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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1934
Page
4
A compact devotional note cites Ezekiel 37 5 on breath entering bones and William Penn on the true end of life. The pair links biblical prophecy with a moral reflection on immortality and purpose.
Dr Charles R Sheard of the Mayo Foundation outlines five rules to prevent eye strain. Favor outdoor activity, light reading in daylight, direct illumination on the page, avoid prolonged close work, and sit in a proper posture to reduce fatigue affecting the eyes.
A reflective, old timey quip about endurance and prudence during tense times. The speaker muses on Russia and Japan stalling and the oddity of world affairs, noting that solemnity kills happiness while merriment can hinder wisdom. The tone hints at wartime or crisis era discourse.
Al Smith comments on Bishop Cannon's legal troubles and public dispute, expressing his views on accountability and the impact on church leadership. He urges careful consideration of the case and emphasizes unity within the community.
Commentator praises Doc Wirt for delivering sensational headlines that captivate the public. The remark defends his bold approach as Journalism excites readers and elevates his school related work.
A columnist notes a man with poor memory recalling many risqué jokes. The piece reflects on recall accuracy and humor in social chatter.
Grandpa tells Charlie that times are much better than they used to be, conveying optimism about changes over time.
A whimsical note links birth control to the stork market in Ethel inviting readers to ponder family planning and arrival rates with a humorous local twist.
The speaker warns that spending all money to wage a good fight on a poor peace leaves no funds to start another war that would spark a false prosperity and trigger a repeat of mood and decline.
Local readers complain about adhesive advertising stuck on car windshields and glass. The piece argues stickers should not be glued to vehicles without the owners’ permission and notes removal is difficult and requires scrubbing.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr names ten leaders he calls principal enemies of the New Deal in Buffalo, listing Ogden Mills, John W. Davis, James M. Beck, John F. Curry, Thomas W. Lamont, Senator David A. Reed, Senator Simeon D. Fess, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Harrison Williams, and Richard B. Whitney as targets. He also cites ten champions of the administration.
The piece argues Dr Walter Wirt was used by big business and the Old Guard to attack Dr Rexford Tugwell and weaken Roosevelt era social reform. It suggests the real target after Tugwell would be Harry Hopkins and casts Wirt as an unwitting tool of a brain trust faction.
Bruce Catton argues Olivet College in Michigan will abandon classrooms for private study mornings, athletics afternoons, and discussions evenings. Comprehensive exams will assess student development, reflecting a bold but uncertain shift amid broader calls for college reform and experimentation.
Louis Bromfield sails back to his French villa at Senlis on the river edge. The popular American author, famed for his books and short stories, enjoys high demand and Hollywood interest. Bromfield's Stateside visit centered in Princeton with frequent appearances at dinners and plays. He and Ernest Hemingway once roamed Paris together, shaping moods and writing material.
The House requests a comprehensive survey by the Federal Power Commission to compare public versus private utility rates nationwide. Frances Perkins recalls how letters to President Roosevelt shaped the NRA, noting many urged shorter hours and higher wages to expand purchasing power.
In a surprising bid, Alice Roosevelt Longworth is boomed for the United States Senate from Ohio. Supporters also push for her as president with Dolly Gann as running mate.
New York police announce a plan to dispose of decommissioned slot machines by casting them into the Atlantic. Officials say the disposal is part of equipment cleanup, while critics question potential environmental impact and public funds use.
At a Senate hearing Senator Huey Long asked that a profane remark directed at him be recorded in the official record. He indicated the note would be sent to his supporters as a compliment and evidence of his standing.
A larger cucumber varieties has been developed to improve pickling outcomes under a new agricultural bill. The bill aims to fund research and promote production, signaling government support for specialty crops.
An editor ponders whether knee action is simply free wheeling behavior in disguise revealing a shift in style or technique. The piece weighs the implications for performance and sports rhetoric.
Fashion notes highlight Tadies choosing hats that show more of their foreheads. The shift reflects a bold style move embracing exposed brows and midcentury influence in headwear trends.
A playful aphorism compares gossipers to Little Bo Peep’s sheep. It suggests leaving them be and they will return with stories in tow. The line blends nursery rhyme imagery with social commentary on rumor culture.
In Salt Lake City, 75 drivers were licensed trials with 10 failures, all male. Authorities speculate many were bachelors who lacked coaching from back seat mentors.
A reader argues that harsher high school curriculum would deter many students from pursuing college and wasting four more years of life, pressing for tougher standards to redirect youth away from extended schooling.
Governor Ruby Laffoon criticizes the Louisville Courier Journal calling it the Dillinger of the press. He claims the paper’s circulation should rise as a result of the remark.
James Jeffrey Roche famed essayist described a South American section in meticulous lace like prose. He never visited South America, yet his description remains in textbooks as highly accurate and influential.
A vivid anecdote recalls sailors dying of thirst as natives warned them water was abundant on the Amazon. The incident mirrors a later authentic episode where Spanish sailors faced a similar misjudgment at sea.
George White parachuted into film with the Scandals project on Hollywood lots. He returned to acting, earning high critical praise and attracting offers to appear and produce in New York. The move marks a fortunate turn for the young hoofer once known as Swifty.
Elsie Jan, 48, famed for exceptional stamina, keeps to a disciplined routine with limited smoking and alcohol, ample sleep, and daily workouts both at sea and on land. On a recent ocean voyage she led a brisk gym program and long deck walks, while land life mirrors the pattern as she ages. Chinatown last night appeared unusually dull with many vacant spots in the usual bustle. the only bright note was a gramophone in a Dovers Street eatery playing "Chinatown, My Chinatown!"
A famed mystery tale from Park Row era recounts Dorothy Arnold last seen at Central Park lake watching swans. She vanished after that moment and was never found, fueling headlines and speculation for decades.
The cosmopolite Frasier Hunt admits never having a professional manicure in his life, while his wife Emma remarks without a glance from her magazine that she suspects many nose paintings in his past.
Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak, is described as ice plated down to about 14 000 feet below the summit, signaling extensive glaciation and severe altitude conditions.
The alewife is a herring family fish found along the Atlantic coast and bears no relation to women.
The West Indian centipede sometimes grows to about a foot in length, indicating notable size among centipede species.
W L Gordon presents a daily vocabulary note focusing on the word conspicuous meaning obvious to the eye or mind. An example shows a picture occupying a conspicuous place on the wall.
Alum and fuller's earth paste removes stains from white kid leather, applied with a flannel and finished with a brush. To keep cheese fresh, wrap in a vinegar-dampened cloth and store in a cool place. Silk should be pressed on the wrong side or with tissue over it on the right side.
Advice on travel etiquette for children on trains, bridal party attire, and table floral placement. It recommends not disturbing other passengers, bringing toys for children, the bride choosing wedding costumes, and centering floral decorations on the dinner table.
Provides a set of Q A items including whether embalming fluid can cause death, Macduff’s play, meaning of In hoc signo vinces, Paris as a city with snails during Lent, and shoe width designations from AAAA to EEER with order from narrowest to widest.
The text notes elephants are useful as work animals but cannot be called domestic. It argues young elephants take long to mature, making captive breeding costly and wild capture more economical.
Crossword style clues list many terms and definitions about ancient Egypt and general words. It pairs horizontal and vertical prompts covering rulers, flora, fauna, numbers, and common terms, forming a themed puzzle grid with varied difficulty.
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