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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
4
An old proverb echoes advice to follow a father's commands and a mother’s law. It links reverence for parental guidance with ambition, suggesting height comes from treating what is above as superior. The quote references Proverbs 6 20 and the writer Trollope.
The aging Samuel Insull, once a utilities czar, battles extradition to the United States over charges tied to the collapse of his empire. Supporters claim martyrdom in a historic legal clash while critics warn that his actions harmed investors and jeopardized public trust in markets.
Katharine Hepburn, returning from Paris, declares Greta Garbo incomparably the greatest screen artist. She adds she intends to return to acting, despite recent criticism of her play The Lake. The piece contrasts Hepburn’s humility with harsh policing depictions in St Paul and Dillinger’s notoriety.
A vivid simile casts Huey Long as restless as a headline in perpetual motion. The phrase underscores political energy and constant media scrutiny surrounding the figure and era.
The New Deal will endure if the public does not demand a new deal. The quote frames the struggle as not the cost of living itself but living high. A candid truth is valued as a confession.
A satirical quip laces a critic’s view of epitaph writers and beguiling youths, then turns to a nudist’s humor and a cheeky jab at Turkey. The piece threads jokes about hangovers and ropes together as it hints that New Deal air mail bids require competitive processes.
A contemporary editorial notes that girls today learn significantly from reading magazine advertisements, contrasting with older generations. It argues advertising literacy shapes modern knowledge and consumer awareness more than traditional upbringing did.
A reflective verse on romantic frustration where attraction and aversion cycle. The speaker notes that a woman can be both loved and unloved, admired and dismissed, revealing a stubborn tension in intimate pursuit.
Charles F. Kettering, GM research engineer, argues in Rotarian Magazine that danger lies not in more inventions but in fewer improvements. He urges continued feverish work to balance progress with labor-creating systems, warning the appetite for scientific achievement could threaten mankind if unchecked. The march of progress cannot be halted.
The New York Herald Tribune analyzes Dillinger’s possible movements in the Mississippi Valley and critiques local police promotions. It posits a test of police intelligence to prevent promotions based on dubious credentials, arguing for merit over con genital scrappers and urging reform in selection practices.
Bruce Catton contrasts Otto H. Kahn as banker and arts patron, noting his Wall Street influence and Met Opera philanthropy. The piece weighs which role defined his era, while side articles discuss Nazi private armies in the U.S. and Congress voting antics around Roosevelt era policy.
The U S Patent Office is beginning to make money, which is more than can be said for many of the inventions listed there.
A witty remark claims half of the body's energy escapes as waves when listening to crooners on the airwaves, tying humor to radio culture and scientific trivia.
German researchers report success cultivating a nicotine free tobacco plant. The breakthrough aims to reduce health risks while preserving usable tobacco characteristics for industry and research purposes.
The piece notes Barbara Hutton and her prince in a silk tour of the Orient drawing boos in Manhattan. It recalls disparaging remarks from gallery patrons and hints at prior suitors, while listing writers and their odd habits, and ends with a 1934 copyright note.
A bride may enter the church alone or on her father’s arm. At a dancing party the hostess and daughters greet guests, plus any honored invitee. Napkin etiquette: fold it in half and place on the lap.
The piece lists answers to five questions about Hitler’s chancellorship since January 30, 1933. It notes salt water can be turned to fresh water by distillation. It mentions a phrase about awakening the spoken word and states a maximum building height of 2000 feet by law in London.
W L Gordon presents a compact English lesson on common usage mistakes. It explains preferred phrasing for tickling phrases, covers pronunciation of isthmus, notes the correct spelling of possess with emphasis on four s’s, and offers synonyms for entertain and amuse. The daily entry introduces the vocabulary word osculation the act of kissing with a caution about promiscuous osculation being unsanitary.
A guide offers methods to detach postage stamps from envelopes using heat and paper, plus tips to keep cheesecloth curtains clean by adding starch to laundering. It also suggests toasting leftover bread using a corn popper for small stale pieces.
A crossword style clue set asks for a sports star in the picture and fills ranged from air related terms to celestial hints. The verticals mix hoisted, sinned, quantities, nullifies and a world champion hint.
A Danish company is producing powdered fruit juices, milk products, and beverage extracts using an atomizer method. The process aims to create shelf-stable, easy to transport liquids and concentrates for widespread distribution.
A report notes that within one ton of water from the Dead Sea there are 187 pounds of salt. The finding highlights the unusually high salinity of this body of water and its potential implications for mineral extraction and marine life.
City residents average about 130 gallons of water per person daily, reflecting consumption patterns and supply management across New York. Officials compare this figure with regional benchmarks to guide conservation strategies and infrastructure planning.
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