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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1931
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise notes its publication times and contact avenues including afternoon and Sunday morning editions, with publishers and advertising representation listed for North Carolina operations and national affiliates in New York and Chicago.
A brief religious reflection notes the biblical account of Jericho’s walls falling after seven days and cites Henry Ward Beecher on faith as the highest earthly order, framing faith as a supreme guiding principle.
Irritation grows as council members debate including interest charges on long term floating debt in bonds. The $465,000 issuance is destined for the next meeting despite discomfort over funding accumulated interest. Law allows converting notes to permanent securities within three years, and some debt dates ten years, signaling a push to curb operating deficits and avoid tax-rate sharing to cover interest.
The article urges swift police action in New York to capture the murderers who harmed children at play. It argues that sensationalism and propaganda inflate demand for a city-wide cleanup while noting that killer access and crime profitability stem from permissive environments.
Dwight W. Morrow aged 58 died unexpectedly yesterday. A New Jersey senator and former ambassador to Mexico, he built a notable career as financier and public servant. His death ends a prominent political life marked by international diplomacy and reformist views on whiskey laws.
The passage argues that while punishment for a child murder is essential, the public demands the destruction of Doll’s gang and the racket he runs. It stresses that those who trust government deserve action against the criminal network and its leadership.
The piece argues that Wall Street acts as both a big crap game and an essential securities liquidation agency. The market drags despite high promised returns, while savers flood banks and brokers see reduced demand. Hoover calls a conference to discuss business health, hoping to spur recovery.
Bruce Catton surveys postwar unease as church leaders warn of confusion and fading certainties. The piece notes Americans distrust leaders, fear fading national pride, and doubt hard times will end. It also covers Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler retiring after 33 years of service and the Rothstein-Tammany Hall political links suspected by a NYC committee.
A nostalgic note on translating Horace Odes unfolds with musings on life, art, and the poet's modern reception. The author recalls Latin studies, Sciatic lines about vanity and fortune, and laments a noisy radio while praising a new dictionary giveaway from The Enterprise.
The North Carolina farmer should shift from cotton as a money crop to livestock. Dr Clarence Poe argues live stock offers the surest path from disrupted production. He notes meat, poultry and dairy prices run well above prewar levels while cotton and grains lag behind.
Brief note reflects how Peiping, Gandhi, Grandi and Brandy symbolize national icons. It hints at a pattern where places and figures from China India Italy France become shorthand for broader political narratives.
The office sage cautions that England may be penny wise yet pound foolish. He notes how a single minded approach can derail broader goals and warn against overemphasis on cheap fixes at the expense of bigger outcomes.
A fellow who sold a 14 karat ring to us recently apparently dropped the gold standard as well, leaving questions about value and trust in the local market.
Lexington October 6 A ruling by Judge A J Newton in the recorder s court held that possession of a gallon of liquor in the home does not violate the Turlington liquor law unless there is proof of sale Jim Mize of near Lexington was charged with possession and discharged by the ruling Portland Oregon plans to send 10000 football fans to Seattle for the Oregon Washington grid clash on October 10
In a Washington Daybook piece Horace Albright refuses plane travel due to family risk, especially in Alaska. The column recalls ex-officials like Joe Tumulty and Admiral Coontz, then highlights Michael Coffey, “Old Mike,” a 76 year old Marine cobbler famed for knot tying and yarn spinning to entertain playground crowds.
Davidson Fair in Lexington last week showcased a larger and more diverse array of agricultural exhibits than the previous year. Floral displays contrasted with farm displays around the circular tent, featuring grain crops cotton tobacco vegetables meats canned goods fruits preserves needles and other farm crafts.
Marion Talley, listed as a sophomore fullback prospect for the Alabama program, shows potential as a versatile back with conditioning and balance. Coaches note budding strength and field awareness as he competes for a depth role on the offense.
Dwight Whitney Morrow ignored etiquette to focus on work and negotiation. He drafted the London naval treaty in three days, worked 20 hours daily, and resisted wearing a silk hat despite peers. His diplomat stature grew as King George talked with him, while his frugal spending and odd dress persisted through public life.
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