To be young is the best gift of life
A reflective line by Lowell on youth as life’s finest yet most precarious endowment, capturing the fragility and value of youth.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
4
Good municipal tickets and new election rules for High Point
The piece argues for solid candidates and a clean start in High Point elections under a modernized city charter. It notes a new registration regime, abolition of absentee ballots, and stricter state oversight while emphasizing the need for capable leaders and the potential to remove partisan primaries.
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High Point
North Carolina
Death of a Gentleman and a Statesman Nicholas Longworth
The nation mourns the passing of Nicholas Longworth a statesman and gentle man whose tenure in the speaker’s chair contrasted with Uncle Joe Cannon. His wife the colorful daughter of Theodore Roosevelt helped shape a prominent family and the country shares in Mrs Longworth’s sorrow.
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Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
National House
Joe Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
Merited Reproof of the President
An island paper reacts to President Hoover naming the Virgin Islands harshly after his return. The local press calls the language indecent even for a U S leader and notes doubts about the President idea. Brisbane notes the President has over
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Hoover
Virgin Islands
United States
Brisbane
Islands viewed as poor bargain by Hoover sparks debate
The piece questions President Hoover's harsh assessment of the islands and notes the anger of its impoverished literate population, many turning to extremism amid prohibitive conditions. It cites Germany's looming crisis and the need for European powers to respond. It also covers a New York exhibit advocating dress reform in prisons, highlighting cost and morale effects.
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Hitler
Germany
Europe
Mother Hubbard
Fifth Avenue
New York
Julia Jaffray
Encouraging Spring Construction in the South
The Manufacturers Record reports rising South construction activity as spring progresses. March contracts total over 68 million dollars versus February's 43 million, with Q1 1931 building and engineering contracts surpassing 179 million and proposed work over 276 million. Public works and residential and industrial building show strength amid lower material costs and improved services.
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South
Germany the explosive
Milton Brenner warns that prewar Germany remains a danger as a republic faces threats from both right wing Hitlerites and left wing communists. He argues extremist forces threaten republican gains amid crippling business, heavy taxes, and looming financial strain.
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Milton Brenner
Germany
Europe
Kaiser
French expert urges divorce for shrill wife voices
Dr Robert Marche a French government noise specialist visiting the United States asserts that constant high pitched speech by wives should be grounds for divorce. He says rasping nasal voices wear down nerves and echo social tensions amid urban noise.
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Robert Marche
United States
Dr. Moreche
All policemen have big fleets in rumor line
A playful adage reimagines the old phrase about cops as rum runners, proposing that every officer supposedly commands large fleets. The quip satirizes enforcement and maritime smuggling lore with tongue in cheek.
Carnera Fined by Italian Boxing Commission
Italian boxing officials fined Primo Carnera for a recent bout in Florida. The other item notes a female batter who struck out Babe Ruth, contrasting her pitch style with her high pitched voice.
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Primo Carnera
Italian Boxing Commission
Florida
Babe Ruth
Odd College Failures Tilt Toward Self Realization
A young man fails several courses at college and begins to grasp his shortcomings. The office sage contends that high-toned people are not automatically notable. A Dutch boxer, after defeat by his English rival, kissed him in the ring, showing an oddly worded moment of sportsmanship.
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George Washington
The Scotch Charity and Their Word
A brief, archival note on Scottish groups known for charity and keeping promises. It hints at cultural traits of generosity and reliability attributed to Scottish communities and individuals.
Anagram Kibitzer Skews Office Sage Remakes
A witty narrator notes a man who kibitzes at anagrams mocks the office sage with a quip about pull your paunches as a gym instructor speaks to a class of business men.
Quiet in Raleigh Assembly Sparks Speculation
An ominous quiet surrounds the Raleigh assembly as observers wonder if a new mischief or the old behavior is at work, reflecting a tense political atmosphere.
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Raleigh
Police clarify S T O P spelling guide again
A lighthearted note on the city police department reasserting the correct acronym for street safety. The tone is playful while stressing proper spelling in public safety reminders.
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