It Is One Thing to Be Tempted
A compact quotation attributed to Shakespeare notes the distinction between temptation and yielding to it, reflecting on self control and moral choice.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
4
A compact quotation attributed to Shakespeare notes the distinction between temptation and yielding to it, reflecting on self control and moral choice.
A Durham citizen is praised for guiding others toward vocational fit and adjusting to better lives. He claims half the people he meets are geniuses, a statement treated cautiously given his broad encounters. The piece notes untapped potential and the need for adjustment experts. May luck and judgment bless his efforts.
Justin H. Edgerton of the national retail credit association calls 99 of 100 Americans honest in business terms. He credits cold facts from interviews and records, noting the dangerously anti social minority is small and life and property remain safer than feared.
Edward J. Woodhouse, professor of government and head of UNC’s municipal and county research bureau, asks what is the state’s most important intangible resource. He offers insights on regional strengths and public policy implications.
The report highlights North Carolina's independence and thrift as key intangibles. Woodhouse lauds university students for independent thought and notes leadership strength in the state. He warns against arms race folly and supports Pershing's choice not to run, while praising Norris's stature and Nebraska voters satisfaction.
In Raleigh on March 15 a Jackson day dinner promoted by North Carolina's young Democrats stirs unease among older party leaders. Critics argue the event could shape anti Simmons sentiment, while organizers deny any bias toward a candidate.
The article argues battleships may be obsolete and too costly at about 35 million dollars each with 18 in U S. fleet. It notes submarines and cruisers could still wage war and that abolition would not end naval conflict. It frames a shift from grand capital ships to cheaper deterrence and strategy.
The News and Observer notes Gen. Clarence R. Edwards would lead Anti Prohibition efforts while criticizing Coast Guard work. Congressman Warren defends Admiral Bullard and praises Coast Guard bravery. The piece argues officers should enforce laws and that lawlessness must be stopped.
The Asheville Citizen notes Senator Simmons announces reelection plans with a cautious, non confrontational tone. It cites two reasons for not touring the state actively: Washington duties and aging poverty in public service. It questions whether he will accept the Democratic primary outcome and ends with a sharp editorial aside.
A breezy recollection of women carrying parasols to prevent sunburn and the era’s fashion, with quips about illnesses and status. A Los Angeles artist sued by a film star for 180000 dollars over breach of promise, with witty lines about peaches and lemons.
A local theater ad titled If I Were Mr Elwood Cox urges boosting High Point trade and supporting area merchants. It contrasts home buying with distant shopping and argues for community loyalty, pricing, and quality to counter outflow. It also includes anecdotes about millionaires and a Busybody vignette.
A 1930 Durham column blends anecdotes on dog devotion and a farmer with life insurance, then reflects on divine healing and moral virtues. It argues against forced temperance and proclaims free moral agency, urging reasoned debate over prohibition. The piece closes with a pastor’s parish note from Durham, North Carolina.
In a Confederate era scene an enlistment officer pressures a recruit for his name. The recruit loudly declares his full name as Isaac Daniel DeFoe Jeremiah Louder, prompting the officer to note the complexity and remark that the fault lies not in the name.
George Robinson, described as a negro, confessed in court to pulling spikes from Southern Railway tracks near the Crescent Limited incident by the Catawba river. Authorities said there was no wreck, and he was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after the confession.
A letter to The Enterprise praises ongoing Tabernacle and Union Tabernacle evangelistic campaigns. About 600 conversions and healings are reported amid opposition by local Pharisees, with appreciation for Mr. Connor of the Methodist church. The writer urges pastors to stay engaged and to uphold duty as a path to blessing the town and neighbors.
Editorial argues government should limit its role to protection and development not moral instruction. It claims morality belongs to home, school, and church and warns that state efforts to enforce virtue cause chaos. Government should safeguard conditions allowing family and religious institutions to operate.
In Tit-Bits a caller mocks Myer accusing him of taking time off to bury a mother-in-law. Myer replies and jokes about attending a funeral, sparking a satirical exchange within the humorous column.
In Charleroi Mystique, Lily and Mr Holmes discuss a strong echo in the hall. Lily disputes an implied kiss, suggesting the echoed claim may be misheard.
A doctor’s prescription Thoxine claims instant throat relief for sore throats and 90 percent of coughs. The remedy, safe for the family, promises relief within 15 minutes or a money refund. Available in 35c 60c and $1 bottles at Mann Drug Co and other stores.
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