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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1928

Page

4

Buddha Quote About Gradual Wealth And Virtue

A concise Buddha insight notes that wisdom grows as one accumulates virtue and good deeds over time. The saying emphasizes steady, mindful progress rather than rapid accumulation.

Public Utilities Publicity Under Scrutiny

The piece questions the ethics of utilities publicity and argues that while aggressive education of the public can cross into propaganda, there is no solid evidence of a grand scheme to corrupt newspapers or readers. It urges caution during the investigation to avoid overreaching conclusions.

Public Utilities Publicity Department Washington Tom Harry Boulder Dam

Using Mr. Mencken as a Witness

The Winston-Salem Journal editorial page cites H. L. Mencken's Baltimore Sun piece arguing Al Smith's election would weaken Prohibition. Mencken claims southern Ku Kluxers back Smith for jobs and fear being denied influence by Pope and Jesuits. The Journal quotes this portrayal to illustrate political prejudice's consequences.

Winston-Salem Journal H. L. Mencken Baltimore Sun Mencken al Smith Smith

Youths with a fresh viewpoint on machines and life

Bruce Catton argues the next generation, raised among radios and autos, will view mechanization differently. They may value machines as tools, not ends, and judge current industry and growth with a new, utilitarian perspective.

Building and Loan Prompts Salisbury Awakening and Savings

The Salisbury Post urges embracing building and loan in Salisbury to boost thrift and local growth. It argues that non borrowers benefit from deposits, encourages professionals to invest, and envisions greater community prosperity if 100 to 200 prominent residents participate, aligning Salisbury with neighboring towns.

Salisbury Post High Point Enterprise Greensboro High Point Salisbury

Menckenesque take on Smith and Prohibition

A critique notes the Journal quotes Mencken to flag supposed Tamany Hall propaganda about Smith. It questions the Journal’s objectivity and recalls past acceptance of Mencken as a reliable witness. The piece asserts Smith supports the eighteenth amendment and law enforcement.

Mr. Mencken Baltimorean Smith

The Alienation of Homer Wheeler

A High Point Country club threatens suit for alienation of affections against Sedgefield in a dramatic claim. The article notes a former greens committee chairman Homer Wheeler once closely tied to the club received a watch from Sedgefield as a sign of appreciation. The piece urges immediate filing of the complaint.

High Point Country Club Sedgefield Greens Homer Wheeler Sedgefield Club

Feng Yu-hsiang could become China's strong man

Dispatches from China describe Feng Yu-hsiang the Christian general as a potential strong man who may rise to power. He is portrayed as orderly and efficient with well drilled troops, factories, anti profiteer actions, and plans to develop soil, iron, coal, and timber resources to unite and prosper China.

China Feng Yu-hsiang Feng

Power Companies Face Public Skepticism Amid Political Debate

A clipsheet from Ohio Power Company argues the public still trusts power firms while acknowledging rising suspicion. The piece attributes concern to politicians seeking radical image and to Samuel Insull’s Illinois political ventures, which intensified unease about the power trust.

Ohio Power Company Power Trust Samuel Insull Illinois

King George Proclaims Twelve New Knights of the Bath

In a royal ceremony King George elevates twelve individuals to the Order of the Bath. Britain prepares for pomp as the new knights join the ancient chivalric corps amid pageantry and state interest.

George Knights of the Bath Great Britain

New Style Notes Recommend Low Necks for Men

Fashion guidance suggests low necks for men with brows to match as part of a coordinated look. The style emphasis highlights balanced necklines and grooming to complement facial features.

Illinois man sues for divorce over tainted food claim

An Illinois husband files for divorce alleging his wife put carpet tacks and needles in his meals. The remark about patching differences sits beside a broader reflection on modern youth and health.

Illinois

Chicago Woman Fires At Husband Then Grants Chance

A Chicago woman fired at her husband but missed and chose to forgive. The article notes Charlie Paddock's comeback performance as a contrasting highlight from the same day.

Chicago Charlie Paddock

White House entertains guests amid informal week at Washington

Washington May 19 The President and Mrs Coolidge hosted guests including former Mexican ambassador and Mrs James R Sheffield and Mr and Mrs Harry Williams of Brockton Mass with no formal entertainments. Social events included two waterman projects and Cuban receptions at Continental Memorial Hall. The Oaks hosts opera Pek Piper by Girl Reserves as part of Young Women’s Christian Association efforts. The British embassy project on Massachusetts Avenue, costing over a million dollars, will feature galleries and windows and be dedicated with the laying of the cornerstone by Sir Esme Howard and embassy staff.

Washington Coolidge White House Mexico James R. Sheffield Harry Williams Brockton Mass Cuba Senora de Ferrara Senor Don Cayetana de Quesada Continental Memorial Hall the Oaks Grover Cleveland Ruth Cleveland Young Women’s Christian Association James P. Davis Jane June Jean Jewel Jimmie Mme. Matsudaira Japan Senora Alfaro Panama Countess Szechenyi Mrs. Coolidge George V. of England Massachusetts Avenue Esme Howard

Northern Chinese Leader Refuses Advice on Manchuria

May 19 dispatch reports Chang Tso Lin, northern dictator, spurning a Japanese warning to retreat to Manchuria to avoid broader civil strife. He plans to push south while Japan strengthens a seacoast garrison and contemplates a protectorate over Manchuria amid rising tensions in the Far East.

Peking Chang Tso-Lin Manchuria China Chang Japan Great Wall Far East

Blindness onset ages in early life and late adulthood

The source notes that most blind individuals lose sight during the first year of life, with the next largest group affected between ages sixty and seventy. This highlights two peak periods of onset across the lifespan.

Official Weather Report and Ship Collision Report

Official weather bureau records for temperatures and rainfall in cotton regions for the 24 hours ending 8:00 a m. in Charlotte. In New York a Holland American liner Veen dam collided with the Porto Rico in Gravesend Bay amid dense fog.

Charlotte Official Weather Bureau New York Veendam Rotterdam Gravesend Bay Porto Rico New York & Porto Rico Steamship Company Key West Little Rock Los Angeles Memphis Meridian Miami Mobile New Orleans Raleigh

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