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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
4
A short literary fragment quotes Jeremiah 10 28 on human inability and includes the line We have all a speck of the motley attributed to Lamb. The piece centers on fate and humility with no clear event or人物.
A Washington dinner for Jouett Shouse fuels talk of a strengthened Democratic machine ahead of the 1930 congressional and 1932 presidential races. Observers see Raskob's leadership expanding, with Simms demanding Raskob's abdication. The event is viewed as the start of a more aggressive party structure.
Premier Ramsay MacDonald indicated plans to visit America for talks with President Hoover on Anglo American issues especially naval armaments. Foreign Minister Arthur Henderson pledged to strengthen English speaking ties as the contemplated trip could aid naval reduction efforts and cement friendship.
The article notes MacDonald and Hoover both seek measures for world peace and believe they can reach an agreement. It suggests a favorable sign that Hoover may find it harder to leave Washington than MacDonald to depart London, signaling commitment to productive diplomacy.
A Washington dispatch describes a complicated legislative snarl over farm relief tariffs national origins and senate secrecy. The stalled session may not adjourn early as President Hoover and Republican leaders desire, due to opposition to features of several bills keeping Congress in summer work.
The Guggenheim Memorial Foundation receives a $1,000,000 gift from Simon Guggenheim to establish United States to Latin America exchange fellowships for college and university students. The first fellowships will be granted in Mexico in 1930 to foster friendly cross border ties and mutual understanding.
David H. Blair a High Point native and former Commissioner of Internal Revenue visits his home state and says he will not run for the U S Senate. He urges the eastern region for a Republican candidate and notes party gains as beneficial to state and national government.
Two Texas flyers claim the air endurance record while observers say the 172 hour mark could be surpassed by a determined filibustering congressman.
Bruce Catton reflects on how airplanes transform the Montana wild horse round up, merging the old frontier romance with modern machinery. He notes the shift from lone cowboy prowess to collaborative machines, and warns the era of individual heroism may be ending as technology dominates frontier tasks. He cites 1928 tornado and windstorm losses from Travelers Insurance to illustrate modern risks in a wide country.
Robert K. Marshall and Charles B. Spencer, high school teachers, sail from New York on the Leviathan for a three month, self directed tour through France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium. They will visit major cities and out of the way places, observe League of Nations proceedings in Geneva, and return via Paris Cherbourg to New York September 4.
The saying reflects a belief that true value justifies total personal cost. It emphasizes commitment to meaningful goals over prudent restraint.
In a compact civic tale a town moves the courthouse yard to make room for benches, reshaping the public square and the daily rhythms of local life. The change affects residents who use the yard for gatherings and civic events.
A runaway team in Evanston Alabama halted at a red traffic signal. The remark about human superiority appears in contrast to the incident.
Charlie Curtis notes a vice president can gain visibility through targeted appearances and statements, suggesting a deliberate public relations approach to raise profile and influence.
A tortoise in Indiana is said to have traveled about one mile over 67 years. The animal reportedly began moving during a Sunday automobile parade.
The U S Treasury Department recently deemed a Voltaire work obscene though published 170 years ago. The remark underscores ongoing debates over literary obscenity and censorship.
Maria Jeritza performs with a celebrated tenor in a varied program that pleases crowds. The singer draws strong applause as reports note her engaging voice and stage presence during a lively concert.
Bill Hart signs on for a talking picture and fans expect a vivid performance. The veteran actor will bring his rugged screen persona to the new film, drawing attention from studios and audiences alike.
Federal officers traced scent and sounds to Roosters near Salt Lake City at noon leading to discovery of two 159 gallon moonshine stills. The oddly phrased tip implies possible misdirection as roosters were described as cockeyed.
Congress acts reassure farmers with price support. Wheat offered at country loading points for 75 cents per bushel as part of broader farm policy.
The ruling validates the president's pocket veto as lawful. This means Mrs Hoover may be asked to read extensive legislation, a scenario considered by many as akin to routine tasks for spouses of public figures.
On Father's Day June 16 many observe with a carnation for fathers and a long standing custom of giving cigars. The piece notes that women wear carnations for mothers while men receive cigars as a traditional token.
Augusta Georgia June 10 The Augusta baseball franchise of the South Atlantic Association is in league hands with J Marvin Wolfe temporarily in charge. The league president Judge W G Bramham said recent player sales by Troy Agnew will not stand and players Gribble Moore and others will be recalled to Augusta. Bramham plans further investigation Friday.
Certificates of incorporation issued for Hickory Hill Fishing Club in Goldsboro with $300 capital by W L Rawlings James J Hatch and Cc D Grove. Mardre Milling and Ginning Company planned in Windsor with $20000 authorized capital $2500 subscribed by J H Roberson Jr Vance L Roberson and George L Mardre Jr.
Report says travelers refuse to be barred from the grounds of the famous Epsom Downs racecourse in England, defying an official plan to exclude them from the premises.
Nearly 5,000,000 dollars in American proprietary medicines were shipped to South America last year, reflecting significant export activity and the reach of U S pharmaceutical goods in the region.
By year end nearly 400 electric locomotives will be in operation across Switzerland as the national system expands fleet capacity. The update reflects ongoing modernization efforts and growing demand for efficient rail transport.
Davidson College’s reserve officers training corps has been rated excellent by the U S war department for the fourth consecutive year, one of seven in the fourth corps area to receive the honor. Maj Gen Richmond P Davis sent the notice praising college support and cadet training as key factors.
In Chapel Hill the Rev W D Mosse urged 335 University seniors to shape environment to enduring values. He said the Kingdom of God is within each person and that true leaders spread its light, pursuing truth over emotion and guiding public life with divine guidance.
In 150 A D Ptolemy wrote the first gazetteer but the work was lost and only recovered in the fifteenth century.
Archaeologists note that ancient Egyptian maps outlining trade routes circulated by 1300 B C, showing planned routes to Aegean and Levantine markets. The discovery highlights state planning in early commerce and navigation.
Wealthy Chinese in the Nether lands and East Indies are buying auto trucks and renting them to the natives, a practice noted for its economic impact and social implications in colonial trade networks.
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