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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1935
Page
4
A noted aphorism states that in scandal as in robbery the receiver is as culpable as the thief, attributed to Chesterfield. The remark reflects on shared blame in complicity and moral judgment.
The speaker argues that soil erosion mirrors human erosion, warning that neglecting long term values destroys future generations. Citing China’s Yangtse valley famine and pestilence, the piece links selfishness and short sight to widespread ruin, urging preservation of land fertility and human capital for descendants.
An account condemns a mob action against Dallas women in a line protest that devolved into stripping and shaming. The piece argues picket lines are not for ladies and calls the episode a barbaric stain on Texas reputation and on those involved.
A Dallas strike over wage cuts and code abandonments escalates into violence as striking workers, mostly women, lash out destroying clothing and attire. Observers note the strain of the industry and the raw aggression displayed, warning of broader social tension and labor unrest.
The Raleigh Times notes Delaware’s rejection of the New Deal and election of a Republican congressman named Risk. It argues five billion dollars could calm business woes, cautioning that Delaware may not predict national trends but signals political tensions over massive federal spending.
The Senate authorizes its chairman to move for tabling riders irrelevant to a bill under consideration in the remainder of the session. The move aims to bar bonus payment riders from the wealth taxation bill and to set a standard against shameless political tactics harming legitimate legislation.
John A. McRae of Mecklenburg Anson Union and points South is not a stalking horse candidate for governor in the opposition to Clyde R. Hoey, a claim sometimes floated in political circles.
The text notes an unnamed Charlotte attorney entering state politics, pledging an aggressive approach to the gubernatorial nomination. It suggests McRae trails in recognition but aims to make the race lively, promising a hard fought primary rather than a conciliatory campaign.
Missouri journalism founder and dean Walter Williams died Monday. He shaped the school’s creed and Moody University’s journalism tradition with quiet dignity, teaching independence, integrity, and service to humanity. His enduring influence spans teachers, students, and practitioners worldwide.
National Whirligig News reports within the Roosevelt administration rising tensions as Ickes and Hopkins clash over non federal projects and funding schemes. It notes Fletcher fundraising gains for the GOP and intra party fights over leadership. Borah faces Farley disclosures with bipartisan support hinting at 1936 political maneuvering.
New York observer notes a breezy Sunday in Manhattan with celebrity glimpses and social anecdotes. The piece also reports on rising shoplifting losses and the dangers of detection, describing a theft incident and the lax environment of self service stores.
Postmaster General Farley predicts a brighter mood by next summer and an imminent presidential campaign. He contends the present gloom will lift, paving the way for political activity and campaigning nationwide.
Ger warns that if opponents block their flag raising they will retaliate with defiant action. The remark conveys a blunt readiness to escalate tensions and assert sovereignty in a confrontational stance.
The Department of Commerce reports a typical American family lives in a wooden house renting for 341 dollars a year. The remark precedes a segue to locating the 100 percent American.
The chain letter joke extends to President Roosevelt with critics blaming him for all ills. Henry Ford claims he merely spent his 72nd birthday and did not observe it, joking that age will earn more attention when he grows older.
The soap company reports a clean profit of 19 million dollars for the last 12 months. Company executives promise continued growth and improved efficiency amid market pressures and rising input costs.
A witty quip notes HM G Wells as possibly the era's most prolific author, challenging the long held belief that Anonymous dominated. The remark reflects growing talk among readers and critics about Wells's output and public profile.
A business boom elevates the status of the forgotten man, with many noting stronger markets and rising confidence. The piece highlights the shift as communities focus on broader prosperity amid evolving economic conditions.
A fragmented verse contemplates the arrival of spring with imagery of ice breaking on a lake crocus yellow glow under snow and natural awakening. The speaker questions timing of renewal and invokes birds flowers and humans awakening as spring asserts its presence through nature and season.
The article describes an alleged German plan using Aski marks to pay for US raw cotton and then repurchase German manufactured goods with those marks. The scheme aims to bypass embargoes, depress US prices, and shift exports toward German goods. It notes past Brazil exposure and warns of rising US dumping concerns, plus AFL anti Reds measures and FDIC shifts.
The article follows Kitty O'Dare a famed shoplifter once called Kitty O'Dare a rosy cheeked blonde with Turkish scent. She moved through upscale stores and grand hotels until capture and a lengthy stretch. After years she lingered as a bag thief near Brooklyn Bridge and was found dead in a gin mill doorway.
Reader recalls a crowded morning ride where a pickpocket operated nearby on a subway bound for a Fulton street newspaper office, capturing a vivid close-up of the moment. The incident shows urban transit life and the challenges of street crime in the city.
A seasoned con artist aboard liners uses charm and language skills to lure victims. He works quickly, sizing up targets within 48 hours of sailing, then robs them in crooked games before evading ship officers and posters warning of gambling as a profession.
A whimsical note describes a tea room in Paris named The Primrose Tearoom on reu de Bac run by two English hosts with a parrot. It promises the finest vintage wines in Franc and hints at Parisian allure amid its hypocrisies.
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