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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
4
A historical note cites scripture and Fuller advising fair pay for good servants and dismissal of bad ones to avoid personal worry. The text frames ethical work relationships and contrasts loyalty with hireling motives. It echoes teachings on care and responsibility toward workers.
The piece argues that frank criticism of the NRA and labor program serves a useful purpose to correct faults and improve implementation. It cites Mrs Gifford Pinchot and Norman Thomas, notes progress and new problems, and calls for continued debate to achieve fuller acceptance and understanding.
J B Sherrill publisher of the Concord Tribune and a veteran North Carolina newspaper man died at his home after a stroke. He began his career at age 16 and devoted 54 years to printing and public service in the state.
The Enterprise commends emergency repair crews for heroic service in untangling tangled wires and restoring order after the storm. Communities benefited from quick action and restored communication systems, with praise for those who worked through the damage.
The Sunday night ice and thunder storm exposed weaknesses in transmission line supports that could have caused greater harm. Utility workers labored long hours to restore service, warning that rotten poles and poor supports risk deathly voltage when out of control. A separate item notes a blue ribbon purebred dog named Timmie was stolen for 500, a crime labeled dognapping and urged to be punished like a bank robbery or assault.
The article argues repeal states show high alcohol costs driven by a whiskey combine. It cites M. Jay Racusin claiming distilleries form a monopoly hurting drinkers and bootleggers, with prices ranging 3 to 8 dollars per quart and costs near preprohibition levels. It outlines production costs, taxes, and potential price shifts if surplus develops.
The piece notes a new scam called dognaping gaining attention among second-rate racketeers. The article cites a Boston tire context as part of the discussion in this evolving criminal scheme.
Lieut. Durward O. Lowry of Ann Arbor Michigan died while flying mail from Chicago to Cleveland. He crashed in a Deshler Ohio snowstorm after tossing sacks of mail to prevent fire damage, preserving the mail at the cost of his life. His sacrifice is hailed as the highest honor and courage.
The text notes that Greeks 2500 years ago engaged in wrestling and that the sport remains welcomed today.
Primo Camera earned about 340 dollars from his title, a sum roughly equal to the cost of a pair of his shoes. A student reported no swear words among the early Indians, likely due to their vehement thoughts preventing utterance.
A humorous note on New York Mayor LaGuardia having a bust made of himself while former Mayor O'Brien is described as a bust himself, reflecting lighthearted city humor.
A quirky mixed text blends a dubious for sale notice with humorous weather reminiscences and light personal musings. It references a cash sale for reputation, quotes columnists, recalls sleet damage, and muses on holidays and spinach versus pie. The piece ends with a Pop Eye aside about yam, spinach, and editor letters.
February brings icy scenes to Deep River with glittering woods despite fallen trees. The school bus missed its route for the first time this winter and cold hampers telephone line repairs leaving the neighborhood without phone service Wednesday night last week. The Philathea class met with Mrs. Franklin Briggs for its regular session.
The article notes a monthly business meeting with a later reception of sandwiches cake and coffee. Several residents are mentioned including Mrs E F Williams and Nancy at Asheville and R V Weston visiting from Pulaski Virginia. Julia Jones and Janey Joice are sick while Lois Skeen has recovered from illness. Dorothy Weston married Walter King in Danville Virginia and will reside in High Point.
An advertisement urges prudent mothers to use Creomulsion for any child cough or cold. It claims the mixture emulsifies creosote with six medicinal elements to soothe inflamed membranes and offers certain relief without narcotics. A bottle should be kept ready from the local druggist.
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