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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1928
Page
4
A newspaper fragment of dated quotations and maxims from 1928 discusses aging, wisdom, and the impact of a kindly disposition. It contrasts a crown of glory with the misfortune of an ill natured elder who cannot enjoy or share joy.
The piece argues that property listing for taxation reflects communal pooling for public benefits such as schools roads water and sanitation. It notes growing public acceptance, milder outrage at agents, and defends taxation as democratic duty. It urges early listing as beneficial to all parties.
Ceremonies in France honor Admiral De Grasse highlighting his crucial role in the American Revolution. He aided Washington by assembling a fleet and fundraising, aiding Cornwallis surrender and countering British naval support. His contributions merit broader recognition beyond Lafayette and Von Steuben.
The author laments that transatlantic and polar flights have turned heroics into routine. Lindbergh Chamberlin Byrd Wilkins and Eielson are cited as examples of repeated feats that fail to excite the public. The piece closes noting March’s income tax as another new idea.
Senate continues tax reduction as the White bill to bolster private Merchant Marine proceeds. Conference on Mississippi flood control and federal land bank inquiry advances. House committees push commerce naval irrigation veterans while White shipping measure and farm relief conferees move forward. Henry A Wallace testifies on deflation policy at the House banking committee.
Baron von Huenefeld invested all his funds in the Bremen voyage and joined as crew to pump gasoline and aid the pilots. The mission aimed for a bold, all or nothing air venture, seeking a successful arrival like Lindbergh.
The Le Bourget field flight marked the first westward unbroken Atlantic crossing earning a 12500 prize from Sweden. Baron von Huenefeld turned the prize to Miss Herta Junkers to fund aviation promotion, a gesture seen as a grand act toward the aircraft’s famed worldwide reputation.
The article notes favorable weather to North Carolina berry growers with ample rainfall and sunshine. It says berries are ripening and on markets, bringing in thousands of dollars to farmers in Columbus and nearby southeastern counties due to favorable climate and harvest conditions.
The text envisions an elderly mariner enjoying a peaceful retirement. He would exchange greetings with captains he knows and sit to watch the panorama of familiar ships pass by daily, waving to skippers along routes he no longer follows. It presents retirement as the best end for an old sailor.
Stratford on Avon marked Shakespeare's birthday with festivities. The report notes absence of any addresses by prizefighters and highlights a curious, lighthearted tone in covering the event.
A cow in Illinois reportedly battled a passing train and knocked the fireman unconscious. The incident sparked speculation about possible links to political tensions involving Frank O. Lowden.
The city debates new Paris dress rules while charity drives aim to cover many skins. Bible sales rise over five years as lawyers issue sharp quotations on fashion and philanthropy.
A playful riff questions voting for Major Hoople for president and imagines Buddha, aging 2472 in May, remarking that he might claim to cast a vote by smoking opium.
Jim Reed spoke on the coast about the danger of a foreign invasion. He is noted as a persuasive speaker.
A statement by Professor Andreleff challenges the idea that death is inevitable and suggests science cannot alter the certainty of March 15th. The remark frames mortality as a fixed date while science offers no guarantee of change.
A wary remark notes that some women choose short skirts to avoid seeming bowlegged, and others are in fact bowlegged. The comment reflects attitudes about appearance and gender expectations.
A Pittsburgh couple donated $100000 towards a Paris dinner to aid payment of war debts, a move described as likely speeding settlement of the obligations.
Attendance figures show rising female interest in baseball, noting that a housewife has a popular pastime beyond bridge.
Harry Lauder jokes about shortening his skirts and jokes that if male fashion moves to veils, he would resemble an opera prima donna, reflecting a playful style note from the comedian.
The London Daily Mail reports the Prince of Wales will travel by airplane for his nationwide tour. The plan would mark a modern transport approach for royal engagements and public appearances.
A seller pushes Harry Sinclair toward subscribing to a clipping service in a high pressure sales encounter. The maneuver targets Sinclair with repeated pitches and urgency to seal a deal.
Chicago businessmen are taking up art and plan an exhibition according to a dispatch. They probably figure that art is long and in Chicago life is fleeting.
A reader notes evenings spent at the office while a spouse comments on the growing gray of the living room rug, signaling domestic wear and aging.
If Richard’s elimination contests in New York fail, Tex should intervene at the Democratic convention.
A Paris incident features Peggy Joyce throwing champagne into a young man’s face, while the prevalent local custom here is to spill the bubbly on oneself.
Senator Fess is the Repub lican keynoter while Mr Bowers leads the Democrats. The two campaigns shift tasks this year with the senator remaining silent on policy and Bowers expected to address all questions and issues.
A large peasant crowd marches into Alba Julia to press for regime change in Bucharest. The May 6 national peasants party referendum aims to express the will of 15 million peasants, opposing the Bratianu government and hinting at a Transylvania republic.
Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the opening of Springfield Memorial Church. Francis Anscombe of Winston-Salem is expected to attend the 11 a m worship service. All members and interested parties are urged to attend and take part.
Mostly fair week with local showers late. Temperatures start below normal Monday, rise to near normal Tuesday, then stay above normal for most of the period.
A dated sequence lists 163-Cape May sale to the Dutch, 1766 Ulloa claiming New Orleans for Spain, 1775 Franklin returning to Philadelphia after a decade abroad, 1840 Van Buren nominated by the Democrats, and the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia.
Rev E J Harbison educational director of Wesley Memorial M E church urges every father of a boy in High Point to attend church services tomorrow as part of Boy s Week. He says fathers should spend time with their sons through play work and talk and that a boy will speak at each congregation to present Boy s Week themes.
Washington May 5 Secretary Davis of the war department will leave Washington tomorrow to inspect military activities and witness aerial demonstrations at Fort Bragg North Carolina May 7 and Fort Benning May 9 and 10.
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