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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1925
Page
2
The High Point Enterprise reports a new speed record of 302 miles per hour. It speculates that if trends continue, future travel to Mars could be possible within a generation. The paper also notes political notes on Ukraine deportations and remarks on Kellogg and Mulcahy in current events.
The Asheville fund for national advertising rises to 135000 dollars with 100000 from taxes 17500 from real estate interests and 17500 from hotel men. Charlotte merchants quietly back local promoter Kuester who collects 7500 annually and recently a Charlotte donor added 1000 to the effort.
An editorial notes the audit delay on the North Carolina prison account fuels politics in state finances. It argues audits should reveal full facts, not be crafted to please officials, and warns against using press influence to disguise financial realities.
Figures from the legislative budget commission show printing costs as a potential source of easy money. Printer squabbles could disrupt a state bureau and spark a commissioner’s election. After a new bureau, discrimination charges arose, bids were refused, and now printers agree to take the work at reduced prices.
Miss Ederle, famed American swimmer, defends trainer Wolfe amid criticism for pulling her from the English Channel. She argues she could have swum farther, while Wolfe cites safety and rule violations as his reasons, framing his action as humanitarian and prudent.
A historical note on Mrs. Coolidge adopting economical dress and wearing an old hat, influencing public taste and milliners’ business. The piece also mentions Mr Coolidge seen in a straw hat, reflecting White House fashion impact on America.
The piece notes how royal fashion influence from the Prince of Wales contrasts with American restraint. It suggests Mr Coolidge may briefly slow fall hat sales, yet the American man will discard summer headgear and seek less conspicuous styles despite celebrity fashion power.
New York dispatch reports Sir Archibald Montgomery using Stonewall Jackson’s battle strategy in a large peace time training exercise in Hampshire. The mock Chancellorsville pits 40 000 troops in four western counties with ferries coordinating troop movements and a salvage crew rebuilding breached walls as a broadcasting station stays silent to avoid interference.
An official communique says French forces north of the OQueigha River have reached Zaufa Oulad Ghezzar eight miles northeast of the Bibiano ridge, on the edge of the Brahm tribal country.
New York reports bullish activity driven by easy money rates and favorable trade news lifting averages to record highs. Motors and high priced industrials led gains as rails rallied late week on strong August earnings outlook. Pennsylvania and coal carriers touched new highs amid heavy freight volumes.
The speaker urges a fusion of knowledge and spirituality as essential for modern life. He notes widespread doubt and the “literature of despair,” then outlines three tasks for universities: advance knowledge, improve organization, and foster cooperation between science and faith to sustain democracy and humanity.
New York reporters note Mickey Walker and Dave Shade intensify training for their September 19 championship clash at Yankee Stadium. Shade predicts victory inside nine rounds as Shade displays notable speed in workouts. The 15 round bout will go to a decision and begin at 10 p.m.
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