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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
4
A late 19th century reflection contrasts boasting with humility, citing Romans 3 27 and a Buxton observation on self praise. The text argues that true standing comes from faith rather than works and notes the virtue of modest behavior in refined society.
A Mecklenburg county duel between a rural policeman and a cotton mill worker left both dead. Officials say no coroner’s inquest. the shooting arose from mutual misidentification as robbers. The piece argues for disarmament and questions the ongoing need for small firearms among both citizens and law officers.
The piece juxtaposes Rev. Pardue’s dispute over his compensation with broader social reflections on American restlessness. It cites Pardue’s threatful remarks after recounting a Gatlin-Petty murder case and questions whether a restless, changing society drives progress despite personal friction. A Rocky Mountain Fuel wage case shows wage reforms boosting earnings and cooperation, framing humanitarian policy as sound business.
The Washington Star mocks a drive to ban affectionate terms in sports and suggests broader prohibitions. The piece lists extreme examples such as taboos on holding hands at cards, winning by a neck in horse racing, clinches in boxing, and even kissing phrases in billiards.
A Cleveland air show highlighted autogyro landings in a 20 ft circle and suggested new devices to reduce landing speed and stopping distance. Experts see ground hazards as the main danger, with safer perches and rooftops imagined as future home hangars for pilots.
The article notes aircraft designed to land in very small spaces could make air travel safer. It highlights a Spaniard's machine capable of such landings, suggesting this capability would enhance safety in aviation.
A High Point plan to equip the American theater with Vitaphone equipment sparks worry that local government ventures into private commerce. Critics say government owned venues avoid rents and taxes and could unfairly undercut private theaters, risking closures and distortion of fair competition.
Bruce Catton analyzes a magazine’s claim that Americans, unlike other peoples, move frequently to seek opportunity. He links colonial migration to modern industry drawing workers from rural areas into new factory districts as cities expand.
Commissioner John McMillan of the Salvation Army central territory says poor nutrition is a key factor in social problems. He cites that over 60 percent of unwed mothers in rescue homes and 58 percent of men helped by the Army suffered undernourishment in childhood, urging proper food as essential for future well being.
The article notes Willie Doody was captured in Chicago after being sought for violent crimes. Labeled extremely dangerous by police, he appears a timid juvenile in photos, with the revolver allegedly turning him into a threat equal to the toughest officers.
Dispatches from Paris announced several new feminine styles. That will be quite a change.
Ambassador Dawes notes that currency size may be reduced to reflect current purchasing power and asserts ease of relations with the English. He adds that Charley agrees, implying little need for guidance in handling matters with Britain.
The note suggests Count Keyserling believes hard muscular labor has value and questions whether he dictates to a stenographer or writes his own material. It frames curiosity about the author’s writing process and method.
A Coast and Geodetic Survey member warns of a heavy earthquake in the Mississippi Valley within the next century. The note urges preparedness and adequate warnings to reduce impacts.
The North Carolina board of equalization will issue early payments from the 5 million dollar school fund to participating counties for September and October. State Superintendent A T Allen says vouchers will go out before Sept 1 and Oct 1 to meet county needs, easing large borrowing at high interest. County officials sought relief due to taxes not due until Oct 1 and revenue lag.
In Lakehurst New Jersey collectors are offered Flashes Of Life New York Letters bearing a first round around the world flight cancellation mark Graf Zeppelin for 15 dollars retail and 39 dollars wholesale. Otto Hills of Liberty New York seeks 25000 dollars after his around the world booking was cancelled as authorities refused to attach the dirigible. The navy moved to eject a bailiff.
Roger McEwen, a London teacher, told the American Association of Teachers of Dancing convention that dancing and illicit drinking are connected, his remarks aimed mainly at collegians during his New York visit.
Cuernavaca plans to establish an air port named The Charles Augustus Lindbergh Air port fifty miles from the capital. Colonel visits Anne Morrow at the ambassador's country residence confirming royal ties and aviation interest.
New York Miss Georgia Engle hard, aged in her early twenties, has become dizzy looking down from skyscraper windows yet climbs mountains. Friends report she scaled six peaks in the Canadian Rockies within a week.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tunney are advised to pass the winter in Miami, with the couple planning residence in the area for the season.
New York socialite Natalie Guggenheim Gorman, wife of a station agent's son, arrives back from Europe three weeks after her elopement. Her husband was not at the pier to meet her. Frederick Ayers, 2nd, greeted her instead. Their photos were published together.
In Blackburn England five year old Peter Lancaster has endured numerous accidents including being run over by a horse and bicycle, falling from a window, landing on a roof ledge, tumbling into a canal, and most recently being kicked in the face by a horse.
The piece warns housewives nurses and shop clerks to practice rising on the ball of the foot and sinking back on the heels. Do the movement several times a day. about a dozen repetitions each time.
Henpeck declares he will settle who runs the house with his wife last night. Friend asks who is in charge and Henpeck replies she is.
The Cassville Arkansas rail line is described as the world’s shortest at about 4.9 miles. Local historians note its limited length and regional usage in a compact railway system segment.
Dr. Morris Fishbein reviews investigations showing liver and iron together restore hemoglobin faster than either alone in pernicious and secondary anemia. Chinese physicians tested the combo on patients with secondary anemia, including hookworm cases in the U S South, noting improved blood development and links to nutrition.
A handsome portrait by Lloyd Freeman of Greensboro now hangs in the rear lobby of First National Bank Thomasville. The work honors the bank’s first president and reflects his vigor as a banker manufacturer and farmer.
Julius H Sechrest died at his daughter Mrs T C Gilbert home on Centre street August 27 at age 71. Survived by wife and two children. Funeral services were conducted at the home August 28 by Dr J G Leonard of Lexington and Rev J A Palmer. Interment followed at Emanuel cemetery.
The infant son of Mr Will Nail and Mrs Nail of Fisher Ferry street died on August 27. Interment was held at Fair Grove cemetery.
Mrs L N Barnes was admitted to Presbyterian hospital in Charlotte on Wednesday and underwent a serious operation on Friday morning.
A receiver T. J. Finch of the Bank of Thom asville conducted a Friday noon sale in front of the First National Bank. A large crowd attended with many bidders, but Doak Finch secured most of the items while J. F. Garner was among the bidders.
An official of the First National Bank acted as auctioneer as round judgments reached about $60,000 but sold for under $800. Notes totaling over $100,000, including a single $15,000 item, brought under $400. City real estate comprising several lots sold best but still at low prices.
In Bucharest, Romania, doctors completed a blood transfusion from a dead person to a patient near death. Officials regard the operation as the first successful case of its type.
Davidson North Carolina reports over 200 students attending summer courses at the college. Second summer school enrollment reached 162 with more than 50 in privately offered classes. The program, not yet awarding degrees, may lead to graduation exercises at its conclusion.
Five prisoners from Davidson superior court were taken to Raleigh to begin serving their sentences. Odell Bruton received thirty years for murder, Will Gladden two years for manslaughter, May Dorsett eighteen months for manslaughter, Homer Lucas two years for larceny, and Lee Hughes one year for false pretense. Deputies Frank McCarne and Dave Lamb accompanied them.
A playful dialogue imagines lovers trading cosmic praise and jests about stars and comets. One quip suggests a lover would appear only once every fifty years, delivering a lighthearted flirtation typical of Tit-Bits style.
Many animals and birds have thick fur or plumage that blocks sunlight from reaching the skin, reducing heat exposure on exposed days. The article notes the natural insulation provided by coats and plumage across species.
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