Quotations From Scripture and Shakespeare
A devotional line quotes John 3 15 about ascent to heaven and the heavenly nature of the Son of man followed by Shakespeare on how love of heaven makes one heavenly.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1937
Page
17
Painfully The Newsboy Grows Up
The piece discusses whether boys under fourteen should be restricted from newspaper selling and argues that many youths rely on such work for clothing and survival. It notes pride in early experiences shaping careers and questions the moral risk of enforced idleness versus open air labor for boys in their early teens.
Microscope Purchase Endorsed by City Council
Detective Sergeant J. W. McMahon urged the city to spend $495 for a high powered comparison microscope. Councilman F Logan Porter defended the measure, arguing the department needs up to date equipment for efficient, intelligent service and to bring murderers to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McMahon
Police Department
F. Logan Porter
Porter
City Council Approves Microscope Purchase Against Theft Losses
The department faced criticism for inefficiency yet approved a $495 microscope to aid crime prevention. Officials argue the device will save many times its cost each year by reducing theft and other crimes, calling it prudent over extravagance.
Reynolds Cigarette Endorsement May Bite Back
The nation’s papers show Senator Reynolds endorsing a cigarette brand. Three of the four major firms produce much of their cigarettes in North Carolina, and many workers in the state vote. The endorsement could hurt Reynolds as workers remember their livelihoods depend on those sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob’ Reynolds
North Carolina
Reynolds
Note on Politics and Democracy in North Carolina
A political debate unfolds as members of the House donate a day’s salary to aid former member Dr. Ralph W. McDonald, sick with tuberculosis and lacking funds. Victor Bryant of Durham leads the gesture, defending the move as a public-spirited act amid party tensions and McDonald’s contested past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Ralph W. McDonald
McDonald
General Assembly
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Victor
Bryant
Durham
Scrappers and the Rule of the Birds Tale
A fable style verse describes competing birds in a mock convention to elect a ruler. The eagle is crowned king for being a scrapper while the owl is labeled the "other thing" for daytime naps. The poem underscores each bird’s effort to obtain food and survive.
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Eagle
Victor P
Hammer
Cochrane Says He Knows Nothing About Stocks
Detroit baseball star Mickey Cochrane told the Securities and Exchange Commission that he knew nothing about stocks while clarifying he is a Tiger not a bull or bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit
Security and Exchange Commission
States act to aid blind as states revise social plans
States move to align blind aid with the Social Security Act as 42 legislatures weigh new or revised measures. Alabama and Tennessee enact comparable laws to fit standards, while several others debate. officials report 4.29 million dollars in federal grants already disbursed for blind aid nationwide.
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Public Administration Clearing _ House
American Public Welfare Association
Alabama
New York
Tennessee
Georgia
Kentucky
Virginia
Mississippi
Bureau of Research and Statistics of the
Social Security Board
Delaware
Florida
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Uth Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Connecticut
Louisiana
Indiana
Ohio
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Soccial Security Board
United States
Italy's Baby Problem in Mussolini's Italy
The piece notes Italy reduced marriage ages but sees a falling birthrate and mounting taxes on childless couples. It cites Mussolini’s drive for more marriages and babies, yet warns dictatorial rule worsens living conditions and economic leveling hurts the populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Italy
John T. Whitaker
Rome
New York Herald Tribune
North Carolina
Muscaolini
Hors d oeuvres talk and Paris mispronunciations prompt laughs
The piece riffs on how to say hors d oeuvres in English with a mock interview about pronunciation and contest entries. It drifts into a long anecdote about a girl aiming for culture in Paris, language mishaps with a waiter, and a witty ending about a bouncing baby.
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Zeb Wendell
Reform Committee
Mid West
Ordevry
Earth
Boris Karloff
Belgian Congo
South Carolina
America
England
Paris
Jaques
Garcon
North Car
Lina
Hillbilly returns from sick friend session with lollypop
The text sketches a wary stance toward added duties under harsh conditions and fear of worsening poverty. A sly hillbilly, seeking to mollify his wife after visiting a sick friend, plans to bring home a lollypop.
Montreal information man retires after 60 million questions
A Montreal information man retires after answering 60,000,000 questions. It is hoped he can taper off gradually.
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Montreal
The Collar Button Ordeal by a Trapped Columnist
By C O MainTYRE New York, March 6, a humorous self caricature recalls a missing collar button under a dresser. The narrator describes his discomfort, attempted rescues, and the absurdity of the situation with comic asides and exaggerated self deprecation. He falters with lines about stairs, focusing on the button, and contemplates calling for help as he remains wedged.
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New York
Ringling Circus
Muddled Politics and Snow Memories Highlight High Point News
The High Point political scene is described as muddled with taxes and a push for at large elections. Old notes recount the Big Snows of 1856 with January records of heavy snowfall. Mrs. Welborn notes snow on January 6 12 20 27 and February 2 3, while 1857 January 18 saw reports of four feet in some areas. Mary Moore and Helen Garaland depart for Orlando, Nell Spencer visits from Asheboro.
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Associated Press
High Point
N. C
John 8
Mary Moore
Helen Gareland
Orlando
Fla
Nell Spencer
Asheboro
Fred Spencer
New York Visitor Describes City Scene Like Snapshot
Isaac Fidler of New York spends days in the city observing the crowd and urban rhythm. A humorous fragment captures people out, a head under a dresser, and imagined miner’s cave rescue, with life continuing amid mingling voices and chatter.
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Isaac Fidler
New York
City
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Paul Whiteman Named Among 10 Best-Dressed Men
A news item notes that a judging panel would place Paul Whiteman among America’s top ten best-dressed men, suggesting his style stands out in the era.
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Paul Whiteman
America
Dalton Weeps as Assembly Honors Murphy with Silver Service
Raleigh correspondent reports a touching scene in the General Assembly as Murphy receives a $450 silver service. Representative Dalton delivers the presentation speech and breaks down, triggering emotion throughout the House while Representative Wright confesses feeling like a damned fool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Raleigh
House of Representate General Assembly
Ss Murphy
Wright
Local Notes on Residents Visit and Travel
Glenn P. Rawley visits brother J. P. Rawley after remaining with the Wilmington Star. Price returns from a Washington news trip. Moffitt returns from a North business trip. P. L. Salisbury of Hamilton visits J. M. Salisbury on South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn P. Raweley
Wilmington Star
J. P. Rawley
Price
Washington
Moffitt
P. L. Salisbury
Hamilton
J. M. Salisbury
South Main
President Wilson Plans Nationwide Master Service Date
President Wilson will place all masters in the nation under service on April 1. Heavy fighting continues north of Verdun as German and French forces clash. Wilson pushes to arm American ships despite the U S grant rejection. Rivers in eastern North Carolina are in flood today. The U S Supreme Court resumes work today.
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Verdun
Wilson
U. S
North Carolina
U. S. Sup
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