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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1929
Page
4
A biblical and philosophical reflection contrasts evil men with the deceived. The verse cites Timothy 3 12 and La Bruyere notes that cheats doubt others as much as themselves.
Madame Marie Curie, Polish born but long based in France, arrives in New York after a voyage from France. escorted by General Dawes and Owen D Young, she joins celebrations for the incandescent light's 50th anniversary, despite frail health from radioactive work.
Ramsay MacDonald, finishing a U S visit, may now glimpse Canada whose future could shape the British empire. An English critic long speculated that different historical turns might have given America or Canada bold roles in altering empire power and strength. The piece ponders Canada’s potential influence in the next century.
The article argues Canada will be heavily populated within 50 years, despite current slow British emigration. It suggests Britons should move there for opportunity, noting Canada’s vast land and room for growth, and contemplates Canada or Australia as suitable regions for imperial development if Britain shrinks its navy or empire.
A Charlotte witness in the Aderholt murder case claims she taught communism in Gastonia and praised the Soviet system. The piece argues real power rests with a small leadership group, not the workers, citing Trotsky’s exile and limited popular influence in Russia.
The essay contemplates real gains of owning a home beyond ads offering security. It paints intimate moments in winter, a warm hearth, and a fortress-like sense of personal space. It then surveys Roosevelt Jr. as Puerto Rico governor and defends lobbying while noting aviation safety figures.
The piece quotes Senator Borah criticizing farm taxation, claiming farm property taxes total 900 million annually, a 300 percent rise since 1914. It argues education and public services justify taxes, though farmers face punitive cash income taxes, with farm taxes taking about one tenth of national cash income.
Statistics indicate the deadliest period for automobile fatalities lies in the final two months of the old year and the first ten months of the new year.
Statistics show women hold a substantial share of national wealth and financial influence. The report notes women command significant figures across industries and households, underscoring growing economic power.
Asheboro opened the Randolph county fair with educational day drawings crowds from across the county. Students enjoyed the largest school display yet while the Randolph creamery modeled a farm scene and attracted buyer interest. Funeral services for Mrs L T Woods of Asheboro were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev Cathran G Smith presiding. She is survived by husband and children, a sister, and a brother.
Chief Gaddis received a telegram from Johnson City Tennessee police reporting a 1924 Ford with a known motor number and license tag. He pursues the owner and details to advance the investigation.
Greensboro October editorial urges courts to prosecute violators of the 1927 North Carolina law requiring drivers from side roads to stop at entry to state highways. Coleman W Roberts of the Carolina Motor Club cites frequent violations and accidents at intersections, noting penalties up to ten days in jail or a ten dollar fine.
President Hoover plans Dr. Harry A. Garfield president of Williams College to chair a forthcoming commission on whether federal land surface rights should be turned over to states. Garfield, son of a former president, served as U S Fuel administrator under Wilson as Hoover’s food administrator. Commission’s full personnel are due shortly and will exclude members of Congress.
Al Kintish of Lowell Massachusetts led the Ford reliability air tour into Louisville after a hop from Cincinnati landing at Bowman Field this morning.
Raleigh October 16 AP Fathers Day designated as Dad's Day at North Carolina State College. Fathers of every student received letters inviting them to attend Thursday with an added football game between Wake Forest and NC State. The Golden Chain society sponsors the event and honors seniors.
Schulte United will launch a junior department store at 111 South Main Street below the Elwood hotel. The new unit of a national chain offers merchandise from 5 cents to 1 dollar with a ready to wear line featuring modern styles and quality.
Mrs Gloria Gould Bishop says she remains on good terms with her ex husband who remarried after a Reno divorce. She describes him as very sweet and notes disappointment that he did not meet her at the pier as she requested by radio.
WALLINGFORD CONN Oct 16 Police were convinced Anna Bryan Ayres advertising expert who earned 100000 a year was shot by William Gaylord bookkeeper who then killed himself Their bodies were found at an inn Mrs Ayres 41 mother of three and ex wife of Ernest Ayres former Amherst professor lived in West Haven Gaylord 46 lived in East Hartford The pair checked in as Mr and Mrs W S Gray of New Haven The medical examiner said murder and suicide occurred four to five hours earlier with two empty shells found in a revolver and no sign of a struggle
Fire last night levelled the Cleveland Springs Hotel near Shelby North Carolina causing an estimated loss of 125000. Guests escaped unharmed and firemen saved part of the furnishings. The hotel was owned by the Cleveland Springs Hotel Company with Key stockholders including Governor Max Gardner and C Blanton of Shelby.
Prohibition agents testified they seized pink ladies drinks at Frank Donato’s Singac road house in Newark area. Analysis found no gin or alcohol in the beverages. Donato was sentenced to 96 days for selling strong beer.
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