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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
4
A biblical verse from II Samuel 22:26 praises mercy shown to the merciful and upright, while a Quarles quip notes mercy turns its back on the unmerciful, reflecting moral emphasis in devotional readings.
An editorial reflection argues Washington's prayer for national virtue endures, urging citizens to uphold justice mercy humility and charity. It contrasts past ideals with current economic tensions including American made goods and British trade, noting concerns over nationalism and trade policies. The piece cites Perkins as an observer of the economic scene and warns against stealthy market suppression.
Dr Edward Schumann of the University of Pennsylvania reports on sextuplets born to a Black woman on the African Gold Coast. He showed eight day old babies in New Orleans, while a medical missionary relayed the account. The item questions public fascination and compares to the Dionne quints.
A flood of counterfeit bills in New York drives stores to make clerks liable for fakes, prompting strict scrutiny of every large bill. Banks already curb counterfeit flow with careful, rapid checks, aiming to protect honest customers and preserve goodwill.
National briefs report a possible indictment of Senator Huey Long for income tax violations, but sources say the case has stalled in New Orleans. Long's allies have already faced grand jury scrutiny while the attack on Postmaster General Jim Farley feeds GOP and Roosevelt administration tensions.
A breezy column surveys film figures and social names in New York including Sammy White Will Hays Fanny Butcher and George Cukor styleish bits. It interweaves snappy sketches of Broadway personalities studio heads and press agents with cultural chatter and a nod to politics and finance. The piece playfully critiques monikers and public personas while noting industry mechanics and court decisions shaping the era.
Foreign correspondent B A Perkins reports American manufactured goods quietly gain share in Britain as U S producers and British retailers avoid publicizing the cross Atlantic trade. The article notes growing American product presence in London markets based on Perkins observations.
An editorial notes George Washington faced political labels in his era as words like conservative and radical carried no fixed meanings. Washington sought a steady course between opposing groups, grounded in his status as a leading, wealthy landowner and gentleman.
A citizen notes flags along streets for George Washington Day and reflects on the flag’s presence guiding a careful path through crowds. The writer imagines Washington’s moment of touch and signs with PATRIOTTICK. Peggy Yee is mentioned in a personal line about her wedding memories.
The government plans to provide language instruction to the Navajo Indians asserting they will learn their own language, noting the pace of learning may outstrip expectations and raise questions about cultural control and assimilation.
The report suggests that Uncle Sam issues pink slips as a form of notice tied to net income tax returns, implying a shift away from red ink indicators. The line hints at a broader crackdown on income reporting.
Cornellia Vanderbilt Jr. is noted for 62 Atlantic crossings with 44 before age 16, now age 36. Tommy Millard holds the Pacific crossing passenger record, having crossed many times and long since stopped counting.
In a west side Sthaven pawnbroker shop a walrus leather brief case with gilt lettering James J. Walker was found among unredeemed pledges. The case, opened to reveal three sterling silver pint flasks, was priced at 76 dollars. It likely belonged to Jimmy who left it on a cafe table.
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