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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1929
Page
4
Biennial revision of policies urged for North Carolina
The state faces a shift to a new tax and education policy with the biennial session. Experts should shape taxation to spur industry, not burden farmers or manufacturers. A permanent tax commission could prevent harmful swings while balancing farmer and manufacturer interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Gardner
Mull
General Assembly
Charlotte borrows 1.2 million at six percent for city needs
City of Charlotte sought 1.2 million in advance of a bond sale but received no local bank bids at six percent. All offers exceeded six percent with brokerage. A Charlotte bank finally loaned the fund at six percent, enabling public works to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Stig
City loan terms highlight inflated rates amid market strain
The text argues a bank will loan a city a large sum at a relatively low rate as the city keeps a substantial balance on deposit. It notes the bank would earn six percent plus the excess balance, illustrating how inflated markets push up money demand. It contrasts with ordinary rates of 3.40 to 3.60 percent for Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
The Dirigibles That The U S Own Inaugural Visit
The Army blimps used for the Presidents inaugural spectacle sailed over Washington and the White House then faced trouble returning to base. TC 10 descended in Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk during a test flight. The episode questions cost and usefulness of dirigibles given the high expense and limited demonstrated service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
City
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk
United States
Expansion Drives Southern Textile Growth in 1928
The southern states increased cotton usage in mills to 76.04 percent of US consumption while holding 52.76 percent of cotton spindles. Growth spread from spinning and weaving to silk goods and imitation silk, with woolen and worsted gains noted. The Southern Railway textile directory signals continued expansion and potential regional dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Southern Mills
United States
Dixie
Southern Railway Company
Atlanta
Ex Presidents and Industrial Rise Feature
The column discusses Calvin Coolidge’s retirement and public interest, contrasts ex presidents’ private life with ongoing public attention, and guesses how Hoover will handle oil conservation and aviation growth. It notes the Federal Oil Conservation Board findings, U S oil consumption and reserves, and optimism in Wichita’s aircraft industry. It ends with Forgetting the Italia tragedy and a wry traffic note on police finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
White House
Hoover
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Coolidge
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
Hoover vows decisive action on bootlegging and farm relief
The president launches a bold start with a special Congress session to address bootlegging, farm relief, and prohibition. The aim is to push decisive legislation early, limiting delays and ensuring a concrete farm relief plan within four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
White House
Hoover Aims to Put Old Farm On Paying Basis
The article notes President Hoover’s plan to reform the farm sector, suggesting his administration could be remembered for turning the old farm system toward profitability and sustained support.
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Hoover
Marriage Banns Bill Returns to Senate Fight Fears Cross-Border Marriages
The North Carolina senate resumes debate on a five day notice for marriage intentions. The Johnson amendment adding an exemption for those over 21 splits votes 21 to 18. Border county lawmakers warn couples may marry across the border if enacted, while a McMullan amendment on notifying parents faces House objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Clark
Mecklenburg
Johnson
Ward
McMullan
House
Smith
Stanly
Register of Deeds
North Carolina
Bishop McConnell to Deliver Duke Commencement Sermon
Bishop Francis J. McConnell, New York area head of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will preach Duke University's commencement sermon on June 4. He leads the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and has authored several noted books. Duke officials announced the event as the first detail for the 1929 commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Francis J. McConnell
New York
Methodist Episcopal Church
Duke University
Duke
McConnell
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
DePauw University
McConneil
Indian life lectures draw big crowds at High Point
Fair audiences attended two talks by E W Countryman at the Junior high school auditorium under the High Point YWCA. Over 600 children filled the afternoon session and about 100 adults attended the evening lecture. Chief Cornplanter, Seneca historian, joined to interpret songs and dances. The illustrated talk featured over 100 stereopticon slides and drew on 25 years of experience with Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Countryman
Hunter
High Point Young Women’s Christian Association
Countryman
Cornplanter
New York State
Countyman
Certificates of incorporation filed across North Carolina
A list of newly filed certificates of incorporation with details on companies such as Duchese Incorporated in Charlotte to spin and weave wool and textiles, American Coal Company in Asheville, The Waldo Mills in Enfield, Center View Pharmacy in Kannapolis, Silvan Drew in Greensboro, Dixie Outdoor Advertising in Greensboro, Bowers Motor and Tire in Kinston, Northeast Stave Company in Mount Olive, Tryon Riding and Hunt Club in Tryon, Foster Knitting in Burlington, Southern Grocery in Albemarle, Lay Manufacturing in Dallas, Hardwood Sales in Hendersonville, Cashiers Commission in Hendersonville, Southern Land and Lumber in Hendersonville, and more, with authorized and subscribed capital stock and principal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Mar
Duchese, Incorporated
Charlotte
Alfred Jepson
Varry Baum
Gertrude Jepson
American Coal Company
Biltmore
N. C
G. H. Wright
G. Bernard
Reynolds Florance
Asheville
Waldo Mills, Incorporated
Enfield
J. W. Whitaker
S. W. Dickens
R. E. Shervette
Center View Pharmacy, Incorporated
Kannapolis
L. J. Correll
P. M. Lafferty
Concord
Leon Smith
Silvan Drew, Incorporated
Greensboro
Andrew Wachter
W. A. Johnston
Robert HK. Erwin
Dixie Outdoor Advertising Company
Robert S. Erwin
Bowers Motor and Tire Company, Incorporated
Kinston
W. J. Bowers
Thomas J. White, Jr
J. S. Rouse
Northeast Stave Company
Mount Oive
N.C
Monton
J. J. Whitehurst
I. F. Witherington
Mount Olive
Tryon
Charles F. Foster
M. A. Coble
John Shoffner
Burlington
Southern Grocery Company
Albemarle
R. D. Lowder
W. A. Lowder
A. W. Herlocker
Lay Manufacturing Company
Dallas
J. G. Carrier
L. H. Carrier
M. M. Lay
Hickory
Hardwood Sales Corporation
Hendersonville
J. M. Thomason
Nona Jordan
Anni Thomason
Henderson
Palestine Finds More Prehistoric Evidence
Preliminary study by the antiquities department of the Palestine government reports large caves in the foothills opposite Athlit near Haifa as Palestine’s most important prehistoric site. Its valley mouth, proximity to sea and hills, water sources, and natural caves suggest a settlement where primitive man secured basic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Antiquities Department
Palestine Government
Athlit
Haifa
Palestine
Clouds Drift Across The Sky Like Air-Liners
A poem describes fleecy clouds drifting through the atmosphere as unpiloted vessels sailing across an uncharted sea. The verses ponder their uncertain origins and destinations as they move with the wind from north to south and east to west.
Modern cow rustlers outdo Jesse James
Helena Montana residents read of modern cattle thieves who use efficiency to steal and transport cattle. Charles M Dowlin head of the Montana Livestock association notes losses have doubled since the range closed. Thieves slaughter cattle in pastures and haul beef away in motor trucks while selling meat to street peddlers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Charles M. Dowlin
Montana Livestock Association
Geese Lifespans Noted While Pig Topic Emerges
A brief item notes geese can live about 40 years and pivots to consider farmyard species longevity. The mention of pigs appears as a contrasting quick aside, highlighting varied lifespans among common livestock.
Grant advances to supreme command in 1864 turning point
The article recalls 1864 Civil War turning points Fort Donelson Shiloh Vicksburg and Chattanooga won under General U S Grant with his appointment as commander in chief of all Union armies. It notes his first move toward Potomac forces, redirecting toward the south and his reluctant admission of military life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Donelson
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
U.S. Grant
Virginia
Grant
West
Atlanta
Sea
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R. B. Terry
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People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
U. S
Bruce Catton
America
Wilson
Roosevelt
Wichita
Kas
Italia
Umberto Nobile
Warden Lawes
Sing Sing
M’connell
Cashiers Commission Corporation of
Hendersonville, N. Y
W. R. McGaw
I. B. McGaw
A. E. Moore
Southern Land and Lumber Company
Anne Thomason
J. H. Rosenberg
Jesse James
George Clark
Alvwawe
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