Arrogance Fades Before Knowledge Says Samuel Verse
A short religious note contrasts I Samuel 2 3 with Collier on pride. It cautions that the Lord weighs actions and that arrogance spoils life’s blessings.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1938
Page
4
Reflections on County Tax Base and Intangible Property
The piece notes Guilford leads in taxable wealth with Adlai Hudson praised for personal property gains. It discusses shifting intangible property to state taxation, rates from 1 to 4 per 1000, and concerns about revenue loss and thorough state scrutiny beyond income tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford
Hundred
Adlai Hudson
Hudson
State Commissioner of Revenue
Guilford
Commissioner of Revenue
The Sensitive Nerves of Fascism
An editorial notes that President Roosevelt’s call for democracy unsettles fascist states in Berlin and Rome. It argues democracies must remain confident at home while interpreting the president’s remarks as not opposing peaceful solutions for Italy and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Berlin
Rome
Giornale D’italia
Mussolini
Japan
Italy
Germany
President's policy directions after address outline
The article ponders how the President will proceed against big business, proposing stronger anti-trust actions, cement price controls, interstate licensing, and use of patent rights. It notes likely bundled legislative recommendations rather than single measures to curb perceived wealth influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Jackson
Debate over armament splits Congress on navy planning
Opinions on military preparedness vary as Congress weighs a strong navy program. Senator Wheeler argues against spending hundreds of millions on battleships, favoring roads and reclamation. Senator Pittman calls a powerful navy the cheapest insurance, urging billions for ships to deter any single nation. The President backs a sizable navy, though likely not maximal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
China
Pittman
Wilderness Road and the Hanks Lincoln Connection
A travel reflection on the Wilderness Road and the Hanks family migration from Virginia to Kentucky. It notes Lucy Hanks Lincoln and her illegitimate daughter, Tom Lincoln, and Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809. The essay cites four desires: financial security, adventure, self expression, and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Kentucky
Wilderness
Hanks
Lucy
Johnson
United States
Tom Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Abraham
Hollywood
Parasites of Fame in New York Society
New York Day By Day recalls famous parasites who flatter patrons to gain status and access. It cites James McNeill Whistler, Finley Peter Dunne, and the social impresario Harry Lehr as enduring examples, noting their influence on salons and society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George du Maurier
Renius
Bridge
James McNeill Whistler
Finley Peter Dunne
Collier
Dunne
Harry Lehr
Harry Lehre
Guilford County Urged to Tighten Budget and Taxes
The commissioner of revenue faces 1938 ties, and Guilford County commissioners are advised to review budgets and duties closely to avoid revenue loss from changes. The article urges reducing expenses and tax rates, noting the risk of hit to finances without preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Revenue
Guilford County
Desert island menu taunts a starving castaway
A bizarre desert island note mocks a castaway with a yard long menu from SLuchow's or Jeager's. It lists extravagant dishes such as needle soup, pan fried tenderloin, kidneys, saurbraten, Westphalian ham, dumplings, and various desserts in a chaotic, indulgent catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sluchow's
Jeager’s
Chantilly
Celebrity Named Dishes in English Menus Persist
The article notes celebrities rarely popularize dishes named after them with few takers aside from enduring items like Peach Melba and Melba toast. It mentions Canteloupe Lillian Rue and Miss Russell's preference, Peach Melba birth from a physician’s order, and lingering English menu names Stilton and Cheddar among long lasting cheese names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Lillian Rueeell
Miss Russell
England
Go West dictum crates woes for Rialto agents
The Go West dictum has cut into the Rialto agency ranks. Formerly agents earned from $20,000 and Mex Hart made $100,000 a year. Now agency work scarce, salaries fall as many amateurs are hired direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto
Mex Hart
Master of ceremony bows as heckling alters career path
The passage notes the master of ceremony taking a final bow as heckling grows. It contrasts extemporary experts like Joe Lewis, Jack White, and Henry Youngman who could reply from the sidelines with those who lost their jobs after being bested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt and Shining Met
Eafe
Joe Lewis
Jack White
Henry Youngman
Local notices and brief reports from High Point area
Dr. Hubert T. Gurley spoke to High Point College students. Ralph Slate becomes American Business club president, succeeding H. Denny. George T. Penny to speak at High Point Democratic rally and barbecue. O. F. Welch Jr. attends furniture show at liberty. La Conga nightclub rises in Columbus Circle style, betting on dance. Thomas Gold Jr. returns to UNC after holidays. Mrs. John B. Welborn wins Sedgefield putting contest. Bodies of three men from submarine 8-4 identified. Dr. T. S. Vaca cites Nicaragua uprising as result of Diaz regime. Col. Lindbergh lands in Managua on Good Will tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert T. Gurley
University of Maryland
High Point College
Ralph Slate
American Business Club
H. Denny
George T. Penny
High Point Democratic Club
Chicago
Thomas Gold, Jr
University of North Carolina
John 8. Welborn
Sedgefield
T. 8
Vaca
Nicaragua
Charles A. Lindbergh
Managua
Craven visits oyster bar. Lynnhaven joke ends meal
Frank Craven arrives in town after isolation in California and orders oysters on the half shell fried and in stew. John Golden observes and sends over Lynnhavens with a quip about Craven’s hair as a witty aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Craven
California
Billy the Oysterman
John Golden
McNaught Syndicate
Shrine at St Francis Chapel Honors Flying Heroes in Riverside
The St Francis Chapel of Mission Inn in Riverside California serves as a shrine for aviators. It houses aviation medals insignia and replicas of medals and trophies awarded for distinguished flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
Mission Inn
Riverside
Calif
Ite
Human Spider and Human Fly to Scale Bank of Commerce Building
Strother and Pol ley known as the Human Spider and the Human Fly will scale the Bank of Commerce building this afternoon. Rev. Thomas Kl Trott, new rector of St Mary Episcopal church, will preach there tomorrow. Chairman A E Tate of the local exemption board announced that classifying registrants will begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother and Polley
Bank of Commerce
Thomas Kl. Trott
St. Mary’ Episcopal Church
A. E. Tate
Local Notes on Residents and Society
J. H. Fulton is confined to his home with influenza. Mrs. Hugh Parks of Winston-Salem is the weekend guest of Mrs. B. E. Free. The Daisy Davies Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Church will meet Monday afternoon at Mrs. J. E. Millis’s home on North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Fla Grippe
Hugh Parks
Winston-Salem
BE. W. Free
Daisy Davies
Explosion at Pittston mine entombs 100 miners
News briefs report an explosion at the Barnum mine in Pittston Pennsylvania entombing about 100 miners. Premier Lloyd George of England denounces the continued agony of nations in a speech. Central Powers delegates reach Brent-Litovsk for peace talks but find no Russian delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Lloyd George
England
Brent-Litovsk
Vienna
Saya
Behind The Scenes At Washington
A 1937 NEA Service summary outlines a New Deal anti monopoly program with six lines of action including rewriting anti trust laws, FTC statute revisions, disqualifying identical bids, targeted tax changes, and limits on large corporations. Roosevelt may support parts, while Congress has shown resistance and legal challenges delay enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Deal
Supreme Court
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Roosevelt
Robert H. Jackson
Interior Ickes
Jackson
Congress
NRA
Scientists Probe Mysterious Pebbles After Storm
A recent storm dropped unusual pebbles observed by residents who report no clear source. Scientists have not yet identified the origin or composition of the stones, prompting ongoing investigation.
Moose Kneels to Graze as Body Proportions Defy Comfort
A moose lowers its head to the ground to feed, its neck short and legs long, creating an awkward stance. Wildlife observers note the unusual posture reflects how anatomy shapes grazing habits in large cervids.
Vast cal deposits claim world’s furthest extent
A report notes a colossal cal deposit in wigs Poland described as the farthest in the world. The claim cites a length of 600 m, width of 20 miles, and thickness of 120 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigs
Poland
Floating islands on rivers turn buoyant by root network
Floating landmasses on the Mississippi and other rivers form when roots grip and hold soil, creating buoyant pockets. The intertwined roots trap air and stabilize these islands, allowing portions of land to fringe waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
England Population Share Concentrates in London Area
A historical note states that about a quarter of England's population resides in the London region, highlighting London's vast urban concentration within the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Calico Origin Traced to Calicut in Madras
Calico first factory origins trace to Calicut, part of the Madras region, explaining the fabric’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico
Calicut
Madras
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. P
Capus
M. Waynick
High Point
Dale Carnegie
Dick Carlson
O. F. Welch, Jr
la Conga
Reitsenweber
Columbus Circle
George Clark
Glick
NEA Service, Inc
Storm
Pebbles
Earth
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