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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1934
Page
4
A collection of anecdotes on printer accuracy with space bands causing nonsensical lines, followed by political corruption in cities and a rabbit spared from rabies testing. It concludes with a French dueling tale where two marksmen miss at 20 paces, humorously endorsing dueling as a practice.
Basil Woon Erskine Swynne and Joe Thompson visit Danby Street for tiffin when John the Heart's bartender shakes up a drink from a motor cycle sidecar mishap. The Side Car is born and soon spreading through town as a favored novelty among guests including Basil Woon and Ernest Glendenning.
A compact devotional line quotes I Corinthians 10 15 praising God as faithful and mentioning the perils that confront the righteous man to tempt him daily.
A town faces a crime wave with four murders in 30 days and numerous break-ins and thefts. Police praise their efforts while urging citizens to secure homes and cooperate with neighbors to deter criminals. The editorial calls for civic responsibility to curb the violence and protect property.
Paragraphics note a bicycle craze signaling renewed activity while a state headline proclaims Tax Payments in State Soar. The piece links rising tax receipts to public reaction, suggesting taxpayer unease despite economic bounce.
A magazine style line notes that by sixteen a girl may grow sour on life and compares it to the ubiquity of Dillinger in newspaper reports. It suggests modern mothers discourage apron strings as kids stray away from parental oversight.
A witty adage about self written epitaphs suggests a person seeks final say over how he is remembered. The quip emphasizes agency in legacy and final judgment.
A Gannon is brought to trial as a man terrorizes the country with a wooden pistol. The developing case focuses on the weapon’s nature and the defendant’s intent within a broader security context.
A brief humorous column notes that sticking to stubborn rules can shape daily life. The snippet contrasts empty bravado with practical restraint, suggesting that discipline yields steadier progress and fewer regrets.
The article compares Roosevelt's 1933 New Deal to a prescription given to a sick nation. It notes initial compliance, then growing resistance as economic signs improve. It urges Congress to enact remaining New Deal measures and replace holdouts.
Media discussors urge film makers to pursue Insull with renewed vigor, arguing urgency in addressing alleged delays and corporate actions affecting public interests.
Mme Zehra Couyoumdjogion assists Insull in his battle over extradition, expressing gratitude as he pronounces her name correctly.
Evanston Illinois voters rejected liquor sales by an 8 to 1 margin, signaling a local shift toward tighter alcohol restrictions and a revival of dry era practices.
A government budget report shows spending far below Roosevelt's projection but warns that political awareness may prompt new spending. Officials caution against complacency as lawmakers consider next steps and potential policy changes.
Senator Fess states he has never asked anyone to vote for him and will not do so in the future. He asserts he has not loudly sought support prior to any election.
Washington dispatches say the national administration will launch a sweeping anti crime push after Congress passes pending bills. The plan grants federal powers to intervene in local cases to target gangsters shielded by crooked politicians and city officials.
Richard Joshua Reynolds, tobacco heir, assumed control of a $25,000,000 trust on his 28th birthday. The article notes the wealth and questions how he managed to avoid hardship despite vast inheritance.
A British scientist contends that temperatures 12 miles above the poles exceed those 12 miles above the equator by about 25 degrees. The statement sparks discussion on atmospheric circulation and climate variation, with researchers weighing measurement methods and implications for travel planning.
Franklin Roosevelt Jr. was fined $20 for operating a District of Columbia registered car in Massachusetts beyond the 80 day limit. The incident hints he may have not planned an extended Harvard stay.
Premier Mussolini is expected to implement several cabinet changes as support in parliament softens, with emphasis on reshaping positions where loyalty to the regime has weakened.
A political note suggests the president keeps his fishing vacation longer as Congress stalls on key legislation. The remark implies the public interest in timely action while the executive continues leisure.
A remark that more leisure could raise demand as people have time to spend. Increased productivity could accelerate output enough to put everyone back to work.
A quip notes that if the Scripps Foundation forecast comes true by 1980 the number of people aged fifty to sixty may equal those aged fifteen to twenty five, allowing young people to blame older folks for future trouble.
The article notes that Old Doc Wirt is expected to be a good student and will recite a list of prepared names. It highlights his diligence and the classroom setting as the event unfolds.
More than 600 private New York yachts will stay in dry docks this summer amid maintenance costs. A remark attributed to elder J. P. Morgan notes that anyone who asks how much it costs to own a yacht probably shouldn't own one.
The quote attributed to Rodin on learning sculpture appears in a remark to Lillian Rus sell about mastering the craft. It suggests carving away the unnecessary to reveal form within a marble block.
A Madison Avenue store window features a chateau scene beside a pond with ultramarine hues and a sleeping kitten on the sill. The writer recalls a recurring childhood dream about a similar pond and a comic nickname origin from a local steamboatman dyed mustache called Easter Egg Jones.
A tiny flashlight is attached to a key bunch to locate a keyhole in darkness. The text notes the largest copper mine in the eastern U S is at Eagle Creek Swain county North Carolina called the Fontana mine.
The statement asserts sleep quality is the same whether achieved during night hours or daytime naps, suggesting consistency in restfulness regardless of timing. It notes no dependency on circadian cues or environmental factors.
W L Gordon offers guidance on commonly misused words and mispronunciations. He corrects phrases like one should be followed by one’s and explains et i ket pronunciation. The feature promotes vocabulary growth with a daily word such as veritable meaning true genuine real.
Reader questions cover sink cleaning with salt rubbed on surface using a brush. A needle-book made of chamois prevents needle rattle. After planting seeds press ground firmly with a flat board to aid germination and prevent washout.
The article answers etiquette questions on third person letter writing for formal and slight acquaintance contexts. It advises replying to invitations among non equals and after thanks departing promptly. It notes pie as a dessert is unsuitable for formal dinners but acceptable at family meals.
A. C. Gordon provides quiz answers including 1938 as the hurricane record year and that Wilson did not sign the Volstead Act, a wren eggs per clutch not stated, Gloversville New York leading glove manufacture, and plural forms focuses foci.
A fragmented puzzle listing clues and numbers about people titles places and roles including educator clued by statements such as prominent educator and clues for biblical figures and terms. The readable items hint at a vertical and horizontal crossword style with varied definitions and cross references.
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