Miscellany column of quotes and opinions on public life
A collage of observations and light jabs on politics prohibition economics and society. Notable references include Frost Landis Kohn advertising firms in New York Chicago and Chicago ads in Minnesota. It notes public announcements in High Point and comments on the Ruhr German indemnity and postwar finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Advertising
Frost, Landis & Kohn
Brunswick Building
Fifth Ave
New York
People's Gas Building
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Old Man Rockefeller Seeks Simple Skill Over Wealth
The passage notes John D. Rockefeller’s shift in focus from price of gasoline to his golf swing. It suggests wealth offers limited happiness and that in old age even an oil king may value personal ability over treasure, contrasting with a caddy’s potential pride in skill.
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Rockefeller
High Point YMCA Support Urged by The Enterprise
The Enterprise argues for establishing a YMCA in High Point as essential for youth development and civic growth. It asserts the city’s need, the benefits of physical training, mental growth, and spiritual culture, and stresses inclusive access for rich and poor alike to strengthen the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Humbter
Governor Wooes a Costly Special Session Over Ship Line
An editorial criticizes North Carolina Governor Morrison for pressing a special session to advance a state owned ship line, warning it could cost $40,000 or more. It argues the current legislature rejected the plan and urges waiting for a future regular session rather than incur this expense.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Morrison
Water Commerce Commission
Greensboro Police Shakeup Urged After Misconduct Probe
The Greensboro Press calls for a complete shakeup of the city police chief and force after a case that jailed two young women on evidence casting doubt on law violation. It condemns police methods, defends the victims, and argues for reform and a new theory of police duty.
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Greensboro
Porch Swing Wish Prompts Quiet Neighborhood Note
A fragmented line hints at a sentiment about porch swings and people preferring the couch, reflecting casual neighborhood mood and domestic routines. No clear events or named entities are identifiable in the readable text.
River Valley Storm Leaves Deaths and Destruction
A winter storm rips through River Valley bringing heavy snow and 60 mph winds. One man dies from exhaustion amid widespread disruption to transportation and downed wires. In Madison eighteen inches snow falls as Missouri Illinois report rain and high winds. In Jackson Tennessee twenty killed and 75 injured near Pinson with hundreds of homes damaged and a freight train derailment. Relief teams organized and hospitals prepared for the injured.
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Madison
Missouri
Illinois
Jackson
Tenn
Pinson
Storm Toll Topples Homes on Madison Faryette Border
A storm near the Madison Faryette county line killed three people and fatally injured two others, with several more seriously hurt as the cyclone struck just before midnight yesterday.
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Richmond
Madison-Faryette County
High Wind Unroofed School Kills Child in Portsmouth Ky
A fierce wind shattered the Portsmouth High School in Kentucky this morning. Dennis Boggs, nine, died instantly while five other children were injured two seriously as the roof collapsed into the school yard.
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Portsmouth
Dennis Boggs
Mrs. Jamies Killed
Nashville officials report a fatal incident linked to a southern Methodist publishing operation as of March 12. Authorities provided minimal details, noting the death occurred in connection with the church publishing activity and investigations continue.
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Jamies
Nashville, Tenn
Southern Methodsst
Storm Kills Pinson Woman Injures Pastor
Word reached this morning that Mrs. J. L. Jamse wife of the Pinson Methodist pastor was killed in a storm that swept the town last night Rev Mr James was injured and moved to a Jackson hospital according to reports.
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J. L. Jamse
Pinson
James
Jackson
Prohibition Officials to Decide on Bootleg List Case
Prohibition officers must act as needed following a raid in Washington that uncovered a list of residents including officials from the state department and many army navy and marine corps officers. After a preliminary inquiry the state war and navy departments said no further action would be taken and each case is a matter between the named individual and enforcement authorities. No incrimination found against those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prohibition
State Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
State, War and Navy
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
É. P. Rawley
J. Worth Bacon
Dan R. Schroder
Adv
Associated Press
N. C
Congress
Edison
Tom
High Point City
Germany
Ruhr
Styssor Annes
France
Holter
Dr. Bell
Bell
High Point’s Greatest Store
Masons
Nema F. Reid
No. 344
C. E. Nabors
W. M
W. E. Herndon
Dize Tent & Awning CO
Winston-Salem
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