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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
4
A meditation on wealth and the heart, citing Matthew 6:21 and Veeshno Sarma. It contrasts riches hoarded in earth's caverns with the value of giving and enjoying meaningfully. The quote invites readers to align treasure with heart through generosity.
A Guilford County tally led May admissions to the penitentiary with 18 of 82 total. The piece critiques evolving white moral restraints, laments shifting governance, and questions Jeffersonian Democracy amid North Carolina political change.
Dr Burrus urged open meeting to discuss routing of Number 10 from Main Street west in High Point. He proposed chamber of commerce to promote the discussion, noting its interest in highways and potential for a public meeting to consider the best routing and ideas for a final plan.
The Raleigh Times questions Senator Simmons plea to block a political foe by rallying a militant minority to defeat the party's majority will. It calls the effort “night shirting” and urges an end to such tactics while noting the clash over Houston delegates and Smith’s two thirds.
Secretary Hoover rebuts claims that America is monotonous arguing the country offers a variegated scene of human character and local customs. He cites diverse towns, politics, billboards, and regional differences from Cape Cod to Cheyenne, noting distinct viewpoints across regions and institutions.
The Observer lauds Mecklenburg officials for modernizing county government, highlighting the courthouse project, the county recorder's court savings, and a self supporting county market. It calls for voter endorsement of the administration, noting tax relief and economic prudence. The piece also covers a June wedding at St Matthew's, with Major Robert Walsh and Miss Caroline Thom, and outlines upcoming diplomatic departures from Washington including Sir Esme Howard and other envoys.
A Good Housekeeping feature says Americans lose about one billion dollars yearly to dubious schemes. It notes that prudent investors should rely on bankers rather than tips or friends and that the banker can guide to safer investments. It emphasizes seeking professional advice to protect wealth.
A terse report claims Japan is sending troops to China over a parking dispute. Authorities offer no further details, noting the move is tied to securing a space.
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A new rubber treatment claims thirty five year lifespan and prompts speculation on its use. The suggestion asks whether the method could apply to tires or steaks, reflecting a mix of humor and policy discussion about resources and consumer goods.
On Father’s Day period a local necktie business reports weak sales and a tougher market. The owner notes reduced foot traffic and promotions struggle to lift demand.
A garbled note shows Chicago cleaners and dyers using Al Capone as protection while referencing Jesse James in a quip about public relations. The text mixes crime figures and a mock political role.
A Detroit police officer was knocked unconscious while breaking up a noisy party. Witnesses described a blunt instrument used against him, with one remark suggesting the instrument was the ukulele referenced by junior reporters.
A boy damaged a Reading railroad train in a science experiment to test whether wheels could flatten a railroad spike. The incident highlighted the boy’s talent for science and earned praise.
A playful note wonders about historical figures Miss Gleitze and the cigar smoking baby as well as the Texas horned toad, speculating that none have followed through with the grand aims alluded to in this period.
A public school text book series in California presents a newspaper style item with a dramatic headline. The first reader encounters a headline claiming a cot attacked a rat, reflecting a sensational tone in educational material.
Miss Carolyn Chamberlain daughter of Major General John Loomis Chamberlain marries Frederick Moffat Bradley at St John s Church Lafayette Square General Chamberlain gives his daughter in marriage The bridal party includes Helen Welsh Tiers Miss Mary Bradley Miss Louise Fitzhugh and Miss Elizabeth Armstrong The groom s family has long ties to Washington and the couple will reside in the city with the bridegroom s family closely linked to local history.
Mrs. C. E. Lanier died at a local hospital and funeral rites were conducted at her home 2345 English Street. Rev. Milton Whitener and Dr. J. C. Leonard led the service accompanied by a church sextette singing. Pallbearers and flower bearers included church members and friends. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
The 90 counties set to receive the 3 250 000 equalization fund show a total valuation of 1 973 790 341, up about 131 million from last year, due to higher school budgets. Ten counties miss out on the fund this year. per county allocations await final computation Monday.
Four airmen arrived in Honolulu after a Pacific flight from Barking Sands. They planned a landing at Opolu if fuel ran short before reaching Suva. They rested at a Waikiki hotel and hoped to meet Governor Farrington. Radio beacon functioned until loss, navigation relied on dead reckoning and ship communications.
In Summers near Anderson South Carolina Senator Cole L. Blease said after a strenuous senate session he would vote for a fellow South Carolinian for the presidency. He spoke in response to a question about his preferred candidate.
A report notes British households average about 11 eggs consumed per week. This figure highlights patterns in household eating habits and food demand during the period.
The board increased valuations by about 112 percent after discovering a shortfall of roughly 21 million dollars in total budgets. Mr Martin and assistants continue computing allocations for individual counties, aiming to finish by Sunday.
Paris shops show imitation coral ornaments including twisted chains of tiny beads ending in coral knots or branches. New pieces feature choker collars with flattened beads separated by gold discs in coral red or jade green. Turtle motifs appear on belt buckles hat pins and ash trays in luxury shops.
Romania has 24 public holidays per year, the highest among nations. Argentina follows with 22 holidays, the next highest tally.
The record notes 1665 legislatures convened in New York and North Carolina, 1851 Maine passes the first prohibition law, 1886 President Cleveland weds Frances Folsom in the White House, and Perry embarks from New York toward the North Pole.
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