A Thought on Seasons and Old Customs
A reflection on Ecclesiastes and Schiller notes that time governs all purposes and that old customs carry deep meanings across seasons.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
4
A reflection on Ecclesiastes and Schiller notes that time governs all purposes and that old customs carry deep meanings across seasons.
A tentative plan to reopen the Commercial National Bank with stockholder assessments is submitted to the Comptroller of the Currency. Backed by non stockholder depositors and bankers, it aims for a community oriented approach with full public scrutiny and no promotion fees. The Enterprise pledges support once approved and urges openness and public discussion through press disclosure.
Five and a half months after their first child was kidnapped and killed, Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh welcome a second son. The article discusses their struggle with undesired publicity and the hope that the new baby will help ease their grief and allow the child to grow normally among other children.
Colonel Lindbergh argues that his family deserves privacy after the sensational publicity around the kidnapping of his first son. He and Mrs. Lindbergh state they wish to live in New Jersey near friends and avoid further public intrusion to protect their children’s normal upbringing.
The North Carolina club at Columbia University staged a gentle satire on the Tar Heel tobacco industry during Stunt Night at the New York institution. The production helped elevate L Earl Andrews from Prince Albert to club president for the next year, with a local professor contributing acting and writing.
Barbers in High Point plan a 35 cent haircut and 25 cent shave starting Monday as part of a citywide association to improve conditions. Operators defend the jump, arguing earlier profits were squeezed. they hope a cooperative effort will revive the struggling shops and curb price cutting.
An American worker living in Russia for four years says he longingly misses Chicago. The parallel quip suggests a hypothetical view if a Russian were in Chicago for four years he might wish to return to Moscow.
A professor spends four hours counseling steel workers on initiative, forecasting accuracy, backbone, and productivity distribution. He notes that if the audience were in the steel business, they would exchange these traits for more orders.
Bruce Catton urges that America's refusal to recognize gains by force marks a profound shift in world order. The piece notes Grand Rapids Michigan low traffic fatalities, a 9000 to 16000 foot weatherflight anomaly, a Uniontown Pennsylvania case freeing a mother jailed for foraging wood, and calls for preventative forest fire funding over firefighting grants to curb arson and fires nationwide.
R. D. Cook writes that city officials should be judged by fitness rather than party, praising Fire Chief A. B. Horney as a capable leader. He argues the fire department delivers quick, efficient service and warns against political reversals harming public safety. Aug. 16, 1932.
Dr Crowell recalls a weekend visit to his old home and Bethel church during the Home Coming August 12 to 15. He describes memories with Lit tle George, the old well, smoke house, Sunday school walks, and sermons that lifted his spirit. He notes dinner with relatives and a closing sermon, cherishing the bonds of family faith and future reunion at heaven.
Thomas Bailey told police a thief stole a suitcase of labeled rye brandy and Scotch bottles but the liquids were flavoring extracts for synthetic ice cream, not alcoholic drinks. The joke was on the robber as no alcohol was present.
Speaker John N Garner Democratic vice presidential candidate made a brief stop in Washington to gather campaign material for Hoover opposition, then proceeds to Texas to write speeches. He plans to meet charges about inflationary policy and lead the campaign in coming weeks.
Wiley Noland facing charges of attempting to bribe jurors who previously convicted Col. Luke Lea of bank law violations had his trial postponed from the 11 a.m. slot. Court attaches indicated the case might not be called until later today or tomorrow, delaying proceedings.
A postmortem on Ivan Boone's cow found four stomachs containing springs cog wheels wire and other material that could form a workable alarm clock. The unusual discovery raises questions about animal safety and potential contamination in the area.
Ancient riddle style lists across and down clues mix airship themes with common verbs and nouns. The puzzle includes questions about a ship’s build location, stratagem, epoch, and various wordplay items tied to historical legend and theater of language.
The newborn son of Colonel and Mrs Charles Lindbergh is kept under tight guard at the Morrow estate in Englewood New Jersey. Police dogs and private detectives monitor day and night as the couple requests privacy to shield the child from public scrutiny. The telegram from Col Lindbergh urges the press to let their children lead normal American lives following the kidnapping and murder of their first child. The baby weighed six pounds eleven ounces at birth and may return to Hopewell when Mrs Lindbergh recovers.
Salem Oregon Reverend George H Swift reported a home burglary and later located the stolen articles on a sergeant’s desk after police found the items hidden in a vacant lot following an earlier call.
The article notes the Amazon river spans about 3400 miles in length and reaches a width of roughly 150 miles at its mouth, highlighting its vast scale and geographic reach.
United States residents allocate roughly 50 million dollars each day to food purchases. This figure reflects broad consumer spending on groceries and eating out across the economy.
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