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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
4
The piece criticizes laxity in absentee voting in a city election and calls for strict enforcement of state rules. It notes nine percent of ward votes were absentee and urges thrown out ballots if rules were not followed, with legal action for abuse. It emphasizes protecting the ballot while preserving voter access for the ill or away from home.
Frank E. Gannett of the Brooklyn Eagle and other papers repaid 2 700 000 dollars borrowed from International Paper and Power, reflecting mixed editorials on using surpluses to support newspapers and the industry’s bulwark, amid broader criticism.
The text notes investments are sharp and unfavorable. Mr. Gannett is the only publisher reported to have discharged his obligation to the paper company, a move freeing his papers from outside domination. Others may follow as the consensus forms on the use of funds. The paper keeping money may face impeachment over its opinions on current live issues.
The Republican slate for the U S Senate with F M Simmons faces a potential new entrant Judge Isaac M Meekins. I B Tucker and David H Blair are named with Blair viewed as the strongest prospect though he may abdicate his office for rest. Meekins would not likely leave his district judgeship for a doubtful bid.
Weather fears and fierce American form cast doubt on a London gambler’s six to one odds. The writer notes American Ryder Cup players largely qualified, while brutal conditions test both sides as the British odds falter and Americans excel despite gales and cold.
The administration of Mayor W. A. Davis has improved city governance through better accounting and budgeting. The new council inherits unresolved issues like court bookkeeping, street assessments, and police discipline, but gains a strengthened civic management base and citizen awareness for future reforms.
A brief closing line expresses goodwill to those striving for improvement and success in their respective endeavors. The text conveys encouragement and supportive sentiment for future progress.
Bruce Catton sketches a weathered traveler with a giant autograph book and a life spent collecting signatures, then muses on finding meaning in small passions. The note shifts to grapefruit exports to England, then recalls Chicago’s Tacoma Building and Capone era crime with a cryptic line about justifiable homicide.
The Coal Service Institute in Kansas City provides a complimentary course in coal shoveling. The message urges men to ensure the opportunity is not missed by "the little woman." President Hoover laments White House correspondents ask too few questions and hints at seeking more publicity.
Congresswoman Ruth Hanna McCormick argues the nation’s real artistic impulses arise from rural towns and asks to name a few such hick towns within her district.
The article ridicules Hoover as a would be fisherman while noting anticipation of his reaction when caught in a trap, implying political maneuvering and public skepticism about his rhetoric.
A terse, cheeky remark questions gendered intelligence comparing men and women at Northwestern University. The speaker heckles the campus, asking why there are no good-looking women at the school.
A humorous note on the pacing of C C Pyle's racing robots, called control stations, with the punchline that there is no practical way to bring those fellows under control.
About 100 ministers and lay delegates from nearly all North Carolina sections gather for the 99th annual meeting of the North Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church in the United States at First Reformed Church Lexington. Highlights include the 40th anniversary of Dr. Leonard’s ordination and a forceful address by Dr. Schaeffer on home missions.
Raleigh May 8. North Carolina State college will hold commencement exercises June 2 3 and 4 with a bacclalaureate sermon by Rev Henry Harris Covington D C of Norfolk Va at Pullen hall The trustees meet at 10 am Alumni gather at 2 30 pm and the oratorical contest is set for 8 30 pm The exercises close Tuesday morning with degree conferrals and the annual address by Dr Arthur M Greene Jr dean of engineering at Princeton University
The Raleigh garden club hosted the North Carolina garden clubs for their annual session in Raleigh. Highlights included visits to five private gardens and remarks by state president Mrs. R. D. Gapin of Reidsville. Mrs. Albert Schwab of Riverdale on the Hudson spoke as chair of New York state’s resolutions committee. The Reigh club has 225 members under president Mrs. J. A. Mahler.
At Fort Story Virginia a training exercise releases miniature planes at high altitude as targets for artillerymen. The event demonstrates coastal defense practices and marks a routine demonstration for gunners.
Raleigh May 8. More than a quarter of NC counties have adopted the optional anglers act provision requiring licenses for fishing in home waters. 26 counties, including Richmond Scotland and Stokes, join the program as hatchery output is projected to rise this year by about 25 to 33 percent.
North Carolina farmers move crops by truck reducing railroad dependence as the strawberry season shows 1800 carloads shifted to road transport. Wal lace district accounts for about 400 carlot equivalents Chadbourn territory around 100. Prices trend slightly higher with stronger demand though overall returns remain low. Last year shipments totaled 2151 carlots, this year already surpassing 1800 with daily truck movement between 56 and 136 carlots.
New incorporations listed include Colonial Motor Company Winston Salem authorized capital 100000 subscribed 300 by F J Detamble Paul Bennett of Winston Salem and J M Wiggins of Greensboro Blue Ridge Farms Corporation Dana to develop real estate and personal property authorized capital 50000 subscribed 3000 by D S Pace T R Stepp and J M Thomason of Hendersonville Statesville Salisbury Coach Company Statesville to operate a bus line authorized capital stock 100000 subscribed 30000 by E L Kiser P A Griffin and O M Kiser of Rural Hall Terry and Bullock Inc Durham to deal in real estate authorized capital 30000 subscribed 11000 by J A Bullock H G Terry and I W Bullock 27 Durham The Draper Company Draper to deal in securities of all kinds authorized capital 100000 subscribed 1010 by O L Slaytor W B Overby and G P Dillars of Draper Burleson Store Company Inc Spruce Pine to engage in a general mercantile business authorized capital 25000 subscribed 313400 by M E Burleson R M Burleson of Erwin W B Burleson of Plumtree and others
A bronze memorial honors Chaneco, an Indian who warned Jamestown settlers of the impending massacre in 1622, recognizing his actions and impact on early colonial history.
A humorous note on speech and daily word counts. The cartoon caption features a wife claiming twelve thousand words per day while the husband jokes that she is above average. Published in the Hit-Bits section with a light tone.
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