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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1927

Page

4

Though We Are Fearfully Made A Carlyle Quotation

A devotional line declaring human creation as a miracle and a mystery of God attributed to Carlyle, reflecting on divine purpose and wonder.

Carlyle

Old Masters Vision of Open Air and Quiet Valleys

A reflective poem fragment contrasts prison walls with open grass and sea scenes. The speaker laments detachment from nature, then shifts to a sudden burst of light over a tranquil dell, and ends with a resigned, ironic cheer. The passage evokes Herman Hagedorn's style and the line likely references "Harly Morning at Bargis."

Herman Hagedorn Bargis

Flogging of Convicts Divides Guilford County Officials

The county commission debated flogging convicts with Captain Foushee insisting on the lash while social workers and many citizens oppose corporal punishment. The issue pits law-and-order guards against rehabilitation advocates, amid questions of the state's priorities and constitutional limits on whipping.

North Carolina Supreme Court Guilford Foushee Guilford County

The New Statutes and Crime Laws Rise

A High Point lawyer notes the 1927 legislature added over 1200 laws making many actions crimes. Clarence Darrow warns crime rate perception may cling to stricter statutes while the actual wave remains similar to prior years.

High Point Clarence Darrow

Increasing Statutes and Law Enforcement Struggles

The piece argues that centuries old habits have become illegal in modern times and enforcement lags. It notes crowded jails, congested dockets, and many new North Carolina laws since Christmas are not enforced. It emphasizes business regulations and charter changes driving legal growth.

South Carolina North Carolina

HITTING AND RUNNING

A crossing watchman in Charlotte was struck and killed by a fast approaching car that stopped briefly before its driver fled the scene. The incident sparks calls for criminalizing hit and run by motorists and harsher penalties to bar such drivers from future highway operation.

Charlotte

State Expenditures Record Despite Economy Aim

The legislature authorized two years of expenditures totaling more than any prior general assembly. Observers note this tests the economy administration though budget pledges remain to live within revenue. Public funds should be used equitably with minimal waste as state agencies and institutions gain support.

General Assembly North Carolina

Will to a dog charity hints at human nature

A rich New Yorker leaves a large fortune to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with a bequest for a bust over her urn bearing a quip about seeing more in dogs than people. The essay argues such sneering reflects the speaker more than humanity, urging focus on kindness and honesty.

New York Society For Prevention of Cruelty

Shadows in Ourselves Color The World Opinion

A reader reflects on how personal outlook shapes perception of neighborhoods and people. He argues self-view colors reality and notes how political events reveal bias, urging restraint and mediation over force in U S policy toward Mexico. Frederick J Libby signs the letter, calling for court procedure over war.

the Enterprise War Department San Antonio Texas Independent Press Mexico Tampico Mexican Belgium Sweden Meyer France Italy Great Britain Coolidge Edward JL. Doheny U. S U. S. Supreme Court Kellogg Frederick J. Libby

Radio sidebars and Senate Night entertainments proposed

A humorous plan suggests Finland style radio broadcasts of congressional proceedings to entertain during filibusters. Visual stunts include a piano in the senate and Mr Dawes playing pieces while Mr Heflin tells bedtime stories. Senator Borah could teach letter writing and Mr Longworth might address the marcel wave to the ladies.

Diet of Finland Congress Senate Dawes Heflin Borah Longworth

Senator MacWhorter mocks readers on bridge lessons

Senator Boomboom MacWhorter jokes that every paper carries stories on How to Play Bridge and questions if readers are too dumb to learn. The remark reflects a tongue in cheek take on self help features in the press.

Boomboom MacWhorter

Telegram Milestone Prompts Money Question

A newspaper line asks whether the 38 millionth telegram yielded the cash, noting the giant total of 3 million messages sent. The remark hints at financial stakes tied to long running telegraph campaigns and fundraising.

Ukuleles Made With One String In The Modern Era

A brief note reports ukuleles now use a single string and several steps toward progress. A dispatch notes twenty five thousand people joined a diamond rush in South Africa and hints that June may bring more news. Nevada reports further gold discoveries raising prospects for future activity by Mr Rickard.

South Africa Nevada Mr. Rickard

No Objection to Charlotte on Klan HQ Key Risk

A Twin City Sentinel note states no objection to Charlotte hosting the klan headquarters if she takes care not to lose the key. The remark underscores cautious approval amid sensitive publicity and local governance questions.

Charlotte Klan Twin City

Three Roads to Fortune Inherited Wealth Speculation and Investment

An editorial argues there are three paths to wealth inheritance speculation and systematic investment. It warns inheritance breeds risk and relies on others talent, says speculation is risky and unreliable, and presents investment as the safest route starting with saving and careful real estate or solid securities. It highlights local firms and communities benefiting from patient capital.

Whitsett Notes Highlight Local Life And Politics

Whitsett residents report on visitors and events including Mrs. A C Brewer's departure for Winston Salem and Gates as delegates from the Whitsett Woman's club. Local interest centers on Hon Johnson J Hayes for a new Middle Federal district judgeship with Hayes noted as a former Whitsett student.

Whitsett Mar A. C. Brewer Winston- Salem Kate McLean Minnie Clayp Greensboro Whitsett Woman's Club Johnson J. Hayes Wake Forest College J. W. Summers Greensporo Summers Oxford Edra Wheeler M. E. Church B. ©. Snyder Lillie Myers Winston-Salem W. T. Whitsett O. M. Whitsett J. Elwood Cox High Point Eton College A. H. Fogleman Burlington Frank Boone J. H. Joyner A- H. Shepherd

There Ought to Be Art Critic Exchange at Museum

An art critic questions the museum of art while a friend notes the pictures are good yet lacking jokes, reflecting a light exchange about humor in the gallery.

Museum of Art

Women’s rights debate and the call for real equality

Edith argues that formal concessions like votes and wages are shallow without personal character. She asserts vital rights to tolerance, responsibility, and collective action as the true path to power, urging women to act within the tribe and develop communal strength for lasting equality.

Edith Elsie Congress Industrial Commission

Life of Christ Knople by Gilroy with Kroesen sketches

A compact catalog entry notes a book titled The Life of Christ Knople arranged by Doctor William EF Gilroy with sketches by Kroesen. The description highlights devotional content and periodical illustration, signaling a religious educational work for readers.

DE. WM. EF. Gilroy D. D Kroesen

Seven White Fellows Arrested for Gambling

Seven young white men were arrested by local police in a Washington street club room on unlawful gambling charges. They gave names J W Ballard Clay Teague Bob Teague Mike Susman M C Cole Jack Norfleet and Ed Jones. The arrests occurred shortly after midnight and a municipal court hearing was set for tomorrow morning.

Washington Street J. W. Ballard Clay Teague Bob Teague Mike Susman M. C. Cole Jack Norfleet Ed Jones

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