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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1924
Page
2
A 1924 High Point Enterprise feature offers light quotes and social musings on marriage, taxes, payday, luck, and daily life. The column blends proverbs with wry observations on politics, hair trends, and football. It reflects period humor and local newspaper tone.
A nostalgic reminiscence on winter coming and chores at home. It notes cleaning the furnace and windows, ash removal, coal delivery, carpet heating, and weatherproofing doors. The piece also hints at seasonal price effects on gasoline and comments on the Carolina Syndicate and Senator Simmons in a light, period voice.
A man who earned his army commission and served with distinction despite an arm handicap appears a strong choice to lead the American Legion. Commander Drain's experience supports the appointment.
John W. Davis grows more polished and assertive as he tours the middlewest. He appeals to Democratic base with clearer political economy ideas and targeted blows at opponents. Polls and radio reports show rising support in key states, shifting odds toward Davis or Coolidge in the November election.
The News and Observer refused paid ads for a Carteret Craven land scheme selling land at 400 dollars an acre to prompt drilling promises. Promoter Dempsey calls it a gamble while critics say promotion and land profits fund the venture. The piece notes investors face taxes if no oil is found.
The round the world flight showcases aviation's rise and the aviator’s role beyond distant battle lines. Philadelphia centennial scientists claim pilotless aircraft can be guided by wireless for flight and bombing, prompting government review of naval promotion plans and an inquiry board to assess air, submarine, and surface craft roles.
William Allen White of Kansas, famed national editor, enters Kansas gubernatorial politics on an anti Klan platform. He attacks both major party nominees for governor for yielding to Ku Klux support and suggests Davis and Paulen tilt toward the Klan, while his own influence may energize a reform effort amid a heated November contest.
The head of the farmers' union openly supports the ports and ships proposal, a blow to the governor who hoped farmers would back the plan. Usually farmers vote against the union’s guidance, making this stance noteworthy in the election dynamics.
Daniel Darrell Houser died at his home 705 English Street at 5:45 this morning after a two week illness. Diarrhea caused his death. He was born in High Point on April 7 1928. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. W F Houser and two brothers Virgil and Richard. His mother was Genevieve Kidd before marriage. Funeral services will be conducted by Hickory Chapel tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. E W Jones officiating. burial will be in the church cemetery.
Opinion argues voters must consider consequences of elections and participate. It cites higher costs of living, policy impacts on police and business, and the need to hear all sides before voting. It notes cynicism, crime, and welfare efforts for orphans and widows as context for political choices.
The piece cites Sol Schloss on the clothing industry employing 1.2 million and selling over 10 billion dollars in garments annually. It argues Americans over two years could wipe out the national debt. It praises state aid for orphans, condemns asylums, and urges homes over semi prison care. It notes a New Jersey association resolution to sell ice cream by weight to curb air pumping, and jokes about selling eyes by weight.
Secretary Hoover warns that oyster and crab catches along the Atlantic coast are only half of former levels and Pacific salmon declines threaten food supply. He urges restocking and scientific protection of oceans, likening fisheries policy to modern soil farming.
Mount Vernon Illinois September 20 Two photographs found in the home of the Rev Lawrence M Hight held in jail today as authorities probe the deaths of his wife Anna and Wilford Sweetin. Photos of the Reverend and Mrs Sweetin pasted together were found during a search at Ina near Mount Vernon. A chemist said Mrs Hights stomach contained poison. Other organs were to be examined after the body was dug up in Metropolis Illinois. Meantime Chicago chemist to study Sweetins viscera as authorities await report.
The Rev. Mr. Hight yesterday waived a preliminary hearing and stated, I want an early trial, in order to clear my name as soon as possible. He emphasized his desire to resolve the matter quickly.
Important new information emerged in the case of Rev. Lawrence Hight, a clergyman jailed on murder by poison charges in connection with his wife F. G. Thompson. The state's attorney said they now have evidence to proceed to trial, though details will be disclosed later. A discovery linked a portrait of Mrs. Wilford Sweetin found in the parsonage, raising similarities to Mrs. Hight’s death. the minister denied knowing the image and said someone else may have placed it there.
In Mukden on September 20, a fight occurred between Chang Tso-Lin's second army and Peking government troops near Jehol just north of Peking on the Chihli border. The Manchurian forces reportedly routed a mixed brigade of the Chihli troops.
After three days of talks between Memphis Southern Association champions and Fort Worth Texas League champions an agreement set the Dixie series schedule and rules. The series starts September 2 in Memphis with two games, then moves to Fort Worth for three. A possible sixth game in Memphis or a seventh game to decide the title will be decided by a coin toss.
Walter Hagen of New York, holder of the British Open, finished the first round four up on Jim Barnes of New York in the national professional golf championship finals at French Lick Springs. Hagen shot 36 36 71, one under par, while Barnes struggled with putting and two stymies for 37 38 75.
Mrs Alvin T Hert Republican National Committee vice chair in charge of women's activities announces that young women will form a powerful voting bloc for Coolidge and Dawes. She cites organized effort expanding from Chicago to New York with East leadership under Mrs Charles H Sabin. Hyde of Utah and Warburton of Pennsylvania shown as executive committee members.
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