The Weakest Spot in Every Man Em Rumsens
A philosophical remark notes that a person’s greatest overconfidence can be their Achilles heel, urging self awareness and humility.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1927
Page
4
Old Masters Poem Excerpt From Dover Beach
Excerpted lines by Matthew Arnold describe love truth and certainty amid a world imagined as dreamlike. The text contrasts beauty and pain with conflict and darkness, ending with a meditation on struggle and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Arnold
Dover Beach
A Czar for the Stage Debate in New York City
A mass meeting in New York urged a stage czar with strong censoring powers. Rev John Roach Straton criticized Will Hays for movies and argued a single responsible supervisor could curb stage indecencies better than a board of censors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
John Roach Straton
Will Hays
Hays
Straton
Board of Censors
Long distance golf proposed as novelty event
A new sport, long distance golf, draws interest as players travel long cross country routes. Joe Graham reportedly teed off in Mobile and advanced twenty miles toward California, though stroke counts are unreported. Suggested local appeal ties to opening Greensboro road celebrations and possible relay format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Graham
Mobile
California
Greensboro Road
High Point Country Club
Greensboro Country Club
Sedgefield
Otto Hurts His Case in Deadly Impulse
A historical column portrays Otto as a sentimental man facing public forgiveness after a fatal blow to a pawnbroker. The piece notes Otto's numerous escapes and shifts blame toward his gold, suggesting his reputation has been spoiled though still alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
North Carolina
Otto’s escape ends with a fatal shooting
The subject, an alleged criminal known as Otto, had escaped state arrest and could have settled peacefully. He chose to resume his criminal activities, was shot, and is debated whether to be returned to North Carolina for long-term imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Otto
North Carolina
Indiana
North Carolina Labor Seeks Fair Workmen’s Compensation Law
North Carolina labor leaders, led by R. W. Morton of Charlotte, urge a fair workmen’s compensation act. They admit support for the principle but oppose the Raleigh bill as written and call for an equitable, broadly acceptable statute based on proven standards from other states. They warn against self interest and stress collaboration with a legislating body dominated by lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
R. W. Morton
Charlotte
State Federation
Representatives of
Labor
John McCausland Remembered as Unyielding Confederate War Hero
A West Virginia obituary honors John McCausland once a Confederate cavalry general who burned Chambersburg in 1864 and refused to surrender after the Civil War. It lauds his defiant stance, European exile, and lifelong oath of allegiance to no nation, framing him as a symbol of steadfast resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United States
John McCausland
Confederate States of America
McCausland
Jeb Stuart
Nathan Forrest
Grant
Sherman
Chambersburg
Appomattox
Europe
America
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
John McCauslands
Mince Pie Becomes a Great Work in Satire and Taste
A lively column argues that good books outsell cheap tomes and that serious literature including biographies philosophy psychology science and social satire fares well. It defends mince pie as a dignified culinary work amid debates on anti cigarette laws and cultural taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Assemblyman bills legalizing grenades for saxophonists and other oddities
A New Jersey lawmaker proposes a bill to permit hurling hand grenades at saxophone players while other readers debate odd legal ideas. Letters critique cousins to Mark Hopkins estate, claim vast heir counts, and warn of locating true heirs and enforcing the law. Norman Lee Freeman signs the message from 210 Hedrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Mark Hopkins
Hopkins
Edward Hopkins
Crow Creek
Randolph County
Beaverdam Creek
Davidson County
Orange County
Norman Lee Freeman
Hedrick Street
Kansas City Adopts Bright Red Street Cars
In a Kellogg case update, Kansas City proceeds with installing bright red street cars as part of a transit initiative. The move follows debates over design and visibility in urban streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kellogg
Warships Sent to China Touted as Friendship Token
King George announced during parliament that warships would be sent to China as a token of friendship. The remark followed a stumble by the Prince who tripped over his sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
China
Illinois Man Drives Two Miles in Sleep
An Illinois man reportedly drove his car two miles while sleeping raising concerns that the practice is spreading to other states. Authorities note睡眠驾车 incidents are rising as people drive without waking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
States
Chicago Pianist Talks Of Two Day Marathon Miracle
A Chicago pianist who performed nonstop for two days credits endurance and determination for his recovery and plan to return to the piano. He described the experience as a life changing event and said he will continue to perform in public venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Birger joked of weapons in lockup and hanging rituals
The remark notes Charley Birger, the Illinois gangster, receiving a machine gun to “protect himself” while jailed. It adds a sardonic line that in that country a man sentenced to hang would likely be given a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Birger
New York Woman Leaves $10,000 to Eight Cats
Eloise A. Leak reports that a New York woman bequeathed ten thousand dollars to eight cats. The will reportedly has no contention as the legatees are solely felines cared for in a quiet household.
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New York
Ohio Penitentiary Reaches Prisoner Admission Freeze
The Ohio penitentiary is at capacity and cannot admit new prisoners. Soon stage and screen celebrities may be seen endorsing smoking with billboards proclaiming love to see a woman smoke a cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Apollos
Fashionable flap pers outshine rivals in style
The article lauds a woman’s bold dressing as the peak of fashion, praising her distinctive flap pers and her standout presence in society.
A Clever Line About an Intelligence Test Prodigy
A witty remark envisions a future man who can answer every intelligence test question and jokes about the correspondence school that will produce him.
Rabid dog scare prompts Pasteur treatment talk
Danville and surrounding areas fear rabies after two people bitten by a dog possibly infected. Health officials urge Pasteur treatment and the Danville Register notes claims of the serum’s infallibility are disputed. A Newport News case from twenty one years ago is cited as a cautionary example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Daily Record
Danville
Danville Register
Newport News
Bertha Mooney
Pasteur
Ben
Hoen
Pasteur Institute
Richmond
W. B. Beauchamp
Bishop Beauchamp
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Training School for S. S. Teachers Opens Tonight in High Point
The Local Standard Training school for Sunday school workers begins tonight at Wesley Memorial church in the new religious education building. Two groups, general and specialization, will run six weeks with Monday night sessions. Courses include The New Testament by Rev. L. B. Hayes and The Pupil by Raymond A. Smith, plus Primary Administration by Mrs. Watson and Junior Administration by Mrs. Flagge. Certificates issued are honored by the Southern Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
L. B. Hayes
Ardmore
High Point
General Board
Southern Methodist Church
Ur finds spark new beauty trends in ancient jars
The Philadelphia report notes an University of Pennsylvania dig at Ur uncovers cosmetics and vanity cases from 3000 B C. Predictions at a chiropodists convention suggest 2000 A D girls may grow hoof like feet due to high heels. Proper dancing footwear urged to prevent changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Babylonia
Chicago
Chiropodists
Chicago Youths Face Court Outcomes Study
Chicago data shows 443 of every 1000 downtown youths ages 11 to 17 end up in the courts. Professor Ernest W. Burgess of the University of Chicago reports the finding from a comprehensive survey of urban youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ernest W. Burgess
University of Chicago
Sheriff Montoya Captures Suspected Sheep Men After Snow Trail
In Berlanillo New Mexico Sheriff Montoya and deputies traced horse hoof prints for 15 miles through snow to locate two sheep men accused of murder. The arrest ended a days long manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlanillo, N. M
Montoya
Faith the Biggest Medicine of All
A first person reflection on faith replacing fighting as the author admits early skepticism. He describes faith as a practical force that delivers tangible results guiding through darkness toward peace, power, and proof the soul needs to endure life’s trials.
Ostrich Feathers A Profitable Long-Term Farm Venture
Ostrich feathers are plucked every seven months and birds can live to about 80 years. Ostrich farming is presented as a profitable agricultural enterprise with long-term potential.
Regular communication of Numa F. Reidge No. 344 lodge
Attention Masons. Numa F. Reidge No. 344 A F and A M holds a regular communication tonight at 7:30. All Master Masons are invited to attend. H R Williams, W M.
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Numa F. Reid
Dge
A. F
A. M
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