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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1927
Page
4
The passage argues that those who can exploit rich but unused land have a form of claim, while warning that discussions of southern wealth and its impact on relations should not drive international policy. It cautions against letting appetite influence state decisions.
The obituary notes Ruthenberg sought revolution as a Communist of the reddest type. His passing drew little public reaction, reflecting nationwide prosperity and apathy, implying the revolution he desired remains distant.
Secretary Mellon announces government securities to retire the second liberty loan of about three billion dollars. Bonds pay four percent and can be sold at thirty percent in the current market. Substitution is expected to save twenty three million dollars annually in interest charges. The bonds mature in 1942 but may be paid earlier this year at the government’s option.
A aphorism about generosity and virtue highlights the value of giving over receiving, suggesting moral reward for benevolence. The saying emphasizes charitable acts as noble and spiritually rewarding.
A fragment from The Flight opens with an angel asking which world to create wings for as stars spread around. The narrator, long dead, asks to observe the vast orbs before choosing a realm to inhabit, while the angel reads his unspoken wish.
The Enterprise cannot publish anonymous letters but notes a woman’s report of two men in an automobile pressing her to go for a drive near Trinity. She complains of insulting treatment of unescorted women while shopping in the city, with local concern about youths in cars compared to other towns. The piece suggests strong-arm restraint as a solution, though catching culprits is difficult.
The piece criticizes pro force policy and pro arbitration in Latin American affairs. It denounces cartoons and rhymed criticisms supporting meddling south of the Rio Grande while noting claims of Mexico’s vast resources and imperialist arguments. It questions whether resource rhetoric justifies current political controversy.
The article argues international talks on arms reduction are not guaranteed peace but offer practical value. It notes bans on poisonous gases and submarines as humane but near pointless, while limiting naval armament is a useful business understanding. It cites Mr. Coolidge seeking conferences with allied nations to limit war investment.
The dispatch recalls Wu Peifu once dominant in the Yangtze valley and Peking and now isolated in a northwestern province. After Hankow loss and Cantonese advance his army fell apart and he has shown rare sympathy for Chang Tso Lin. The lines he sent honor a slain soldier and reflect a shifted view of China’s war lord. Charles Ruthenberg is dead in Chicago.
Otto H. Kahn gave Princeton students ten rules of success urging public involvement and prudent restraint. He warned that a reputation is valuable but income tax season encourages discretion, and advised staying calm and private when needed.
The boys are getting ready for trans Atlantic airplane hops while girls are assured the water will warm up soon. This light note hints at upcoming travel by air and seasonal water conditions.
A New York man plans a cross country run to San Francisco with a bold goal of endurance. He sketches routes, trains daily, and aims to finish amid fanfare, seeking to showcase personal grit and national coverage.
A British woman renowned as an authority on animals declares the horse the dumbest of creatures as she voices her controversial opinion. Three cheers, men.
In a lighthearted clash over diplomacy and style, Soviet representatives press for recognition while nixing shifts in grooming as a symbol of firmness. The exchange highlights cultural snags and political theater without further escalation.
A Michigan builder argues crime would fall if people paid for their own homes. He cites punctures and high gas prices as factors making maintenance hard.
The undergraduate magazine at Oxford University argues English people drink too little. It suggests prohibition might help. The piece notes General Smedley Butler’s Shanghai trip as a backdrop to resuming entertainments and mentions a Cleveland girl donning armor to cross the street while musing on tin can encounters.
The Monroe Doctrine is described as a pact in which American marines are to receive regular exercise, outlining military training and readiness expectations.
The Guilford County jury found Southern railway company agents largely responsible for the death of Brown Winch, awarding $140,000 the highest verdict for such damages. The column urges faster elimination of dangerous grade crossings to boost industrial progress and safety in Lexington and nearby Thomasville.
Governor McLean urged passage of the bond issue after opposition faded. The land purchase requires approval by the Council of State which must verify need price and property details. If approved, land tenders will be invited and the lowest bid will win, with options held by Director and Legislator Brewer incorporated.
A Letter to the Editor argues against state or city legislation enforcing rest days. It says such laws impose religious dogma, intrude on individual conscience, and clash with New Testament teachings. Bellinger, pastor, calls for separation of church and state.
Raleigh March 8 The Buncombe county representative Harry Nettles is urged by many friends to become Speaker of the North Carolina House in 1929. Backers cite his ability and experience and argue the speaker should come from Buncombe and the western mountains, noting Buncombe is a strong Democratic county with the largest party margin and a growing population.
The YWCA physical training classes for young business and home women run by Miss Justine Harvey at the Y M C A gymnasium will be held tonight as usual. Despite some interest, officials say this will be the last night unless more registrations occur.
Tulsa Oklahoma March 3 the advisory board of the Mid Continent Gas and Oil Association ordered a 20 percent reduction in oil production in the Semiole area effective immediately.
Mrs. Stark argues Lena’s gifts in English, drawing, music show potential for fame but a long path requires more than talent. The essay contends talent is common, yet success demands initiative courage perseverance patience humility adaptability and pluck beyond natural ability. In a modern era of education and opportunity written by Old World, the road to fame remains narrow.
Mrs. Fred I. Rypians of Wilmington was elected president of the North Carolina Association of Jewish Women in Winston-Salem. New officers include Mrs. Julius Cone Greensboro first vice president Mrs. K. Stein Fayetteville second vice president Mrs. A Shapiro Winston-Salem third vice president and others. Founding officer Mrs. Sol Weil Goldsboro is honorary president as hundreds of Jewish women gather for the session.
A quote argues that genius needs hard work and grit and the reward favors the skilled laborer. It stresses the value of effort over talent alone and notes the bitterness of the path to success. Copyright details appear at the end of the remark.
A compiled synopsis of sketches arranged by Dr. William BE Gilroy and illustrated by Krobersen. The item describes a collection presented in the periodical format and indicates collaborative authorship and artistic contribution.
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