A Thought For Saturday February 14 1931
A brief proverb reflection quotes Proverbs 9 12 urging personal wisdom and self responsibility for day to day conduct on a quiet Saturday page entry with a biblical verse and moral cadence.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1931
Page
4
Vacillating U S Latin American Policy Cited
The piece criticizes U S Latin American policy under Hoover era, noting delayed marine withdrawal from Nicaragua, repeated bandit incidents, and rising distrust despite officials claiming goodwill. It contrasts with President-elect Hoover's outreach and Prince of Wales tour to spur trade, blaming U S vacillation and lack of frankness since Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Hoover
Wilson
Nicaragua
South America
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Dignity of Legislators Questioned Over Schmeling Invite
South Carolina lawmakers who rejected a request to invite heavyweight champion Schmeling to speak revealed a perceived lack of dignity. The piece contrasts political brawling with boxing’s forceful rhetoric, suggesting eloquence can be as damaging as fists and noting legislators’ tendency toward theatricality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Max “Chmeling
General Assembly
Assembly
Schmeling
South Carolina Opposes Resolution After Opposition
The author drew the piece yesterday after meeting strong opposition, while South Carolina's congressmen offered a flimsy excuse for opposing the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Misunderstanding Legislation Aims At County Finances
A reader discusses proposed county and municipal fiscal reform, noting it aims to strengthen credit and prevent lax bond practices. The piece critiques past reliance on special validating acts and urges general bills to avoid government charity, urging local initiative and responsible governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
New York
Racketeering and the Southern Stance Against Gangsters
The Manufacturers Record argues that tightening city gangster laws prompts nationwide racketeering moves into provinces. It praises Baltimore’s swift punishments and calls for swift, certain justice to deter crime, urging strong southern police power to keep gangsters out of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
South
Baltimore
The Dog And His Day At The Big Dog Show
Helen Welshimer writes about over 2500 pedigreed dogs at New York City's largest show. A health commissioner warns dogs may be barred as cities grow crowded. The piece argues dogs belong outdoors, free to roam meadows and hills, not confined in small rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Helen Welshimer
America
Airdale
Princess heir's dance chance stirs public interest
Eleanor Nichols, daughter of Naval Commander Newton Lord Nichols, says the Prince of Wales is a likable young man after a fox trot. She recalls no concern with royal heraldry, noting a prince today is much like a banker or lawyer except on the dance floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Eleanor Nichols
Newton Lord Nichols
Peru Girl Walks 25 Miles to See Prince of Wales
A Peru girl walked twenty five miles to glimpse the Prince of Wales. The article notes it is unclear if the prince saw her return home and quotes an official caution about making lasting impressions in life’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Prince of Wales
Prayer for judgment deferred for bank officials
In Charlotte on February 14, five former Rutherford County Bank and Trust Co officials were found guilty of receiving deposits while insolvent. Judge H Hoyle Sink deferred sentences until the May term after defense attorney E C Cansler reported the judge agreed to continue prayer for judgment. The men J L Taylor W B Walker K S Tanner S E Elmore and T F Oats remain free on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Rutherfordton
E. C. Cansler
H. Hoyle Sink
J. L. Taylor
Rutherford County Bank and Trust Company
W. B. Walker
K.S. Tanner
S. E. Elmore
T. F. Oats
Letter on prohibition politics and Raleigh’s influence
The writer likens breaking a stone to starting prohibition changes, cites Mr. Rascomb and Mr. Smith visiting North Carolina, and warns that agitation is essential to opposing prohibition. He urges righteous forces to act boldly to defend their ground amid Raleigh turmoil and evolving political efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Pinehurst
Hayes Completes Ten Day Jail Term in Hillsboro
Dr. R. B. Hayes, who said he acted for a principle, finished a ten day sentence in the Orange County jail for contempt of the state industrial commission. He declined to answer a compensation case question until qualified as an expert witness to receive a fee. The sentence, set by Chairman Matt H. Allen, was upheld by the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
N. C
R. B. Hayes
Orange County
State Industrial Commission
Hillsboro
Matt H. Allen
State Supreme Court
Dr. Hayes
Young White Man Released On Bond
Alvin Gullet, a young white man jailed in Lexington on a liquor manufacture charge, was released on a $1,000 bond. Deputies Meacham and Farabee seized ten and a half gallons of liquor, 150 gallons of beer, and found a distilling plant still in operation in Boone township. Another white man fled the scene and escaped identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Alvin Gullet
W. M. Meacham
Jesse Farabee
Boone Township
Gullet
Italy Adopts Baseball as National Sport says Mussolini to Umpire Games
Italy has named baseball a national sport and jokes that Mussolini may umpire all games but actual officiating will rely on local umpires and trained staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mussolini
When baseball takes hold in Italy rain prompts checks
If baseball takes hold there, it will be easy to answer the popular query What do they do in Italy when it rains Rain checks are suggested as a solution to rainy day play or delays for the growing sport in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Prohibition Agents Cite Fraternity Housing At Midwest University
Prohibition agents who discovered illicit activity in fraternity houses at a midwest university say students there knew how to cut other things besides classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West University
Davidson County Principals Plan Live-at-Home Program
Davidson county principals and Superintendent Paul F. Evans met with State college extension director C. Sheffield to plan a live-at-home project across county schools. A chart outlines yearly food and feed needs per person and per farm animal, with seventh graders to assist surveying farms and poultry and livestock requirements. The program aims to begin Monday and run through the next two weeks with full school cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson County
Paul F. Evans
Cc. A. Sheffield
State College
Evans
Couty
Sheffield
Pleasant Cross Church Is Burned in Randolph County
ASHEBORO Feb 14 Friday the thirteenth proved unlucky for Pleasant Cross community near Asheboro. Early morning fire destroyed Pleasant Cross Christian church with no clear origin. A second blaze burned Burns barn nearby, destroying feed, two cows, a calf and a Chevrolet in the shed. No insurance on the church and little on Burns property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Pleasant
Randolph County
Pleasant Cross Christian Church
Alson Burns
Burns
Davidson Court To Convene On Monday
Lexington February 14. A two weeks term of superior court for Davidson county for the trial of civil cases will convene here next Monday morning February 16. Jurors have been drawn for the two weeks with a separate list for the first week. The calendar and trial docket are large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Superior Court
Davidson County
Gardner Shows What Counties Would Save Under Highway Measure
Governor Gardner released figures from an official table showing county road maintenance savings if the state assumes upkeep. He claims about 6.6 million dollars in taxes would be transferred from counties to the state, with Mecklenburg at 355,489 and Clay at 6,580. He notes counties with convict camps spend far more, about 182 dollars per mile, versus 90 dollars per mile in counties without convicts, arguing state maintenance lowers costs and shifts the tax burden to gasoline taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Gardner
House
Mecklenburg
Clay County
Major General Clarence Edwards Dies at 71 in Boston
Major General Clarence KR Edwards, wartime commander of the 26th Yankee Division, died at 7:06 am at the Phillips house after an intestinal operation and coma overnight. He was 71, having been hospitalized since January 15 with two prior transfusions attempting to boost recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Clarence KR. Edwards
Phillips House
Forgetful family echoes a child's plea in Path finder
A fragment from Pathfinder recalls Dorothy accusing her sister of lying and a mother reproving. Dorothy cites hearing the sister threaten to call Mama if Charlie repeated an act, noting the anticipated call did not occur despite multiple repetitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Charlie
Pathfinder
Horizontal and Vertical Word Clues Puzzle Summary
Yesterday's answer lists a grid of clues with mixed themes. The entries include heart design, corrosion, dye, coin slot, greedy, slave, lyric, heists, pencil ends, sun god, liable, male sheep, binds, first woman, command, gridiron, promise, and variations. The puzzle reflects a crossword style with cross-linked terms.
Spain Faces Strikes By College Students Against Government
Spain must find it difficult to recognize the college students striking against the government. They wear no coax-skin coats there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cannibal King Scoffs at Wives Over Millionaire Meal
A wry Tit-Bits snippet reports a cannibal king debating a castaway millionaire. The cook suggests serving him to the king's wives, but the king balks, noting the man is too rich for his appetites. The fragment captures winded humor from a wrecked liner tale.
Navy Buys Autogiro for Observation Tests
The U S Navy purchased an autogiro aircraft to test its practicality as an observation plane and to evaluate its ability to operate from small landing spaces. Extensive Navy pilot tests are expected to influence the aircrafts future prospects and adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S.S. Navy
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