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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
4
Friday reflection quotes Jesus washing feet and serving others as a motto of princely service. It urges inward worth over outward dignity and asks youth to emulate the towel bearing Christ in civic character. A closing lampoon questions Great Lakes water rights for a Chicago canal project.
The piece recalls Gener al Smedley Butler and Colonel Alexander Williams after a dinner at which Butler alleged Williams drank alcohol and faced technical arrest. Butler, famed for Philadelphia public safety, seeks broader fame while Williams faces possible expulsion. Butler’s address to the Daughters of the American Revolution plus his backstory in Philadelphia are noted as part of a wider public spotlight.
The Northern Pacific Railway ordered ten new observation cars for its transcontinental trains. They will be an extremely elaborate type, proof of the country's prosperity. It would not be practical to install such palatial accommodations if travelers did not have substantial wallets.
South Carolina Senator Blease told Washington Policemen's Association that liquor is sold daily under the capitol dome and offered to prove the charge. He said bootleggers visit him each day and invited a reporter to join him for a drink. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League countered with remarks on straw votes. He added that Blease would vote dry if the Senate considers prohibition again, reflecting his pledge to reflect South Carolina's wishes.
An American steamer Roosevelt braved a North Atlantic storm to rescue the British vessel Antinoe. Ernest Heitman died heroically in a lifeboat but the man he was believed to be never existed. A young German seaman stole his papers to ship as Heitman and died a brave death, yet his act reveals unselfish valor.
The article presents Luther Burbank’s short birthday message praising universal loving thoughts toward people, animals, plants, and nature. It asserts happiness and health come from inner harmony, not material wealth, and claims Burbank’s life work in nature supports this philosophy.
Raleigh March 12 AP W N Everett secretary of state issues certificates of incorporation for multiple North Carolina firms including The Industrial Bank of Rutherfordton Watauga Inc Anchor Store Morehead City Garage Highway Investment Selex Realty Pope Furniture Dixie Realty and Brevard Shirley and Pendleton Inc Names of organizers and cities listed along with authorized and subscribed capital figures.
The piece argues that both nations hold sovereign rights over foreigners and insists treaty protections determine land and oil rights for Americans in Mexico. It notes Mexican laws limiting foreigners and priests, condemns no quarrel with Mexico, and urges accepting consequences of sovereignty while defending U.S. claims where legal rights exist.
Mrs Per tielila K Williams died Tuesday night at her Wesley Place home. Services were at 9 a m yesterday at South Main Street Methodist with Rev W B Davis, then burial at Sugar Creek Mecklenburg County. Charlotte ministers and nephews as pallbearers attended. Flower bearers listed for Charlotte ladies. California discovery by Sir Francis Drake in 1578.
A complete line of Ukeleles Banjos Saxophones and Strings is showcased at Bland Piano Company highlighting versatile offerings for players of all levels.
An ad touts LD TIME sanitary methods ending worry over hazardous pads. Kotex is described as five times more absorbent than cotton pads, deodorising and discarding like tissue. No laundry or embarrassment.
Arrangements were made to transport Miss Lillian S. Willis, 65, Seattle, to Asheville, North Carolina, for burial at the Church of the Redeemer. Willis drowned near Deland Florida this week and will be interred there. The Panama Canal opened formally August 15, 1914.
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