Commendable City Management Highlighted by Knox
The nine month financial report shows High Point operated within budget with 12534.66 under spending. Electric light and water revenue exceeded by 37626.44 and taxes needed only 25000 more than debt service. Cash discounts saved 6830.75 in nine months, with projected yearly savings near 10000, reflecting disciplined finances and calls for public reporting.
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E. M. Knox
High Point
Knox
Electric Light and Water Department
Earl Brooks
Movement aims to boost buyers and sellers with Monday to Tuesday bargains
Ten leading High Point merchants unite to run a twelve week campaign encouraging trade on Mondays and Tuesdays as bargain days. They invite other retailers to join to lift early week activity and benefit both merchants and customers. The plan targets stronger service as weekly volumes fluctuate.
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High Point
Wherein We Differ From the Mexicans
Will Rogers comments on the Mexican revolution contrasting it with US politics. He argues war cannot fix policy and praises the American system where the minority accepts defeat and majority rule. He warns Mexico’s approach risks democratic instability and urges caution to avoid such attitudes becoming American.
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United States
Mexico
Editorial chorus on Hoover inaugural speech across papers
A national survey shows most editors praise President Hoover's address while a Baltimore Sun critique faults its emotional depth and approach to prohibition. Papers praise World Court and anti crime stance but warn over foreign policy implications. Public opinion notes radio as moral education amid modern media shifts. Minnie Atkins-Edwards.
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America
Hoover
Prohibition
World Court
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Kansas City Star
San Francisco Chronicle
New York Times
the Times
League of Nations
Raleigh News and Observer
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Louisville Courier-Journal
Charlotte Observer
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
United States
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Omaha World Herald
Hartford Courant
Atlantic City
Liszt
Minnie Atkins-Edwards
Advertising distribution could boost early week shopping
The article argues buyers prefer shopping on less busy days where service and selection are better. It notes uneven business distribution is due to advertising. Increasing Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ads may raise early week shopping without cutting other days.
A Further Evidence of the Safety of Flying
Insurance trends support the idea that air travel is less risky. Since 1922 American insurers have cut passenger aviation policies by 40 percent and new firms are entering the field while existing ones mostly hold rates steady.
Refraction Sparks Unusual Light Show Over Rome
Citizens report two bright light phenomena seen in Rome as the sun’s rays refracted by tiny ice particles drifted across the sky. Observers wonder if similar atmospheric effects could occur in other regions.
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Rome
California
Florida
Radio as Education and Culture Advocate
Minnie Atkins-Edwards notes radio as a premier tool for education and cultural exposure. Listeners can access presidential talks lessons on hanging pictures business as a profession sermons literary reviews grand opera children's hour and fitness and drama programs.
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United States
Winter oats pasture boosts dairy profits in Beaumont
Beaumont dairyman W A Smart reports his herd of 48 cows gains $12 daily from a winter oats pasture. He says one hour on the pasture adds 20 gallons to daily milk production.
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Beaumont
Tex
W. A. Smart
Hardships of Native Children Stir Public Sympathy
Lucy Meacham Thurston reports rising public sympathy and demand for action over Indian boarding schools. About 25,000 children are separated from mothers, underfed and forced to heavy labor, with brutal discipline and unsanitary, overcrowded conditions. Indignation calls for investigation and reforms.
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Lucy Meacham Thurston
Baltimore
Maryland
American Friends Service Committee
Institute of Government Research
General Assembly Faces Hectic Week and Deadlock Risks
Raleigh dispatch describes a tense session ahead with house senate friction over education funds local bills and the Australian ballot amid secret meetings and threats of prolonged fights. The piece notes trading and temperamental lawmakers, aims to end the session by Saturday, and highlights fatigue and potential reversals. It also includes a High Point urging viewing of The King of Kings at the Broadhurst with Lent relevance and notes about production changes.
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Raleigh
Mar
General Assembly
Senate
House
Higgins
Joyce
Surry
Tax Commission
Rep MacLean
Revenue Committee
Education Committee
Mull
House Appropriations Committee
Rep
High Point
N. C
King of Kings
Broadhurst
J. R. Wagner
Publix-Saenger Theatres
Christ
Nation to craft jade seal for state documents in Shanghai
The national government orders a jade seal crafted by top carvers for treaties and international papers. A silver seal will be issued for the state council while department seals will be brass.
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Shanghai
State Council
Major Proposals Passed Assembly During Last Week
Raleigh dispatch reports a busy week with the marriage banns bill and a constitutional amendment on property classification advancing into law. Other major actions include the Australian Ballot bill, a workman's compensation law, and ongoing debates over education, finance, and franchise tax measures. The senate and house continue to spar over alignment and final passage.
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House
Higgins
Revenue Department
Hargett-Harris
Fashway Commission
Bloun
Highway Commission
Person
anti-Smith’ Campaign
State College
State Fair
Department of Education
Anti- Smith
Gwyn
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Manent
Congress
Coolidge
Young Australian League
J. J. Simson
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
General Assemblys
Interior
George Clark
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