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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1933
Page
4
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A reflection on Psalms 14 2 and the idea that true faith is plain and honest. The text frames belief as simple seeking of God with no tricks, echoing a moral stance on religious sincerity.
The piece examines pressure on small retailers from large chain operators over cigarette handling and price cuts. It cites census data showing most U S retailers earned under 30 000 per store in 1920 and discusses growing calls for greater government control as centralized power expands and free enterprise faces limits.
Albert Norman Ward, president of Western Maryland College, outlines ten proposals to end the low mood through work and charity. He argues employment is preferable to charity, urges removing fear, releasing hoarded capital, and ensuring the jobless gain self support rather than dependents. He emphasizes practical work as the path to economic recovery.
H Rhodes reflects in The Hell Box on fear from childhood myths of a Penitentiary Cow to modern anxieties. He traces how fear paralyzes commerce, stifles lending, and harms institutions, urging a removal of fear and a return to saner living and spiritual awakening.
Bruce Catton discusses Dr. Francis M. Pottenger’s view that longer life can be a curse due to aging leaving people unemployed. He argues science has created problems like poverty and war, and urges using advances to reduce poverty and improve happiness though challenges remain. He critiques pedestrian safety, railroads, firearms law, and other societal issues with a satirical, editorial tone.
The passage argues that homeowners spending 300 dollars for five years could generate 7.5 billion annually in value through home beautification, yet notes millions of homeowners cannot afford improvements due to unemployment and mortgage burdens. It questions organizing homeowners and seeks a solution to the depression beyond a plea for work.
The Lexington Dispatch notes confusion over why Came advertising appears in North Carolina weeklies while Virginia dailies carry the schedule. Editor calls the move an unspoken illusion and questions the ad strategy in these weeklies.
Crawford argues no Virginia weekly papers run tobacco ads yet cites Senator Bob Reynolds as evidence of influence. Reynolds claims no kin to the Reynolds tobacco family, but his statewide win suggests strong support from tobacco users rather than manufacturers. Observations forecasts.
Postmaster General Brown says a five per cent economy in the post office department means seven or eight thousand employees must be dismissed. He likens the plan to spending on a new car when the old one already fails to meet needs.
Amelia Harbart Putnam predicts women will pilot combat aircraft in future conflict. She notes their driving finesse would confuse and surprise the enemy.
Dr Morris Fishbein cautions that hospital insurance plans may lead to reduced service as prices and bidding distort medical attention. He stresses patient choice of doctors and hospitals, community physician participation, and strong financial backing to prevent ineffective care during economic downturns.
Washington February 24. Roosevelt advisers study reorganizing federal farm agencies and recommend transferring the farm board activities to existing bodies to centralize control. Commissioner Fox released Joe Bryant and Norman Harvey on bond after their arrest for attempting to cash a planted $17 000 check. Harvey's wife Elsie remains free on $5 000 bond.
Three defendants charged with attempting to extort 50 000 from Colonel Charles A Lindbergh by threats to harm his second son were bound over to the federal grand jury meeting on July 3. The cases were called this morning before United States officials in Roanoke Virginia.
L C Trexler of Fairfield road brings a limb with 30 burrs clustered along a three to four inch stretch. He notes the tree’s rest bears far fewer burrs and the specimen is now shown in The Enterprise window for public view.
Advertises RAMA as a quick relief for rheumatic pain and stiffness. Claims action on liver and kidneys to reduce uric acid and eradicate swelling. Promises money back if no relief within a week and notes Ben and Mann’s Drug Stores guarantee the product.
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