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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
4
The High Point taxables rose to 48 141 425 from 45 885 594 this past year, a record for the quadrennium. Real estate totals 38 582 098 while personal property is 3 298 614. The piece argues for amending the North Carolina constitution to allow property classification for varied tax rates and cites concerns about equity and honesty in personal property reporting.
Former Ohio governor James M. Cox tells editors to remove stock market coverage from the first page arguing that market moves are minor in the nation's life and that front page emphasis fuels public fear. He notes wheat price drops and stock swings reflect short term fluctuations rather than lasting trends.
Civic groups from Charlotte and Gastonia held a meeting at the Catawba river bridge to discuss roadside improvements. Proposals include planting Lombardy poplars, trees, and flowering shrubs to obscure rough terrain and enhance the highway’s appearance.
Bruce Catton argues Philadelphia police may train studios to film confessions, reducing third degree abuses. He contends juries would see coercion or its absence, potentially delivering fairer convictions via verifiable, in-person confessions.
Col. J. W. Harrelson, director of the Department of Conservation and Development, outlines a cooperative plan with North Carolina universities to assign practical research problems to graduate students. The initial study will focus on oysters with Duke University biology and zoology, starting December 13, followed by inland fisheries conservation research. The plan aims to save state funds while boosting practical results.
The Enterprise prints a reader letter criticizing Mr. Hoover for disarmament stances and Navy involvement in a revival meeting controversy. The author, ED Erickson of 1207 Guilford Ave, questions the navy chief commissary steward’s motives and calls for scrutiny of his character.
The dialogue argues that a true mark of breeding is not drawing attention by speech or display. It questions whether such invisibility defines any real importance and notes that if it did, society could easily control events by remaining unobtrusive.
Madame Alda announces withdrawal from the Metropolitan Opera to sing for radio audiences. She remains capable of her opera roles but joins a broader stage that reaches millions via radio. The move signals radio’s growing ability to recruit top artists beyond traditional opera houses.
The article describes a newspaper department conductor offering instruction in modern etiquette and asks how a person may query a judge quickly as to a test of proper conduct. It highlights program aims and practical guidance for clerical workers in etiquette.
The piece praises roadside trees and the enduring value of planting for future generations. It compares New England routes with older regions and recalls an oriental philanthropy that planted fruit trees for descendants. It notes fleeting enthusiasm and urges sustained, large-scale efforts, hoping the Charlotte-Gastonia project will complete the plan.
Observation notes that the stock market appears to benefit from favorable breaks. Analysts point to uneven gains and sector shifts, with headlines suggesting investor optimism despite broader volatility.
The coroner states the death was caused by a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head, underscoring the suicide ruling in the case.
Mrs M Austin supports Rev Erickson's Bible based teaching arguing the earlier paper erred through ignorance. She urges pure gospel for salvation and divine healing and expresses belief in faith building through Erickson's messages.
Mr. Hoover denies being employed by C. A. Smith and explains he has only served on Smith's bond on various occasions. He states money held as security on a $1,000 bond remains unreleased by the court, with a judgment issued for 158.40 dollars.
The second month of the 1929 30 school year shows higher daily attendance in Greensboro public schools despite a 5.9 percent rise in enrollment. Average daily attendance reached 7168 from 6672 last year, with the high school at 97.5 percent and Cloverdale at 94 percent. White and colored schools both posted gains in attendance as absences fell, with officials citing strong learning conditions and community effort.
Hendersonville November 14. The North Carolina Congress for Parent and Teachers held an annual session after electing officers for the coming year. W J Ayers of Greensboro and Mrs Margaret Wells Wood of the American social hygiene association led morning discussions. Mrs Raymond Binford presided at the 9 15 opening. A second session was set for 2 p m Thursday as the convention prepared to close.
Plans for hydroelectric development in the Madras district of India call for spending over ten million dollars with one project expected to rank among the largest globally.
Greensboro Nov. 14. Union county has 45 girls enrolled at North Carolina College for Women this year. Laura Coit, secretary, reports 21 come from Monroe and 14 from Marshville, with Waxhaw, Wingate, Matthews and Mineral Springs making up the rest. Asheboro contributed 14 of Randolph county’s 23 girls, including from Trinity Ramseur Farmer and Randleman in the total.
A brief humorous fragment notes a toast and bread in a playful aside. The line hints at a casual drinking toast and a nod to bread as a mundane supplement. The source presents it in a light conversational tone.
Local carpenter William Little of Guilford six miles south of Greensboro shares a testimonial for Van Del Compound a root based medicine claiming to cure stomach liver and bowel disorders without alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs He describes dramatic improvements after trying multiple treatments and urges readers to obtain the product through Ring Drug Co with a coupon offer.
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