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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
4
Quote explores self-perception with the reflection on value and worth. The saying attributed to Henry Home notes that even a small man holds importance in his view. The line emphasizes personal dignity and self-regard within humble stature.
A compact meditation on philosophy as universal human activity. It discusses three core topics self universe and God and argues thought shapes conduct attitude and religion. The piece urges ongoing self correction and cites Durant and Emerson to support flexible belief.
Governor Alfred E. Smith appears set for the nomination at the Houston convention while Senator James A. Reed already opens a Houston campaign office and vows to fight from the start. Reed remains a leading rival, with a slim chance to win and a determined plan to campaign if Smith prevails.
The Twin-City Sentinel traces James S. Sherman of Utica Ohio as a former vice president under Taft. It argues the office has long suffered obscurity and calls for a stronger, more prominent role for the vice president, noting past withdrawals and debates over second-place on tickets.
The passage asks whether the preacher will speak after the convention as in High Point, whether defeat would push a denunciation of the Republican party like Senator Norris, and urges Smith to win by winning Reed's support. Reed is described as a great campaigner who will not denounce his party if Smith is nominated.
An exhortation urges High Point residents to register by Saturday and vote on July 3 whether to issue 200000 in bonds for a municipal hospital. It argues voting power is civic responsibility and praises Meredith Nicholson for highlighting city governance needs and electing capable leaders.
Bruce Catton notes Meredith Nicholson, famed Indiana author, becoming an Indianapolis city councilman. The piece calls attention to the political economy and Nicholson’s claim that public service is a citizen’s duty, arguing that no political job is unimportant.
A seven year old girl and her six year old brother from Trinidad were detained at Ellis Island awaiting deportation as their parents, non citizens, could not guarantee they would not keep the children permanently. The piece argues for more humane immigration policy and cites other opinions on Hoover’s nomination and a radium poisoning settlement. It also notes a Montreal tourism surge and a Kansas City speakeasy raid with a humorous punishment twist.
A reader notes a personal buyer awaiting installment fueling and contrasts it with Ruths record pace this year while challenging the idea of discarding the Republican administration.
Citizens groups say the crime situation in Chicago remains poor despite Mayor Big Bill D. Vance’s strong assurances. They argue continued unrest shows a need for firm actions and public accountability to restore safety and trust in the streets.
Lanfear Norrie of New York has optioned over nine hundred acres near Cid in Davidson county for 25 000 dollars with partial payment reported. Wade H Phillips Woodrow McKay and P V Critcher hold the mineral rights. Ore is iron lead zinc silver and trace gold and tests will determine if mining resumes with water pumping and vein tests planned.
Mary Pickford recovered 12 trunks of bargain clothing in New York after declaring 5000 dollars in foreign purchases. Customs officials charged the actual home value at 2286 dollars and required payment of 3900 dollars duty. No fines were imposed as good faith was found.
General Albert L. Cox of Raleigh has accepted the invitation to deliver the principal address at the Lexington Fourth of July celebration at the Lexington Airport. Cox, North Carolina state commander of the American Legion, is a popular ex service man and influential in state politics.
Official weather bureau records show temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8:00 a m in the principal cotton growing regions and surrounding areas.
A treaty of arbitration between Denmark and the United States was signed in Copenhagen on June 20. The agreement follows a similar line to the treaty already drawn between the United States and France.
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