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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
4
A short religious quotation from Isaiah 11 6 about harmony between predator and prey and a concluding remark by Bailey praising heavenly peace. The note presents a poetic vision rather than a current event or report.
The Chicago Crime Commission accuses three criminal court judges of collusion with criminals. It argues the judges must not sit another day and asserts a public need to curb corruption in Chicago justice.
A High Point note ponders hat use and hair health as several men go hatless in the rain. The piece cites Rev. T A Sykes and C D Smith as examples and questions whether hats protect or harm hair, contrasting long haired wearers with notable bald figures like Julius Caesar.
A Denver youth Carl Mosley, 22, died after saving coworkers in a factory fire at the Alexander Airplane Company. He led two to safety and attempted to rescue another before collapsing from burns, leaving a life story praised as a true success.
The passage notes figures like Hannibal Suetonius and Plato bearing heat rain and cold with little protection. It contrasts ancient ideas on clothing from Montaigne and Plato. The piece frames a puzzle on whether hats and shoes are healthful or superfluous.
The city blossoms with tens of thousands of tulips as the city beautiful program boosts nurserymen and bulb sales. High Point touts its beauty and vows continued garden betterment to attract both home and abroad.
The little Princess Nona, daughter of Archduke Franz Joseph, takes top baby honor in Budapest. Readers cheer legends of royal refinement as she appears in a royal diaper and proves the old tales true. Conflicting China reports grow louder as turmoil continues and chaos seeks order.
The article examines how early copyrights related to aviation materials before transoceanic flight became common. It outlines who owned rights to training manuals, designs, and publicity before aviation extended across oceans, noting key figures and institutions involved.
A lighthearted note portrays a bootlegger as a lazy figure who relies on grape juice to do the work for him, implying minimal personal effort in illicit production.
Report questions how Pilot Levine failed to reach Greenly Island. Authorities probe weather, equipment, and route factors while search efforts continue to locate the missing aviator.
The article notes that politics remain unpredictable as Hoover could prevail even with endorsement from Secretary Wilbur, highlighting uncertainty in the political landscape.
A quip notes after Bremen fivers visit the country they would prefer to have flown home from Greenly Island rather than endure receptions, implying fatigue from the journey or mixed reception.
A masseuse files a civil action against silent film star Mae Murray in Illinois court seeking 2140. The case highlights local legal action amid tabloid attention noting humorous references to reactions during publicity photos and comments about Illinois farming.
A column observes Washington residents noting the presence of unusually long cars described as a block long. The remark reflects a sense of novelty and curiosity about unusual vehicle sizes in current times.
Citizens rally against overcrowded jails as officials promise reform. Activists voice outrage over criminal justice conditions and demand immediate action from local authorities. The debate centers on balancing safety with humane treatment and reducing recidivism.
A man labors to grow grass in his yard and keep it trimmed throughout the summer, describing the backbreaking effort required to maintain a lush lawn.
A statue unveiling in France honors Marie Harel for creating Camembert cheese. The remark playful credits future American cinema subtitle writers with similar recognition.
Peggy Joyce, in Paris, says a well known American will be her next husband but refuses to name him. The remark adds suspense and gives readers another bite of celebrity intrigue.
Dr. Harlow Shapely of Harvard locates the universe's center about 300 quadrillion miles from Earth. If that distance sounds implausible, consider the reach of the Sinclair jury's scale.
The Murray Bay chamber of commerce expects a testimonial from Bremen men explaining why they chose that neighborhood to land, with signed statements supporting the decision.
The Enterprise invites readers to view a display in Beeson Hardware window starting Saturday. Primary grade pupils created projects with minimal materials to demonstrate ingenuity and cooperation in a nontraditional exhibit. Young students, like Robinson Crusoes, build civilization from available scraps under supervision by T Wingate Andrews, Supt. City Schools.
The Randolph Chapter UDC met at North Fayetteville street home of Mrs A R Hicks with hostesses Mrs Henry Luther and Mrs Leo Barker. First vice president presided in president absent as plans were made for May 10 veterans celebration. A salad course was served.
Misses Donna Lee and Mary Loftin hosted a bridge gathering at Sunset Avenue with four tables and prize bottles for Mrs. Dempsey Barnes and Mrs. Curry Loflin. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Worth Street with H K Moore to discuss an essay contest prize won by Clay Johnson. Randolph Book Club met on Old Main Street with W A Underwood hosting and E G Morris presenting Raleigh history through spring blooms and light refreshments.
Van Campen Heilner returns from the Bahamas claiming he swam with man eating sharks all day and they touched him not. Ed Howe’s quip about editors and sharks may have to be retired. The remark hints at daring sea exploits and a playful jab at press critique.
A New York hospital starts a nurse charm school to improve bedside manners and overall patient care, signaling a shift toward practical, professional bedside service.
President Coolidge lauds Andrew Jackson in Washington as a pioneer patriot general and statesman who left the treasury with a surplus. The remark contrasts Jackson with the narrator’s prior view of him as merely a Democrat.
General Sandino disappears into the northern Nicaragua jungle after threatening an attack on Puerto Cabezas. Amid 500 American workers in Puerto Cabezas, Marines and a gunboat presence reassured locals while the fate of captured American George B. Marshall deepens the mystery as an air squadron reports from the Pis region.
North Carolina boundary commissioner George Smye and Governor McLean announced a survey to determine the boundary between Lumber River and the Atlantic Ocean to begin in early May. They will inspect the stretch known as no man’s land next week after a fishing dispute prompted the review.
A ring once owned by an English nobleman features a human tooth set in place of the former diamond. The piece, valued at 3750 dollars, is said to include the tooth of Sir Isaac Newton as its central ornament.
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