning about ongoing protests and ground support.
Congressman George M. Pritchard, aiming for the Senate, spoke in Clinton praising prohibition. The remark echoes Frank R. Kent’s view that politicians tailor messages to public wants. Bailey, the Democratic nominee, already favors dry policies, highlighting the race dynamics.
The commentary notes Pritchard supports prohibition claiming broad benefits while ignoring practical steps. It contrasts with Kent and others who argue for constructive policy. The piece quotes Pritchard asserting prohibition boosted savings, housing, education, and family welfare, then closes with a ceremonial “So mote it be.”
Charles Haddon Nabers D D leads Sunday meditation service at First Presbyterian Church as announced in The Enterprise. The circular notes a formal sermon and religious reflection for the morning.
A citizen thanks the paper for sending copies to Camp Glenn during a national guard encampment and praises the service. A reader urges an investigation into evidence in the municipal court about city employees and local bootleggers, endorsing truth and public confidence and suggesting dismissal if guilty.
Letter to editor urges immediate public hearing into alleged corruption and irregularities in the High Point police force. Writer argues for an efficient, honest department led by a vigorous chief to restore public trust and end local distrust.
A letter signed by A C Cecil in The Enterprise and Greensboro Daily News questions the ruling on a city election dispute. It reports that referee H M Robins found T C Johnson legally elected to the second ward council seat after a long court process. Davis forces protest with legal technicalities.
The letter argues eleven Johnson votes were cast by ineligible voters in the wrong ward and were not challenged by Davis or Bouldin attorneys. Forgery and misrepresentation of illness claimed. referee hearings suggested Davis lacked support from bona fide second ward voters.
In a spirited call to action readers denounce local corruption and irregularities in High Point. They urge taxpayers to demand accountability from councilmen and school board members and to prioritize cleaning up municipal issues before focusing on national affairs.
The text reveals that secret messages valued by senators merely reflected Charles Dawes's personal opinions about other nations. President Wilson, a peace advocate, avoided publishing Dawes's caustic and profane language. The public would welcome reading Dawes's strong words if released.
The piece notes Boston’s edict that all school teachers must be residents of Boston, arguing that this provincial rule rivals broader views on education and rebuts claims that Boston holds exclusive intelligence. It compares with colleges hiring presidents from the Midwest and suggests even small towns criticize provincialism when applied locally.
Senator Watson of Indiana argues no president has faced as bitter abuse as Herbert Hoover. He compares Hoover to Wilson and cites harsh misuse of Hoover’s family and disability, noting later presidents have faced gentler scrutiny and reflecting on public cruelty toward leaders. Minnie Atkins-Edwards.
The poem recalls Joy passing wealthy venues and a scholar's alcove then admiring beauty beneath the ragged jacket of a beggar boy. Mary Frances Butts.
A joke exchanges a wife accusing lack of love with a husband replying affection despite her old clothes. The Wit in The Humorist frames a light domestic quip showing playful reproach and gentle reassurance.
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