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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
4
A short reflective note quotes biblical Matthew about salt and contrasts it with a line from Alexander Smith praising earth as mother. The text explores care in speech toward the world and humility in human impact.
The Enterprise hosts High Point college journalism students running both editorial and news sections. The piece argues college journalism teaches ethics and reading habits, boosting civic awareness and awareness of world events among students and readers alike.
The article recalls the Wright brothers in 1900 and notes North Carolina hosting a major air show at Fort Bragg with seventy army planes and many private aircraft. It highlights aviation progress and mentions plans for an airplane factory in High Point as the nation watches the display.
The article warns of an imminent China Japan war amid tensions over Shan tung actions against Chinese Nationalists. It notes a temporary truce among Chinese factions, questions on the legal system sparked by the Sinclair trial, and discusses prohibition trends in Paris with declining drunkenness. It also highlights a missing Pontiac boy and publishes General Pickett’s Civil War letters, praising his Gettysburg stand.
A newspaper discussion notes that modern youth question inherited truths and sacred customs, treating them as unworthy unless proven worthy. It describes an age of thought and doubt, where tradition adverse to critical scrutiny meets the younger generation's standards.
The piece critiques American trial procedure using the Sinclair case as a lens. It argues that complex rules turn criminal trials into a game rather than a search for guilt or innocence, preventing crucial evidence from reaching the jury and undermining justice.
The Young Women's Christian Association hosts Girls Week May 13 to 20. Girl Reserves, mothers, and the community will participate in tag health and Good Times days, a Mother-Daughter banquet, a free movie, outdoor picnic, and church services with a Girl Reserve ring ceremony.
The Alexander Martin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a 1 pm luncheon at the Country club to honor retiring regent Mrs. A S Caldwell and elect officers for the coming year. New board members were Mrs. F J Bartlett Mrs J A Austin and Mrs P W Flagge.
Count Johann von Bentinck states the former Kaiser holds no resentment toward the Allied powers for his exile. He adds a measured, conciliatory tone about postwar relations.
Atlantic City committee states no contestants will wear bathing suits this year. The remark contrasts with some public expectations for the pageant amid evolving standards in beauty contests.
Cherists' shops in London tout sun shine wraped up in pills as a bold claim to sell moonshine in tablet form. The remark hints at a novelty angle while readers question the feasibility.
The Children s Home Society of North Carolina notes a reduced waiting list and falling contributions since January. April 1928 figures show 47 children received, 30 placed to date, 96 on the waiting list, and 13 total legal adoptions for 1928 with 661 all time.
Tiny crystal buttons are sewn with flashy red blue and yellow thread to form a flower pattern on a white silk faille frock. The belt is stitched in the same tri color scheme.
A compact record notes key dates: 1502 Columbus sets sail on his fourth voyage from Spain. 1781 Spaniards capture Pensacola Florida. 1861 Confederate Congress recognizes a state of war. A financial panic begins in New York.
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