A Thought From Proverbs and Fielding
A brief moral pairing from scripture and literature stating that the wicked flee when no one pursues and guilt has keen ears for accusation.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1927
Page
4
A brief moral pairing from scripture and literature stating that the wicked flee when no one pursues and guilt has keen ears for accusation.
The poem speaks of old castles and snowy peaks as a bugle player calls across lakes and cliffs. Echoes travel from soul to soul, fading yet persisting in the rich sky and wild landscapes, ending with echoes answering until they die away.
The city laments the impending departure of T. D. Gilliam from High Point as he moves to Statesville to join his brother in business. Gilliam has been pivotal to local furniture industry development and the city’s progress through loyal service and community counsel.
Discusses Mayor Moffitt idea of five year ad valorem tax holidays to attract factories and the constitutional ban on discriminatory taxation. Cites Greensboro in practice and Arkansas seven year tax exemption as constitutional examples. Debates need for constitutional amendment to allow special personal property value classifications and zone based tax incentives.
The article contrasts European frugality with American consumer demand, arguing a strong home market boosts prosperity. It cites Ford on shorter hours and higher wages, and claims prosperity grows from intelligent spending on durable goods, education, and culture. It emphasizes wealth from exchange of productive labor and broad distribution.
A Shanghai municipal commission reports shocking child labor conditions under European rule. Thousands of children work in factories with 12 hour days, paid by contractors, living in poor housing. Brit ish mills show the worst abuses while native and Japanese managed mills fare somewhat better. The council notes regulatory challenges due to profit driven competition.
In a frontier style quotation, Dickinson of Town asserts that a president with a long tenure risks sectional bias and favors friends and interests. He cites the McNary Kaugen farm relief veto as proof that sectionalism shapes policy debates beyond party lines in Congress.
The piece notes divided views in northern and western cities over Palm Beach bank failures while Florida is praised for enduring climate, sea and soil advantages. It quips at remains of a “low mood,” then mocks a Chicago wildcat mining stock scheme that touted South American land with oil and precious metals to sell nearly a million dollars in stock.
A dated, opinionated snippet discusses clashes in China triggered by foreign concessions and British fashion choices. It quips on reversals of English and ends with provocative remarks about Jewish people relocating to China.
Babe Ruth injured his ankle during an exhibition in Orlando Florida and wept that the youngsters could not witness a home run. The broader concern centers on the team and Colonel Ruppert amid the incident and its fallout.
Winston-Salem musicians join three day program for the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs meeting in High Point starting March 31. The piece emphasizes the clubs’ progress, cultural mission, and defense of music as vital to life and refinement.
Dr. Benjamin W. Burt reports Floyd Collins survivor Ashworth in remarkably good condition after being trapped long without air. He explains that rock arches in the well sides formed a space that preserved air and limited debris. Ashworth credits hope and endurance for his continued recovery, with doctors noting his strength throughout the ordeal.
Blondie reader Dear Elsie writes about the common clash between mothers and daughters. A headstrong daughter questions mothers right to always be right and the double standard in house rules. She urges fair play and mutual respect to prevent further strife.
Bacon fat is highlighted as the most useful fat for sautéing or frying. A small amount of bacon or salt pork enhances the flavor of green beans or baked beans when cooked with them in the pot.
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