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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
4
A meditation on Ecclesiastes 1 14 noting the futility of human toil and the pursuit of meaning. Quarles adds a warning that vanity should be each man s greatest shame and folly his deepest secret.
The article notes Congress extended the franking privilege to Grace Coolidge widow of Calvin Coolidge. She would simply sign her name on envelopes. It questions the publicity of the grant and its potential constitutional and financial implications for a former president’s widow.
The city council has decided what will be done about widening English Street after long delays. The piece praises the workers involved but laments excessive talk and slow action, noting many preferred discussion to execution.
The artificial pacemaker by Dr. Hymans of New York is noted as promising to restart heart action. The piece questions whether it will set the same energetic pace once celebrated in 1929.
Commentary questions if GOP could gain traction with new policies by delaying until the president runs out of embarrassing ideas. Analysts weigh political strategy and potential public reception amid ongoing debates.
A Cleveland piano mover slipped three etchiés in a dream like episode and escaped with only minor bruises. He warns he cannot guarantee the safety of any pianos he moves in the future.
A Detroit exclusive business men's club recently blackballed an applicant, a sign toward cautious revival as membership standards and social circles regain activity.
An Englishman once torn by lions is cited as a warning against reckless bravado. The piece argues that foolhardy daring, not courage, harms and cites a sober comparison. It also notes Rev. Leroy Perry teaching the Wampanoag language to remaining tribespeople in Massachusetts.
The article profiles Vera Hellman, a Jew born in Russia who moved to the United States via Berlin and a League of Nations passport. She lives in New York but cannot legally stay or leave, part of 405 unoffending aliens facing deportation amid new bills proposed by Frances Perkins and Col. Daniel W. MacCormack to grant discretionary relief for good character cases.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt drew quiet attention in Raleigh where a Memorial Auditorium speech failed to get amplification. North Carolinians showed patience and manners despite not hearing much of the address, prompting praise for the crowd and city. The Richmond News Leader notes rising interest in policing as a career and federal and state avenues for educated young recruits.
A Winston-Salem Journal report to the Goodwill Commission by Vice-President Gill of Southeastern Air Transport Co. hails Hickory as the best balanced town in the United States. He cites even wealth, fewer poor people, 18 to 20 diversified industries, and fertile farming land as factors in its growth and resilience. The piece notes Catawba County farmers’ diversification mirrors Hickory’s own progress toward a progressive Piedmont city near the historic Hickory Tavern, praising statewide pride in the achievement.
A compact, editorial style collection notes word plays and headlines about politics and society. It mocks cautious phrasing as it muses on the evolution of ideas and the quirks of public discourse in a satirical voice.
A reflective observation on how self gaze changes when one accepts imperfect days and how others may view consistent effort as the norm. The piece considers personal accountability and social perception in everyday behavior.
Nelda surveys Hell's Kitchen in New York and notes street toughness, nightlife, and a cast of colorful figures. She also recalls theater critics and performers including Penner, Schwab, Atkinson, and Hubbard, alongside sightings of writers, actors, and local corners of culture.
The state emergency relief administration plans to receive 3,700 cattle allocated from drought-stricken western states. The cows are expected to start arriving in North Carolina within days.
Capone fails again to escape by habeas corpus at the Atlanta penitentiary. The report notes a hypothetical use of a wooden pistol as a factor in the failed bid.
W L Gordon presents a vocabulary note on semblance meaning likeness or appearance. He illustrates with There was a semblance of order emerging from the chaos. The piece includes guidance on misused words and pronunciation.
A bride should not delay a call beyond two weeks. For a formal reception either hand written or engraved invitations are correct. Gloves should be removed, not turned back at the wrist, during dining.
A reader asks about hair care and footwear maintenance. The advice covers making a shampoo from orris root and cornmeal scalp application, and preventing scratches on patent leather by using olive oil mixed with black ink, plus a tip to improve homemade mustard with a few drops of salad oil.
A short Q and A piece lists five questions with concise answers. It asks how many U S magazines are published, naming about 6 500, identifies Oliver Cromwell as the only commoner ruler of England, discusses past participles of get, states a seismograph is used to register earthquakes, and cites Colorado holding the highest average altitude at 6 800 feet.
A reader puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues including who ordered the flag made and the flag maker. Answers range from common terms like top hats and road to specific items such as silkworm and sesame, revealing a themed crossword solution in a historic newspaper page.
A 1931 Chevrolet Sport coupe owned by W. W. Cagle of 314 West Bay street was reported stolen last night around 9 30 from North Main street. The vehicle is described as a bier colored body.
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