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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
3
The piece argues promises by children are formed through conscience and habit. It contrasts extorted promises with mutual pledges and warns weak enforcement erodes integrity, urging parents and teachers to instill steadfast honor and accountability in young people.
In Asheboro on February 11 a tie failure on the McLaurin hosiery line derailed the High Point pro Randleman train while hauling coal. The engine and workers managed to set the train back on track after the incident disrupted afternoon work.
The article urges early recognition of diphtheria in children with sore throats and exposure risk, noting most deaths occur in under sixes. It describes the Schick test to detect natural resistance and explains toxoid vaccination, including one and two dose regimens, with two injections three weeks apart being common. It cites resistance statistics for babies at different ages before toxoid.
Weather notes report fair conditions in South Carolina with heavy frost in interior areas and light winds on Watteras. Jacksonville sees gentle northerly winds becoming southerly with partly overcast skies tonight.
Nash P. Hedrick of High Point had a driving license revoked for one year by the state highway department. The action followed his February 3 arraignment in Thomasville on a charge of driving drunk after the license was removed there on February 3.
The text notes that early diphtheria care used antitoxin injections for exposed individuals to provide short lived protection. It describes a toxin antitoxin mix and explains that horse serum injections led to a shift toward toxoid vaccines, replacing both antitoxin and toxin-antitoxin in prevention. Strong entities include diphtheria, antitoxin, toxoid, and horse serum.
Raleigh February 11. North Carolina legislators discuss Roosevelt court reform with little chance of official action. Some favor endorsing the proposal, others oppose it, but the house is likely to focus on state matters. A plan to honor General Sherman with a U S stamp gains little support. The only federal meddling likely is a resolution urging a North Carolina battle ship named in the state’s honor.
A historical note explains that prawns placed in a tank with an electric current will move toward the positive pole. The observation highlights the influence of electricity on aquatic life behavior in a simple experiment.
The shirtwaister dress Pattern 9199 showcases button front bodice a yoke panel and cuffed sleeves. It suits golf or visiting and includes a Peter Pan collar and pleated skirt with a diagrammed Lew chart. Available in sizes 14 to 42 with fabric needs listed and orders directed to The Enterprise Pattern Department.
Tickets sell fast for the Avon Players production of the Merchant of Venice at Asheboro High School Auditorium Friday at 7 30 P M. Reginald Turner says many out of town tickets have been bought and county high schools assist in sales to boost future community plays.
Durham February 11 A new book by Dr William D McCain of the national archives on United States Panama relations will be published by Duke University Press. The volume titled The United States and Panama is expected to be off the press around February 15.
North Carolina recorded 1935 farm income from sale of farm products at 217,475, six hundred dollars and farm commodities consumed at home valued at 75,354,000. The figures reflect state agricultural earnings and household consumption levels for the year.
An ad promotes Emerald Oi as a remedy for swollen veins urging buyers to obtain the original bottle at Mann Drug Store or from any pharmacist. It claims rapid reduction of swelling with a very concentrated formula, advising use in the morning and night.
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