Passage Reflects on Wrath and Scripture
A dated devotional note from August 26, 1930 cites Ephesians 4 26 urging readers not to let the sun go down on anger. The brief item frames a moral exhortation within a religious context.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
4
Locating a New Post Office Site in New Bern
Washington opened bids to sell government land for the postoffice while High Point proposals were reviewed. The decision, aiming to best use $400,000 and avoid local selfish influence, should favor a site that adds to uptown beauty and serves the public efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Washington
High Point
Postoffice Department
Duke Power Valuation Raised in North Carolina
A Raleigh report alleges Duke Power and its five subsidiaries have been boosted to a total valuation of 52 million dollars for North Carolina tax levies, up from 40 million, despite no formal statement from the state board. The piece notes politics around kilowatt taxation and praises the company’s contributions while debating equitable taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Power Company
North Carolina
Raleigh
State Board of Assessment
Corporation Commission
The
Power Company
Fine collection housed in state hall of history
The North Carolina hall of history founded by Col. Fred A. Olds now claims the best collection south of Washington with 18 000 objects. A baptism painting of Virginia Dare and other North Carolina artifacts span from early English colonization to today drawing visitors from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Hall of History
Virginia Dare
Roanoke Island
Colonial Dames
State Museum
State Administration
Colonel Olds
Great Smoky Mountain Park Formally Accepted by Government
North Carolina and Tennessee gifted the mountain land to form the Great Smoky national park. The government took possession and posted two rangers to patrol the park, one on the North Carolina side and one in Tennessee. The move is the first practical effect of federal ownership and may attract many visitors boosting public and private funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Tennessee
United States
Great Smoky National Park
Sincerity in Prohibition Beliefs Divides Temperance Factions
Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson joins the anti prohibition Republican delegation in New York, arguing her deep interest in temperance as a citizen and as a woman. She opposes the saloon and especially the unlicensed speakeasy that has emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
New York
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Temperance, Prohibition, and the Bootlegger’s Menace
The writer argues the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act harmed temperance. They defend Mrs. Robinson’s stance as sincere though mistaken, noting not all opponents are bootlegger allies. The piece contends bootleggers benefit from current prohibition leaving citizens divided on motive.
Blease's Oath Taken With Reservations Mentioned
The editorial argues the Senate may not bar Cole L. Blease for inflammatory campaigning but would bar him if he publicly supports lynching or mob justice. It notes fear of emboldening such acts and questions how he will swear to uphold the Constitution when mob action is involved. The piece cautions voters about Blease’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahatma Gandhi
Ramsay MacDonald
Gandhi
India
MacDonald
United States Senate
Cole L. Blease
Durham Herald
Senate
Overman
the Herald
South Carolina
Arctic Adventure tale wraps mystery of Andree expedition
Bruce Catton profiles an expedition that resolves the 33 year gap on the Andree voyage by recounting a stark arctic hunt in Franz Josef Land and the discovery of three preserved corpses. The piece frames Andree as a legendary, appealing figure amid long forgotten polar intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andree
Vyranz Josef Land
The Rich Men's Sons Shift in Their Fathers Cars
A brief critique notes that the only arena where some wealthy men’s sons prove themselves is within their father’s automobile, implying privilege shields broader achievement.
King Carol Crowned in Spring Amid Unspecified Details
Reports indicate King Carol will be crowned in spring but omit what is being crowned with. No further specifics on the ceremony or accompanying proceedings are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Liquor Problem Waters Down In Many Proposed Solutions
The quote notes that numerous approaches exist for addressing liquor issues, but all options are unappealing. It reflects a frustration with policy choices and their perceived failures.
Miami Judge Allows Home Liquor Production
A Miami judge ruled liquor may be manufactured in the home, a decision met with speculation that it aims to quiet families. The terse ruling signals a potential shift in local enforcement and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Wisconsin Governor Kohler Urges More Beer Campaign
Wisconsin Governor Kohler launches a campaign calling for an uptick in beer production and sales, asserting a busier Milwaukee with higher lager availability and stronger local brewing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohler
Wisconsin
Hetter
Milwaukee
Einstein Space Theory Reaches Curious Publication
A quirky note reports on Einstein’s space theory and remarks how it sidesteps humor about local parking issues, highlighting a contrast between grand science and everyday urban concerns.
Americans Plan Winter Research Trip in Norway
A group of American scientists will spend winter in Norway to study the cause of colds. The project aims to uncover how cold conditions affect viral spread and human susceptibility, seeking practical insights for prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Flapper Walks Home After Being Taken For A Ride
A biting comment notes that despite criticism the flapper remains the only one able to walk home after being courted for a ride. The remark reflects social judgments on behavior and independence during the era.
Connecticut Boys Return Home With Green Hair After River Swim
A Sunday feature notes eight boys in Connecticut washed ashore with green hair eyebrows and eyelashes following a dye polluted river swim. The editor calls the tale colorful and attention grabbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Typhoid Cases Rise In North Carolina This Summer
North Carolina records a surge in typhoid amid poor sanitation and low vaccination. Wake county reports 42 cases and Robeson 25, many in unvaccinated families. Shallow wells and open sewage raise risk. officials urge safe water, modern sewerage, home screening, and vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
State Board of Health
A. C. Bulla
Wake County
E. R. Hardin
Robeson County
G. M. Cooper
Bureau of Health Education
Robeson
Bulla
Hardin
Americans Lead in League of Nations Contributions
The article notes U S citizens have donated over 8 million dollars to the League of Nations work, far exceeding any other nation and far beyond the hypothetical 3 million dollar share if the United States had joined the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nations
United States
U. S
English Explorer John Davis Reaches Arctic Regions in 1583
The Arctic regions were explored as early as 1583 by John Davis, an English navigator. His voyage marked one of the earliest English incursions into northern seas, laying groundwork for future Arctic exploration and mapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
John Davis
Tobacco ban at Mars Hill College in early policy
Mars Hill College in North Carolina announces strict rules in its Mars Hill Quarterly banning tobacco in any form on campus, buildings, or public places. The policy also prohibits radios automobiles and phonographs, arguing such amusements hinder study and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Hill
Mars Hill College
Government Takes Charge of Great Smoky Mountains Park
In Asheville North Carolina, with two rangers arriving, the U S government assumes actual control of the Great Smoky Mountains national park. In ADI North Carolina a child named Onnie Lee Badin was killed by a car driven by J B Martin who turned his vehicle over to avoid the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheville, N. C
United States
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Adi
N. C
Onnie Lee
Badin
Negrotor
J. B. Martin
Martin
Vehicle Accidents Leave Two Suspected Fatalities in Timmonsville
AP reports Roxanna Lawson, 70, and Horace Rogers, age three, from Timmonsville were not expected to survive after two of nine automobile accidents Sunday in the area.
Young man dies in Newcastle Township crash after reunion
Charlie Jennings aged 22 returns home to Newcastle township with his family after a reunion when his car struck a tree. His parents were slightly injured. The fatality occurred in North Wilkesboro area, AP reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORTH
Sheriff and Mrs Howell Injured in Car Collision
Roy North Carolina police report says Sheriff Claude C. Howell and his wife were injured when their car collided with a vehicle driven by Carson Floyd. The accident details and condition of those involved were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
N. C
Claude C. Howell
Mrs. Howell
Carson Floyd
Scots of North Carolina to gather at Cameron's Hill reunion
INEVIEW North Carolina Scots plan their annual reunion at Cameron's Hill on August 80. The event assembles former members and their families for a day of gathering and memory making.
Joy Leaflet Wins Greyhound Race Despite Fatal Collapse
Ocean Bustle led early as Joyful Leaflet surged at the stretch to take the win just as the dog collapsed and died near the finish line. Judges ruled Joyful Leaflet the winner despite the fatality, noting momentum carried it across first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LNDON
Joy Leaflet
Ocean Bustle
Joyful Leaflet
Dressmaker Refuses Further Gown Over Unpaid Account
A humor note from Passing Show describes a wife telling a dressmaker she will not make another dress until the husband pays the account. The husband responds with enthusiasm and vows to write a thank you.
Black Is Favorite For Madame's Winter Coat
New York reports that madame's winter coat season favors black furred styles with waist emphasis and a flared hem. Paris fashion leaders note black dominates, with dark brown, bottle green, and wine red following. Coats feature fur trims, button closures, and varying furs like Breitschwanz and silver fox, while long fur models stay waist fitted and slightly flared at the hem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madame
Paris
Frances Clyne
Breitschwanz
Deaths Across the Nation Named Clergy and Notables
In California Rev. J. J. Eads 70, a retired Methodist minister, is listed among the deaths. Samuel Spencer Jackson 65, an attorney and former Pittsboro, North Carolina resident, is also reported dead. D. I. Harris 63 of Onesboro, a retired businessman and father of W. D. Harris, ex-director of the state department of conservation and development, is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OS Angeles
Calif
Samuel Spencer Jackson
Pittsboro, N. C
Onesboro
N. C
D. I. Harris
W. D. Harris
State Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina Woman Widow of Pioneering Mines Director
Mrs. June Sprunt Holmes of North Carolina is identified as the sister of William H. Sprunt of Wilmington and Dr. Alexander Sprunt of Charleston and as the widow of the bureau of mines first director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
June Sprunt Holmes
William H. Sprunt
Wilmington
Alexander Sprunt
Charleston
S. C
Bureau of Mines
Cronin and Cronin Help Senators Rally Against Athletics
Yesterday's Stars include Joe Cronin who homered and hit a single as the Senators accounted for all their runs against the Athletics. Tom Bridges made his major league debut for Detroit, holding the Browns to seven hits and earning a 7-5 victory despite 12 walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cronin
Senators
Athletics
Tom Bridges
Tigers
Browns
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