Urban Growth Boosts North Carolina Economy Says High Point A Top City
A 1930 census note highlights North Carolina cities led by Charlotte and Winston-Salem with High Point rising to seventh. Eight major cities grew from 226,911 to 419,818 in ten years, averaging over 24,000 each. Prof. S. H. Hobbs Jr. stresses farming needs local markets as cities expand.
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Washington
North Carolina
High Point
Raleigh
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
S. H. Hobbs, Jr
University
Wilmington
Denmark
Wage Scale in Textile Industry and North Carolina
The Gastonia Gazette argues for higher textile wages to lift living standards and boost local purchasing power. It cites Henry P Kendall’s proposal to shorten night work without pay loss and notes current low wages hinder regional prosperity and demand-led improvements.
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Gastonia
Henry P. Kendall
Gaston County
High Point
Lexington
Thomasville
Lenoir
Kendall
Better Guard Needed Across State In Pension Fund Review
The piece argues for broader state wide checks on the Confederate pension fund amid alleged pilfering in Guilford County. It urges continued oversight by the state office and pension boards to prevent fraud.
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Guilford County
German Reichstag Election Shapes Future of Government
The recent German election left the Reichstag in control by a discontented majority, threatening republican institutions though the government appears likely to persist with minor changes. Analysts note this echoes perennial explanations of political stability amid upheaval.
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Reichstag
German political crisis described in guard’s warning
The text notes inmates comparing cooperation in an asylum to German politics. It says Reichstag radicals seek change but cannot cooperate. Two main blocs oppose the government and hate each other more than social democrats. Fascists favor current order. communists reject Mussolini. Bruening remains chancellor with a fragile balance among warring powers, risking no major policy shift.
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Germany
Mussolini
Bruening
Government oversight urged on pension handling in Guilford case
The text calls for checks through regular channels and alert supervision of the entire operation. It urges the state government to demand stricter guardianship and notes that simply resolving the Guilford case will not reassure the public that pensions are not mishandled.
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Georgia Commission
Georgia Power and Light Company
Crisp County
Georgia
State Commission
Guilford
England establishes chair of humor at university
An English university announces the creation of a chair in humor, sparking enthusiasm across campus as faculty and students react to the new academic post.
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England
Missouri Football Captain MecGirl Leads Team
The Missouri eleven is captained by MecGirl, with emphasis on the dates and schedule their squad has secured for the season.
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Missouri
MecGirl
Chicago stunt flyer hurt after bed fall
A famous Chicago stunt flyer and veteran of aerial feats lays in bed after a recent accident when he fell from his bed. Friends suggest a low ceiling may have contributed to the mishap.
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Chicago
Editor addresses union labor in American theater debate
A reader letter argues the American theater operates as a closed shop with union actors and crew since last July and cites the growth of theater unions since 1793. The writer asserts North Carolina theaters including High Point and Winston-Salem are unfair to organized labor and urges publication of the letter.
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Not in Favor of Union
A High Point North Carolina reader dated September 15 1930 recounts 16 years with Tomlinson and criticizes unions for past labor troubles that left workers unemployed for seven weeks after paying dues without benefits. The letter condemns union leaders as taking members money and leaving workers to bear the burden.
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High Point
N. C
the Enterprise
Tomlinson
Bickett
American Federation of Labor
New England
Noon hour reform urged by worried parent
A parent with three children protests the high school noon hour, calling it a noon half hour. He claims lunch lines rush meals, costs families about 90 dollars yearly, and suggests extending noon time or leaving early to avoid cafeteria profits, citing Pennsylvania walkouts.
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the Enterprise
Pennsylvania
Workmen Walk Out Over Bedaux System Fight
A Tomlinson cutting room employee warned colleagues time to quit and oppose the Bedaux system. Cutters left their tables pledging not to work for Tomlinson until the Bedaux plan is ended, while the marcher vowed to return after changing shoes.
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the Enterprise
Tomlinson
North Carolina
Mr. Tomlinson
Bedaux
Gaim
Labor tensions and union views linger in early 20th century debates
The letter discusses Tomlinson workers and unions, accusing Bedaux system critics of ignorance while praising local organizers. It cites taxes, factory conditions, and labor strife in Gastonia and Marion, arguing for law and order and opposing labor agitators. The piece ends noting a Dixie series baseball opener where Memphis beat Fort Worth 4 to 2.
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Tomlinson
Gastonia
Marion
High Point
Bedaux O
Against Outside Labor High Point Letter Warns of Unrest
A High Point resident writes that labor agitation harms workers and benefits only agitators. He praises the Tomlinson factory for fair wages and conditions, notes workers’ support, and argues labor systems must adapt in a changing business world.
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High Point
N. C
the Enterprise
Tomlinson
Tomlinsons
Uses Mr. Hoffman's figures on wage claim
A 1930 High Point editorial mocks Sal B. Hoffman for misrepresenting bedaux wage data. It cites his example in job No 590 and argues his figures imply 41 percent gain, not 8 to 28 percent, urging him to learn arithmetic and calling him a labor agitator.
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High Point
N. C
the Enterprise
High Point Enterprise
Sal B. Hoffman
Hoffman
Tomlinson
Bedaux
Fort Worth Leads Dixie Series Start
Fort Worth Texas league contender opens the Dixie Series facing Memphis at home as the baseball championship begins in the South. Memphis prepares to counter with its lineup as fans anticipate a decisive start amid September play.
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Memphis, Tenn
Fort Worth
Texas
How Old Are You and How to Lose Fat Fast
A promotional fitness ad urges readers to join a 30 day test to shed fat by dieting and using Kruschen Salts. It claims dramatic losses like 19 pounds in four weeks and 47 pounds in three months, promoting Mann Drug Company as the source.
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Mann Drug Company
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