When Pride Comes Shame Follows Proverb Reflection
A compact verse notes that pride brings shame, citing Proverbs X1:2. The line frames pride as a catalyst for reputational cost, warning readers about humility and prudence in actions and speech.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
4
A compact verse notes that pride brings shame, citing Proverbs X1:2. The line frames pride as a catalyst for reputational cost, warning readers about humility and prudence in actions and speech.
A compact extract from John Milton celebrates May’s arrival as a herald of spring. The speaker praises May as bright morning star bringing mirth youth and warmth, with woods hills and groves blessed by her dressing and an early season salute.
The Washington press lauds Charles Lindbergh for easing Franco American relations both publicly and privately. The article compares him to 1917 F A E troops and calls him an ideal herald for veterans as Paris hosts the 1927 convention. Senator Copeland suggests honoring him with a warship home.
The article argues Western North Carolina once led illicit whiskey making but Eastern Carolina now shows greater production. It notes prohibition era shifts, with eastern stills growing and hidings spots shrinking. The piece cites a Washington Brown case juror stumble upon a large still and criticizes deputy sheriff led tours into stills.
Robert T. Small, a nationally known newspaper reporter, died suddenly in Washington this week. A Georgia native and son of Rev. Sam Small, he last reported on the Mississippi flood in a descriptive article.
An analysis argues that Mississippi flood damage, though severe locally, will not affect the national economy enough to spark widespread concern. It notes 6 million acres inundated and up to $1 billion in property damage, with cotton overproduction softening losses. The piece also critiques a proposed crime prevention idea linking hunting urges to public hunting grounds and calls postal authorities to plan ahead.
The morning his sudden death was announced and speculation grew that more may follow. The writer drew on color from boyhood and recounted a Georgian tale with whimsy. He described rabbits climbing trees in floodwaters and a log journey of a snake and rabbit, illustrating his folksy newspaper voice.
The article notes Britain's move to sever trade relations with Russia and predicts further international disruption. It cites Ramsay MacDonald returning to protest the decision amid laborite objections and discusses the soviet stance on allowing others to govern, warning of rising anti soviet sentiment in England.
The text argues that Laredo or El Paso could become clearing points for Central and South American air routes. It notes air transport expansion will redefine the map, with cities that maximize the new routes becoming key air assets. Airports built now may seed the next generation of air capitals and highlights township high schools as vital modern assets paralleling democracy tenets.
Coolidge stood in a driving rain on the White House lawn to have his picture taken with members of the American Medical Association. A Detroit discovery shows 52 insane persons driving cars, lowering the expected number.
A light feature at an Iowa fair showcased a husband calling contest while April showers gave way to May floods. The item contrasted with a joking misread about a bridge game and riffed on public figures and photo opportunities.
A seven year Reichstag committee finds German war conduct largely beyond reproach in 1914 to 1918. It nuances Belgium invasion and Belgian resistance, while noting possible faults in deportations and Belgian neutrality disputes.
The R J Reynolds Tobacco Company announces plans to transfer its Jersey City cigarette plant and Richmond chewing tobacco operation to Winston-Salem. Construction of two six story concrete buildings totaling about 340000 square feet is underway, signaling expanded manufacturing and jobs though exact numbers are not yet known. The move aligns with concentrating production at the company’s home base, highlighting Winston-Salem and North Carolina’s industrial appeal.
Redpath Chautauqua ends in High Point with a varied farewell broadcast featuring Misses Gurley Hoskins Ashlin Sloan Reich Gates and Ambrose among performers and a radio demonstration by B B Ambrose broadcast of piano violin whistling and instrumental numbers concludes with WHBM stage demo and a radio controlled display of lights cannon and masthead flag.
Funeral services for William Thomas Scarboro were held at Johnson's Grove Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. E M Jones and Rev. D Mack Monroe officiating. Burial followed at Johnson Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included J F Fry E C Jessup T L Morton Rastus Jessup Archie Blue and William Walker. Flowerbearers were Miss Pearle Jessup Essie Davis Thessa Jessup and Mrs W Wattleton.
The list notes nine presidents who did not attend college: Washington Jefferson Jackson Van Buren Taylor Fillmore Lincoln Johnson Cleveland.
The new 30 foot Greens boro High Point highway will be open to through traffic tomorrow following completion of the Deep River bridge. About $500000 was spent on construction with base by Hagedorn Construction and top by Atlantic Paving. A formal opening with state and county officials is set for Tuesday June 14 at the Sedgefield Country Club site.
Laurinburg May 24 AP Funeral services for Judge Walter H Neal, a longtime state public figure, were scheduled for this afternoon. Appointed to the superior court bench in 1901 by Governor Aycock, he resigned in 1908 and later served as state chairman of elections and as an emergency judge. Surviving are his widow Emma Gill Neal and children Thomas G Neal and Fannie Louise Neal.
Revival services conducted at Bates Chapel Methodist Church northeast of the city begin each night this week at six o'clock. Rev. R. Y. Putnam serves as evangelist and the public is invited to attend.
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