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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1930
Page
4
An article compares North Carolina and Wisconsin wealth per capita, noting Wisconsin at 4162 dollars versus North Carolina at 682. It credits Wisconsin’s dairy industry and livestock ownership for broader well being and urges North Carolina to increase cattle ownership to improve economic conditions.
The piece discusses succession in the fifth and seventh congressional districts after incumbents’ deaths or retirements. It notes potential nominees and the role of local party dynamics, including J Walter Lambeth as a possible choice in the seventh district. It also covers a Citizens Association of High Point created to inform citizens and cooperate with city officials, insisting it is not a political organization.
The obituary notes William C. Hammer began his career in journalism and kept ties to the press throughout life. Known in North Carolina papers as a fellow craftsman, he attended press conventions and stayed connected to the weekly press association. He died at sixty five from heart failure, an organic weakness affecting many with age. He earned distinction through persistent public service.
The article recalls Mr. Hammer as a loyal, magnetic figure whose steadfast eye and personal force drew supporters. It notes his rise from district attorney for the western North Carolina federal court to Congress, describing his Wilson appointment and long service. Colleagues and constituents valued his courage, ability, and enduring friendships.
A plan to redevelop fifteen blocks south and around the Capitol seeks to remove slums and improve housing on all sides. The effort follows Pennsylvania Station’s influence and aims to make Washington the world's most beautiful capital, with cost seen as worthwhile for architectural perfection.
The text discusses a citizen association formed by prominent High Point business leaders. It notes the group aims to study civil government locally and considers risks of partizan use or broader reform like an extra-governmental Baltimore plan.
A reflection on the rise of safety meetings for factory workers and the broad shift toward organized safety culture. It cites Pittsburgh’s gathering of 7,000 safety workers and notes mechanization’s double edge, with traffic deaths and workplace risks underscoring the need for nationwide support.
The sudden death of Congressman William C. Hammer in Asheboro creates a second vacancy in North Carolina’s congressional delegation within a week. Governors and party leaders rush to name successors in the Seventh and Fifth districts as Republicans and Democrats weigh strong candidates.
A trade journal notes a booming cork industry yet questions its long term resilience, suggesting doubt whether the segment can sustain growth despite current gains.
A road laborer takes pride in his essential work, stating that paving the way benefits future generations. He emphasizes the value of steady, hands-on labor and community infrastructure beyond personal recognition.
Football players at an eastern college face academic trouble for the lowest marks in the school. They shrug off the worry, focusing on kicking and passing as the season continues.
The text argues that stock market lows mirror a fundamental shift in public confidence, not superior insight by speculators. It claims the speculative class shares the same misjudgments as other businesses and that mood swings on the exchange signal wider economic loss of confidence.
Robert T. Jones Jr and Eugene V. Homans clash in the national amateur final round. Early holes favor Jones as he goes up and builds an eight-up lead through 28 holes. Homans fights back with steady accuracy, but Jones extends the margin and secures a decisive advantage heading into the later holes.
Maple and Seamore are favored woods for the backs or under surfaces of violins. The belly or top is made of soft woods like pine or fir.
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