Curiosity as a Mark of a Vigorous Mind
A brief quotation highlighting curiosity as a permanent trait of a vigorous intellect attributed to Johnson.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
4
Brooks Seeks Unity at North Carolina Democratic Convention
Aubrey L. Brooks of Greensboro spoke at Raleigh aiming to calm factions during the State Democratic convention. He criticized the Republicans, touted a united Democratic record, and urged unity ahead of the November elections while factions dispute proportional representation and state delegation instructions to Hull or Smith supporters.
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Raleigh
Aubrey L. Brooks
Greensboro
Brooks
Houston
Simmons
Hull
North Carolina
Hoover Favored for Nomination on First Ballot
Kansas City reports suggest Herbert Hoover will secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot barring unforeseen developments. Hoover gains wide respect, with party rank and file backing him over bosses, while Democrats may nominate Smith, setting up a hard fought contest between two popular figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Hoover
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
AS TO CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES
Opinion piece on loud conversations and disturbances in public meetings. It argues that such conduct distracts listeners and reflects on a person’s manners, noting that many gatherings suffer from disturbers who forget others have come to listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri
Tennessee
Let the Epicurean Now Rejoice and Reflect on Leisure
A long reflective piece urges temperate enjoyment of seasonal foods and good manners in public life. It contrasts a rising sense of shared leisure with old habits, notes rapid social change, and highlights China’s budding nationalist unification under the Nationalists after Peking’s evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Newsome Convicted Again and Sentenced to Death
In a second orderly trial, Larry Newsome is found guilty of a brutal crime and sentenced to the chair. The previous proceedings were marred by courtroom disturbance, but North Carolina courts are praised for fair, swift justice and due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Newsome
Newsome
North Carolina
A Problem of Nerves by Bruce Catton
Dorothy Canfield Fisher told the University of Kansas graduates that a chief modern American issue is nerves. She noted how solitude and silence have vanished from life and urged the new generation to adapt its nerves to current conditions to avoid social upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Catton
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
University of Kansas
America
Fisher
Mrs Levine questions Pilot Levine on late dinners
Mrs Levine wonders why Pilot Levine returns home late and jokes he is “up in Mabel's plane” as a possible alibi. The lighthearted remark hints at a domestic tease about his whereabouts and the dinner time routine.
Chain stores plan talking machines as traffic cops
The text notes a wave of stores adopting talking machines and envisions a future where a mechanical traffic cop prompts drivers with phrases such as Hey, is your name Helen Keller, followed by additional colorful remarks from golfers.
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Helen Keller
Miss Mobile Charged in 1926 Atlantic City Fire Indictment
Atlantic City figure Miss Mobile, famed in 1926, has been indicted for allegedly setting a house fire. The case names the nickname bot mamma as part of the coverage but is not an asset to the prosecution.
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Mobile
Atlantic City
Paris Students Campaign for Traditional Marriage Reform
Paris art students campaign to replace free love with traditional marriage, arguing for change and stability. The movement centers on restoring conventional values within the arts scene as a response to evolving social norms.
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Paris
Fifty Women Traffic Experts Meet in San Francisco Dispatch
A dispatch reports fifty women traffic experts gathered in San Francisco. The piece contrasts past times when grandmothers made jams with the modern shift to women driving transport policy and road safety advances.
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San Francisco
Milwaukees Breeders Propose Standard Holstein Colors
Mil waukee hosts a convention of Holstein breeders proposing standard coat colors. The article hints at a future rise in marketing phrases like Milk from Colorful Cows.
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Milwaukee
Abandoning Fourth Idea Amid Firecracker Debate
Opinion notes that while firecrackers could be legislated away, the louder problem remains the honking motorist. The piece argues for broader public behavior changes instead of narrow bans.
The Girl Lindy Earns Miss Earhart Fame Prize Prospect
A newspaper ponders offering a prize for the “girl Le Vine” echoing the nickname Girl Lindy given to Miss Earhart. The note suggests a contest themed around aviation fame and public interest in female aviators.
Rumor of Peace as Chang Tso-lin Flees China
A rumor suggests China may find peace after Chang Tso-lin fled, described in the text as giving the country a Chinaman's chance.
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China
Chang Tso-lin
Lindbergh Seeks Obscurity Avoids Editor Letters
The speaker questions why Lindbergh would shun public exposure by writing letters to the editor, implying a desire for privacy or indifference to public commentary.
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Lindbergh
Columna
Fence-sitting Politician Faces Civic Backlash
A persistent fence sitter in local politics triggers voter discontent as residents demand clear positions on key issues and timely action from the official. The controversy centers on accountability and leadership expectations as the election nears.
Stenographer Seeks Oscillating Fan From Boss
A stenographer asks her boss for an oscillating fan, highlighting a small office demand. The moment reflects workplace needs and routine requests in a generic office setting.
Song writer mournful sound heard near cornfield
A reported mournful sound originated with a song writer in a cornfield and was last heard traveling toward Kansas City. The fragment hints at a pursuit or movement of the source toward a major city, with no further details on identity or outcome.
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Down In the
Cornfield
Kansas City
Bishop Guerry Remembered as Scholar and Spiritual Leader
William A. Guerry bishop of the Episcopal Church Diocese of South Carolina was widely admired for his scholarship and pulpit eloquence. His tragic death will be deeply mourned by his flock in South Carolina and by countless adherents across North Carolina who admired his mind and heart.
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Asheville
William A. Guerry
Episcopal Church
South Carolina
Bishop Guerry
North Carolina
North Carolina G.O.P. Delegation Organized by Lowden Forces
North Carolina's Republican delegation to the national convention was organized with Lowden supporters in control in Kansas City. W. G. Bramham was named chairman and a slate for committees was announced, with Jonas as national committeeman and Mrs. Bess McKennon as national committeewoman.
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J. H. Jenkins
Associated Press
Kansas City
North Carolina
Lowdon
Brownlow Jackson
Hendersonville
W. G. Bramham
Durham
Hoover
Charles A. Jonas
Mr. Bramham
Resolutions Committee
W. H. Fisher
Clinton
Lowden
Willis G. Briggs
Raleigh
Lincolnton
Bramham
David H. Blair
Winston-Salem
United States Internal Revenue Commissioner
Jonas
Smith
Mr. Jonas
Bess McKennon
Langston Faces Pressure Over Second Primary After Firm Fountain Lead
In Raleigh a June 2 primary shows R. T. Fountain leading Colonel John D. Langston by 15,997 votes for lieutenant governor. Langston weighs whether to seek a second primary, with supporters split over the move as official results, including labor and printing, are certified by the state board of elections.
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J. C. Baskerwill
Raleigh
R. T. Fountain
Rocky Mount
John D. Langston
Goldsboro
State Board of Elections
Langston
Colonel Langston
Fountain
Board of Elections
Burgwyn
Kerr
Robertson
Dickinson
Pou
Floral labels for bottles advertise varied contents
Colorful labels available to paste on bottles indicating contents from castor oil to hand lotion offer an eye catching option for product branding and labeling.
Historical Dates and Death of Bryant Highlighted
The fragment notes key dates: Iowa becoming a territory in 1836 and Oregon boundary set by treaty in 1845. It also marks the death of poet William Cullen Bryant.
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Iowa
Oregon
William Cullen Bryant
Local District Totals Appear in Sparse Vote Figures
Readable figures show Creekmore with 5 2 6 and Mack at 1 605 in the sixth district Clark 21 171 McClammy 6 461 Hammer 19 146 Battley 6 750 Ninth district lists Bullwinkle 24 244 Carpenter 14 268 Abernethy 193.
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Creekmore
Mack
Clark
McClammy
Hammer
Battley
Bullwinkle
Carpenter
Abernethy
Two Men Arrested After Morning Intersection Crash
A crash at 8 30 at the Wrenn and Commerce intersection led to the arrest of J T Coggins a Sophia farmer and G L Delapp a High Point machine shop worker for violating a traffic ordinance. Both were released on bonds of 25 each. Five other arrests were reported by police including Ray Cook for prohibition violations and several for theft drunkenness and fraud.
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Wrenn
Commerce
J. T. Coggins
Sophia
G. L. Delapp
High Point
Deal and Whitlow
Ray Cook
East Russell Street
Mose Vernon
R. A. Shipwash
Albert Reid
L. R. Clarke
Cook
Russell Street
J. R. Davis
Theft cases settle as bonds set and arrests occur
Ver non is bonded at 500 dollars and charged with stealing dresses underwear and shoes from Beesie McCoy of South High Point, while Reid is arrested for stealing a victrola from Lawyer Scott. The Clark case ends with out of court settlement after payment of the check and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Wall and Koonce
Beesie McCoy
Negtress
South High Point
Reid
Whitlow
Scott
Mr. Clark
Exodus From Farm Started Years Ago, Economist Asserts
Washington reports economist Dr. C J Galpin says the farm exodus began years ago, with farm populations falling in many states decades earlier and accelerating during prosperous periods. He notes declines in Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri from 1900 to 1910 as urban growth absorbs agricultural workers. He predicts population loss may continue until urban demand outpaces farming efficiency.
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Washington
America
C. J. Galpin
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Galpin
Middle West
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H. A
Geo. F. Edwards
Co. M. Waynick
R. Brb
Terry
MR. Brooks
Carolina Prints
Guerry
Tar Heel
Langston Cold
George Clark
New York City
Wrenn and
Commerce Streets
NEA
Book of Knowledge
Bessey
Grolier Society
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