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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1929
Page
7
Raleigh reports that the Hancock law is expected to yield record daily attendance in state schools. J N Freeman notes regular attendance now drives efficiency and warns counties to observe restraints on teacher hiring. The state aims for historically high average daily attendance aided by a larger appropriation.
On October 2 1780 John Andre an English officer linked to the West Point plot with General Arnold was hanged at Tappan New York as a spy after a military court conviction. Andre used the alias John Anderson and carried incriminating papers hidden in his boots. He was captured near Tarrytown after negotiations between Clinton and Arnold unraveled.
H L Bry stone an invalid of Ardara Pennsylvania claims a new world record by writing 454 letters on a single grain of rice surpassing a Hindoo 400-letter claim.
In a Berlin cartoon joke Father scolds Fritz for misbehaving only when watched. Fritz retorts that the father only smokes when mother is out, highlighting a humorous family dynamic.
The North Carolina Sunday School Association begins a three day convention in Raleigh with about 500 delegates expected. J B Ivey of Charlotte presides at the opening session as Rt. Rev. E A Penick delivers the keynote address on a Christ centered program of religious education.
Representative Charles A. Jonas will formally open the Charlotte exposition with an address. The event promotes local industries and will run for ten days.
Quip from a Sydney Bulletin item reveals a cook calmly accepting news of his departure, noting Mrs Swank already knew of the leaving before he did. The remark captures a sharper edge of domestic staff reporting in an era of formalized household roles.
The article notes Asia as the largest continent and provides approximate spans of about 6,000 miles east to west and over 5,300 miles north to south.
London report states the 161 year old Hamp ton court vine remains vigorous due to a diet of blood. W. J. Marlow, tending the plant for 33 years, says it receives 600 pounds of powdered blood each year.
George Bennie proposes a system of cigar shaped aero trains in Britain. Trains would hang from an overhead track and be propelled by airplane propellers. At about 100 miles per hour the aircraft would lift most weight from the rails.
Mrs Heareward, 72, travels from Croydon to Cologne by air to visit the cathedral. She spends one hour and three quarters in Cologne before flying back to England.
A compact quotation highlights a sharp remark on decision making with a wry view that people like that lack minds and merely have sensations attributed to the Humorist.
Ishbel MacDonald arrives in America as the daughter of the British prime minister and enjoys a hands off schedule. She will be hosted by Mrs. Hoover and Lady Isabella Howard with visits to the White House, Canadian legation, British embassy, and possible Mount Vernon tour.
A delicate fusheon dish is made by steaming halved cucumbers and serving on toast with a rich cheese sauce. Peel the cucumbers before steaming for best texture and flavor.
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