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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1929
Page
4
The remark notes that men, in any anxiety they bear, sometimes seek repose. It reflects a classical reference to Cicero while implying human behavior under stress.
The presiding judge at Charlotte questions the delay in selecting twelve jurors for the Gastonia murder case of Aderholt. From 500 citizens, ten were picked. 150 more are called to complete the final pair. The article urges reform to curb costly delays and peremptory challenges, warning the jury system may be at risk.
Opinion on 1929 tobacco marketing in North Carolina argues farmers dump crop on the market at low prices while manufacturers and government take large shares. It warns farmers lack bargaining power, suggests cooperative marketing could help price control, and notes regional production concentration.
Readable text describes a farmer ready to take what the season offers, continuing duties through the growing period. The note emphasizes ongoing responsibility for protection and labor as crops develop.
The piece notes New York City’s drink landscape with 32,000 speak-easies and a wet city ahead of mayoral votes. It contrasts La Guardia as wetter than Jimmy Walker’s ticket and hints at accusations of anti-Saloon League ties against Walker.
The Miss Mexico winner sits in Mexico City jail awaiting trial for the murder of her husband who forgot he had a wife after being smitten with a mistress. The piece critiques Mexican and American views on marriage and female behavior in the beauty market.
The piece notes Tennessee politics after Senator Tyson's death with William KE Brock named to succeed him. Cordell Hull vows to seek the seat in 1930, and Brock's short tenure is anticipated. Hull's swift bid suggests he felt snubbed by the governor's choice.
The Protestant Episcopal bishop of Nebraska preached at a Fifth Avenue church that America has lost its soul and now worships bigness in buildings, banks, planes, and cars. He urged a return to moral idealism and said the church must be a purifying power to restore civilization.
The piece urges preparing youth for future chances and warns of both universal peace and universal war. It notes rapid global change, closer world links, and new tools that could end poverty or seed oligarchy. It discusses Hoover's land proposal and cautions against tying policy to prohibition, then stresses regular auto inspections for safety.
A Chicago man joined a health cult and fasted with others at a Colorado tent colony. He died from starvation, underscoring warnings against extreme fasting promoted as a cure all. The piece cautions readers to avoid fasting without medical advice and notes the colony is dissolving.
A brief note discusses swing sitting as a newer endurance fad and questions whether a method can be found to make people swing more readily, reflecting lighthearted social commentary.
A British motorist skidded recently striking a lamp post before crashing into the front of a shop. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the incident followed a loss of control and caused property damage.
Thomasville churches agree on a cooperative revival starting September 15 with Rev. Wade C. Smith of Greensboro preaching. Union prayers begin Wednesday at First Baptist led by Rev. L. A. Connell as all churches unite for the effort.
C. L. Amos, recovering from an explosion injury, and J. P. Rawley, Enterprise publisher, visit Raleigh to inspect a newly purchased Curtiss Challenger Commandaire. The plane, ready for delivery, will soon arrive and be kept at the Greensboro road airport under pilot Lieut. Clark of the Lindley weather bureau, an experienced aviator.
Raleigh Sept 3 The delay in selecting a jury in Charlotte for the trial of 16 strikers and labor leaders charged with Chief of Police Aderholt’s murder draws renewed calls to speed up trials. The piece reviews Judicial Conference reform efforts, the struck jury proposal, and lawyer control of the legislature seen as blocking changes.
Rev. Roy I. Farmer, pastor of the First Methodist Protestant church, returned from a Ohio vacation to speak at the Civitan club luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. About 30 members attended as he urged modern business men to uphold high ethics, arguing such conduct yields long term profitability. The session closed after an attendance prize drawing with no business conducted.
The red gurnard, a curious European fish, is noted for producing a crowing sound. Researchers document its vocalizations as a distinctive underwater call and explore how this species uses sound in its environment.
Asheboro dispatch reports a Sunday night disturbance at a colored church near Seagrove. Floyd Bell was arrested with a pistol found at his Ramseur home, while Sara Garner of Asheboro was jailed. Van Garner Connie Cheek and Colon Cheek are sought. The charges include carrying concealed weapons and disturbing public worship.
A week long term of criminal court began yesterday in Asheboro with a heavy docket. Judge Stack of Monroe presides and Solicitor Zeb V Long of Statesville prosecutes. Notable cases include Paul and E Everett Ferree charged with attempting to rob the Bank of Ramseur, likely to be heard Tuesday.
Pablo Sildar, Mexican air ace, leaves San Jose for Panama as part of a goodwill flight tour across Central and South America. His plane is named Mexican Army.
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