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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1925
Page
5
A column urges parents to focus resources on long term child development rather than scattered quick gifts. It argues little children need training to concentrate and suggests placing money in a fund for the child’s future to maximize its impact. Mr Patri will answer inquiries from parents or teachers.
The negro welfare board launches a May fundraising drive led by chairman 5. L. Parham to aid poor and suffering in the community. About 0 volunteers canvass Negro households urging at least one dollar per home, with Leonard Street School donating $22.12 as teachers give a dollar each.
A reader instructions puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues with numbers marking word starts. Definitions include items like 64 To cook in a certain way and 65 An insect, plus many other words ranging from body parts to abstract notions, guiding solvers to complete a dual read puzzle reading across and down.
A High Point preacher laments local giving shortfalls for Armenians, urges universal Christian stewardship, and recalls wartime generosity. He warns that passing the buck harms neighbors locally and globally, urging concrete donations to aid children and relief causes worldwide. He cites Christlike action over mere piety and calls for renewed missionary effort.
A historical message laments modern American selfishness and religious sentiment replacing the gospel of helping others. It argues communities must care without profit, praising pioneer citizens and urging parents to cultivate concentration in children through focused, early training using simple, engaging toys to avoid overstimulation.
Eminent Swedish artist Xel Rodberg presents a Buddy Poppy poster to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in tribute to American soldiers of foreign descent who served in World War I. General John H. Dunn praises the artwork as symbolic of sacrifice and international friendship, noting veterans returned with varied injuries and disabilities. The piece aids annual relief fundraising run by VFW and VLRLW.
In Los Angeles Mrs. Bernice Day seeks a new trial after her conviction for throwing acid at her husband Darby Day Jr. Her attorney argues the mind of a ten year old affected her actions. Chicago magnate M Kalinin re elected Russian Republic president by All Russian Congress in Moscow. George Shaw testified that he stabbed his father to death after drinking in cabarets with William Schinfindt. Senator Borah urged divorcing World Court from League in Beaton speech.
The article discusses selecting a date for a defense day test amid July 4 activities and Armistice Day considerations. It notes tests aim to build civilian understanding of defense measures, with November 11 suggested for seasonal reasons, and mentions Acting War Secretary Davis touring the Midwest and possible steps toward presenting the issue to President Coolidge.
Coffee market notes from New York dated May 16 list spot penne steadier and Rio at 7 cents, with 17a San tos at 4s and 21 1 2. The compact report records daily price shifts and small commodity listings for traders.
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