Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,271,698 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1927

Page

4

A Thought From Proverbs and Fielding

A brief moral pairing from scripture and literature stating that the wicked flee when no one pursues and guilt has keen ears for accusation.

Fielding

Bugle Song Echoes Across Elfland by Tennyson

The poem speaks of old castles and snowy peaks as a bugle player calls across lakes and cliffs. Echoes travel from soul to soul, fading yet persisting in the rich sky and wild landscapes, ending with echoes answering until they die away.

Losing a Good Citizen

The city laments the impending departure of T. D. Gilliam from High Point as he moves to Statesville to join his brother in business. Gilliam has been pivotal to local furniture industry development and the city’s progress through loyal service and community counsel.

T. D. Gilliam High Point Gilliam Statesville

Tax relief for industry faces constitutional limits in North Carolina

Discusses Mayor Moffitt idea of five year ad valorem tax holidays to attract factories and the constitutional ban on discriminatory taxation. Cites Greensboro in practice and Arkansas seven year tax exemption as constitutional examples. Debates need for constitutional amendment to allow special personal property value classifications and zone based tax incentives.

Moffitt Greensboro Arkansas North Carolina

The American Plan and Its Economic Implications

The article contrasts European frugality with American consumer demand, arguing a strong home market boosts prosperity. It cites Ford on shorter hours and higher wages, and claims prosperity grows from intelligent spending on durable goods, education, and culture. It emphasizes wealth from exchange of productive labor and broad distribution.

United States Kenry Ford

White rule in Shanghai exposes child labor abuses in mills

A Shanghai municipal commission reports shocking child labor conditions under European rule. Thousands of children work in factories with 12 hour days, paid by contractors, living in poor housing. Brit ish mills show the worst abuses while native and Japanese managed mills fare somewhat better. The council notes regulatory challenges due to profit driven competition.

Shanghai China

Third term issue stirs Republicans in 1923 campaign

In a frontier style quotation, Dickinson of Town asserts that a president with a long tenure risks sectional bias and favors friends and interests. He cites the McNary Kaugen farm relief veto as proof that sectionalism shapes policy debates beyond party lines in Congress.

Coolidge Middle West Dickinson United States White House Congress New York

Florida optimism rides despite Palm Beach bank turmoil

The piece notes divided views in northern and western cities over Palm Beach bank failures while Florida is praised for enduring climate, sea and soil advantages. It quips at remains of a “low mood,” then mocks a Chicago wildcat mining stock scheme that touted South American land with oil and precious metals to sell nearly a million dollars in stock.

Palm Beach Fla Florida Chicago South America

War in China over foreign concessions sparks unrest

A dated, opinionated snippet discusses clashes in China triggered by foreign concessions and British fashion choices. It quips on reversals of English and ends with provocative remarks about Jewish people relocating to China.

China America Palestine

Babe Ruth Injury Sparks Fans in Orlando Exhibition

Babe Ruth injured his ankle during an exhibition in Orlando Florida and wept that the youngsters could not witness a home run. The broader concern centers on the team and Colonel Ruppert amid the incident and its fallout.

Babe Ruth Orlando, Fla Babe Colonel Ruppert

Carolina prints highlight North Carolina music clubs in action

Winston-Salem musicians join three day program for the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs meeting in High Point starting March 31. The piece emphasizes the clubs’ progress, cultural mission, and defense of music as vital to life and refinement.

Winston-Salem North Carolina

Well Digger Survives as Derailed Rescue Story Emerges

Dr. Benjamin W. Burt reports Floyd Collins survivor Ashworth in remarkably good condition after being trapped long without air. He explains that rock arches in the well sides formed a space that preserved air and limited debris. Ashworth credits hope and endurance for his continued recovery, with doctors noting his strength throughout the ordeal.

Jeff Ashworth Stephens Chatham County Mar Floyd Collins Oscar Stephens Kentucky Fuquay Springs Jeff Ashworth Ashworth J. D. Melver Benjamin W. Burt

Do Mothers Play Pair Why Do Daughters and Mothers Clash

Blondie reader Dear Elsie writes about the common clash between mothers and daughters. A headstrong daughter questions mothers right to always be right and the double standard in house rules. She urges fair play and mutual respect to prevent further strife.

Elsie Elsier Mom

Bacon Fat Adds Flavor to Beans and Dishes

Bacon fat is highlighted as the most useful fat for sautéing or frying. A small amount of bacon or salt pork enhances the flavor of green beans or baked beans when cooked with them in the pot.

Also Mentioned on This Page

High Point Enterprise J. P. Rawley H. A. Cecil Geo. F. Edwards M. Waynick R. B. Terky Adv. Mgr Associated Press N. C National Frost, Landis and Kohn Brunswick Building Park Ave People’s Gas Michigan Boulevard Elfland Purple Glens Alfred Tennyson the Princess Winston-Salem Journal Carolina Prints Twin City Sentinel U. S. Patent Office Elsie Robinson Blondie Life OF Christ DR. WM EK Gilroy D. D Kroesen Jesus Matthew Matt Jie Bethesda Jerusalem John
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication