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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1931

Page

4

Quote on virtue bought with gold from Shakespeare

A stylized quotation appears, asserting that one who buys villainy with gold cannot purchase true faith. The line echoes Shakespearean diction and moral framing, emphasizing corruption, money, and integrity.

The Profound Labor Problem and Its Significance

Labor Day debates unfold with E McNeill Poteat urging a Christian duty to provide jobs and fair pay. Nicholas Murray Butler warns against overreliance on large merged industries for employment stability while Gandhi advocates decentralization. The piece weighs modernization’s impact on distribution and the need for an artificial labor adjustment in 1931.

Raleigh E. McNeill Poteat The Baptist Church Jesus Mr. Poteat Poteat Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Butler Dr. Butler Mahatma Gandhi India Gandhi

Business Leadership Supply It Or Wait On State Action

The question asks whether business leadership should proactively drive supply or pause for political state action. It weighs market-driven initiative against regulatory or policy-driven constraints, noting potential timing risks and the roles of government, industry, and investors in shaping outcomes.

Governor Gardner Faces Possible North Carolina Special Session

The piece argues that North Carolina must decide on Sterling's cotton relief plan or summon an extraordinary session. Gardner has pressed Texas and now faces a choice to endorse a state-led push or propose a substitute, with southern states watching Raleigh’s response. The author sides with decisive action to avoid delay.

Sterling Texas Gardner North Carolina Raleigh Austin

Shelby Farmer Buys Cotton Bale At Seven Cents A Pound

A Shelby farmer buys a bale of cotton at seven cents per pound to store rather than grow more, illustrating the costly, unsustainable cotton market. He notes producing a pound costs over 13 cents in this state, yet few farmers have funds to stockpile. The piece argues a sabbatical year and drastic measures may raise prices to cost, or more, for relief.

Shelby

League of Nations mood report condemns pessimism

The piece argues against pessimism in League of Nations discussions, urging courage and confidence to restore morale for postwar success. It notes that Geneva prioritizes mood over statistics, and warns that timidity in influential circles fuels business lethargy amid peace.

League of Nations Geneva

Pupils Awarded For Pronouncing Raman Name

The notice names Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman as the Nobel Prize winner and suggests school pupils deserve an award for correctly pronouncing the name.

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman

Need of a Change Reflects Gloom and Progress Hopes

The piece weighs global unease from unemployment and debt against ideas for a new American social order. It weighs communism, capitalism, and reform, noting some progress through thought leaders and science while urging blended old and new approaches for future stability. It highlights Dr. Harry Coke’s cancer serum, TB cures, and praise for medical researchers amid a cautious optimism.

Russia Harry Coke Westford England

Why Letters to Newspapers Spark Conflicting Views

Readers write to papers sharing personal opinions, which reflect their experiences and beliefs. Others respond with different values, knowledge, or priorities, leading to frequent disagreement over what counts as the right view and what should be published.

Crusader urges shooting training in New York streets

A crime fighter calls for teaching pistol use to the public in New York, but the idea risks harming truck drivers who favor driving on the road center. The remark juxtaposes public safety methods with road behavior in a pointed urban debate.

New York

Boy Grows Cute on Birthplace of Liberal Government

A light remark from a youngster questioned the birthplace of the Liberal government, joking that it most likely was not Scotland. The quip reflects a playful take on political origins and regional stereotypes.

Junior Scotland

Misquote claim haunts a politician amid crime rise in London

In a reflection on time and blame a politician may allege misquoting by the microphone as events unfold. Reports cite rising crime in London amid Britain's lack of prohibition.

London Great Britain

Maxwell enters NC governor race amid sales tax debate

Maxwell at age 2? no. The article debates Maxwell's entry into the North Carolina governor race, contrasting his stance with Ehringhaus, Brummitt, and Fountain on sales tax and tax policy. It notes shifting public opinion, regional implications, and the likelihood of a second primary as four candidates divide the field.

Maxwell Democratication Dacy G. Brummitt J. C. Ehringhaus North Carolina R. T. Fountain General Assembly Brummitt Fountain Ehringhaus Carolina Piedmont West Ebringhaus Democratic Party Fountain and Brummitt Labor

Letter: Pastor Absent. Fire of Christian Zeal at First Christian

Editor notes Rev Alfred was away for baptizing but Mr Dry led a spirited worship at East Green Tryon First Christian church. The writer praises Paul like zeal, recalls a sermon on the vine yard duty, and commends Rev Alfred's band of workers praying for rapid growth to a thousand.

Alfred Dry Charistian East Green Tryon Streets Paul Antioch Barnabas Rome Evangels Knights of the Holy Cross Jesus

Gandhi Sways London View of India's Millions at Round Table

Gandhi will attend the Second Round Table Conference as India’s voice for 350 million people. He sees India turning to mill industries, potentially undercutting western producers, with 338000 in cotton, 347000 in jute, 315000 in engineering employed in big mills and a vast workforce on farms. Wages are low, debt chains workers, and money lenders extract high interest. If industry expands and wages rise, living standards could improve, yet prices remain low enough to keep Westerners competitive.

Milton Bronner NEA Service Inc London Mahatma Gandhi India Gandhi Royal Commission On Labor

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