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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1927
Page
4
A quotation from Proverbs 22 6 emphasizes training a child in the right path so they remain on it in old age. The author argues against excessive physical punishment, fearing it teaches bodily pain as the ultimate penalty for faults.
Walt Whitman’s line invites choices of hanging pictures for a chamber wall. He asks for scenes of spring farms homes and a dying sun over a river. The imagery blends nature and city life with workers returning, to honor a loved one.
The attorney general's opinion states a senator who revealed charges against the state health board during the 1927 legislature cannot be compelled to testify in the investigation. It rests on precedents protecting legislative officers from restraint beyond strict accountability. The US Constitution grants speech freedom for members on duty. no NC constitutional equivalent exists, but long-standing practice supports this liberty as vital to the state's interests.
The article notes a push for a large tax cut as the federal treasury shows a $525 million surplus this year. It highlights President Coolidge’s tax expectations, rising income tax receipts, and speculation on Mellon’s views as the nation weighs debt reduction versus tax relief.
The 1928 French budget contemplates a vast system of border fortresses linked by earthworks railways and airfields. The piece argues another world war must be avoided at all costs and warns that defense alone cannot prevent conflict or economic ruin. It notes European leaders learned costly lessons from World War I and critiques French policy as clinging to old security assumptions.
The Asheville Citizen notes the 83rd anniversary of the first telegraph line from Baltimore to Washington and reports New York telegraphers plan a $3,000 fund to place Morse’s bust in its niche. It recalls Morse’s rise from poverty to fame and the impact of his invention on communication.
The article notes that country policy will proceed at a slower pace following the acceptance of a tax reduction. Officials express measured gratitude for the relief while outlining anticipated impacts on rural communities and ongoing reforms.
Courts in Wake and Chatham counties issued restraining orders against earlier tax sales. May 21 is set for Wake County hearing to decide on permanent injunction. Arguments claim ex post facto issues and improper application to 1926 taxes.
A quirky dispatch notes a man sent President Coolidge two iron cubs with no photo of the president in a cage. It mentions the Veterans Bureau labeling various workers and considers making sense of China dispatches. The piece ends with a humorous headline about the president saying he is healthy because he loafed.
Escapes Camerames humorously suggests a future Parisian muse whose photos won’t appear in captions. The whimsical piece implies a dodo return, urging readers to raise their chins while avoiding checks.
At the Pan American Conference South American delegates led by Luis Duhua demand U S tariff reductions to permit Argentina beef and other products to be imported. They warn that without lower duties they will favor the motto Buy from Those Who Buy from Us. President Coolidge faces diplomatic pressure and a cautious stance on farm tariff policy.
Colonels lieutenant colonels and captains of the 1927 Community Chest drive will meet with Chairman John Peacock at the Country Club Thursday night at 6 to select team personnel and organize for the May 25 subscription push. The drive aims to raise about 40 000 to support five member agencies.
J Vassey Wilson Jr a Port Union Military Academy cadet is hailed a hero after diving repeatedly to rescue a drowning comrade. Despite his efforts the waterlogged body was recovered and attempts to revive the youth failed after two hours.
A frightened dairy horse bolted from its stable near San Mateo and charged onto state highway into an oncoming sedan. The horse leaped and crashed through the car roof, injuring all five occupants. The animal was shot and killed.
The Numa F. Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M fixed a regular communication for tonight at 7 30. All Master Masons are invited to attend. Signed H R Williamson W M
Nearly 100 people from High Point Greensboro Thomasville Asheboro Archdale and other towns attended the first session of the Standard Training School at Wesley Memorial Church held amid a heavy rain. Leaders outlined courses on the Old Testament Principles of Religious Teaching and Worship Training for various age groups with more registrations anticipated in the evening session. Ray Street won the meet by a margin of twenty points scoring 83 5 to 63 5 for the second place team.
A three act comedy titled Clubbing for Hraelands will be presented Thursday night at 8 at the Grimes Street School auditorium. Grades mothers and faculty stage the show with ten to twelve participants and rehearsals directed by Mrs. L W McFarland.
Public acknowledgment honors Ray Street school's track team for winning the Fourth Annual Elementary Field and Track meet at Welch Field last Thursday. Special thanks go to coach Mrs Dan W Schroder and assistants Myr tle Pitman Irene Holton Edna Bingham Carmen Mangum Frances Turner C E Sullivan. four cheerleaders Miss Turner Nose File Emma Carr Bivans and Chase Idol Jr cited for support.
Cotton spot prices show fair demand with mixed gains and declines. American grades lead sales with 8,000 bales traded and 6,400 American. futures end barely steady with May at 8.35 and March at 8.61.
Chicago May 9 AP potatoes receipts show new and old stocks with totals of 649 shipments in the U S and 75 Canada on Sunday and 22 to Canada. Markets hold steady with liberal old stock and moderate demand. Wisconsin sacked round whites mostly 275 with bulk 250 265. Florida Spaulding Rose 775 and Bliss shipments around 350 360, Louisiana 300 325, Texas 349 350.
Trading starts with firmer prices as Delaware and Hudson Dupont and Eastman to Dak post large gains. Speculative issues also show renewed confident buying amid steady early activity on the New York stock market.
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