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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
4
The fragment cites Decl. 7:16 and Swetchine on men seeking justice while it should make them tremble, noting that rulers cite justice but fear its force. It presents a historical religious and philosophical musing rather than a new event.
Robert Burns composes a reflective verse addressing a small mouse. The speaker laments human disruption of nature and notes fragile plans soon undone. The poem contrasts the mouse's simple fate with human vanity and fear while noting hope in adversity.
North Carolina lawyer William G. Bramham admits receiving 5000 in a 700000 government action despite objections to the retainer. The case suggests possible easy money for select lawyers and does not prove Bramham earned 50,000. The exchange follows McCarl’s accusations against alien property custodianship.
The Enterprise praises the city’s response to a Christmas charity drive aided by public welfare and local donors. The fund surpasses prior seasons, enabling temporary relief for all known needs and spreading benefits broadly among High Point children. The paper notes a spirit of generosity that avoids hunger and deprivation this Christmas.
Tallahassee based report notes Southern Christmas resembles the Fourth of July with firecrackers and fireworks. Origin stories credit Civil War colonels and slave celebrations, plantation era traditions, and Christmas purchases that led to festive gunpowder displays across the region.
A reminiscence notes that gifts to a hidden child in youth shaped a life of profound world impact. It observes that the benefactors may never have known the extent of their spiritual ministry.
A proposed 110-story New York skyscraper sparks citywide talk as Detroit residents discuss a modest $5 story cottage. The contrast highlights urban ambition versus small housing options and local sentiment.
Dutch Leonard announces entry in a west coast 10 000 dollar golf tournament. He warns no conspirators will help him throw the event and that scrutiny will be intense from observers and rivals as he competes with driver iron and putter.
A witty exchange questions couture costs and city vanity as the speaker notes stockings priced at three and upward and suggests Chicago as a place to consider a facial lift. The remark blends fashion, urban image, and social tone with playful regional flavor.
The Georgia wreck underscores the ongoing push for safer rail travel as investigators weigh if a lone fault or human error caused the disaster. Authorities note even steel coaches can fail at speed, while a nation with millions of safe passenger trips bears a heavy casualty list from this single mishap.
A Raleigh Times column weighs Colonel Frank J. Smith's potential Senate bid after Governor Len Small offers a commission to fill the McKinley term. Partisan factions fear an extra session and argue over Smiths campaign ties to Illinois donors and big business. The piece notes Republican concern and calls for Senate integrity.
Western North Carolina real estate remains prominent as new certificates of incorporation are issued. Griffing Pinnacle Estates of Asheville gains a 400000 authorized capital with 100000 subscribed by Arthur M Griffing Alabama B Griffing and R L Luftman. Other charters go to The Stallings Company of Littleton a general mercantile and supply firm with 50000 authorized and 5000 subscribed. Lenoir Poultry Farm Inc of Kinston to run a poultry business with 25000 authorized and 1300 subscribed.
A section of Vera Cruz port is set aside for the United States Pan American fliers expected today. Preparations are underway for an enthusiastic welcome as the aviators arrive in the Mexican port.
A stern exhortation urges moving forward after error and avoiding endless self reproof. It condemns moral auditing of daily good deeds as futile, stressing quiet self improvement over public remorse and recounting past actions.
A 1926 sketch commentary urges living in the present and not dwelling on past joys. It warns that clinging to memories wastes the now and weakens character, using Lot’s wife as a cautionary example and urging readers to pursue new plans and growth.
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