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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1930
Page
4
Members of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association met this week in a semi annual gathering. They appeared organized for hard work toward a gradual market recovery. A committee was formed to study automobile truck delivery as a cheaper flexible alternative to freight carriers to cut costs and reduce dependence on costly freight services.
Greensboro reports about 90 000 goal nearing with large contributions Raleigh aims 53 000 and has raised 93 500 High Point abandoned chest led agencies to individual canvassing with better results despite not meeting targets The piece urges sustaining community sociology machinery to guard public service morale for a likely tough winter and speedy recovery later.
The article argues that the economy’s recovery includes pains such as isolated bank closings and business failures. It cautions that more failures will occur in coming months as the downturn is part of adjustment rather than worsening conditions, noting North Carolina’s banks have been reorganized and placed on firm footing.
The text notes strong banking confidence in North Carolina as Wachovia Bank and Trust Co, with a Winston-Salem home office, transferred $2,000,000 to its Asheville branch after a local bank closed.
The Raleigh News and Observer urges the Tax Commission to hold public hearings on how to raise revenue for North Carolina’s next two years. It cites New York’s hearings on a sales tax, noting real estate groups favor it while retailers oppose it. The piece also critiques political corruption and highlights Dr. William Rudolfs’s mosquito research as an endurance feat.
Bruce Catton argues that modern politics are kinder and more humane than in the past, citing George Fort Milton to show how Johnson’s impeachment hearings exposed partisan rancor. He notes the Senate's pre-judged stance and Sumner's declared intent to convict, despite weak charges.
The Raleigh Times reports Rev. C. A. Upchurch head of the North Carolina Anti-Saloon League received 125 from the Republican state campaign fund for travel expenses. The article questions whether the funds aided the GOP ticket and particularly U S Senate candidate George Pritchard, noting his defeat by Democrat J. W. Bailey and calling for an explanation from Upchurch.
A witty tourist quips that the Grand Canyon is all it is cracked up to be, underscoring a favored view of the famed natural wonder. The remark reflects visitor enthusiasm and the enduring appeal of the canyon as a travel destination.
Al Capone plans opening a soup kitchen in Chicago to aid the unemployed. The move is seen as a strategy to improve public image and reduce pressure on his operations amid economic strain. Local officials monitor the plan for impact and scrutiny.
The Maryland penitentiary has opened a school of journalism for inmates. A dedicated classroom program aims to teach reporting and writing, offering inmates a pathway to publish and communicate within bounds of the institution.
Bobby Jones abandons golf to pursue acting in films for 250000 dollars, marking a shift from the putting green to the talking screen and a new career in moving pictures.
A famed opera singer who faced jeers in Vienna was met with loud applause in London. The incident prompts commentary on whether the English are slow to grasp a joke and reflects the performer’s resilience amid mixed receptions.
Heavyweight star Young Stribling rehearses a Shakespearean role as he trains to avoid the hook, showing the discipline of a fighter extends beyond the ring into the stage.
A columnist quips that a woman should buy a dog matching her disposition and jokes the guideline may morph into a playful reversal about whiney women and song.
The season finds Bobby Jones emerging as a major story, surprising fans and analysts who expected quieter headlines as the fall campaign heats up. His impact echoes through games, influence, and strong performances.
A reflection on the belief that tightening or intensifying effort can improve outcomes, contrasting modern anxieties with the idea of self betterment and control. The remark notes how some perceive progress through stricter discipline or sharper focus.
The new transatlantic radio connection draws attention as listeners must discern genuine signals from static, with observers warning that misinterpretation could resemble a revolution.
A New York sports writer who traditionally covered baseball has started providing free coal to needy families through his column. The effort marks a notable shift from the ballpark to assisting the underserved with a different kind of black diamond.
J W Harrelson director of conservation and development told the American Cotton Manufacturers association in Pinehurst that North Carolina spends about 1 million yearly on agriculture related services while industrial products exceed 1.25 billion in value. He noted the division of commerce and industry was created three years ago to aid commercial and manufacturing interests and urged backing for the Made In North Carolina labeling campaign.
Lady Shackle ton, widow of Sir Ernest Shackle ton who explored and died in Antarctica, plans a tourist cruise aboard the Stella Polaris from Southampton to the Ross Sea and Bay of Whales. The article also outlines a public health and child welfare agenda emphasizing disease prevention, proper living conditions, education quality, and protection for disabled or mentally challenged children.
Owen's Bereta of Castilla cleared 9 feet 6 inches in the wall-scaling championship of the Kansas City Kennel club. After each leap the German shepherd jumped on her handler H. F. Owen. Club president R. L. Gray presented Owen a $500 check, saying it was not for the dog and that Owen would keep the animal.
Jane Virginia Hawkins Andrews at North Carolina State College delighted professors by prompting class with ice cream cones. She later lost an election bet to the English professor who had her bake and share a cherry pie.
Thomas S. Shibe owner of the Athletics travels to Peru to visit Chan Chan. He hopes to avoid baseball talk but fears being asked to referee a game, as happened on a prior foreign voyage.
During his upcoming U S visit Professor Albert Einstein receives about fifty daily cablegrams inviting him to various functions and events. This intense attention underscores the high profile of his anticipated trip and the demand for appearances.
Dairy interests in Douglas express concern over a proposal to stamp the Manx emblem, a three-legged symbol with the motto Throw me any Way you will Upon my legs you'll find me still, on eggs sold on the island.
In Omaha, Carol Hoehen files for divorce saying she and her spouse married thirteen years ago on a Friday the 13th. The action marks the end of their marriage and starts the legal filing process.
Atlanta report notes a Confederate $20 bill fetched 55 dollars at a community chest fundraiser auction. The note has been declared a consignment for a future sale auction.
J W Mills district engineer of the North Carolina State Highway Commission ordered oil treatment for Highway No 8 between Lexington and the Junior Order Orphans Home. The oiling work, closing the road to through traffic, detours via Linwood on Highway 10, progresses rapidly with no completion date announced.
The article argues for hospital care readiness for special needs children and insists schools provide instruction in health and safety to prevent accidents. It emphasizes comprehensive support within education and public welfare.
In Omaha Nebraska a horseshoe hung over a filling station door is removed after the station is robbed on Saturday, robbed again on Monday, and damaged on Wednesday when a gas pump breaks and the station house corner is crushed by a runaway truck.
The post office department has extended two rural mail routes in Davidson County to benefit about twenty five families, according to Postmaster McCrary.
Trustee announces sale of lots 20 and 21 in River side Park Development on December 8 1930 at 2 pm at Greensboro court house. Property is in Jamestown Township Guilford County as described in release deed dated March 14 1928 and recorded in Book 563 page 148. E Quick and Dorothy M Quick are the grantors.
A list of trivia like President Harding's hometown and a set of crossword style clues with numbers and terms such as deaf and blind woman, Yale, silkworm, frost, snaky fish, to add sugar, paint, resembling steel, thought, accept, exults wickedly, say again, and a row of other items including golf device and Tarot flax.
Jacob Coxey, now 76, recalls his 1890s Washington march and explains his current bill to mint and issue 25 year bonds for state and local public improvements. He notes little public support but claims he has his best chance yet to move the measure.
Route No. 2 operated by W. L. Tate and Route No. 3 operated by B. F. Link will be extended by more than seven miles.
Several hundred airport officials managers and engineers are expected to attend the Third National Airport Conference in Tulsa March 25 26 and 27. The meeting is conducted by the Airport Committee of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce. Latest developments in port design and upkeep will be discussed.
A market exists for 128 common American wild plants used mainly in patent medicines. The assortment targets herbal remedies and traditional tonics, appealing to botanists, apothecaries, and health reformers seeking eco friendly options in medicine supply chains.
Winston Salem reports Forsyth county farm women discovering many uses for Irish potatoes. Miss Alice McQueen notes club meetings showcase new potato recipes and lessons on tray arrangements to improve appearance and appetite for meals of the sick.
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