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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
4
A religious reflection urging vigilance and fortitude to guard the remaining works before God. It cites Revelation 3 2 and quotes Thomas Secker comparing an undisciplined soul to a city without walls vulnerable to enemies.
John Evans chief of the AP foreign staff warns of imminent danger to world peace with signals from Germany Japan Soviet Russia France Austria and the Little Entente and the growing armies across Europe. He contrasts Carnegie's 1914 peace argument with Parks 1936 warnings that conflict looms despite war weariness and humanitarian concerns. May God have mercy upon those who defy that will.
A fragment suggests talk of the University of California athletes and a game against Minnesota, hinting at mercenary or prostyle concerns. The note lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
National Furniture Week runs October 2-10 with a cooperative push from manufacturers and dealers. The campaign, under the slogan Turning Houses into Homes, aims to raise furniture’s consumer visibility and boost retail sales after a 47 percent rise last year.
The Royal Arcanum inducts Old Plank Road Council No 2220, honoring the historic Old Plank Road that linked Fayetteville to Old Salem. The article praises the road’s legacy in North Carolina’s commerce and social life and notes relics preserved by Springfield museum and local efforts to keep the memory alive.
A brief poem recalls the cold winter dawn and the promise of summer. The speaker awaits sunlight and finds the season an adventure of delight with beauty fragrance and pleasant sounds that dispel sleep. Hearts awaken to longer days and vivid natural scenes.
A witty remark about laziness notes a man sits upfront at a fan dance simply to enjoy the breeze. The quip relies on a playful image of someone seeking convenience over effort.
Washington observers note a widening shift in political momentum as opposition to the New Deal grows stronger. Roosevelt managers once expected easy victory amid a cohesive party, but increasing criticism and a changing climate have unsettled supporters and rivals alike.
The piece notes shrinking betting odds and shifting sentiment toward London and away from Roosevelt. It highlights a united Republican ticket at Cleveland and cross-party support for Landon, with a few progressive Republicans remaining outside.
The drought opens doors for substantial New Deal funding in several states, likely aiding Roosevelt’s visit. Politically it seems a relief for the President but cannot restore the early spring confidence. Roosevelt spokesmen grow bitter under attack, facing harsh names as the campaign shifts from a frolic to a battle. One sign is their reaction to Landon's acceptance speech.
Roosevelt supporters mocked the President’s abusers earlier but now complain Mr Landon offered only a colorless critique. They condemn his labor stance and farm program while the Democratic committee plans a six governor radio rebuttal. The overall reaction suggests unease despite perceived restraint.
A woman bore the letters C L branded on her skin provoking public speculation about the motive. Initial explanations suggested an irate husband protesting rising costs, but authorities noted the need for clearer context.
The piece argues that Asheville police bungling in the Helen Clevenger murder shows the need for state run central crime bureaus with expert detectives and modern lab facilities. It praises New York detectives in the Titterton case as a contrast and urges rapid dispatch of trained investigators to major crimes.
A New York women’s union began a sit down strike. No trouble occurred until a member temporarily left the room, after which tensions surfaced and a dispute arose.
A Midwestern farm wife preserves her tallest corn stalks by pressing them between pages of books. She aims to showcase prize plants at fairs and preserve the harvest for winter use.
A western farmer faced a soaking rain without an umbrella and reacted in anger. Neighbors described his mood as irate as the shower continued.
A nostalgic poem recalls school days and the lasting ties among alumni. Victor P. Hammer urges former students to seek reunions, mingle with friends, and cherish the value of shared memories for future gatherings.
New York musings debunk the idea that journalists dress slovenly. Legendary dandies such as Richard Harding Davis and Lucius Beebe are cited, while modern reporters including Barney Gallant face uptown critiques. The piece comments on culture, tailoring costs, and the social drift between Village fashion and Broadway life.
The piece notes a false deadly rumor about Fannie Brice spreading despite no truth, reflecting how Broadway crowds gossip after midnight. It mocks sentimentalists who romanticize fallen idols and recalls earlier connections in the industry as the rumor spreads.
Twenty years ago a surprise party honored Edgar Farlow the Springfield school principal for eight years. Community speakers included Rev. G J Welker David Baker Dora Richardson Berna Hayworth and Mr Spencer. Farlow will leave to lead Guilford College graded school. Births and travels noted: a son born to Mr and Mrs J Allen Austin Jr and Knoxville trip for Fred Barbee and others to White Sulphur Springs. Leona Muse returned from the Normal.
Misses Genevieve Moore Hazel Briges and Kathryn Tate spent this afternoon at the Gate City.
Mr and Mrs G A Matton with Miss Matton and Lawrence spent the day in Winston.
J. P. Rawley returned from a business trip to Charlotte. Miss Bessie Pitts left for a visit with her sister Mrs. Glenn Lazenby in Statesville. P. B. Raymond of Knoxville Tennessee has arrived. Miss Katherine Raymond has been visiting in the area.
Raleigh Attorney General Bickett announced plans to launch his campaign for governor at Asheboro on August 26 with an address and to tour the state through the election period. Paris reports Serbian forces have begun an offensive against Bulgaria in Greece.
Norfolk observes Peace Day today as the Bible Students' International League holds a convention led by Pastor Russell who arrives tomorrow to participate, with the event running through Sunday.
North Carolina Republicans will hold campaign re speeches at Charlotte at noon and Greensboro at night. The leading speaker is Joseph Gurney Cannon, a member of the House of Representatives.
The text chronicles Barney Gallant as a persistence filled figure who survived dangers during a Mexican revolution era as a press agent and was clandestinely smuggled across the Laredo line. His career spans Fleet Street and Park Row, roles as a night clerk in Singapore, a secret service agent in Egypt, and a voyage as a cabin boy on a wind jammer.
A trend of increased dress rental parlors expanding from the lower East Side to Broadway locations. The growth reflects shifting consumer needs for formal attire and party wear, with several new shops opening and broadening neighborhood access to rentals.
The piece argues for a centralized patronage system distinct from cabinet posts and rails against political influence in the postmaster general role. It suggests moving patronage away from the office and toward a separate civil service framework.
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