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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
4
The fragment lists publishers and advertising managers with names A Cecil George F Edwards Walter Hester and M Waynick along with scattered monetary figures. It appears to be a calendared line from a newspaper masthead or business directory section.
The excerpt reflects a moral reflection urging abstinence from fleshly lusts as described in I Peter 2 11 and Saadi’s view that kindness to enemies softens most foes except lust which deepens hostility. It presents a devotional mood and ethical contrast between virtue and desire.
The letter cites New York Daily News editor's critique of Tobacco Road and Southern reactions. It argues the play’s portrayal helps explain poverty and hookworm, while defending Roosevelt recovery aims. The piece accuses the Daily News of baiting the South and mocks the editor's claims as slanderous and evasive.
The capture of Verne Sankey is seen as progress in the Lindbergh kidnapping investigation. The Federal case may fail to link Sankey to the abduction, yet the arrest serves as a warning to any party involved in the crime. The note mentions the boy of Col. and Mrs.
A damaged narrative claims Sankey, once linked to the Lindbergh case, is found in a Chicago barber shop with poison tablets. It suggests federal agents will pursue any who aided the Lindbergh kidnapping while noting Sankey’s innocence or further doubt.
The piece notes Huey Long’s habit of courting press attention and recounts a cane poke at reporter Ray Boulden. It warns that continued provocations may backfire, suggesting his next publicity stunt could yield a lasting consequence, possibly his obituary.
The Greensboro Daily News notes weathermen predict further bad weather despite the groundhog's forecast. The piece quips at forecasts clashing with tradition and comments on human vanity in predicting nature's course.
The article notes Sinclair Lewis Nobel laureate reverses his stance in a new novel praising the American businessman. It contrasts a hard working hotelier with a money focused playwright to argue business men may possess artistic spirit, provoking critics who call the work a potboiler and accuse Lewis of a misstep.
The article denounces corruption at Welfare Island under Tammany Hall, contrasts businessmen with scribblers, and notes a proposed 21 mile highway near Norris Dam with strict architectural standards. It also reports Pittsburgh CWA plans for a municipal symphony orchestra employing nearly 100 musicians, with broader concert reach and potential self funding.
Washington scene notes reveal deluxe lobbyists retreat behind closed doors after Roosevelt disapproval. Joe Guffey’s patronage bureau links to Ernest Weir case. Dolly Gann buys her own book after signing autographs at a musicale. Jeanette Rankin and Hattie Caraway sit at the center of capital influence.
Entertainer Rudy Vallee quipped to his wife that “Everything I have is yours” but she reportedly did not take the remark as a joke, foreshadowing strains in their marriage.
The New York prison warden says the gangsters in charge maintain order more effectively than he could and argues they should qualify for top political posts if Tammany Hall returns to power.
The city’s new district attorney pledges to pursue lawbreakers without regard to political ties. The remark follows lighthearted reference to former humorist Jimmy Walker, noting he was not the only witty figure in New York’s history.
The question asks whether Cuba will reciprocate the United States’ recognition. No official Cuban statement is cited, and the record notes only U S recognition developments without detailing Havana’s planned actions or dates.
A New York City prison was discovered to have been targeted by gangsters. The report contrasts harsh mob pressure in the city with more polite approaches seen toward politicians in other locales.
Burglars broke into the Boston auto show and stole the state police exhibit. A check-up is being made to see if any police are missing.
The text humorously notes Dillinger may regret crime as the era of easy gold ends. It jokes about tens of trillions in gold lying under the sea, but argues true wealth now lies beyond shallow dives.
A critic argues that recent American artistic circles elevate mediocre writers over hardworking businesspeople. The piece contends Mr. Lewis’s novel challenges this notion by mocking the idea that art’s moral worth surpasses commerce. The argument supports traditional respect for practical business effort.
Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Feb. 2 None of North Carolina public schools will suffer from fuel shortages. The State School Commission, with about 15000 dollars in reserve, will supply coal or wood to keep buildings warm. LeRoy Martin, executive secretary, said few requests have come in and fuel is being provided where needed.
A Romanian deputy faced criticism and issued an apology after referring to colleagues as worms. He could not escape the charge and offered contrite remarks amid the dispute.
Postmaster General Farley has preserved the automobile once built to fit the silk hat of a former U.S. postmaster. The odd vehicle, a relic of postal history, now serves as a museum exhibit displaying early 20th century mail service innovation.
Reporters note varied estimates of Rudy Vallee’s wealth from claims of a million dollars to $160,000. Public opinion remains divided as experts weigh earnings, contracts, and assets in this continuing celebrity finance discussion.
A traditional home remedy suggests eating garlic to keep those with colds at bay. The tainted approach frames garlic as a protective measure rather than a cure.
Circus owners seeking spring acts may find several promising jugglers among Treasury Department staff in Washington. The note hints at hidden performers within the government building ready for recruitment.
O A Baby from High Point urges readers to back the President's efforts for better times. He calls for cooperation and assistance to those in need and warns against speaking ill of others. He writes that intelligent leadership can steer industry toward improvement.
The Ayres studies at the U S Department of Agriculture show pasteurizing milk for thirty minutes at 145 degrees F reduces total germs but boosts the proportion of acid germs surviving. If not kept cold the milk sours quickly, though with a more pleasant acid flavor than raw milk. Watch for Article No 6 on the effect of pasteurization on vitamins in milk.
A crossword style quiz listing clues for a Buddhism themed fill in the blank. It includes references to Siddhartha and terms like deified title and various religious and worldly words across and down with numbered positions and partial phrases.
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