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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
4
On Wednesday March 11, 1931 a Thought reflects on I Kings 2 4 noting Solomon aged and his heart turning to other gods compared with David and urging vigilance against idolatry as folly and a lesson for readers.
A North Carolina tour marks General Smedley D. Butler's shift from Marine general to lecturer. His first talk offers familiar criticisms of law violators and civic virtue, but readers doubt steady popular appeal. The writer questions whether Butler can captivate audiences beyond his wartime prominence.
The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co launched a large Camel campaign during hard times, spending about two million dollars to reach readers. The effort drew over a million replies, aims to boost sales, and signals the power of advertising and media in shaping public dialogue.
A long reflection notes millions reached by ads who planned to write or discuss topics like Camels and cellophane but waited too long. It argues the drive demonstrates the immense influence of newspaper advertising and public response.
The assembly faces weeks of unpaid overtime as hundreds of local bills clog calendars. Calls rise to limit local bill introductions to the first 30 days, and walkouts loom if sessions stretch beyond the regular 60 days. McLean bill foes fear sales tax shifts threaten promised tax relief and prompt adjournment delays.
A lively portrait of St Patrick’s life and legends including his birth, captivity in Ireland, missionary return, and the famous Trinity lesson with a shamrock. The tale touches on Patrick’s interactions with King Laoghaire and ends with a heavenward legend about St Brigid.
The tale of St Brigid and St Patrick debating judgment mirrors Raleigh reports on a proposed five to ten percent tax on monthly water, light and gas bills. Supporters claim taxation funds state needs while critics warn of luxury charges and broader fuel and utility taxes across spring water and coal products.
University of Wisconsin balListics expert Dr J H Mathews argues the era’s smooth bore weapons produced poor accuracy, suggesting Daniel Boone could not have performed the legendary marksmanship and exploits attributed by writers. The piece notes the clash between science and tradition in American history.
In White Plains New York unemployed men are given caddying jobs on local golf courses, displacing boys who formerly spent summers profitably at the tees. The policy is argued as a clever response to unemployment balancing earning needs against youth work, with a call for untarnished public support.
An Akron, Ohio, urban health boast meets wry comment from a columnist. He notes the rubber center’s reputed vitality amid a business slump and asks if a wrestling match could be dubbed a joint de bate.
Scientists estimate Earth over two billion years old by studying its surface. The article notes a rising sheep population in the United States, with a mention of increasing numbers of black sheep among the flock.
Congressmen last year paid the government 67000 for speeches printed. Silence is golden they say. An Gandhi endorsement could boost wearing shorts. The young man who bills and cops is a bill. A swimmer can still reach. March comes in like a lion to easterners hit by gales. In a crisis a Scotchman sits tight.
Plans for the Easter Sunrise service were finalized at the High Point Christian Endeavor union meeting at First Methodist Protestant church. More than 120 members attended, a record. The service will be held Easter morning at 7 at First Presbyterian church with the theme Double Your Life. Delegates Ida Guyer and Jay Hendricks were chosen for the state-wide Charlotte meeting in June. English Street M. P. church won the shield for most points. six junior Societies in the city union reported strong work. Rev. Roy I. Farmer led the devotional service and Rev. John Easter presided. Aileen Vance performed a violin solo.
Editor The Enterprise argues that a tobacco community cannery would advance the live at home program. With 1931 outlook poor, farmers could grow vegetables for the cannery to earn money during the growing season, keep funds in North Carolina, and improve southern welfare. The author insists North Carolina vegetables exceed northern market quality and urges local businessmen to view it as a sound investment.
Rev. V. M. Hager will preach at the revival meeting under way at the Shady Grove tabernacle near Archdale tonight at 7 30 oclock Evangelist in charge Rev F S Fergerson reports the public is invited to attend.
The Carolinas Good Will Air tour will bring lavish social events to Rock Hill North Wilkesboro and towns along the route. American Legion and civic groups back dinners and aviation balls while pilots fly in for cross country legs, parades, and large crowds.
Over 10 dollars worth of cigarettes cigars chewing gum and candy were stolen from the Russell Street cafe at Russell and Park streets operated by Jesse Dennis. Thieves broke in by destroying the front door lock, according to Detectives Nance and Battley who investigated the case.
A note from a century back states that in 1830 total U S railway mileage stood at twenty three miles. The sparse network began to form as early rail ventures emerged, signaling the dawn of rail transportation in the nation.
Mr and Mrs J P Hulin and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their son and brother John Haywood and for floral offerings.
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