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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1929

Page

4

Noted Quotation About a Young Woman’s Flirtation

A brief aphorism from J Petit-Senn hints at a young woman’s beauty and a restraint on flirtation, contrasting readiness with coyness, in a witty, concise line.

Entente with Capital: Stabilizing or Weakening Mexico?

The piece argues the Washington Mexico City entente may prop up or undermine the Mexican government. It notes anti US sentiment, ongoing revolution, Obregon’s assassination, and censorship shaping outside perception while Dwight Morrow’s diplomacy influence strengthens foes of the Mexican regime.

Washington Mexico City United States Mexico Obregon Rio Grande Dwight Morrow

Warburg Urges Fed to Halt Stock Speculation

Warburg criticizes the federal reserve for not restraining Wall Street speculation and urges a bold move to raise the rediscount rate. Despite high call money rates eight to twelve percent, speculation remains strong, and a rate increase is debated as a tool to curb the swollen market.

Federal Reserve System Wall Street Warburg Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank New York

Segrave Aims To Break Auto Speed Record At Daytona

Major Segrave the English racer prepares a 90000 dollar special at Daytona Beach to challenge the automobile speed record. He rates survival chances at about one in ten, arguing the attempt seeks prestige over practical safety amid global competition.

Major Segrave Daytona Beach Segrave Sein

Segrave Courage Likely Put to Greater Risky Venture

A columnist muses that one chance in ten to live and a hazarded fortune in a trivial adventure may be wasted. They suggest Segrave's courage could be better used in a more dangerous but useful enterprise.

Segrave

Two Guilford County High Schools Win National Journalism Honors

The Guilford county Two high school papers earned Columbia University journalism awards. Greensboro High School’s The Pointer took second place and High Point High School’s paper placed third in a nationwide, class-divided contest for enrollment 1,000 to 1,500.

Guilford County Columbia University Greensboro High Point High’s High Point the Pointer Helen Derrick Mary Elizabeth Harllee Guilford

Opening Federal Eyes to a Paramount Prohibition Policy

The piece notes President Hoover pledging earnest support for prohibition and strengthened enforcement. It argues enforcing the Volstead Act is a fundamental welfare issue, requiring government action beyond mere rhetoric to curb alcohol use and ensure laws are obeyed.

Mr. Hoover Hoover

Dad in the Role of a Great Hero

Yale seniors reveal admiration for fathers while a Chicago business leader minimizes gang murders. The piece notes fathers as heroes to boys despite flaws and argues police failures let gang violence empower the underworld.

Yale Dad Father Chicago Underworld

Heroes and Rewards sentiment in neglect of Dr. Goldberger

Bruce Catton laments the U S Senate refusal of a widow’s pension for Dr Joseph Goldberger who fought pellagra in the South from 1914 onward proving it was diet related not contagious He saved thousands of lives yet his widow receives no pension while war heroes are honored elsewhere He died for public health and is largely forgotten.

Bruce Catton United States Senate Mary Goldberger Joseph Goldberger Senate Dr. Goldberger New York East Side Pellagra Mississippi Goldberger

Ditte Wins Estate Legislature Race Amid Counting Confusion

Four men named Ditte contested the Iowa estate legislature election but counting confusion surfaced due to multiple Dittoes in the tally, risking an unclear result.

Ditte Iowa

Man sues for divorce claiming wife kissed only for money

A husband files for divorce alleging his wife kissed him solely to obtain money, portraying the affection as a manipulation tactic rather than genuine affection.

Lessons From Mosquitos Warn of Harm by Female Insects

Dr Headley of Atlantic City says the male mosquito is harmless and the female does the buzzing and biting. The note emphasizes learning from studying these insects to gain valuable insights.

Headley Atlantic City

Magician Added to New York Night Club Show

In a New York night club a magician joins the lineup but the real feat comes from the men who turn a bottle of ginger ale into 8 58 dollars.

New York

Milan and Naples Vie for Runaway City Size

Rome dispatch reports Milan leading Naples by 1 981 residents as of January 1 1929 with Milan at 942 114 and Naples at 940 133. Naples added 29 240 new citizens last year as Mussolini pushes population growth, threatening Milan’s long held status as Italy’s largest city.

Rome Italy Milan Naples Mussolini Victor Emmanuel

Hoover speech at Stanford foreshadows Probe into Volstead Act

The August Stanford talk by Herbert Hoover urged a factual inquiry into grave abuses and the potential need to modify the Volstead Act. Hoover signaled a commission to review federal justice machinery, with provisional focus on prohibition and broader court and enforcement reforms.

Tance Stanford University Occasio Hoover Anti-Saloon League

Wales must choose party to govern as regency looms

The article explains Wales faces a power handover as illness prompts a regent possibility after King George’s illness. Parliament’s role in appointing a regent is debated but traditionally sought, noting George IV served as regent 1810 1820 during George III’s insanity under a standing act.

George Bognor Council of State Prince of Wales George IV George III

Rebels Tighten Grip Near Mexican Frontier

Reports say General Gonzalo Escobar with rebel forces held control as far south as Chihuahua. A Mexican national railway train reached Juarez at 7 30 p m with few soldiers aboard. The American government blocked mail delivery after orders from the Mexican ambassador closed ports to international traffic embargoing shipments.

Gonzalo Escobar Chihuahua Juarez Washington Mexico Efforta Mace

Calles Death Rumor Sends Juarez Into Turmoil

General Murriega seeks post office rules on cross border mail and traffic as tourists flood Juarez. A sensational Angra edition claims Calles is captured and killed near Lecheria, Mexico City. Three hundred Mexican Federal soldiers arrive at Fort Bliss with camp followers. A rooster is found hidden among seized boxes. A Mexican soldier requests milk for his eight day old baby.

Murriega United States Post Office Juarez Angtra Calles Lecheria Mexico City Fort Bliss

Rebels Claim 5000 Troops In Sonora

Mexican rebels continue southward through Sinaloa toward Mazatlan as 5000 troops under General Francisco Borquez concentrate in southern Sinaloa. Baja California rebel forces totaling 1300 move by sea to join the Mazatlan assault and Estrada and Laurens move to organize the revolt. Government forces under Calles advance toward Torreon with reports of several surrenders and possible clashes looming.

Sonora Nogales Ariz Sinaloa Mazatlan Gulf of California Baja California Francisco Borquez Jaime Carillo Borquez Chihuahua Sialoa Torreon Durango Quila Gulf Guayamas Adolfo de la Huerta Mexico Los Angeles Enrique Estrada Huerta Jorge Laurens de la Huerta Mexico City Francisco Manzo Amado Aguirre Manzo Aguirre Calles Mar Coahuila Plutarco Calles Canitas Zacatecas Coahuilan Gonzalo Escobar Escobar Francisco Urbalejo Cuilas Manzatlan Jaime Carrillo Manza Nayarit Guadalajara Monterey Andreu Almazan Jesus M. Aguirre Vera Cruz

Asheboro Kiwanis Host Scouts Dinner entertainment

The Asheboro Kiwanis club entertained local Boy Scouts at a dinner Friday night. Pinehurst archer Philip Bounfeville demonstrated archery skills and Jimmy Faultner of Charlotte, the Mystery Man, offered ten pounds of candy to whoever made him laugh. Several short speeches complemented the event and a good time was shared by all.

Asheboro

Father and Son Banquet at Methodist Protestant Church

The annual Father and Son banquet will be held Friday evening March 16 at the Methodist Protestant church. Rev. R. S. Farmer of High Point will speak. Women of the church will serve the banquet as usual, a long awaited event for the men.

R. S. Farmer High Point

Wiley Croaker Charged in Grocery Burglary Case

Wiley Croaker was charged with first degree burglary after breaking into the John H. Brown grocery store on Thursday night and stealing more than 26 dollars worth of goods. He fled three officers and was recaptured Saturday afternoon by Chief R. H. Gaddis. Croaker has prior road terms and a penitentiary term and is held in Randolph county jail pending further action.

Wiley Croaker John H. Brown R. H. Gaddis Croaker Randolph County

Anniversary of Confederate Constitution Adoption

Observers note the Confederate flag over Montgomery as Lincoln began his presidency while the Confederacy marked its 67th anniversary by adopting a constitution closely mirroring the U S federal charter. It kept states rights central, required two thirds votes for appropriations and for admitting new states.

Abraham Lincoln Montgomery Ala Confederacy Confederate States of America Congress

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The High Point Enterprise J. P. Rawley H. A. CECIL _. GEO. &. EDWARDS M. Waynick R. B. Terry Aey Mer N. C J, Petit-Senn Lindbergh Iteaven Mississipi Wales Edison Home Sweet Home Calnin Estrada Laurens Guaramas Jesus Palomer Lopes Juan Lagun Nas Alvarado Vera Crus Ireneo Villareal Parras Nuevo Leon Asheboro News UNION
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