Fragmentary Note with Prices and Phrases
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions prices and letters, including 7.80 and 96, with unclear context. The readable portion lists numbers and stray words, lacking identifiable names, places, or events.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1933
Page
4
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions prices and letters, including 7.80 and 96, with unclear context. The readable portion lists numbers and stray words, lacking identifiable names, places, or events.
A religious reflection citing Lord for peace and stating blessedness for peace makers, referencing Jeniah 26:12 and a note that peace comes from God who has wrought all works. Quarles commentary.
The piece cites Frank A. Vanderlip in the Saturday Evening Post claiming true investment security and certainty would wreck capitalism. It recalls the Medici example, showing compounding wealth over 600 years could yield a globe the size of the earth, illustrating that perfect security in investments is unattainable.
The nation mourns Calvin Coolidge with sincere regret as it recalls his calm, level headed leadership. His modesty and restraint contrasted with era’s glare, leaving a lasting impression of steady governance through prosperity and upheaval alike.
Observers note Coolidge was less colorful than Wilson yet remained direct and honest. His firm temperament avoided extravagance and favored conservative, straightforward leadership. The passage reflects national mourning as a shared sentiment.
A humorous list warns against lending to friends by outlining eight profiles to beware of. It cautions against the sorrowful, the overly confident borrower, the well spoken ex singer, the demander, the ambitious dealmaker, the exact payer, the cigars buyer, and the perpetual tomorrow check promise.
Sing Sing chaplain Anthony N. Peterson argues in February Redbook that college men in prison feel more disgrace and self consciousness than other inmates. He notes few have worked their way through college and claims college men are dumb criminals prone to forgery.
The piece argues a national mood of drift could turn revolution possible if inaction continues. It cites President Hoover’s social trends report, warns against ignoring danger from Sino Japanese conflict, and notes Congress reflects public opinion and citizen responsibility in shaping policy.
Rep. George Huddleston of Alabama predicts a chaotic postwar Congress, calling it a mob of inexperienced lawmakers under a Democratic president. He opposes constitutional ratification by conventions and rails at beer as a costly tax while advocating ratification by legislatures as the swift path to repeal.
Thomasville eased year end payments with about 8000 in interest due as city manager’s plan spread obligations. The county faced modest due on Denton school bonds and a December 15 payment totaling 21000 reduced principal by 15000. County Accountant J L Gordon clipped 1315 in sinking fund coupons on Thomasville and Lexington bonds bought at a discount.
The piece lauds Calvin Coolidge for his unflashy, steady leadership and kinship with the common man. It notes the era’s disillusionment with governors amid scandals and war memoirs, hailing Coolidge for delivering honest normalcy and a peaceful administration. It hints that future histories will judge him favorably for his steadfast conduct.
The text reflects on the Wilson era scandals Harding era turmoil and Hoover hardship while praising Coolidge as a calm prosperous interlude. It notes a nation’s wistful sorrow at Coolidge’s death and remembers his era as a golden age between storms with profound sympathy.
Samuel Insull praises Greece’s mild winters while fugitive Robert Elliott Burns rejects Georgia’s climate in favor of a wintry New Jersey setting in 2008.
The newly elected President Elect states he will honor all campaign promises, addressing fears that he might pursue radical changes. The pledge is framed as a commitment to fulfill his stated goals.
A producer notes most comedians believe they can perform tragic parts while a sizable minority pursue misguided tragedian paths. The remark contrasts confidence in drama with missteps in serious acting.
On his 59th birthday Al Smith says he feels as good as at 40 and much better than after the Democratic convention last summer.
A light note reports husbands who did not heed their wives Christmas wishes now seeking reconciliation as conversations resume.
A reflective line questions if the old stage tradition could be broken by a touching incident and asserts that indeed the show did not go on.
Police seek a man who used the name W. M. Douglas and cashed a $15 forged check in the name of Scott Litton, president of Dixie Sprint Coal at Clinchfield Va. The suspect stayed briefly at a local hotel and left before payment was contested. the check was on a printed coal company form with a typewritten Litton signature.
A youth seeks replacements for a broken thumb collar bone and six front teeth after a motorcycle purchase. The dealer confirms a repair promise but does not outline remedies or timelines for the rider’s injuries and requested replacements.
County Agent Hendricks will visit tobacco sections to clean seed for growers ahead of the 1933 crop. The free service runs Jan 9 to Jan 13 at locations including Pilot Walburg Midway Arcadia Reedy Creek Reeds Tyre and Church Land with specific times for each site.
CHICAGO Jan 7 Leaders of the country's retail furniture industry voiced cautious optimism for 1933. Jesse Benesch Baltimore was elected president of the National Retail Furniture Association and warned volume may be low in early 1933. C Rutherford Knoxville Tenn predicted an upturn after the presidential inauguration and restored public confidence. Samuel E Kohn Denver said the home furniture market was already reopening. Vice presidents elected include T C Dickson Atlanta.
Pedestrians watched as a speeding auto struck a man and a small black and white dog. The man, dazed, ignored his own injuries to cradle the dog before walking away with it as an ambulance neared. The dog was killed.
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