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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
13
The item invites readers to spot at least four mistakes in a picture and then unscramble a scrambled word. It promises explanations elsewhere in the paper and hints at a world truth. The tone is playful and aims to engage the reader in a short puzzle activity.
A detailed rotor of Western and Eastern stations listing hourly programs for Thursday October 10. Entries include WEAF WABC WJZ and many affiliates with musical acts talk shows organ recitals health periods and orchestras. Stations span New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and more with times from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM and cross-network broadcasts.
The article outlines key milestones in U.S. postal history from 1792 to 1896. It notes the 2 cent letter rate in 1883, early postage scales for varying distances, the 1847 stamp issuance in New York, 1853 stamped envelopes, 1863 free city delivery, 1864 money orders, and the launch of special delivery and rural letter delivery by 1896.
Gaudy fruit with a few green leaves creates a striking centerpiece. It suits any season and can double as dessert after meals.
The Wilberforce University team from Ohio meets N. C. College for Negroes in Durham in a high profile intersectional game. Both sides expect a hard fought battle with alumni and homecoming events enhancing the weekend showcase for colored collegiate football.
In Vienna a new silent piano is proposed for noisy neighbors. The instrument uses special headphones so the pianist hears only himself while others hear nothing. This device aims to reduce neighborhood noise from piano practice.
Senate debates Philippine independence and tariff policy as Broussard proposes duties on Philippine imports to shield American sugar and oil producers. Simmons resists discrimination favoring Cuba, while Bingham calls the plan a raw deal that keeps Philippine products free in the islands.
Carrie Spivey of Guilford College was elected president of the senior class at Guilford College. Catherine Cox of Clarkton was chosen editor in chief, with Graham Allen of Snow Camp named vice president.
Annie Kate Neal of Walnut Cove serves as secretary. Other officers include Horace Ragan of High Point as business manager, Rembert Patrick of Poughkeepsie NY as managing editor, and George Yelverton of Freemont as photographic manager. President Spivey leads the senior class, directs the boys glee club, and manages the tennis team.
A claim ties William Patterson to founding the Bank of England in 1694 though historical records credit the institution to a consortium of merchants and the government. The assertion remains unverified by mainstream sources.
Public auction of a land parcel in Guilford County North Carolina, due to default on a $1700 deed of trust by J M Smith and Thea Smith. Auction set for November 12 1929 at 2:00 PM in front of High Point Municipal Building. Property boundaries described by Davis line Smith line Pierce’s line and Welch’s line.
Notice announces a trustee sale of two acres of land with terms cash. Dated October 9 1929. W A J Idol trustee with Peacock and Dalton as attorneys.
Trust deed case of C F Wilson and Mary S Wilson with High Point Building and Loan Association triggers sale of Lots 193 and 194 in North Park High Point in Guilford County North Carolina. Sale set for November 12 1929 at 2 15 pm under terms of cash. W A Idol trustee and Peacock and Dalton attorneys listed.
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