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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1930
Page
4
A compact antique meditation contrasts scripture and literary wisdom on quarrels and fault. It cites II Timothy 2 28 and Sir Walter Scott, explaining that love often bears the larger fault in disputes and the need for humility.
North Carolina rose from poverty to a higher wealth tier but lags behind the national average. Using National Industrial Conference Board data via University News Letter, NC shows $5.396 billion true wealth, ranking 41st per capita and 20th in aggregate wealth.
Columnist C. O. McIntyre promotes a southern moonshine product before prohibition era bans on whiskey ads. He claims New York drinkers favor moonshine over scotch and rye, noting prices from 50 to 1.00 dollars and bootleggers paying 15 dollars per gallon to source the spirit.
A fragment discusses slogans for moonshine claiming no headache or paralysis. It questions catchy lines like Not a headache in a hogs head and Let us pollute you without paralysis, seeking a memorable, provocative phrase.
New York enthusiasm rises for the Georgia yellow yam after Mrs. S R Dull introduced it to a few locals. The Atlanta advertiser notes her cooking school in High Point and suggests Georgia’s farm products deserve wider promotion for rural prosperity.
Rev. Vancura of the Methodist Episcopal church urges patience and sympathy for the Russian people in their own religious and political journey. He notes Russians are deeply religious and foresees a democratic shift, calling for goodwill while conceding Protestantism could spread as Russia evolves. Interview published in Twin City Sentinel.
The article urges voters to reconsider an amendment to classify property for taxation, backed by supporters who say it would reform the tax system and aid small home owners while opponents fear benefits to the wealthy. It notes prior defeat due to voter confusion and calls for thorough, deliberate decision.
A Wake Superior Court murder conviction prompts scrutiny of insanity pleas as subterfuge delaying justice. The piece notes physicians doubted ongoing insanity since indictment, cites public sentiment on the death penalty, and surveys Prohibition repeal dynamics with historical context and a speaker’s personal experiences in saloons.
An Elyria Colorado teacher faces assault and battery charges after whipping a girl in class. Parents refuse to send their child to school until the case ends. The piece notes a shift away from corporal punishment and questions home training as the root cause, urging progress in public sentiment.
Detroit police board hearings reveal alleged ties between the Purple Gang and city officials as charges fly in a widening crime wave. The piece notes Detroit’s prosperity attracting crime and compares Detroit’s situation with Chicago’s.
A short local note reports that a boy named Willie was missing and later found beneath a copy of the Saturday Evening Post, confirming his safe return. No other details are provided.
Archduke Leopold comments humorously on American character while noting that European interest lies in Americans’ wealth and social standing. He remarks on American trends and society with wry tone.
Ruth Hanna McCormick announces a Chicago kickoff for her Senate bid. The Republican candidate presses a campaign push with event plans and support from party figures.
Quip by Fritz Kreisler on violin affections noted as a witty remark. Observations compare women’s hat preferences to his musical passions. Mention of car parking problem grows and scientists seek a new planet to compensate for urban strain.
A quip notes Henry Ford’s plan to give 100000900 dollars to education, suggesting he would call the college gift his Alma Motor and frame it as a personal legacy rather than a simple donation.
Ray M. Hudson of the U S Bureau of Standards argues buying a home should be as easy as purchasing a car yet notes that managing a home remains more complex and burdensome for households.
A light verse celebrates spring violets and the season’s bounty with a fond reference to shad. The playful poem notes violet beauty and ends on the line about shad, capturing a pastoral mood.
This column argues education as a better liquor control method than prohibition or social taboos, notes historic saloon controls, and critiques current lax morals. It then discusses women's political participation, urging equality, broader representation, and joint education for both genders. Minnie Atkins-Edwards.
Charlotte announces C. Grant Isaacs, current manager of the district Commerce Office, will become special assistant to Dr. Julius Klein United States Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Isaacs departs for Washington end of next week and starts duties March 31. Marvil L. Shirley will lead the Charlotte office until a permanent Carolina district manager is appointed.
The Earl of Balfour was buried today at Whittingehame Scotland in a simple service attended by locals and farm folk. The ceremony featured his favorite hymn and a small procession to the grave led by six servants. An Westminster Abbey memorial service drew elites including the Duke of York and Ramsay MacDonald.
Raleigh March 22 The 46th annual North Carolina Education Association session adjourned after a general session and officer installation. About 1500 teachers attended as E. J. Coltrane began a year as president and John Holt was named vice president. Dr. Garry Cleveland Myers urged closer home school ties and parental devotion.
London, F L Hunt has built a large bird village featuring many bird homes a swimming pool a restaurant and a hotel for visitors. The design targets small birds including robins tits wrens sparrows and larks.
From 11 900 brains weighed Topinard reports an average brain weight of 1361 grams for men and 1290 grams for women.
Fashion note emphasizes pumps as chic early spring footwear. Blue, brown, and black options are praised for softness and refined bow-knots in leather.
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