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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1929
Page
9
North Carolina officials explain the 1929 revenue bill for hire trucks, tractors, and trailers. Within 50 miles, operators pay less tax than under 1927 rules, as counties lose local levies and cities face half the state tax. Beyond 50 miles, the new rules raise taxes for long-haul trucks.
North Carolina reported 5,884,536 spindles active in May with 6,213,512 spindles in place and 2,024,761,815 active spindle hours, ranking second in the nation behind South Carolina. National figures show 30,910,282 spindles operated in May with an 8.88 hour daily operation.
The item highlights new traveling toys with vivid colors. One standout costume uses a black and orange plaid georgette frock paired with an orange topcoat, creating a striking ensemble for play or display.
A dressing gown in deep rose features an ermine flower on the shoulder with an ermine edge along its wide sleeves.
Fort Davis rancher Mac Sproul, a veteran big game hunter, has killed 100 panthers and 130 bears in the mountains near Fort Davis since the century began. His family also hunts, with his wife recounting a perilous panther pursuit, while Sproul notes bears and panthers fund ranching by raiding stock.
Four Louisiana youths under 20 seek national athletic honors this summer. Edwin McClure an 18-year-old Shreveport golfer and two-time Louisiana state champion will play in the American Amateur. George Bush of Tulane, 18 and 1928 Louisiana golf champion, will compete in the National Collegiate at Deal New Jersey June 24 to 27. Clifford Sutter 17 of Tulane, southern conference tennis champion, has entered the National Collegiate tennis.
Yale Divinity School professor Douglas MacIn tosh, a Canada native, refuses to take the oath of allegiance to defend the laws and constitution of the United States, placing him on the questionable list of citizenship applicants.
Maurice Bayon aged 19 finishes as runner up in conference matches and will join his college mate in the NIS tournament, adding to a strong team showing for the college.
In London the vicar of St. Bride's on Fleet Street must pay a toll to access his vicarage. Bridewell Place lies behind the church on land belonging to the Bridewell Foundation. A former wall blocks free passage to the house, forcing the toll.
A handkerchief featuring a dark center and light outer portion with a printed or monogrammed center in dark color appears new and smart, highlighting its fashionable contrast.
Providence R I reports the Cornsweet brothers Al and Harry from Cleveland O have earned 17 letter awards in three years at Brown. Al captured football and wrestling with nine letters and insignia in three sports. Harry earned two letters in football three in wrestling and three in track, missing part of football due to an injury.
The page lists a set of across and down clues for a Saturday crossword. It includes entries such as Short sleep and Wing, plus numbers for across and down positions like 13 14 15 16 and 7 9 10 11. Readers are prompted to provide the completed grid and solution.
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