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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1927
Page
4
A devotional note cites I Corinthians 1:13 and Tolstoi about work as the inevitable condition and true source of human welfare. The meditation frames work as central to life and society, urging reflection on labor's value.
A brief poetic toast celebrates October as a season turning from summer to winter. The speaker praises warmth by fire and companionship as frost nears, inviting friends to gather and enjoy a hot drink while noting the changing sun and longer nights.
The Greensboro recall election failed with all four targeted councilmen, including the mayor, reelected by large majorities. Voter turnout was strong but uneven, and the result signals public confidence in the current administration despite calls for change. The piece notes prior reforms, fiscal prudence, and the city hall’s governance history as context for the vote.
The Charlotte Observer faced claims of dwindling tourist interest in Asheville while arguing no real slump occurred. A Pittsburgh reader blamed high hotel rates driving tourists to cheaper lodging, and a traveling salesman added that rates are too high and could drop without harming hotel earnings.
A reflective essay notes Sir Charles Gregory warning of a world split while history shows recurring doomsday predictions. It praises the western livestock boom, railroads cutting cattle moves, and new water access boosting grazing. It also highlights coal’s declining share as oil, gas, and water power rise.
The piece argues that railroad and public service rates burden consumers while favored manufacturers and subsidies boost profits. It cites a farm tax study showing farm real estate taxes rising 269 percent from 1913 to 1923 and warns this harms farmers. Dr. Henry C. Taylor notes farmer income fell from 20 percent of national income to 10 percent by 1925, despite large farm investment and 50 percent of exports. It calls for tax reform and wise leadership to sustain agriculture's role in the economy.
A discussion argues that lower hotel rates can boost earnings by drawing more travelers to use the hotels. It notes travelers may seek cheaper lodging, creating a commercial issue for hoteliers. It questions whether current rates are at the minimum without degrading service quality.
The piece argues for disarmament as essential to lasting peace, noting that wars are less likely in a world with reduced armaments. It contends the old world must cooperate internationally to avoid costly arms races and that US interests at Geneva require active support to prevent artificial trade barriers harming American trade.
The 1926 fire insurance year showed a $23,738,395 underwriting loss or 3.74 percent, a slight rise from 1925. Wilfred Kurth, retiring president of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, warns that despite rising insurable property values the ratio of losses to property value worsened recently. He notes premiums have not kept pace and calls for at least $50,000,000 more annual fire and lightning premium income to restore profitable underwriting.
A biting editorial critiques Ford accessory manufacturers for hardship and urges them to shift production toward pedestrian spare parts as the country grows more prosperous. The piece quips about traffic and road dangers to emphasize a pragmatic industrial pivot.
Raleigh observers weigh Al Smith as a likely Democratic nominee in 1928. The piece notes mixed hopes and fears among North Carolina officials about Smith winning the nomination and the impact on party unity. It cites Wall Street Journal influence and editorial support shaping perceptions of Smith’s national viability.
Rev Dwight L Ware, youth pastor of First Methodist Church in Lexington, calls for inner soul culture over material wealth. He denounces the Dempsey Tunney prize fight as a costly mockery of sport and urges sacrifice for the church.
Asheville court records show Mrs. Sallie Hensley of Skyland, 45, said she stole finery from an Asheville department store to provoke her husband’s jealousy and curb his wandering. She explained to Judge Sullivan that another man gave her the items to trigger the reaction.
The funeral for Baron Ago Von Maltzan German ambassador to the United States killed in a recent air crash was held in Mecklen burg Germany. Wreaths from President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg were placed on the grave by Jacob Gould Schurman the American ambassador to Germany who attended with Mrs Schurman.
A college reporter found two North Carolina hospitals prevent baby mixups with strict infant care. Each newborn has a nurse, a crib or nursery, and a name tag ribbon. Governor McLean plans to pursue Bentonville battlefield memorial status with federal cooperation.
The ashes of Walter C. Whiffe AP Moscow correspondent were scattered from a military plane over Moscow as per his last wishes. A flower urn carried by N. Kotoff dropped the ashes from about 800 feet after a service attended by the American colony and Soviet officials. AP representatives Charles Stephenson Smith and William Reswick spoke briefly.
Edward B. Neave Sr. 86 former Salisbury mayor and waterworks superintendent died at his home. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. tomorrow. He was active in the Presbyterian church and Masonic circles. survived by widow, one son, one daughter and seven grandchildren.
Greensboro voters upheld the city government as recall attempts to oust Mayor E B Jeffress and Councilmen E R Ford David White and W M Ridenhour failed by large margins. Ridenhour led among eight candidates with 4 594 votes while Jeffress had 4 305. Recall challengers Hiatt Ross Hall and Ziglar trailed with 2 620 2 425 2 284 and 2 189 votes respectively.
Dr Elbert M Conover urged a seven day a week ministry of religious instruction social fellowship and worship for churches. He spoke before the world service commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church in St Louis noting churches paying taxes for room they use should provide a planned seven day ministry. About 100 delegates from eastern middle and southern states attended the five day conference.
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