Thought on Choice and Decisive Power
An August 7, 1981 note quotes scripture urging a clear path and links decision to moral weight. It cites Proverbs and James Bayard to underscore that decisive direction shapes outcomes and character.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
4
Maxwell Testifies For the Legislature
Revenue Commissioner A. J. Maxwell praised the North Carolina General Assembly for turning back a rising tide in government costs, saying the body reduced expenses by seven million dollars a year. He noted substantial taxation relief and warned that final judgment will depend largely on school and road outcomes after two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
North Carolina
Edison Faith In Hereafter Despite Rationalist Label
Edison, described as a rationalist, is said by his physician to believe in an hereafter yet be unsure of its exact nature. He reportedly doubts a personal God but trusts his identity will endure beyond nature. The testimony notes his tentative faith aligns with a common hope for an afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Mr. Edison
Hoover
United States
Mexican Desert
Fla
Europe
Canada
Dominion
Education remains essential as enrollment steadies in private schools
A.N. W. Ayer and Son survey shows private and trade schools holding up amid economic strain with over seventy percent of private schools expecting similar enrollments. Vocational schools report strong inquiries and enrollment, while New England and Middle Atlantic areas fare slightly better. High Point College shows stable numbers despite the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Ayer and Son
Philadelphia
Ayer
New England
Middle Atlantic
South
High Point College
Confession of Federal Failure Over Cotton Policy
The article critiques a government proposal to dump government-held cotton in Germany on easy terms. It argues the plan would harm American farmers by dampening cotton prices while Germany might benefit. It labels the move as a public admission of failed government intervention and questions farmers' alternative disposal of large federal holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Uncle Sam
Death of Dr John Crowell Recalls Duke University Roots
The death of Dr John Franklin Crowell in East Orange New Jersey is noted as a key figure in Trinity College now Duke University. He led Trinity from 1877 to 1894 and influenced its move to Durham. His later career included roles at Smith College Wall Street Journal and New York Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Franklin Crowell
Trinity College
Randolph
Duke University
Director of the World Market Institute of New York
A public notice confirms the director of the World Market Institute in New York. The document outlines governance and leadership responsibilities within the institute, directing ongoing operations and strategic planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
World Market Institute of New York
Industry's Outcasts and Armament Reduction Talk
Bruce Catton surveys 1931 social shifts and unemployment, arguing against old era excuses and urging reduced armaments. He notes hoarding of jobs, real poverty despite thrift, and compares US prospects with European and Canadian tourism trends as a sign of changing times.
Fascist Salute Seen As Symbolic Power Claim
A remark notes that fascists may view their salute as a display of dominance. The line implies a calculated assertion of authority by practitioners, reflecting on the social and political significance of such gestures.
Grasshopper Boom Echoes Through Nebraska and Dakotas
Farmers report grasshopper activity in Nebraska and North Dakota lulls while sunny weather boosts forage. Entomologists warn outbreaks hinge on moisture and crops, with continued monitoring planned through late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
North Dakota
Tennessee action against Clarence Darrow row movie
State seeks to halt further monkey business in a case tied to a film involving Clarence Darrow. Officials warn of renewed measures to curb perceived misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Clarence Darrow
Peggy Hopkins Jones Cites Matrimony as Serious Business
Peggy Hopkins Jones states that matrimony is a serious business, noting that the union can yield handsome dividends at times. The remark frames marriage as a significant venture with financial implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Hopkins Jones
Meandering with Y'VE and a slice of street life
A reminiscence begins with a cafeteria line game called Meandering with Y'Ve. The writer then recalls a dangerous watermelon crossing, film news about George Arliss and Paul Lukas, a kitchen cabinet painting fiasco, and Roscoe Arbuckle planning marriage to Addie McPhail after divorce.
Notorious Gang Leader Identified After Bluff Arrest
Notorious gang figure Winkler was identified in a minor traffic accident ruse after giving a false name. Sheriff Cutler said Winkler’s gang faces charges including killings linked to Chicago 1929 Moran syndicate, Yale execution, Detroit 1927 killings, Toledo mail theft, a Louisville bank death, kidnappings, and a $2.5 million Lincoln National Bank heist. County Attorney Towle was expected in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Fred J. Cutler
Kinkler
Jerry Kral
Chicago
George
Bugs” Moran
Frankie Yale
New York
Detroit Perrmeent House
Toledo
Louisville
Lincoln, Neb
National Bank and Trust Company
Max Towle
Lincoln
Air Born Akron Awaits Christening By First Lady
Akron, Aug 17. Mrs. Hoover will christen the new Akron airship tomorrow, with flight tests to follow in about three weeks. Lt Cmdr Rosendahl and crew train for handling the craft as naval inspectors set five trials, including a 48 hour final flight before acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
First Lady
Nation
Akron, CO
Herbert Hoover
Mongolfier Brothers
France
Annonay
Charles B. Rosendahl
Naval Boléard
David S. Ingalls
Extradition drive links Winkler to Toledo slaying case
A warrant to extradite Winkler to Lincoln is issued as Chicago and Toledo seek clues. Police tie him to a Toledo officer’s slaying and a bank robbery link to Plano Illinois while questioning him about Burke connections. Moran's identity remains disputed with Mobile authorities alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Lincoln
George Timine
Toledo
Chicago
Plano
Timine
Fred Burke
Burke
Moran
St. Louis
John Clyatts
Mobile
Ala
Katherine Clyatts
Jerry J. Kral
Contentment Over Rush: Brummitt Urges Refocusing on Life
Mr. Brummitt tells graduates to seek contentment away from roadhouses and social events. He calls for rereading masters like Tennyson to restore soul nourishment and warns of a civilization that erodes younger generations. He suggests nature, literature, and heritage as sources of deeper fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brummitt
No clear event headline from fragment
Quote reflects a philosophy on how man activities influence daily life and motivate work when given permission to color ordinary life with meaning. The passage emphasizes stimulus and engagement rather than a specific incident.
List of names appears in continued page fragment
A long comma separated fragment lists numerous individuals and towns including Mitchell Charlotte Evans Fayetteville Edison Whiteville Winston-Salem Jacksonville Madison Roxboro Salem Virginia Martinsville Mt. Airy and others, suggesting a crowd, directory, or notice section with reader names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanceyville
H. R. Martin
G. H. Talbot
F. H . .Talbot
Charlotte
T. C. Barnes
L. M.gardner
P. L. Page
J. H. Barnes
H. R. Stephens
Lumberton
Mnee Townes
Martinsville
John D. Thompson
W. T. Allred
Mt. Airy
Hidden Proverb Puzzle Restored Across Clues
A dense crossword style puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues with numeral cross references. The grid includes varied definitions from language to geography, with several garbled terms and incomplete phrases requiring inference to complete the puzzle.
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