Envy and Prophecy Mentioned By Ancient Writers
A biblical verse from Numbers praises universal prophecy, while Livy defines envy as a detractor of virtue. The reflections contrast prophetic gifting with moral judgment across ancient authors.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1937
Page
4
A biblical verse from Numbers praises universal prophecy, while Livy defines envy as a detractor of virtue. The reflections contrast prophetic gifting with moral judgment across ancient authors.
A Winston Salem court case features Senator Folger appealing a reckless driving verdict against Clyde Myers and attorney Folger. The judge’s charge on driving fault sparked debate over conjunction usage and a new trial. Separately, market reports note cucumber prices fluctuating from 75 cents to 1.65 per hundred pounds, with transport costs and middlemen blamed for high consumer prices.
The essay contrasts J P Morgan's view of tax avoidance with Socratic virtue, arguing the pursuit of legal evasion undermines respect for law. It warns how loopholes erode confidence, widen class privilege, and challenge government equal treatment, urging strong enforcement of fair taxation.
A Dunn dispatch on Wednesday reports lively bidding in the cucumber market raising prices for produce sellers and buyers amid active trading in the local market.
Bruce Catton voices a critical outlook on the administration’s plan to curb tax dodging by the wealthy. He suggests the ensuing proceedings will entertain the public with a Washington show, while noting the peculiar case of a multi millionaire who rents a private yacht from a holding company he controls.
The verse by Charles E. McCandless extols God’s craftsmanship in trees and nature, contrasting divine creation with human artifice. It references oaks pines and birds and reflects on art and the natural world in a reflective town paper style. A line about Florida Democrats and Maine politics closes the fragmented piece.
Raleigh residents repeatedly reject increasing the public school term from eight to nine months amid critique of partisan politics and a cautious view of funding. The piece argues the vote reflects disgust with local school politics rather than opposition to children’s needs.
A World War era report notes ongoing Russian pressure on Poland, framing actions as a decisive push against Polish forces while neighboring confrontations linger in memory.
A report outlines a broad rural development effort along the highway including a steering committee of professionals and multiple subcommittees. Plans cover bird and wildlife protection, real estate listing, signboard removal, power line extension, tourist camps, pet care, standardized rural mail boxes, water supplies, flowers cultivation, and new industries with local and national support.
A column reflecting on interview techniques, noting Alva Johnston as a rising reporter and contrasting past interviewers like Herbert Swope with modern practice. It recalls Gen Cornelis Vanderbilt, old New York aristocracy, and shifting wealth from mansions to hotels and apartments along Fifth and Park avenues.
A city school honors list shows 24 seniors 26 juniors and 32 sophomores for 1926 27. An Oakland sedan with 118000 miles on its All United States tour was displayed at Central Motor Co Inc. The Emerywood model home will be open for public inspection June 15 to 22. The Pointers at Durham won two games 6 3 and another score over Durham. Isabel Baylor returned from Charleston where she attended Chinatown the other night. A Chinatown raid yielded 40000 worth of drugs. Miss Nanes Carr Terry visited Knoxville after Woodberry Forest finals. Miss Lott Barber departs for Lake Junalus vacation. Ro Gold at Woodloe Forest has rented a home for vacation. Presid Coolidge pinned the Distinguished Flying Cross on Col. Charles A Lindbergh today. Secretary of Commerce Hoover in New Orleans foresees flood rehabilitation benefits Louisiana will gain. Germans resume attacks on Russians in the Baltic. The American steamer Petrolite torpedoed a German submarine. The list of presidents from Washington to McKinley will be Liberty bonds.
Twenty years ago E. B. Jeffr treasurer-manager of the Greggboro News was in the city on business. J. Gur Briggs has gone to Blue Rs to spend about two weeks. Mrs. Walter C. Smith has returned to Charlotte after a visit to her sister Mrs. A. A. Holton here.
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