Noted Quotation About a Young Woman’s Flirtation
A brief aphorism from J Petit-Senn hints at a young woman’s beauty and a restraint on flirtation, contrasting readiness with coyness, in a witty, concise line.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1929
Page
4
A brief aphorism from J Petit-Senn hints at a young woman’s beauty and a restraint on flirtation, contrasting readiness with coyness, in a witty, concise line.
The piece argues the Washington Mexico City entente may prop up or undermine the Mexican government. It notes anti US sentiment, ongoing revolution, Obregon’s assassination, and censorship shaping outside perception while Dwight Morrow’s diplomacy influence strengthens foes of the Mexican regime.
Warburg criticizes the federal reserve for not restraining Wall Street speculation and urges a bold move to raise the rediscount rate. Despite high call money rates eight to twelve percent, speculation remains strong, and a rate increase is debated as a tool to curb the swollen market.
Major Segrave the English racer prepares a 90000 dollar special at Daytona Beach to challenge the automobile speed record. He rates survival chances at about one in ten, arguing the attempt seeks prestige over practical safety amid global competition.
A columnist muses that one chance in ten to live and a hazarded fortune in a trivial adventure may be wasted. They suggest Segrave's courage could be better used in a more dangerous but useful enterprise.
The Guilford county Two high school papers earned Columbia University journalism awards. Greensboro High School’s The Pointer took second place and High Point High School’s paper placed third in a nationwide, class-divided contest for enrollment 1,000 to 1,500.
The piece notes President Hoover pledging earnest support for prohibition and strengthened enforcement. It argues enforcing the Volstead Act is a fundamental welfare issue, requiring government action beyond mere rhetoric to curb alcohol use and ensure laws are obeyed.
Yale seniors reveal admiration for fathers while a Chicago business leader minimizes gang murders. The piece notes fathers as heroes to boys despite flaws and argues police failures let gang violence empower the underworld.
Bruce Catton laments the U S Senate refusal of a widow’s pension for Dr Joseph Goldberger who fought pellagra in the South from 1914 onward proving it was diet related not contagious He saved thousands of lives yet his widow receives no pension while war heroes are honored elsewhere He died for public health and is largely forgotten.
Four men named Ditte contested the Iowa estate legislature election but counting confusion surfaced due to multiple Dittoes in the tally, risking an unclear result.
A husband files for divorce alleging his wife kissed him solely to obtain money, portraying the affection as a manipulation tactic rather than genuine affection.
Dr Headley of Atlantic City says the male mosquito is harmless and the female does the buzzing and biting. The note emphasizes learning from studying these insects to gain valuable insights.
In a New York night club a magician joins the lineup but the real feat comes from the men who turn a bottle of ginger ale into 8 58 dollars.
Rome dispatch reports Milan leading Naples by 1 981 residents as of January 1 1929 with Milan at 942 114 and Naples at 940 133. Naples added 29 240 new citizens last year as Mussolini pushes population growth, threatening Milan’s long held status as Italy’s largest city.
The August Stanford talk by Herbert Hoover urged a factual inquiry into grave abuses and the potential need to modify the Volstead Act. Hoover signaled a commission to review federal justice machinery, with provisional focus on prohibition and broader court and enforcement reforms.
The article explains Wales faces a power handover as illness prompts a regent possibility after King George’s illness. Parliament’s role in appointing a regent is debated but traditionally sought, noting George IV served as regent 1810 1820 during George III’s insanity under a standing act.
Reports say General Gonzalo Escobar with rebel forces held control as far south as Chihuahua. A Mexican national railway train reached Juarez at 7 30 p m with few soldiers aboard. The American government blocked mail delivery after orders from the Mexican ambassador closed ports to international traffic embargoing shipments.
General Murriega seeks post office rules on cross border mail and traffic as tourists flood Juarez. A sensational Angra edition claims Calles is captured and killed near Lecheria, Mexico City. Three hundred Mexican Federal soldiers arrive at Fort Bliss with camp followers. A rooster is found hidden among seized boxes. A Mexican soldier requests milk for his eight day old baby.
Mexican rebels continue southward through Sinaloa toward Mazatlan as 5000 troops under General Francisco Borquez concentrate in southern Sinaloa. Baja California rebel forces totaling 1300 move by sea to join the Mazatlan assault and Estrada and Laurens move to organize the revolt. Government forces under Calles advance toward Torreon with reports of several surrenders and possible clashes looming.
The Asheboro Kiwanis club entertained local Boy Scouts at a dinner Friday night. Pinehurst archer Philip Bounfeville demonstrated archery skills and Jimmy Faultner of Charlotte, the Mystery Man, offered ten pounds of candy to whoever made him laugh. Several short speeches complemented the event and a good time was shared by all.
The annual Father and Son banquet will be held Friday evening March 16 at the Methodist Protestant church. Rev. R. S. Farmer of High Point will speak. Women of the church will serve the banquet as usual, a long awaited event for the men.
Wiley Croaker was charged with first degree burglary after breaking into the John H. Brown grocery store on Thursday night and stealing more than 26 dollars worth of goods. He fled three officers and was recaptured Saturday afternoon by Chief R. H. Gaddis. Croaker has prior road terms and a penitentiary term and is held in Randolph county jail pending further action.
Observers note the Confederate flag over Montgomery as Lincoln began his presidency while the Confederacy marked its 67th anniversary by adopting a constitution closely mirroring the U S federal charter. It kept states rights central, required two thirds votes for appropriations and for admitting new states.
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