Noted Wisdom Passages From Revelations and Lavater
A quotation from Revelations 21 4 promises God will wipe tears and remove death sorrow and pain. Lavater counsels self reliance, urging dependence on oneself rather than on others.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1932
Page
4
Dollar Line Founder Robert Dollar Dies at 88
Robert Dollar, builder of the Dollar Line and lifelong opponent of whiskey, died Monday in San Francisco California at age 88. The Dollar mark on his ships stood for quality and character and drew foreign criticism for its bold branding of American culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollar
Robert Dollar
San Fafsel
Calif
Captain Dollar
Sullivan Arrest Ties Old Lexington Truck Case
Lexington police arrest Ed ward F. Sullivan for drunken driving in the city. The arrest recalls the same truck driver linked to the Sheriff Leonard killing case, as Neal Wimmer rode with him and was wounded but recovered. Wimmer was asleep in the truck when Sullivan was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Edward F. Sullivan
North Carolina
Leonard
Sullivan
Neal Wimmer
Wimmer
Mr. Sullivan
Prohibition Debate Says Voters Must Act in Primaries
A Kansas City recap argues public stance matters more than party lines as voters can curb whiskey use by elected officials by voting for candidates who abstain from drinking. It notes bootlegging profits in congressional circles and says private habits influence public policy more than stale rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Colored man farms more than forty acres
The article notes that during Reconstruction the promise of forty acres and a mule did not materialize for freed Black people. It highlights how land ownership remained slow to accrue for African Americans and points to continuing interest in land acquisition.
North Carolina Negro Tenant Farmers Cultivate More Land Than Whites
Editor S. H. Hobbs notes the average negro tenant farm spans about 22 acres more than the white tenant in the state. Across counties white and black tenants follow similar farming systems. Currituck hosts the largest tenant farms, with negro tenants concentrated in cotton and tobacco counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
S. H. Hobbs
The
News- Leader
Dare
Madison
Currituck
Contested Bailey Seat Prompts New Ballot Boxes
A North Carolina effort to test Senator Bailey’s election leads to the manufacture of new ballot boxes. The cost will reflect testing expenses tied to Bailey’s contested right to a Senate seat. Delays in releasing the boxes hinge on ongoing public sentiment about the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bailey
North Carolina
Bailey
Senate
Master Minds and a Wall Street Tragedy
A Lexington Dispatch view recalls the Krueger case, detailing how Swedish match magnate Ivar Krueger’s rise and self destruction exposed flaws in wall street elite. It notes alleged false monopolies, dubious stock flotations, and secret loans, ending with a caution about the downfall of so called master minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Haue
Ivan Krueger
New York
Krueger
South America
Kreuger
Italy
Get the Kidnappers It Must Be Done
Bruce Catton argues the Lindbergh kidnapping demands swift government action to catch and punish the criminals. He asserts duty over punishment rhetoric and insists on proving government capability, warning about criminal immunity if the case remains unsolved. He pivots to a wealthy man working low wage, then condemns a proposed vaccine trial on convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Panama Canal
Federal Secret Service
New Jersey
Baby Lindbergh
Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Hidden Vitamin C
A Pittsburgh professor reports isolating vitamin C, a substance unseen under the microscope. He warns misplacing it could cause trouble for his work.
English bridegroom drafts will at wedding breakfast
An English bridegroom halted his wedding breakfast to make a last will and testament, illustrating the belief in being prepared for anything.
US Joins World Court May Be Seen As War Debt Move
If the United States joins the world court, French writers may claim the purpose is to sue for war debts payment, reflecting tensions over postwar financial settlements and international legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
World Court
Chicago Woman Refuses Alimony in Divorce Request
A Chicago woman stands before the judge and declares she does not want alimony as the divorce is granted, highlighted as a heroic gesture of independence in the month’s profiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Siam Faces Severe Economic Crisis Threatening Royal Finances
A crisis in Siam's economy worsens, with reports warning the royal family may be forced to rely on a single white elephant asset to ease strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Cable
Fire loss rise in March signals potential national risk
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports March U S fire losses at 49.19 million dollars, up 11 percent from March 1931, amid overall declines in earlier months and concerns over municipal cutbacks and aging equipment. Observers warn of a widening trend unless fire defenses are strengthened and April losses prove otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
National Board of Fire Underwriters
United States
Army
Navy
F. D
Bathing the Woolworth Building and Broadway Lights
The Woolworth Building’s dome is scrubbed after ten years of neglect. Arthur James leads a massive, month long cleaning of 60 floors, using vast soap and brushes as thousands of cakes of soap vanish. Sequel notes Earl Carroll's neon theater signs and Ziegfeld’s costly repaint dispute, with Joe Frisco recalling a Denver publicity contest.
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Empire State
Manhattan
Arthur James
Johnny
Woolworth
Mons
Earl Carroll
Flo
Broadway Palace
Carroll
Ziegfeld
Joe Frisco
Denver
Frisco
Scare Tactics Prompt Relief Talk in Washington
Washington politics show fear driving federal unemployment relief action as AFL leaders warn of voter revolt. Rodney Dutcher reports lawmakers respond to labor pressure amid rising joblessness and collapsing spring hiring across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congress
Bread through work drives hungry crowds in nation talk
The piece cites speakers accusing Congress of failing relief efforts, with unions meeting in many centers to denounce nonrelief. It notes soldiers in attendance and calls for bread through work, warning of unrest as supporters demand action and patience wears thin. Also reports minor league baseball scores with Lookouts and other teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrady
Congress
Chattanooga Powers Past Opponents With Right-Time Attacks
ATLANTA May 17. The Chattanooga Lookouts rely on precise timing and sheer power to seize early leads and dominate the game. The right-forefront offense sets the momentum as fans witness a decisive performance in this clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Association
Lookouts
Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta Crackers
Chickasaws
Nashville
New Orleans
Little Rock
Knoxville
Montgomery
Columbus
Selma
Mobile
Macon
Jackson
Atlanta
Chattanooga Lookouts
Betting Total For Pimlico Race Meets Drops Two Million
Pimlico track and the Maryland Jockey Club reported that wagering through pari mutuel machines for the spring meet totaled $5,148,655, down $2,034,655 from 1931. Charity Day wagers of $449,649 were not included. 5 percent of that amount funded an unemployment pool of $32,632.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pimlico
Maryland Jockey Club
Toronto Wrestler Stribling Defeats Doktor by Disqualification
Toronto wrestler W L Young Stribling of Macon Georgia defeated Joe Doktor of Buffalo New York by disqualification after Doktor was ruled to have stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
W. L
Young) Stribling
Macon
Joe Doktor
Buffalo
N. Y
Doktor
Philippine Quiz Clues Range From Islands To Zodiac
A jumble of crossword like clues references Philippine geography history and culture. Items mention ceded islands Admiral hero in battles and major cities with scattered definitions and crossword style hints.
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Philippine Islands
Philippine
Jace
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