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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
4
A concise paraphrase notes that true generosity yields greater personal gain than the act itself. It emphasizes proportional reciprocity tied to the value of the thing given, reflecting George MacDonald’s moral philosophy on selfless giving and moral return.
An emerging $1 billion bank merger involves Commercial National Bank and J Elwood Cox. The consolidation spans Goldsboro to Morganton, uniting 17 banks into a regional network and raising questions about federal reserve power and tax treatment of foreign stock.
Lindbergh maneuvers three times in one day to avoid a powerful windstorm off the coast of South America. The aviator faces hazards beyond usual trail blazing and underscores the dangers of opening new mail routes over storm-prone waters.
North Carolina produced under 2.25 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 1927, placing sixth among states and ahead of other southern states. Nationwide total was 102 billion kilowatt hours. New York, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio and Michigan led with over half the U S output, reflecting a strong power industry and the governor’s broader political agenda.
Rev George T Stephens touring Caldwell county compares Lenoir to towns with higher rottenness saying only one town in the state is rot tenier than Lenoir. He cites High Point and Gastonia in the comparison and notes pride in local customs amid controversy.
The death of Miller Huggins in New York yesterday afternoon ends a storied career. He rose from a teen prospect to a pivotal Yankees figure, guiding them to six American League pennants and three World titles. Known for a sharp mind, he developed star players and kept baseball popular while delivering profitable teams for owners.
Bruce Catton argues the Detroit nightclub fire rumor traces the enterprising criminal role of bootleggers in prohibition America. He links the tale to a broader warning about organized crime and government influence, noting recent Senate probes into shipbuilders and a $143000 slush fund behind lobbying efforts for the Jones White act.
In Lexington on September 26 the two week term led by Judge Tom L Johnson moved through civil cases. The Jordan Shutt will contest dominates the week with Mrs Mabel Hartman as propounder and Enoch J Shutt as caveator. Farm properties in Arcadia township form the estate core.
W. P. R. lauds Huggins for halting Ruth from pitching to later star in the outfield for fans every game. The article calls him a credit to baseball, noting his clean sport, hard fights, and widespread respect. It laments his loss and wonders who can fill his shoes for the Yankee era.
A shift in attitude toward Soviet Russia sees American industrialists increasingly receptive to deals. Russia now buys more from the United States than under the czar, and large contracts worth 25 to 50 million dollars loom, signaling a growing economic reliance that could blunt anti-Lenin rhetoric.
A reflection contrasts landscape beauty with what passengers notice while riding street cars. The piece muses on perception, focusing on trees vs urban movement and the human gaze amid city transit.
A fashion note predicts track pants will be the style for men next summer, noting the trend may suit certain male wardrobes and body types while leaving interpretation to individual taste.
North Carolina will run a comparative study on two Lake Rim tracts to show forest productivity. One area will remain natural, the other managed scientifically to demonstrate best practices. Col J W Harrelson announced the plan directed by J S Holmes with aims to expand statewide demonstrations. Lake Rim land was bought to protect water and support the nearby Frank Stedman State fish hatchery. J S Hargett said Lake Rim will be drawn down this fall to remove coarse fish and stock more game fish.
National Textile Workers Union officials prepare a public mass meeting in West Greenville under William Murdoch to recruit new members. Murdoch says the organization is expanding in Greenville area and will move into South Carolina and Georgia, aiming to lead over the United Textile Workers of America in membership.
Enterprise report from Raleigh notes U S Blalock of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative warns farmers to delay picking and ginning until cotton is ripe and dry. Ginning green or wet cotton cuts fibers, reducing value by $5 to $25 per bale, potentially saving or costing thousands of dollars.
Raleigh reports that the 18th Safety Congress in Chicago will focus on reducing car crashes. W C Spruill says North Carolina seeks a drivers license law and statewide safety education, noting a 10 percent rise in fatalities in eight months of 1929.
Governor O Max Gardner left Raleigh for New York on business as communist tensions ease. He will stay through the week and return likely Sunday, the first extended absence in over two months while he remained in contact with state affairs during August strikes.
Progress reports indicate strikes ended weeks ago and most mills run at full capacity though night shifts were reduced or cut. Communist agitation in Gastonia and Charlotte areas kept tensions high for governors, but a truce seems likely with no further outbreaks. Governor Gardner plans a brief trip to New York for urgent business.
Lexington dealer L G Davis of Route 1 Linwood bought Klondike Beautiful a two year old cow at the fall breeders consignment sale of Guernsey cattle in Salisbury The animal consigned by Klondike farm Elkin brought top price and was moved to Davidson county for Davis
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