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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1937
Page
4
A historical clipping presents Genesis 1 18 about God ruling day and night with good creation. It then notes a Young quotation claiming by night an atheist half believes a God, reflecting religious discourse of the period.
The article discusses a possible shift toward peace in the steel strike with independent operators signing with the Federal Mediation Board and CIO alternatives. It notes potential government involvement, the impact on John L. Lewis, and the broader implication for labor relations if the plan succeeds or fails.
Fortune magazine highlights the audacious rise of Burlington Mills Company and its leader J Spencer Love. The article credits the Burlington community with early funding and civic backing that built a leading textile empire from a shoestring in a brief period.
The piece reflects on Burlington Mills as a premier industrial property born from ambition and timing. It credits luck but emphasizes a persistent drive to build and adapt with advancing facilities and techniques, noting Burlington’s progress while others retrenched.
R L Pope of Thomasville vice president of the North Carolina Bankers Association declares bankers view building and loan as fellow citizens not rivals. He notes banking and insurance loaning are complementary, and building and loan has proven sound financially and socially during hard times, boosting public confidence.
A reader letters section weighs the ethics of photograph coupons and out of town operators versus local studios. The piece defends fair treatment of reputable outsiders while urging cautious patronage and support for Duke University’s proposed international affairs institute.
Lindsay Russell notes how foreign influence and naval trade shaped the Lower Cape Fear and Durham in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He recalls international shipping, the Duke tobacco network, and the spread of geographic awareness among Carolinians, highlighting figures like James B. Duke and W. W. Fuller.
The Great Stone Face formations in the White Mountains require repairs as aging cables that hold the ledges in place begin to fail. The symbol inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s tale and remains a cherished character example for American schoolchildren, prompting NH to move forward with preservation. A separate note mentions a Momence Illinois man who voted 40 years despite not being a citizen, tied to a November quibble about alien voting.
A wry note likens Iowa's drought claim to a boy who fell into a creek up to his elbows, illustrating skepticism about the state's weather assertion. The line uses a humorously figurative comparison to question the dryness claim.
A satirical piece questions readers about housing money loan work and social status. It mocks soliciting ads and a mock offer by a figure named Charles BE McCandless, hinting at giggling exaggeration and a sealed report. The text uses playful rhymes and ironic tone throughout.
Hollywood industry reports that stars have increasingly used stand-ins to handle payment processes, raising questions about wage handling and contract transparency in high profile productions.
A newly identified extinct volcano in South America has been described but no connection to Senator Bilbo has been established. The report notes the discovery without attributing any political ties.
Commentators question if a Forestry Service course on politics could sow bias and influence. Skeptics warn about potential conflicts of interest while officials insist curriculum stays nonpartisan and focused on practical forestry ethics.
Critics claim 38 percent of his diet is corn but omit that the bulk is waste grain eaten in winter. The emphasis shifts from feed quality to seasonal foraging patterns affecting the crew’s provisioning.
The famed Jumbo earned about one million dollars for his owner P T Barnum in three years driving immense public interest and attendance to Barnum and Bailey shows.
In the United States statistics indicate that the average person has about four defective teeth. The finding underscores widespread dental health concerns and potential access gaps in preventive care and treatment options.
A collection of personable musings and quick takes from New York Day by Day. Mentions Lois Long, Rockefeller, Al Donahue, Booth Tarkington, E Phillips Oppenheim, Alva Johnston, Dick Berlin, Paul McNutt, Shirley Temple, and a seaside imagery note.
A soda jerk recalls a four hour shift at Don's drug store in Cincinnati for two friends, scooping ice cream. A note praises a Mascotte dish of sole with mushrooms and wine. The text also muses on optimism from Dale Carnegie and a Nebraska homesteading grandfather who rebuilt life after loss.
A playful roundup blends Bellefontaine Examiner quips, Boston Monitor hints, Schrafft's patronage, party wisdom, and social figures like Al Smith and the Duke of Windsor. It captures salon chatter, cigar pride, radio chatter, and imagined band moments with a light, era voice.
A playful reminiscence recalls Fibber McGee and Molly and a vaudeville style exchange. The speaker notes an impulsive purchase of industrial bonds on a personal hunch, highlighting a nostalgic, self guided moment.
Local report notes W L Smith says yesterday was strong for revenues with over 9000 paid for lights water and taxes. The Episcopal church cornerstone at Main and Farris Ave set for 3 30 PM with Bishop Pennick assisting Rector H Norwood Bowne. Public chatter cites noise complaints and efforts by Chief Gibson to curb honking. Other items mention R B Terry not losing a penny, no radio boosts bought, and travel notes praising Washington DC. A Park Row solo sister Zoe Beckley is described as nicest. Theatre buzz centers on Outward Bound and Patsy Kelly heading to Chicago for a furniture show. Families visiting Raeford and St Paul, Minn., are noted. A New York potato crop forecast and farm income are also included.
The text notes that a fly can live up to about 62 days. It states that three generations are needed to cover the winter months and that some form of meat or animal food is essential.
Twenty years ago judge Spence B Adams of Greensboro was a business visitor to the city yesterday. Miss Helen Fisher from Statesville is visiting Miss Elizabeth Harris here. Fran Sherrod is out of the hospital after a recent operation. M Clarence Smith visited friends in Greensboro yesterday.
General Petain reports victory on the Aigne front in France as railroads in the state plan to curtail service. Arth Brisbane, a New York editor, has purchased the Washington Times from Frank A. Munsey.
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