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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1934
Page
4
The fragment mentions an event tied to authors or publishers and a ride for fans. Details are unclear but suggest a promotional rate or offer affecting attendees and enthusiasts.
A reflective excerpt contrasts voluntary duty with coercion in ministry. It cites a biblical verse from Paul on reward for willing service and quotes Goethe on self making the world. The fragment conveys a meditation on personal resolve and moral influence.
The article outlines the National Recovery Administration codification effort with 90 percent completion by May 1 and 400 codes in effect. It notes 24 million workers at the time, 22 million covered by codes, and a factory landscape where large plants dominate production while small firms also benefit from code principles. It cites industry breakdowns from food and textiles to machinery and iron and steel, and highlights the concentration of output among the largest factories.
A copper bathing suit was displayed recently at Seattle's Inventors' Congress. The item drew attention as a novelty or potential innovation in swimwear.
The U S Treasury Department plans to mobilize 1800 men to crack down on illicit liquor traffic as enforcement tightens. The question of who claimed prohibition has been repealed echoes in debates over federal policy and enforcement balances.
On arrival Samuel Insull intends a haircut first. If the barber is a utilities bondholder he may receive the trimming bondholders feel they have long deserved.
A Raleigh report shows 114 state prisoners escaped in April, with 37 still at large, the highest one month total on record. The piece calls for stricter prison camp efficiency and prompt investigations, while noting baseball attendance rising as the country heals. It also reviews the automotive labor board’s first test as it settles the Fisher Body strike and contemplates a California revival of a revived dog.
The piece recalls Samuel Insull’s failed bid to build a vast power empire in Greece after eyeing a leading role for the country in the Near East. It argues Greeks escaped a costly fate as Insull faces court charges in America and warns against similar ventures.
The piece describes the doomed life of Dollinger and his crew, exposing the strain and constant vigilance of living as hunted men. It argues the romance fades as fear and futility dominate, with people secretly sympathizing only while imagining the outlaw as a bold, carefree figure.
A collection of quips and witticisms on aging and language. It playfully observes how May queens may dream of June weddings and notes that starting remarks with it often signals a philosopher's mood.
The piece notes that gaining prominence often comes by opposing a figure or stance. It observes that few persistent critics rise from passive spectators to authoritative umpires in decision making.
A playful remark from a young man to a girl may sour if misread. Meanwhile the house and senate reach a consensus on stock regulation raising public debate, hinting at renewed push for state lottery proposals.
Johnson says opponents want to remove controls on recovery and urges replacing with knee-action policy as a safer alternative.
Dr Bertrand, a French chemist, asserts humans contain zinc tin nickel iron and other metals though he omits grit from his list of body elements.
Police say while officers comb certain areas for Dillinger he remains unseen elsewhere and another person is brushed off by authorities amid the manhunt.
Governor Laffoon allegedly signed the Kentucky nudist bill after a clerk omitted the prefix un from unlawful. The move raises questions about the statute’s authority and validity as drafted.
A misread inscription on a Mother’s Day stamp sparked humor about stamps for mothers in law. The line reads in memory and in honor of the mothers of America three cents, prompting light speculation on intended recipients and a reminder of stamping history.
A Salt Lake City man stole a bathtub from a neighbor but failed to escape cleanly. Police tracked him down after the botched getaway, and he was taken into custody.
Boston police prepared for a May Day confrontation with a large cache of guns and ammunition. The force risked a dangerous gamble given the fugitive John Dillinger moving freely.
A vivid monologue from O O McIntyre on a New York first night. The narrator mocks stagegoers and describes a chaotic auditorium climate with vivid asides about strangers and celebrities including Jean Nathan and Alice.
A lively stage moment opens with Herbert Bayard Swope in the audience as Whirlwind Herbie and Great Georgian stars prepare for a dramatic entrance. A comedian quips about old Eton days and a backstage joke hints at improvisation with pliers if a prop fails.
A speaker recalls clearing a throat at an auction and leaving with two old rockers and a highboy. Everett laments losing his girl again. A foot injury and a pew mix up unfold as a spectator notices the woman two seats over sits in the wrong pew, prompting a humorous misstep.
A theatre scene depicts a Georgian fireplace with a couple of hams before it. The Frank Vance Storrs party arrives as a fireman is teased for fidgeting. Fannie Hurst in a red gown appears. A nearby spectator hums Trees during intermission as lights come up after act one.
A theater scene observes the Turner Arounder waving and the Wood Feeler remaining quiet possibly due to a sprain. The narrator describes a stylish opera hat bought in Rue Caumartin for 200 francs, now held by his wife, and contemplates adding a hat holder to various props before leaving it on the proscenium.
A rider hails a taxi and narrowly avoids injury as a self styled Tarzan demands a quarter at the curb. The humorous line ends with a desire to be kid naped, capturing a comic, tension filled moment from 1934.
State Geologist H. J. Bryson said a Western North Carolina gold recovery plant would provide steady jobs for between 5 000 and 25 000 people. A federal loan for the project is being pursued as part of a broader movement.
Charlotte May 5 reports 19 year old Joe F Cannon Jr son of a Concord textile manufacturer has been granted a transport pilot license. He is described as the youngest aviator in the south to hold such a license.
The Savannah was the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, sailing from Savannah Georgia to Liverpool in 26 days. The rest of the items ask unrelated trivia and are not addressed here.
A Q and A on formal dinner etiquette clothing colors and the use of correspondence cards. Roberta Lee offers guidance on departing before the final course, avoiding pale blue or apple green for sallow complexions, and using correspondence cards for congratulations.
This item presents a vocabulary note series by W. L. Gordon. It lists common language pitfalls such as usage differences between front and rear rooms and mispronunciations like virile. It urges readers to learn one new word daily with an example sentence using demurely.
A reader asks about removing a splinter with hot water and suction then suggests using a needle if needed. The column lists paraffin uses such as removing grease, cleaning a sewing machine, and cleaning wringer rollers. It also notes a mayonnaise dressing trick by adding cold boiled rice to mayonnaise.
Commissioner of Revenue A. J. Maxwell hopes a targeted drive to collect overdue taxes will yield about $500,000 in sales tax receipts before the fiscal year ends on June 30.
A cryptic crossword style clue set asks who the ice skating star is and connects to the question in the image. The puzzle lists several cross references like plant terms and Latin hints, aiming to identify the field where the champion won the championship.
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