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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1926
Page
4
A reflective notice citing Proverbs 28 22 about haste to riches and an evil eye. It includes a Rev T Adams quip contrasting a covetous man amid plenty with Talus in water, still thirsty.
A humorous meditation on radio tuning and station sign offs. The piece laments brief music blocks and sighs that the waves always go silent at the end. It suggests simply listening will reveal the final message: good night.
The Carolina Motor Club estimates last year’s through travelers spent 37.5 million dollars in North Carolina. About 893000 visiting autos averaged seven dollars per person per day for two days, with three people per car suggesting 2.679 million tourists. They emphasize tourists’ purchases as a key highway-related profit, noting gasoline tax funds roads and demand for expanded visitor attractions.
A preliminary statement by the internal revenue commissioner argues tobacco and automobile taxes are paid by manufacturers and distributed to collectors nationwide. The piece notes cross state contributions and cites Senator Simmons, suggesting states do not solely bear tax burdens.
The piece argues that wealth in New York and other states is funded by widespread commerce beyond state borders. It notes that high earners support the public through taxes, and that tax revenue follows national commercial links rather than local boundaries. It cites cigarette and automobile taxes as examples shared across states.
A Washington story argues the federal income increase stems from the tax reduction. It questions whether lower rates nudged truthful reporting or boosted capital activity, or both, producing the result.
The Miami Sunday scene shows broad church attendance as residents and visitors joined in thanks after the hurricane. Survivors gather in large numbers, with William Jennings Bryan leading a Sunday school class, illustrating disaster shaping spiritual growth and dependence on a higher benevolence.
A nostalgic column contrasts molybdenite powered travel with a future of sun driven trains and ships. It imagines a New York skyscraper church funded by bonds and mortgage financing, reflecting a business oriented view of religion and progress.
Reflection on William Penn urging colonists to plant trees, noting vast idle land and timber shortages in the United States. Observes eastern freight costs rising as lumber shifts toward the Rocky Mountain region and argues it is not too late to follow the Penn recommendation.
A discussion notes Friday as an unlucky day tied to near payday poverty. It argues a living wage should apply to all, highlighting gender disparities where women are less likely to receive fair pay.
A light, opinionated note on luck and summer anticipation cites self made men and football, mentioning a quarterback and signals as a playful reflection on sports timing and seasonal change.
A Raleigh Times column lauds the Carolina Motor Club for quantifying North Carolina tourism and pushes for highway safety measures. It backs better headlight rules, updated speed limits, and a rural road patrol with motorcycles, warning against a broad State police force with city policing powers.
The Salisbury Post discusses American views of France and supports holding the American Legion convention in Paris. It quotes T C Linn Jr of The New York Times noting no ill will toward Americans and argues a Paris convention would ease tensions and boost French tourism funding in 1927.
Superintendent T Wingate Andrews announces an intensive teacher training program for High Point public schools. The plan includes meetings with supervisors and principals and extension courses from the North Carolina College for Women. A teachers meeting at the high school auditorium will survey needs and set the stage for improved service.
District Attorney details accuse evangelist Aimee McPherson and mother of fabricating a kidnaping story and aiding a conspiracy to pervert justice. Sielaff, a state’s witness, and others are named in the blanket complaint. Court appearance limited to 50 attendees as the trial proceeds.
Certificates of incorporation filed today in Raleigh list Mills Motor Co of Maysville to operate garages and sell vehicles with 25 000 authorized capital 3000 subscribed by G E Weeks M T Mills and J Foseue Imperial Motor Co of Cliffside to deal in vehicles with 125 000 authorized capital 9000 subscribed by F Bobo Scruggs Cliffsider H M Wilson and S G Benson Rutherfordton Saluda Tower Mills Inc of Saluda to maintain cotton mills with 100 000 authorized capital 300 subscribed by George K Brockenbrough Charlotte Walter Thompson and G R Little Saluda Harllee Equipment Co of High Point to deal in furniture for hotels with 100 000 authorized capital 210 subscribed by D E Harllee Thomas Turner Jr and F E Harllee Greensboro.
Mayor H A Moffitt released a statement defending Mrs. W C Hammond executive secretary of the Board of Public Welfare amid controversy over a nine dollar daily city payment to High Point hospital for charity patients. He praised Hammond for speaking out and said the council would revisit the agreement at the next meeting while acknowledging Hammond does not determine charity patient status at High Point hospital.
J Elwood Cox touring the Canadian northwest reports heavy snow in Banff country with icicles hanging from roofs. Accompanied by Mrs Cox and Misses Clara and Effie Cox he heads to Los Angeles for the American Bankers association session, arriving in early October and returning to High Point on October 13.
Will Henderson a Negro admitted in magistrate's court that he went on land of another person who told him not to but denied the trespassing charge. He reacted loudly when told of a suspended sentence and when the word suspended was explained.
Guatemala's President Orellana dies after suffering heart trouble. The government confirms his death and a period of mourning begins as the nation processes the sudden loss of its leader.
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