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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
4
A compact reflection noting the virtue of a person who trusts in a supreme being, finds strength in divine power, wisdom in divine wisdom, and happiness in divine happiness as expressed in a concise Addisonian sentiment.
A concise analysis notes France and Germany form an economic partnership joining French capital to German labor for road and public works in ex-colonies. It highlights swift postwar diplomacy under Laval Briand Bruening Hindenburg and compares modern diplomacy to past Berlin congress formalities. It mentions U S relief to Germany and a shift toward less pompous, more practical international meetings.
Analysts note a shift to faster, more open diplomacy where personal ties and publicity matter. The change could revive nations and heal scars, or spark volatile weather in international relations, with optimism and pessimism tugging outcomes. The article frames this as a great experiment for mankind.
The city shares regret at Rev H Norwood Bownes resignation after ten years as rector at St Marys Episcopal He withstood pneumonia last winter and has begun a recovery but must leave church duties to seek milder climates This community and congregation extend sincere good wishes as he continues his fight for health
The local high school principal outlines allied classroom activities that expand creative expression without credits. These programs, integrated with regular coursework and centered in homerooms, aim to engage every student, foster citizenship and leadership, and reduce self consciousness among peers.
Historians may call this era the Era of the Big Shot a mindset borrowed from the underworld that has spread nationwide. The phrase captures a public aim to emulate wealth and success rather than virtue or effort.
A reflection on how fame and wealth shape behavior, citing a Midwest murder plot over life insurance and a boastful nephew. The piece argues society rewards big shots, fuels vanity, and drives political and naval interest in tariff debates and dirigibles, closing with a humorous winter poem in prose.
Dr Daniel A Poling a leading prohibition ally supports the Legion's action but calls it a fundamental mistake. He praises the Legion for good faith and restraint while contending American anti liquor leadership must remain honest fair and steady to check the wets drive. He contrasts Polings stance with True Wilson's criticism.
A bromide from an office sage suggests that if more people could change their minds, debates would become more constructive and progress might follow. The remark emphasizes openness and adaptability in workplace discourse.
In this country hard times are blamed on the tariffs, In England, for lack of them, the line captures a satirical reflection on economic policy and its global perception. The remark juxtaposes domestic blame with foreign conditions, illustrating cross cultural humor about trade.
The pound in England has depreciated and observers suggest a teeman may be under mounting influence. The note hints at economic weakness and shifting political loyalties affecting policy direction.
A remark on hats links fashion success to wearer fit, noting that not everyone can wear the Empress Eugenie style well. The idea underscores how style choices hinge on personal suitability as much as trend.
The rise in stock values amid ongoing wage cuts fuels the belief that the rich accumulate more wealth while the poor lose ground. The observation highlights growing economic inequality and questions the distribution effects of market gains versus labor concessions.
Report suggests California plans a dirigible larger than Akron to attract attention to its aviation prowess and promotional image, reflecting state pride and ambitions in air travel.
A flower named after Dwight Morrow stands as a playful nod to his recent actions. Critics suggest the choice hints at his shrinking violet reputation given current behavior and public salience.
Lumberton report says McDonald town clerk N L Hall states no tax has been levied or collected in two years due to no taxpayers. The town near Lumberton with 141 residents confirms the railroad inquiry finding no road tax this year.
The North Carolina Corporation Commission heard a petition from railroads seeking a general intra state freight rate increase on gravel limestone and marble. The proposed schedule would align inland rates with the interstate rates effective in the south on September 9.
A. J. Maxwell, revenue commissioner and contender for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, opens his statewide radio campaign tonight on WPTF from 8:30 to 9. He argues taxes are too high and must be cut, urging economizing over new revenue sources, and contends a sales tax would shift burden without relieving overall taxation.
Ruby Curlee grows a stalk bearing 14 pods of okra now on display in The Enterprise window at 516 White Oak Street. The unusual plant is part of the newspaper’s collection of odd fruits and vegetables.
Inez Brevard of 704 East Washington street asks The Enterprise to announce she is not the same person arraigned in High Point municipal court yesterday on larceny and forcible trespass charges.
In Asheville on September 29, the trial of William D. Harris and Wallace B. Davis for using the mails to defraud over $3.65 million in bonds by Central Securities Company of Asheville entered its final stage. After more than four weeks, only counsel arguments and the judge’s charge remain before jury deliberations, expected tomorrow. Davis, former president of Central Bank and Trust, faces banking violations tied to its failure and a potential nine-year minimum. Harris, vice president of the Securities company, is on trial for the first time.
A series of revival services conducted by Rev. R. L. Leviner and Rev. W. L. Hicks began at the Church of the Living God in Archdale last night. Services are scheduled daily at 7 30 p.m. through the week with both pastors leading each evening.
A target cigarette machine, claimed as the first in High Point, was unloaded and installed today. George R. Field, owner, informed The Enterprise this morning. The tangelo, a Florida citrus product between tangerine and grapefruit, was also noted.
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