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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1934
Page
4
A short reflection contrasts learned orthodoxy with living faith. The quote from Bucheel emphasizes personal experience in faith, while a biblical reference to Acts 2 21 anchors the message in salvation through calling the Lord.
A Winston Salem farmer bursts in a store with a tirade about the nation going to the dogs. He laments wages in CWA and PWA, mules needing shoe sizes, and finds no mule shoes though tires and accessories are available. Also noting a Boston minister on global folly and a Midwest woman seeking jail by influence. Ohio officials release a list of politicians seeking favors.
A survey finds that one fifth of income goes to taxes. The article notes the fraction and jokes that readers should not disclose it to their congressman if they cannot account for that fifth.
Inventors claim a synthetic fiber wool, though not equal to the original, can fool consumers with acceptable quality. The article suggests the substitute is sufficient to mislead buyers while not matching true wool standards.
William Philip Simms calls Chinese Turkestan “the country that God forgot” and hints it may shelter the forgotten man. The remark ties to wider speculation about a missing figure or figurehead associated with the region.
A new streamline train reached a record speed of 104 miles per hour in a recent test. Officials caution that despite the feat an arrival may still run late.
The county tax collector D L Donnell reports tax realization higher than in the past six years, suggesting improvement that will be clearer when the delinquent list is published in May. The city mirrors the trend but must still collect on special assessments. The piece argues people pay taxes out of duty to government and democratic security.
The Railway Age argues that a wage increase demanded by labor leaders would curb already rising railway purchases and slow revival in durable goods, citing 1925–33 figures showing purchases track net operating income. In 1933 purchases fell to 282 million while net income dropped 53 percent, linking income and buying.
The article argues Japan frames its policy toward China as a peacekeeping duty in East Asia and hints at a drift toward a Chinese protectorate. It notes American aid and involvement in China, including pilots, aircraft sales, air routes, and U S loans, as potential triggers in the regional balance.
The piece warns that money moving to China to buy American cotton and wheat could bolster China and prompt Tokyo to halt such aid. It notes a grim new outlook for the Far East, alongside a renewed hope that Japan seeks better U.S. relations. It contrasts a past Navy shore leave image with a present-era view of sailors and discipline, and cites Frances Perkins reporting 420000 industrial payroll gains as progress but stresses continued unemployment and the need for sustained recovery.
A mosaic of wry aphorisms and reflections on aging marriage dictatorship democracy and everyday life. The text toys with sayings about whiskey deceit nest feathering and fate.
A critic is defined as someone who identifies what is wrong with a work rather than presenting a superior alternative. The statement contrasts criticism with personal capability to create or improve.
A playful meditation on using poetry quotes as filler for column space. It jokes that midlife weight becomes dignity for men but a drawback for women, and notes the value of knowing when not to quote.
The comparison notes that an appendectomy costs about two hundred dollars more than a simple appendix removal. It highlights the price gap between the two surgical options and frames the distinction in economic terms.
A historical note states that Delaware remains the sole U S state to maintain a public whipping post while nearly every other state abolished private corporal punishment long ago.
A concise remark on approach to questions: knowledge matters in what you know, while unknowns are not central to judgment. The statement emphasizes values of informed discussion and prioritizing actionable information over ignorance.
A columnist quips that while Dillinger terrorized the country, another such figure would quickly teach a lot of geography through widespread crime and pursuit.
With more leisure at our disposal the public gains time to follow newspaper accounts of the troubles faced by jobless people. This reflection notes how unemployment stories gain attention as daily life accommodates longer free periods.
The remark notes that young men should protect their health so they may reach an era when society emerges from a persistent low mood. It underscores the link between wellbeing and potential long life, implying future improvements in collective mood and health.
A witty, period tone note argues about facial hair norms among young men. It claims most people have little respect for a young man who cannot afford regular shaving, implying social pressures tied to appearance.
Libby Holman and G O McIntyre voice coach seek a stage return after her courtroom notoriety. She studies at a New York country house then aims for London, avoiding revues and touring with private plane access. James Whitaker writes of her and other society figures, while bird feeders in Central Park and billfold shopping anecdotes color the column.
A quiz style page presents questions on education literature travel and finance with brief answers. Items include average graduate age Rip Van Winkle persona non grata reasons caribou swimming coat quill air and the Paris Bourse.
A Q and A from Roberta Lee discusses using colored linens and glassware that harmonize for luncheons. It says guests may leave anytime after greeting the couple at a wedding reception. It cautions against loud laughter during theater performances as indecorous.
The reader supplies a long crossword style clue set with numbered prompts and partial answers ranging from chemistry to geography. The fragment hints at words like South America and Arthurian themes, with many cross references and verticals to solve.
A compact guidance item lists common word usage and pronunciation notes. It corrects phrases like prefer ence and forwarded, defines unkempt, and urges daily vocabulary growth through mastering one word. The piece emphasizes courtesy and tact as key aspects of good language.
The article offers household tips. For hair, rinse with warm water and rub lemon juice into the scalp as a soap substitute, rinse well, dry with a soft towel for soft glossy hair. For oranges, wrap in tissue to prevent contact and prolong freshness. For linen ironing, partly dry on the wrong side then fully dry on the right side.
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