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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
4
A dated column presents biblical and moral maxims. It cites Hosea 7 7 about sowing wind and reaping whirlwind and quotes Charles Simmons on collective disgrace from punished wickedness.
Will Rogers was mourned nationwide as millions shared grief at his passing. The tribute spoke to his unmatched humanity and the simple truth he loved all mankind, echoing his famous line I never saw a man I didn’t like.
Auto radio owners voice concern as garages and cars are broken into for radio sets. Police note this theft ring is not isolated to the area and urge citizen vigilance. The piece urges protection of property and swift action to deter these petty but growing crimes.
Cotton drops sharply as the trade reacts to the government’s innocent loan policy on the 1935 crop. Millions are lost to raisers and owners of cotton, though the administration aims for higher crop value this year.
The piece discusses an anticipated ten percent rise in the estimated 12,000,000 bales, the shift away from a 12-cent loan, and the market's drift toward 10- to 11-cent levels. It notes the government's heavy cotton stock, political battles, and the role of figures like Hogan and Gerald Johnson in assessing agitators and policy outcomes.
Lawrence Hogan rose from a Marion cotton mill to lead major strikes after the 1929 labor clash. He attracted Brookwood training but served six months for insurrection, then returned to organize repeated strikes, shaping a volatile union legacy in North Carolina and drawing strong reactions from both sides.
Lockhart recalls a hazardous mountain trip where a driver chose a shortcut to save miles and faced smoke filled brakes. He urges that the shortest roads are often roughest and questions the motive behind shortcuts, invoking the Eve story to illustrate the danger of easy goals.
Bruce Catton notes that U S prosperity has partly recovered with a 388 dollar average personal income last year, up 36 dollars from the year before, yet still far below 1929's 628 dollars. He warns against premature cheer while the nation has a long way to go to pre crisis levels.
Nearly 200 people volunteered to undergo a freezing experiment as a test of cryonics. The humor points to evaluating how the doctor handles the financial assets before full implementation.
A memorial note honors Will Rogers as he leaves earthly life to fly into eternal peace. The writer recalls his steadfast memory and the high regard held for him, praising his work and character.
Roosevelt plans a longer, more public western tour with intensive appearances and speeches, aiming to boost political capital before a fall recovery. The trip may start after October 1, with reform on his agenda despite broader outreach.
Market shows rising highs and heavier trading amid mixed Washington views. Analysts note recovery resilience despite bearish prophecies and criticism from officials. An international angle comes via French Ambassador de Laboulaye signaling possible exposure to European tensions.
A reflective New York Day By Day piece notes eclectic city trivia from August thoughts on soapbox speakers and a brown straw hat to profiles of writers, performers, and public figures. It touches on cultural icons like Walter Damrosch, Paton, Dempsey, and Edwin Alger while recalling news humor and linguistic quirks with playful remarks about influenza and the theatre world.
The policy forbids men in shirtsleeves from using certain building elevators in New York City as a preparation for potential rooftop climbs. The rule aims to get workers ready for future climbs.
Arthur Gutterman, a leading modern poet, runs a steady studio producing poems for patrons. In his sixties, he champions outdoor life as a woodsman, canoeist and mountaineer with a summer home in Vermont’s Green Mountains. His best known piece is Death and General Put nam, allegedly read by Lloyd George when tired.
A corvid friend mispronounces two simple words and a reflective moment leads to a concise remark about preference. The speaker asserts directness and simplicity in choosing their own path, citing pride in their approach.
Local prank involved angler Cawthorn and a mounted striped bass displayed on a stage mantle. The lifelike fish, about feet long, drew a fleeting reaction as observers asked who caught the fish.
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