Love as Guiding Law Beyond the Grave
A compact reflection on love as the fulfillment of law and as the sole possession one carries beyond death, quoting Romans 10 and Madame Necker.
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Madame Necker
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1927
Page
4
Autumn Reveries and Sacred Strains in Carruth Poem
A reflective poem contrasts science and faith with images of autumn cornfields geese and goldenrod. It references evolution and God alongside Socrates and Jesus. The verse frames awe at nature and human duty as consecration in a contemplative mood.
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Socrates
Jesus
William Herbert Carruth
Bach
High Point college journalists widen beat to city
The Sunday Enterprise reporters from High Point college shift from campus news to municipal assignments this week. Students will investigate local politics and public life, with findings to appear in the Sunday paper.
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Sunday Enterprise
High Point College
Committee work under review as 1927 sessions blamed for lax drafts
Officials at Raleigh say a special term may not be needed to fix defects in finance laws but minor issues arise from careless drafting. Committees aim to blacklist and revise objectionable bills, with sharp minds ensuring better wording, though floor scrutiny remains unlikely to yield fully valid statutes.
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Raleigh
What Peking Should Have Done About Soviet Raid
The piece argues China should sever diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union over the raid on Russian quarters, contending such action would reflect Chinese hospitality violations and avoid embarrassment to powers that did not protest earlier. It stresses that evidence already justifies breaking ties and dismissing the Soviet group.
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Peking
North Carolina Advances as Industrial State
Census shows North Carolina output from manufacturing exceeding a billion dollars annually. The state is now clearly industrial with little chance agricultural wealth can restore the trade balance of fifty years ago. Industrial growth likely outpaces farming, aided by skilled workers.
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North Carolina
Legislative Defects Warn of Early and Lengthy 1927 Assembly
The text notes unusually early and extended discovery of defects in new laws, citing concerns about the 1927 General Assembly being the most careful and deliberative legislature. It hints at scrutiny of passing measures and possible revision needs.
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General Assembly
High Point to Build Deep River Lake Dam Near Jamestown
The city plans a dam on Deep River creating a lake over a square mile in size. It urges protective, continuous city land around the lake to guard water quality and erosion, citing Baltimore’s reserve water strategy with surrounding pines as a model. High Point may need more land than the lake bed itself to ensure lasting protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Jamestown
Baltimore
Heroes of legend and veterans parade in Tampa
The United Confederate Veterans gathered in Tampa with flags and dim figures of heroes, while crowds recalled a legendary Civil War era. The piece notes dwindling numbers and honors the veterans as a lasting, storied tradition alongside the D A R. An aside mentions Dickens and chewing tobacco, then a brief note on Anne Parrish.
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Tampa
Fla
United Confederate Veterans
Jazz Age Reaches South America Freshly
A tour of South America notes the spread of the jazz age to Brazil and Argentina. Old customs persist yet erode as girls smoke and chaperones are ignored, signaling a shift in youth behaviors influenced by the United States. This raises concern about U S South American friendship.
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South America
Brazil
Argentina
United States
Television alters appearances and distant phone calls
The text notes television can cast the human face over long distances and affect how night life is perceived. It warns to be cautious when suddenly leaving town and hints that poker chips could reveal truth. It ends with an Irish remark about needing someone to see you on the phone.
Rejected Suitor Tries Suicide By Quinine After Love Loss
A rejected suitor attempted suicide by ingesting quinine rather than poison after a romantic rejection. He survived the bitter act and faced possible legal or medical evaluation as authorities reported.
Motives and ironies in crowd demands and strikes
A reflective piece notes motorists and pedestrians push for lighter cars while youth safety hinges on male mentors. It contrasts social judgments about class and attire, and questions striking workers including coal miners and gold diggers.
Mussolini on whiskers and the Santa Claus myth
The statement claims no one earns world fame with long whiskers and humorously asserts there is no Santa Claus. It frames a political figure’s quip alongside a holiday caricature. The tone is satirical and reflective of public discourse.
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Benito Mussolini
Santa Claus
Automatic Wiper for Horn-Rimmed Glasses Proposed
A witty remark notes that this age will not peak until an automatic windshield wiper for horn-rimmed glasses is invented, highlighting a humorous twist on functional elegance.
Nerve Specialists Urged to End Crime Wave
A New York professor argues cops alone cannot curb crime and calls for nerve specialists to tackle the surge, noting the bandit shows remarkable nerve as the key to stopping the wave.
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New York
Chicago Skirt Length Ordinance Enforced
City officials enforce a new rule mandating skirts fall at least two inches below the knee. A policeman comments sarcastically on enforcing standards, highlighting practical challenges and public reaction.
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Chicago
Dotty People and the Habit of Signing On Dotted Lines
A brief note on individuals who repeatedly commit to agreements by signing, highlighting a quirky trait in behavior.
Americans Criticize British Concessions in China Debate
The Raleigh News & Observer notes Sir Auckland Geddes accuses American missions of anti British propaganda in China while Britain holds major concessions. It cites Balfour’s 19th century warning, Hong Kong leases, Weihaiwei rights, and extraterritoriality. Senator Borah urges the US to pursue an independent, international policy.
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Raleigh News & Observer
Washington
Sir Auckland Geddes
China
Westminster Gazette
United States
Sir Auckland
Balfour
Peking
Yangtse Valley
Britain
Hongkong
Weihaiwei
Thibet
Shansi
Shanghai
Amoy
Hankow
Kiukiang
Chinkiang
Nenchang
Tientsin
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
Auckland Geddes
Worcester
Borah
India
Great Britain
Daniels Freed From Jury Duty Leaves State
Josephus Daniels editor of the News and Observer left Raleigh for Nashville to address the Tennessee legislature after being excused from superior court jury duty and relieved of a $20 fine for failing to appear. The fine was entered after a deputy sheriff sought Daniels here for jury service stemming from an Atlantic City summons.
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Raleigh
Josephus Daniels
News and Observer
Today
Nashville
Tennessee
Atlantic City
Rufus W. Frazier Dies After Yearlong Illness
Rufus W. Frazier 78 prominent Randolph County citizen died at Tabor at 5 30 yesterday after more than a year of illness. He was a teacher and educator, son of Harrison and Grace Frazier, Quaker by faith, husband of Della Moss Frazier, with daughters Bettie Wade and Nannie Pemberton surviving. Brothers Cyrus P. Frazier and J Gurney Frazier also survive. Burial set for Asheboro Wednesday afternoon.
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Rufus W. Frazier
Randolph County
Tabor
F. C. Remfrey
Forrest Avenue
Frazier
Trinity College
Harrison Frazier
Grace Pickett Frazier
Quaker Church
Asheboro
Troy
Della Moss Frazier
Bettie F. Wade
Nannie F. Pemberton
Charoltte
Cyrus P. Frazier
Greensboro
J. Gurney Frazier
Guilford College
Three Killed In Southern Railway Train Derailment
Three people were killed when a large engine derailed on the main line of the Southern Railway near Charlotte at 12 20 p m today. The pony trucks of the engine derailed as well. Charlotte ambulances and doctors responded, with a wrecking crew and derrick sent to clear the line. The train was led by Engineer J E Smith of Spencer and Conductor Jason Cannon of Atlanta. The train departed at about 11 a m.
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Charlotte
Southern Railway
J. E. Smith
Spencer
Jason Cannon
Atlanta
Whispering Pianist Visits High Point
Art Gillham the Whispering Pianist of Columbia record fame visited High Point yesterday afternoon. He visited Bland Piano Company on North Main Street and entertained music lovers with his latest blues. Illness prevented a concert as planned. Gillham composed Mean Blues Hesitation Blues and He May Be Your Man But He Comes To See Me Sometimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Gillham
Columbia Record Fame
High Point
Councilman Worth to Open Grocery Store in New Building
Building permit issued for a one story brick structure at Green and Carter streets. J P Worth plans to operate a grocery store in the new building, with estimated cost about 5000 dollars. Worth aims to open the store as soon as construction finishes.
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Green and
Carter Streets
A. B. Horney
J. 3. Worth
Worth
Colonials Prep for Three Exhibitions After 4-0 Win
Salisbury notes the Colonials, after routing Catawba College 4-0, grind through practice for three more exhibition tilts this week. The Charlotte road club visits tomorrow, Greenville on Friday, and Saturday the Colonials host the Charlotte Hor.
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Salisbury
Colonials
Catawba College
Charlotte Road Club
Greenville
Charlotte Hor
Illiteracy fear fuels a call for federal education reform
An outspoken plea argues America is the most illiterate of civilized nations. It cites six percent illiteracy, fifteen million voters unable to read English, and prison literacy gaps. The piece urges support for a federal Department of Education and a national standard, prompting readers to act locally.
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Spo
America
Congo
Ohio State Penitentiary
Ohio
L. R. Alderman
Bureau of Education
Washington
France
National Education Association
Department of Education
Congress
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