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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
4
A short meditation contrasts the biblical commandment eye for an eye with a proverb about revenge. It warns that dwelling on vengeance prolongs wounds that otherwise might heal, urging restraint and forgiveness.
The Southern Furniture Market shows buyers and sellers buoyant as prices rise, with lines sold on quotas to prevent overselling. The region's pledge to maintain wage and fair practice codes helped stabilize costs and renew industry confidence across the South and nation.
The article notes that despite fears of polio or hysteria, people continue enjoying outdoor outings. Clubs and groups hold pleasant gatherings in natural settings, emphasizing fellowship and recreation as summers come and go.
A reflective piece notes picnicking pleasures offset by inconveniences and bites. It laments how aging can rob one of enjoying nature and its bountiful offerings.
The American Bankers Association and the National Bureau of Standards push to standardize banking paper size to cut costs in bookkeeping. Some banks resist the change, arguing their established formats suit their operation, while officials note that minor size differences affect the perception of checks and the weight of the transaction.
The piece notes that many states rely on gasoline taxes for revenue, with 25 considering increases, five implementing them, and three discussing cuts. It argues against excessive levies, cites North Carolina as near the cap, and highlights that license tax relief this year saves motorists about three billion dollars, urging cautious gas tax policy.
City health officer Dr. W J McAnally cautions against undue alarm over the sole infantile paralysis case. He warns whooping cough is far more contagious and deadly, taking its annual toll on children in the city and elsewhere.
A short health notice highlights preventive attention for a contagious illness affecting children. The brief stresses early recognition and community precautions to limit spread.
Mr. Bowman Gray died at sea and was laid in a watery grave by his own request. The article laments the ocean as a fitting cemetery and notes a simple burial service without pomp. It reflects on the widow and children and the comfort of waves as a lasting memorial.
A noted physicist claims progress toward a single law to explain the universe while explicitly excluding the Nazi regime. The remarks frame ongoing theoretical work and political cautions surrounding research in this era.
A Chicago museum director predicts America may become a nomad nation living on wheels rather than a mad nation living on relief, signaling concern over future social upheaval and policy shifts.
A Berlin physician notes children appear to mature quicker than previous generations. The report discusses changes in growth rates and parental concerns about rapid development. Sophie Tucker’s bid to purchase the Boston Braves was rejected, with the column quipping the club is entertaining enough without her.
A humorous note cites osteopaths saying 60 percent have one leg longer than the other and suggests Congress seeks ways to address the 40 percent.
Officials condemn the plan to send counterfeit telegrams to Congress unless proven fake. The issue centers on who would be harmed by such actions rather than who supposedly burned the original telegrams.
Government officials showcase a three feet long car display in Alaska, pitched to attract attention. Parents of growing children are the likely audience, while others see novelty rather than practical appeal. The scene underscores a ceremonial publicity angle rather than substantive policy.
In the Matanuska Valley reports show colonists seeking magazines amid shortages. A dentist's office is noted as a potential stocking point though specifics are unclear.
A Milwaukee physician jokes that doctors are born gamblers, citing their habit of constantly sending out bills as proof.
Five bandits raided a Cleveland biscuit company seeking a $10,000 payroll. They failed to obtain any funds or jelly variety during the robbery.
A man operates an automobile featuring a novel engine as he travels coast to coast in search of a parking spot.
Osteopaths report that about 60 percent of people have one leg longer than the other. The observation notes a common asymmetry in limb length among the population.
The article notes Moscow hosts a theater where all actors are deaf and dumb, contrasting with American film, where few actors are deaf. It highlights the rarity of deaf performers in the United States.
Honorary New York 200 superintendent Al Smith invites donors to provide a slightly dilapidated blue eagle for display, noting the need to support the project and its appearance.
A quirky item notes a possible drop in whisky sales after reports of a Loch Ness creature. The blurb humorously links modern Wisconsin to cheese and mentions an Arkansas woman seeking false teeth funded by a bridge project idea.
A brief note reflects on the era of the old time cracker barrel thinker who once sat near the boxwood at the country store. The hint suggests the New Deal era altered his routine, perhaps to cutting paper dolls.
A bridal couple faces practical hurdles as biscuits and concrete work collide in a domestic project. The article notes the couple’s plans, local craftspeople, and the challenges of timing and materials.
In the Matanuska Valley uprising, participants point to an extreme 140-hour work week as the core issue. Authorities report unrest tied to labor tensions amid long shifts and regional disputes over hours and living conditions.
A Massachusetts woman unearthed a human skull from a golf course sand trap. Authorities urged caution and noted the discovery could affect play delays until the scene was secured and investigated.
Wiley Post plans to part ways with the Winnie Mae aircraft after reports say Winnie Mae wronged him, ending their famous collaboration as Post moves on from the airplane’s operation.
A terse note claims the inheritance tax office monitors the health of wealthy elderly doctors. It suggests consulting wealth-focused advisers, humorously calling them gold diggers, as a jab at technical counsel.
National Whirligig News reports Roosevelt weighing swift use of Guffey, labor disputes, AAA, and gold-suit bills to stave off upheaval while Hopkins expands public works. It notes congressional lobbying tricks, press relations, and New Dealers backing figures like Butler, Dumaine, and Moses amid farm and industrial tensions.
New Yorkers hear of a proposed new phase of FDRs public relations plan with a fall presidential tour. The drive would replace earlier summer chats and aim to present the President as healthy and vigorous, though it has not been officially approved.
A New York Day by Day column paints Bryant Park as a quiet refuge for elderly and widowed residents amid city noise. It recalls Karl K Kitchen’s notable restaurant outburst before describing weekly New England style town meetings with figures like Raymond Moley and Al Smith in attendance.
Conservatives debate returning to normal with reforms to curb money power or pursue rapid measures amid a looming 1929-like crisis. John Lewis faces pressure as miners push for action, fearing betrayal while strike plans wobble. Mussolini tightens control with a guarded son in Hollywood.
On West 23rd Street the Friends of the Chinese People and the Anti Nazi Society share adjacent lodge rooms, siting tense proximity between two opposed groups. The scene reflects a street level clash of ideas on a single block.
Ben de Casseres, famed as America’s word juggler, rose from Philadelphia printer to the literary circle around Mencken. He haunted Luchow’s and Jacks, frequented Joel’s in its peak, and ends nights quoting Emerson’s Self Reliance.
A Chicago reader proposes a newspaper stunt printing the Biblical line Fear not it is I under tiny caption cuts. The suggestion riffs on a gospel moment with a sly nod to reader engagement and page design.
Sid Solomon shows no perceptible pulse as the Rialto reels from a dramatic graduation. White's 17 year old daughter Mel receives renewed attention as a rising talent. Jay O'Brien is remembered as Broad Street’s top dancer in earlier years. In Paris the term cachet replaces chic.
A fragmented 1935 McNaught Syndicate line portrays a waiter presenting an entree for inspection and a barber hearing scornful remarks about a haircut. The piece flips between dramatic gestures and critique, reflecting a quirky observational tone.
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