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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1936
Page
4
A compact pair of lines center on nature’s cycle. Solomon’s lines speak of flowers and birds signaling spring, while Mrs. Barbauld contrasts a daughter with a stormy sire and spring’s blooming. The pair evokes renewal and poetic reflection.
The piece contrasts Hoover and Roosevelt on spending and debt. It notes national debt rising by 1.173 billion under Roosevelt’s first years, and highlights a 15 billion dollar jump in national income, with 37.5 billion more money put into pockets over 30 months versus Hoover. It weighs differing economic approaches and calls for prudence in policy.
A business man explains that only about one in ten propositions pursued reach investigation and yield returns. Another businessman notes roughly one in twenty deals he reviews succeed, with many blocked by clear difficulties.
The passage discusses propositions, merit, and the value of cooperative effort in community enterprise. It emphasizes men initiating businesses, mutual help, and turning shared energy into community welfare, noting that even small successes support better living for many.
The world mourns George VI who led Britain through the Great Depression and the Ethiopian crisis with humane leadership. He ascended the throne as the sailor king and earned love for his devotion to his people, guiding policies and restoring recovery amid hardship.
Railroads serving High Point plan store-door pickup for less-than-carload shipments. The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to approve, following similar Southern city implementations that began yesterday, marking a shift driven by competition and evolving freight demand.
The article notes railroads delaying but finally recognizing the inevitability of improving service for shippers and consignees. It emphasizes that better railroad cooperation benefits both parties and that carriers are beginning to adopt more efficient handling to enhance freight movement.
A nationally known soprano, Agnes Davis, offered to rearrange her appearance date to bring a concert program to the community. She said the change might let more Concert Association members attend and she was glad to help.
Grand Rapids once the U S furniture hub now ranks fourth as High Point North Carolina area and Martinsville Virginia emerge as top centers aided by mass production cheaper costs and abundant hardwoods. Southern studios boost color and design while Kentucky plays a small part in the regional rebound.
A Raleigh Times notice recounts a Belvidere North Carolina wedding of two young Quakers without clergy or magistrate. The groom bought a license for records. the ceremony was a public prayer, hand clasp, vows, and a 52 witness signature. The event highlights Quaker simplicity and raises questions about conventional church weddings.
Commissioner John Collier announced that full court privileges will be granted to all Indians charged with crimes. Indian defendants will have formal charges, the power to summon witnesses, bail, and the right to trial by jury, ending the previous overlap of judge, jailer, prosecutor, and policeman roles.
The quotation argues timely payment for not planting crops is disputed due to double negatives. The text notes that even wedding ring donations offer only nominal aid to Il Duce as Italy lacks Peggy Hopkins Joyce.
A death mask of John Dillinger has disappeared from a Kansas City police station, marking a second time his likeness was removed from custody. The case prompts police to review security and chain of custody records for historic artifacts.
A brief quip attributed to a high ranking figure hints at an impending shower. The line underscores weather awareness and a social nod between associates. No further context provided.
Washington notes that Thomas Jefferson Coolidge resigns as under secretary of the treasury, joining a pattern of first rate officials leaving Roosevelts administration. The loss raises fears for national finance amid funding and refinancing tasks, with no obvious replacement aligned to Roosevelts policies.
Raleigh faces a damages suit from a welfare worker who claims a sidewalk defect caused a fall injuring her right arm and hindering her public speaking. The piece likens arm use to an orator’s need to gesture, noting the impact on performance in a speech setting.
In New York City the elderly crowd dominates nightlife and fashion. Elsie De Wolfe and Whitney Warren stand as icons of aging style, while Ted Woodyard expands his newspaper empire with a growing chain. The piece notes a shift to silver-haired society, clubs, and parties along Park Avenue and beyond.
A columnist argues that expressive gestures should be removed from courtroom and public speaking. The piece notes the challenge for jurors and suggests self disciplined speech without athletic hand movements. It cites a North Carolina murder trial where contrasting gestures drew crowds.
A verse piece recounts Erastus running a private porterage business and stealing goods from others without consent. The narrator notes his sly practice, his growing complacency with crime, and a coming realization that the law will catch up, leading to jail.
Florenz Ziegfeld's daughter Patricia has transformed from a gawky youth into a slim, gazelle-like young woman with bronze-tinted hair, attracting attention at first nights and teas. She stands taller than her mother and shares striking features with her father, though her stage flair appears more technical than glamorous.
Adele Astaire returns from Britain after marriage to Lord Cavendish and captivates Manhattan and Palm Beach society, maintaining her lively, rompish Kiowa persona even after the change in title.
A fragment quotes an irritated public notices line about a chaotic greeting card craze. It names Harry Evans and references avalanche of Christmas cards and unwanted pictures of reindeer and Scotty dogs, expressing thanks for the cheapest thoughts.
Frank Crowninshield, editor of Vanity Fair, guides the magazine after its merger with Vogue and charts a long delayed voyage to Europe. Known as Crownie in literary circles, he influenced American taste with Tory sensibilities and bold moves that sparked new artistic schools.
A fragment describes being pressured into a derby day task and resisting degradation. The narrator likens their appearance to a blend of a city brass company’s fourth vice-president and a reforming house detective, reflecting a humorous, self aware 1936 tone.
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