Aphorism on Jupiter and thunderbolts
A compact classical reflection citing Ovid that if Jupiter hurled thunderbolts as often as humans sin, he would quickly run out of thunderbolts.
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Jupiter
Ovid
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1931
Page
4
Tax Commissioner to Tell About Sales Tax Impacts
North Carolina joint finance committees invite South Carolina Tax Commissioner to explain the state sales tax. They seek details on cost of collection, revenue yield, enforcement, and merchant impact, including the so called nuisance tax known as the luxury tax. The piece cautions against adopting similar measures without thorough study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
South Carolina
General Assembly
North Carolina
All honor to the firemen endangering life and property
A city newspaper lauds the local fire department for low overall fire losses and effective fire suppression during a major blaze at the Mill, Isaacson and Goldstein buildings. Firemen fought from ladders 50 feet up as ammunition exploded in the armory nearby, preventing greater catastrophe when the fire intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaacson and Goldstein
National Guard
Firefighter praise for rapid response to Tuesday blaze
The article credits Chief A. B. Horney's units for tackling a Tuesday morning fire before it fully engulfed the third floor. It notes total damage between 400000 and 500000 dollars, with nearly 100000 caused by water, and argues earlier callouts could have reduced losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Horney
Threat to Democracy as Census Exclusion Moves Forward
A political argument warning that excluding foreigners from census counts to determine House representation threatens American democracy. The piece decries rural dominance and urges that representation in all assemblies reflect the people regardless of race color or citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
General Assembly
Piedmont
United States Congress
Cornpone Debate Sparks Political Irony Across States
The Louisiana governor Huey P Long pushes dunking cornpone while the Atlanta Constitution favors crumbling. National figures Roosevelt, Lewis, Russell, and UNC scholar Coffin weigh in, as North Carolina traditions enter the playful debate on cornpone and pot likker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Atlanta Constitution
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Statesman
Georgia
Richard B. Russell, Jr
C. J. Coffin
University of North Carolina
Governor Long
Coffin
Randolph County
North Carolina
Dramatic cries for help expose neglect on Great Lakes
Bruce Catton argues that dramatic misery mobilizes aid while quiet suffering goes ignored. He cites rescues on Lake Erie and Lake Michigan, the Red Cross fundraising struggle, and calls for action on the Vestal copyright bill. He also defends the Nye committee's expense as justified transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
of Michigan
White Shoals Lighthouse
Lake Michigan
Arkansas
Red Cross
Laughter, Romance Bring Light to Mardi Gras Life
The piece argues laughter is essential amid dull business routine. Mardi Gras in New Orleans offers relief, romance, and a break from daily market worries, reminding readers life requires joy and imagination to endure.
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New Orleans
Plumber Pride in Good Connections and Edison Quip
A humble plumber notes the value of good professional connections. A quip recalls Edison predicting rubber from goldenrod within about two years, suggesting the forecast was optimistic or stretching the mark.
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Edison
Prince of Wales as Salesman May Earn Army Commission
If the Prince of Wales excels in a South American sales role, the British army might reward him with a commission. The remark suggests potential career paths tied to royal performance and military service consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
South America
Bulls and bulls? Big Bill Thompson’s Chicago mayoral rodeo
Readable fragments hint at much bull surrounding Chicago mayor Big Bill Thompson and his mayoralty affair. The piece suggests controversy and public interest but offers few concrete details or names beyond Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bill Thompson
Chicago
Memorial tributes for L. C. Overman in U S Senate
Washington remembers L. S. Overman former North Carolina senator as both houses plan memorials at 2 30 p m led by Watson and Robinson. Speakers include Borah Norris Smoot Moses Smith Swanson Sheppard and Morrison appointed to fill Overmans seat. House memorials also mark William C Hammer of North Carolina among recently deceased congressmen with relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lee Slater Overman
North Carolina
Watson
Indiana
Robinson
Arkansas
Borah, Norris
Smoot
Moses
Smith, Swanson
Sheppard
Cameron Morrison
Gardner
Overman
House
William C. Hammer
Attendance at city schools rises in February month
Attendance in the fifth school month ending February 6 rose by 186 while total enrollment increased by 86 to 8,104. The Junior High accounts for 1,051 students and High School 1,118 with 1,532 in the Negro enrollment. Attendance percentages vary across schools from Emma Blair 94.2 to Leonard 95.5, with overall gains attributed to reduced floating population and seasonal sickness.
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Emma Blair
Esses
Johnson
Ray
Cloverdale
Eoos
Oak Hill
Editor urges canning industry to boost High Point economy
In a public letter, Worker argues for a local canning industry, noting nearby canneries in other states and reduced freight costs. The piece urges citizen funding and support to provide steady work for the poor, countering pessimists who fear hunger over industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
To Attend Hammer Memorial Service in Washington
A Asheboro party led by Mes dames W. C. Hammer Harriette Hammer Walker Hal Hammer and Jane Page Walker and W. J. Scarboro drove to Washington to attend memorial services for late Congressman Wm C Hammer and later for Senator Overman. Others like Mrs. W. Frank Redding and Frank Redding Rev J E Pritchard Jacob Stuart are listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
W. C. Hammer
Harriette Hammer Walker
Hal Hammer
Jane Page Walker
W. J. Scarboro
Washington
Hall of Congress
Wm. C. Hammer
Senator Overman
Hammer
W. Frank Redding
Frank Redding
J. E. Pritchard
Winston-Salem
Jacob Stuart
Mocksville
Expect Prison Bill To Get Favorable Report
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh February 18. The senate is expected to favorably report a bill to reappropriate 400000 in bond funds authorized in 1927 for a new central prison plant and equipment. The plan includes relocating and expanding capacity at Cary farm and Caledonia, building a cold storage, dairy, ore plant, and canning facilities to reduce annual operating costs. The prison commission argues the move saves thousands by supplying own meat dairy and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
General Assembly
Nnew
McLean
Gardner
Prison Commission
Raleigh
Columbus
Ohio
Central
Cary
Cary Farm
Caledonia
Man slaps bridge partner in Menominee court case
In Menominee Michigan a judge dismissed charges after George Bolin struck Mrs. John Ashley during a bridge game at her home. Bolin reportedly slapped her, shattered four windows and a mirror, and struck a policeman amid the disturbance triggered by an ace of spades play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee
Mich
George Bolin
John Ashley
Bolin
Ashley
Flying lemur touted as champion jumper of animals
The galago or flying lemur, native to the Indian archipelago, is described as the champion jumper among animals, capable of clearing about 300 feet on an inclined plane.
Medical Society Selects Raleigh As Meeting Place
The Tri-State Medical Association of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina will hold its 1932 convention in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr Beverly H Tucker of Richmond was elected president, succeeding Dr W B Lyles of Spartanburg. Vice presidents named were Dr W C Ashworth Greensboro NC, Dr Douglas Jennings Bennettsville SC, Dr Joseph Geisinger Richmond VA. Dr J M Northington Charlotte NC was reelected secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Tri-State Medical Association
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Beverly H. Tucker
Tucker
W. B. Lyles
Spartanburg
D. C
W. C. Ashworth
Greensboro
Douglas Jennings
Bennettsville
Joseph Geisinger
J. M. Northington
Charlotte
Cubs Begin First Of Spring Practice
Rogers Hornsby starts formal and informal Cubs spring training in Avalon California with one daily 11 am workout. He plans soccer games each session to strengthen legs and wind while batterymen and rookies arrive from Wrigley Field island. A weight chart may track condition with daily weigh ins if the plan sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
Cal
Rogers Horneby
Chicago Cubs
Rajah
Cubs
William Wrigley
Magic Island
Hornsby
Beans and Brains Crossword Clues From Horizont
A dense grid of crossed clues lists French winter resort and many definitions across Needy Birdlike to Silkwork and more. The puzzle spans vertical and horizontal entries, with hints ranging from common words to named items and numerical references.
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