New, Advanced Sailor Takes His Station
Bruce Catton argues the Navy now promotes enlisted leaders to chief roles due to shortages, noting modern sailors surpass the old gnarled seaman in education and technical skill. He argues the old-time sailor was a fine fighter but lacked broader schooling and adaptability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
Uncle Sam
U. S. Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Decatur
Navy Department
Idle Living and Temptation Across Cultures
A reflection on idle living as a social ill from I Timothy and Colton. It notes idleness breeds mischief, tattlers, and disruption, comparing inaction to a form of evil and citing a Turkish proverb about temptation. The passage links leisure to moral risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
Editorial Plea to Restore Native Music in High Point Schools
A High Point student urges restoring school music programs now faded. The piece lauds native music as social and economic value, calls for community funding and a city band at the municipal park, and argues music aids mental power cooperation and reduces delinquency. It cites widespread high school bands and opposes imported music as a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Big Jim Farley
How George Eastman Found Real Riches
George Eastman, the camera magnate, gave more than 100 million dollars to colleges and universities. He long claimed no interest in education, but by 1924 he admitted that the progress of the world depends almost entirely on education, after three decades of gifts.
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George Eastman
University of Rochester Alumni Review
Eastman embraces broader social philosophy and service
The passage frames Eastman’s shift from wealth to humanitarian service, describing wise giving as a science learned through trial and error and life experience. It contrasts those who cling to dollars with those who value humanity as the true riches.
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Eastman
Nazi Decrees Tighten German Trade With United States
The Treasury orders German exporters to reveal subsidy benefits, while Berlin bans Aski mark use for U S payments and private barter with the United States. Existing contracts stay valid. The move signals Nazi pressure and a sharp restriction on trade between Germany and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Land of the Free
United States
Germany
High Point Pool Defends City Lake Swim Facility
The article rebukes unfounded rumors about the city lake pool, praising its safety and cleanliness. It asserts the pool’s water is as pure as drinking water, maintained by chlorination and hourly checks, and lauds its role as a premier community asset in Piedmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Lake
High Point
Piedmont
Rumor Claims Louis Was Poisoned Before Fight
Rumors spread that Louis received a hypodermic shot prior to his recent bout, with many attributing his trouble to Schmeling ether spread by spectators and press.
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Louis
Tax Consciousness and the Roosevelt Era Budget Debate
The piece argues that both parties expect a post election economy wave to swell Congress. It recalls Roosevelt's early spending cuts in 1933 and notes current government growth. It cites propaganda, public reliance on federal funds, and low tax awareness as reasons retrenchment hasn't gained speed.
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Roosevelt
Landon
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Taxes and the New Deal Costs Weigh on 1937
The piece argues the New Deal shifts tax payments to after November and notes taxes will pinch in 1937 not 1936. It claims the poor gain benefits while the rich are taxed, and criticizes leaders for ignoring practical costs. It laments political focus away from this burden before elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Tax Consciousness Grows as 1937 Rates Take Effect
A Democratic Senator facing reelection in 1938 vows an economy record as new taxes go into effect next year. The wage earner and employer will feel the impact in 1937 with taxes deducted from pay, signaling rising public concern over tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie-Davidson Service
Forgotten Man Faces Hidden Tax Burden in 1937 Speech
The speaker warns that taxes reach everyone without labels, saying the so called forgotten man pays through higher bread and milk costs. He cites estimates of half a billion in 1937 and over a billion in 1949, with employer levies and undistributed income taxes increasing the burden while individuals still feel no direct checks.
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John Doe
Santa Claus
Camouflage in Taxpayer Will Reveals Hidden Payer
Analysis notes that taxpayers gradually uncover who ultimately funds public costs. It argues that this year, due to stated reasons, they will not reveal the true payer by their own choice. The text signals a broader point about fiscal awareness and accountability.
King Edward Remains Calm After Bystander Gun Incident
After a bystander pulled a gun, King Edward rode on calmly. The event implies resolve and stoic bravery from a royal figure facing danger without flinching.
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Edward
Spanish noble seeks throne in America hope for kingship
Rev. Gerald K. Smith envisions a path where a Spanish noble abroad could someday become king, a dream he shares as a broader aim to make every man a king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gerald K. Smith
Tax Consciousness Before the November Vote
The writer urges Americans to focus on the tax situation and become tax conscious before it is too late. They argue campaigns rely on partisan emotion and should instead explain the tax burden so voters understand what they are voting for in November.
New York Day By Day in August Diary and Social Notes
New York society diary chronicles a morning sun rise in Central Park and visits with Dean Cornwell, Junius Morgan, Amon Carter, Elsie Robinson, Mae Murray, Fannie Hurst, Bob Brinkerhoff, Jack Dempsey and others. It notes hospital charity events, celebrity chatter, and assorted bagatelles from Lois Long to H G Wells.
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New York
Astir
Lady
Central Park
Gainsborough Sadies
Dean Cornwell
Plaza
Billy de Beck
Pierpont Morgan
Junius
Amon Carter
Ft. Worth
Chatham
Elsie Robinson
Ben Riley
Mae Murray
Fannie Hurst
Bob Brinkerhoffs
Ogden Nash Emerges as Richest Modern Poet
Ogden Nash, described by readers as husky and likeable, has become the most financially successful modern poet. His start was in advertising copy, and he created brisk rhymes that amuse both critics and general audiences. While some call him fashionable, his witty jingles remain popular at lively gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Nash
Omaha
Absent-Minded Burglar Leaves Watch at Haney Home
Police hold a watch found at Alvin Haney's Park street house after a burglar entered the residence and removed a ring shoes and house key leaving the watch behind. The incident follows an unrelated late reception at Broad street for Miss Mary Alice Tate and friends from Converse College.
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Police Department
Alvin Haney
Park Street
Haney
Mr. Haney
A. E. Tate
Broad Street
Cottam
Watlington
Courtney
Mary Alice Tate
Converse College
July Court Convictions Show Mixed Crime Month
In July the municipal court handled 65 cases with 44 convictions. The presiding judge and prosecutor were more active than usual, suggesting July is not a good month for crime.
Deutschland Reported Returning From Blockade Run
The German submarine Deutschland is thought to be heading home after successfully breaking the allied warships’ blockade at sea last night off the Atlantic.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Miss Harriss and Yates Visit Mrs. Jones in North Main
Miss Helen Harriss of Henderson and Carson Yates of Monroe arrived today as guests of Mrs. W. C. Jones on North Main Street.
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Helen Harriss
Henderson
Carson Yates
Monroe
W. C. Jones
North Main Street
Progressives Meet to Protest Hughes Nomination
Representatives of the Progressive Party from a score of states met to protest the national committee's endorsement of Charles E. Hughes and to discuss calling another convention to fill the vacancy after Theodore Roosevelt declined the nomination.
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Hughes
Indianapolis
Progressive Party
National Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Dodamead Brothers Visited in Norfolk
C H Dodamead of Norfolk Virginia is visiting his brother A J Dodamead on East Green Street during a local stay in the city.
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C. H. Dodamead
Norfolk, Va
His Brother
A. J. Dodamead
East Green Street
Miss Kirkman Hosts A Week Of Young Ladies
Miss Marguerite Kirkman entertains a group of attractive young ladies at her Washington street home for the rest of the week. The guests include Miss Marjorie Cottam of Norfolk Virginia Miss Gertrude Courtney of Lenoir Wilson Watlington of Ruffin and Miss Ruth Wishart of White Plains New York.
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Marguerite Kirkman
Washington Street
Marjorie Cottam
Norfolk
Gertrude Courtney
Lenoir
Wilson Watlington
Ruffin
Ruth Wishart
White Plains
Casement Hanged for Treason in Penitville Jail
Roger Casement once a British knight and consul was hanged at 9 AM in Penitville jail after conviction for high treason. A crowd of women gathered at the gates two hours prior, and the prison bell tolled as he mounted the scaffold amid cheers and groans.
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London
Roger Casement
Pentonville
Ireland
Casement
Personal Nomination for Senator Vandenberg in 1936
A citizen author expresses a personal nomination praising Senator Vandenberg of Michigan for making an outstanding impression on the country during the year 1936. The brief tribute highlights his leadership and national influence as a statesman.
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Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Harlem Contemplates Memorial for Bert Williams Figure
Harlem leaders discuss a shovement to honor Bert Williams the comedian who chose to align with the Negro. Plans consider Bert Williams avenue a fountain near the Wishing Tree and a Bert Williams community house as part of a memorial push.
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Harlem
E Tate
Bert Williams
Mehow
Bill Robinson
Glossy Vi sor-like receptionists at editorial gates
A clipped stylistic note paints receptionists as elegant gatekeepers of press rooms. The piece evokes Back Bay Mayfair and Gold Coast sensibilities, referencing a bulletin and a cryptic inquiry about who vanished from an office.
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Back Bay
Mayfair
Gold Coast
Bulletin
McNaught Syndicate
Ohio police probe beating claim against mother
Ohio authorities investigate charges alleging a mother assaulted her daughter with a frying pan. The case gathers attention over perceived old-fashioned discipline norms and potential abuse concerns.
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Ohio
Grasshoppers and Farmers Face Shifts in Usual Ways
Farmers and scientists discuss grasshoppers as a changing threat. Western fields see unusual grasshopper activity, with debates on whether the insects are moving less or acting differently this season and how to manage impacts on crops.
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WeRgLeet
NBA
High Point Enterprise
R. B. Terry
Business Mgr Editor
Associated Press
Penivtie At
High Points
N. C
National Advertising
Katz Special Adv
Agency General Office
New York City
Frank R. Kent
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Lois Long
Sheila Jett
Bagatelles
Billy Leeds
Lady Milford
King
Coney Island
Amos ‘'N
Andy
Julia Sanderson
H. G. Wells
Joe
Schmeling
George Clarl
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