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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1926
Page
4
Officials urge a thorough real estate valuation as High Point plans for costly projects and anticipates a significant re assessment year. They call for a fair inventory of resources to guide improved planning and avoid financial strain.
The chamber of commerce aims to boost High Point as a true traffic and business hub with booster support backing the effort and local backing anticipated.
The city pushes a street widening plan on Commerce Street amid condemnation battles with landowners. The trial result will shape future urban improvements as traffic needs and municipal interest are weighed.
A short religious reflection contrasts Romans 14:3 with Parker's line outward judgment despises the eater while inward justice remains. It emphasizes acceptance by God and warns against harsh judging of others based on dietary or belief differences.
A reflective verse urges readers to choose optimism over gloom. It contrasts bright and dark sides of life, noting sorrow has its place but encouraging laughter and a positive outlook to brighten daily existence. It cautions against clinging to despair and promotes using darkness to appreciate light.
The piece argues that the grave holds potential witnesses who could support Daugherty's innocence amid federal charges. It questions whether he is a scapegoat for others' sins and notes widespread gossip about his alleged protection of others. It also discusses whether he was central to a broader Harding administration conspiracy or a political scapegoat.
A Greensboro News editorial backs Overman’s call for uniform revaluation of Guilford County property for 1927 taxation. It argues current assessments are grossly unequal with business properties taxed far below real value while many homeowners pay on equity, urging a professional valuation plan and a six to seven month rollout to straighten municipal affairs.
A concise report notes how some students pursue academic paths under classroom routines while others enter industrial training. The scene captures contrasts between education and labor shaping youths' early careers.
The fighter Jack Dempsey objects to an army trainer in his corner at the big fight. The presence seems to bother Dempsey and contribute to his peevish mood.
A German Jewish authority reports that Jews increasingly dwell in cities, now totaling about eighteen million worldwide. Four million four hundred thousand live in the United States, about two million in New York City, with Poland and Russia hosting large communities. Warsaw, Chicago, and Vienna each hold around 300 to 400 thousand Jews as urban migrants rise.
The United States Chamber of Commerce calls for real local and regional action to address agricultural problems. A Salt Lake City meeting October 1 and 2 will involve Arizona to western Colorado and other Western states, with later meetings to include more regions. It argues against one size fits all federal farming policy and stresses diverse regional needs and coordinated local efforts.
A boy of twelve at Yachtsmen's Wharf saves Martha Courtney and Jane Courtney from a strong current. Two men in a boat rescue them as the youth vanishes, later believed to have fled home. The crowd worries over the missing child and his future.
A compact reflection on human fallibility and the paradox of virtue, noting that mistakes persist despite elevated ideals and moral aspirations. The phrase invites contemplation of humility and learning in pursuit of better judgment.
A reflective meditation on civilization as a unifying structure and how people live with hopeful aspirations. The piece contrasts collective progress with individual hopes and framed by a metaphor of a flag pole.
Readers note a calmer mood follows a wave of panic as crowds settle down after eventful scenes. Authorities urged restraint while emphasizing safety and orderly conduct amid previous loud reactions.
A report notes Suzanne will encounter numerous American tennis players upon arrival, highlighting the strong national talent pool and competitive field she will engage with.
An explorer who previously dodged tigers in Africa is recovering after a taxi strike in New York. A political aspirant known for opposing views is replaced by a candidate described as talking both wet and dry.
A collection of quips and reflections from a Malden audience noting aging ministers, dancing origins, social observations, and playful takes on holidays, appetite, popularity, and changing times. It references Thanksgiving, Black Bottom, Dempsey Tunney, Gertrude Ederle, and everyday quirks.
A compact reflection on how initial awe fades as insight grows, revealing the core clarity behind complex appearances. The piece contrasts initial wonder with the final clean simplicity uncovered through understanding.
A intoxicated motorist in Alabama drove onto a ferry in a reckless act as authorities note the incident with no injuries reported. The event sparked investigation into erratic driving and safety protocol aboard the vessel.
The writer urges a businesslike overhaul of county tax assessment in North Carolina. He proposes a competent panel of local and outsider appraisers for Greensboro, High Point, and the county, to inspect all parcels and set true values, arguing it would reduce inequities and boost tax revenue.
Enterprise Bureau reports on a renewed push for a state wide tail light requirement for all vehicles at night. Rural farmers oppose, citing tradition and costs, while motorists urge safety due to accidents from unlit wagons and horse drawn vehicles. Department records show serious crashes linked to lack of rear lights, setting the stage for another legislative battle.
A rubber game between the High Point Firemen and the Enterprise will be played this afternoon at 4 o clock at Welch Park. The first game went to the Smoke Eaters, while Enterprise players won the second match. Batteries are Beaman Roach for the Firemen and McGhee Sawyer for the Enterprise.
Class I railroads in the United States allocate about 200 million dollars yearly for forest products and thus represent roughly 2 percent of the nation’s lumber production.
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