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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1927
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 127:1 about laboring without divine care and recalls Scotts line that relief in dark times comes from heaven, underscoring faith as protection and guidance in extremity.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti presents a lyrical fragment about aging and mortality. The speaker urges a lover to savor wine and kiss while acknowledging life’s fleeting nature and the inevitability of death. The poem contrasts earthly desire with the inexorable passage of time.
Weather folklore meets scientific data as High Point is blanketed by a heavy snowfall that locals insist recalls past deep winters. Elders say snows felt deeper, yet this storm will be remembered as legendary for its impact on youth and local lore.
Florenz Ziegfeld argues that modern revues have degraded theater beyond burlesque and threatens to abandon productions. He notes box office pressure fuels excess, claims nudity dominates, and says his Follies will not follow the trend. He insists audiences would lose all but the least offensive shows if offensive content were removed.
The piece argues that Paris nude shows attract visitors who sustain smut in New York and says local patrons would oppose vulgar Broadway performances if they reached their hometowns.
A comparative discussion contrasts Britain’s serious safety stance with the United States’ lack of similar urgency after Welsh mine disasters. The piece notes 52 trapped Welsh miners and criticizes public reaction to Prime Minister Baldwin while highlighting government duties to improve underground safety.
The Supreme Court finds Fall and Doheny guilty in the conspiracy to fraudulently secure a lease on government oil land. Doheny faces loss of about 21 million dollars and the criminal acquittal is void. The Court’s unanimous ruling rejects the jury’s verdict and asserts a criminal understanding between officials and oil interests.
The piece laments Montana's upcoming law prohibiting revolver wear, contrasting frontier days with modern urban life in cities like Butte and Chicago. It recalls outlaw Slade as a gauge of vanished gun culture and mourns the loss of color from the old West.
A Yale dean argues that modern college students are better men than their fathers at the same age and that university life today offers a wholesome atmosphere. He cautions against blaming youth for society’s past messes, noting youths follow different guiding stars. Peaches Browning declined interview after Bermuda trip. Public music is a healthful nourishment and deserves gratitude.
An older column mocks wartime diet and radio regulation fears. It lampoons government meal policy as warlike and questions radio control efforts, noting lawmakers and regulators versus individuals who evade oversight. The piece blends satire on feeding, broadcasting, and governance with familiar public fears.
Babe Muth charms crowds as he jokes about blondes while batting popularity. He dines nightly, grips his fork like bunting, and dashes home as bottles clink. A Brunet in pink earns a sly compliment. Nick Tartaglione, 518 pounds, is arrested for breaking the dry law.
A reflective note suggests Charlie Chaplin contemplates the phrase with all my earthly goods I thee endow in light of lasting value beyond material wealth.
Colonel Jake Ruppert muses that the line between holdout and holdup is thin, noting a bleak comparison about baseball dealings and delays. The remark reflects frustration with ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations.
The note playfully suggests Tex Rickard will soon question eager contestants about their Congressional Records, implying a competitive or show context with a political twist.
Kellogg and Vord clash over cows in a synthetic age while cats sing operatically at nightfall.
Jim Reed asserts that the GOP remains an honest crowd, countering critics and defending party integrity amid public scrutiny and internal doubts. He emphasizes unity and accountability within the party ranks.
Hollywood labels a skilled crew member a master artisan for hammering tasks on film sets showcasing craft mastery and professional pride amid production pressures.
An Eastern woman files for divorce citing traditional gender roles forcing her to provide meals for her husband. She laments old-fashioned views and asserts lack of support in domestic duties.
Reported plan indicates King Alfonso will travel to the United States next year amid speculation of propaganda by powerful media interests. The claim cites unnamed sources and unidentified motives from the onion industry.
A Vermont woman claims twenty years of hunting almost all animal species in the state. The report notes uncertainty whether any manslaughter charges have been filed regarding her actions.
A Barbs man suspected of pickpocketing was arrested and found carrying seven watches. Time will tell.
An article notes a Negro preacher fined for raising hallelujahs, praising silent prayer as an effective discipline. It contrasts with a humorous remark about a noiseless typewriter and mentions a cat electrocuted on power lines causing citywide blackouts.
The Asheboro Klan 139 in a February 28 meeting declares they will not surrender their charter and plan to double membership within 90 days. They condemn critics and pledge loyalty to the Ku Klux Klan with references to old glory and anti Catholic sentiment.
Weather delays a cooking school talk by Mrs Anna L Grimes of Raleigh for the American Homes department of the Woman's club at Mrs Homer T Hudson home. The demonstration is rescheduled for tomorrow at 9 30 AM at the YWCA with Grimes to present her fourth lesson in party cookery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Johnson who died Monday afternoon are postponed to tomorrow at 10 36 am. The rites start at home then move to Advance Methodist Church in Advance North Carolina for final rites at 2 pm. Rev H C Bynum of Calvary Methodist will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Senate bills passed by the house authorize bond issues for several counties and towns including Rocky Mount Elizabeth City and Carolina Beach. Measures extend municipal limits and authorize seawall construction and funding mechanisms while also approving tax and budget changes for Caswell Wayne Edgecombe and other counties.
A wry round of words contrasts bass and sardine wits with everyday costs from clothes to garden tools. A note hints at arrests on primary day in Chicago and muses on election turnout and spring fashion coincidences.
New York hosts a pedigreed oyster show emphasizing lineage and quality. Observers remark the event could influence future breeding and pricing as producers showcase established stocks and discuss standards.
The U S army Good Will flying mission, reduced to two planes after a fatal crash that killed Captain Clinton Woolsey and Lieutenant John W. Benton, departed at 6 25 this morning for Asuncion Paraguay.
The U S Senate appears to overturn prior consensus on a dam site, signaling a major shift in policy debates. Key figures indicate new arguments align with environmental and regional concerns, suggesting potential changes to funding and approval timelines.
Miners gathered around the pithead in CWM Wales in a fiery anti Baldwin demonstration after a mine explosion yesterday. Premier Baldwin and Mrs Baldwin arrived at noon to boos and shouts asking why he does not go down to the tunnel.
A moral warning piece from 1927 recounts four young children, ages up to four, die in a house fire after being left alone by parents who go out. The story highlights neglect, matches, and dangerous behavior, urging action against irresponsible guardians.
New York March 2 The Pere Marquette Railway board declares a 2 dividend on common stock in addition to the regular 1 50 quarterly payout.
Rev C P Coble announces there will be no prayer service at the First Presbyterian church tonight due to weather. Parishioners were informed this morning that the service has been canceled.
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