Proverbs Verse Adage Becomes Cautionary Saying
A short reflection cites Proverbs 19 15 warning that sloth leads to deep sleep and hunger. The line emphasizes diligence as the remedy for want and idleness as a path to scarcity.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1929
Page
12
Endurance Flight Nears Globe Circumference Record
An aircraft out of Fort Worth Texas has logged nearly 15 000 miles without landing toward a 200 hour endurance goal potentially reaching 20 000 miles. The flight advances the idea of circumnavigating the globe by a single engine aircraft and highlights refueling and motor reliability as key advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Little Confidence in Farm Relief Prospects
The article argues farmers show little confidence in Congress to provide farm relief as grain prices slump. It notes most grain is in middlemen hands, a new harvest looms, and wheat prices are down to about two thirds of the prior year, with relief prospects seen as unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
The World as a Neighborhood Passports Rise in Raleigh
The News and Observer notes distances shrinking as 49 Raleigh residents secure European passports this year. Travel now blends into ordinary vacation plans and passport traffic grows nationwide, signaling closer ties and fewer international barriers among Americans and Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
Europe
Raleigh
Paris
United States
Rotarian Exchange Program Brings Cross Continent Homestays
European educated families host American and European children swapping homes for a season. Rotarians propose the exchange after tastemakers from Old World clubs suggest the idea to balance school capacity as American students fill classrooms with foreign pupils.
Should Blair Return Home to North Carolina?
The article urges David H. Blair, long based in Washington for eight years or more, to return to High Point or Winston-Salem as his permanent home. It notes his birth home remains in High Point and suggests the North Carolina community could best aid his health restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Blair
Washington
Winston-Salem
Twin City
Mr. Blair
High Point
North Carolina
Blair
Textile market glut prompts production cuts and probes
The textile market overproduces with price cutting driving goods to market below cost. Mills consider a 25 percent output reduction as strikes and investigations loom as minor industry obstacles. After wartime profits, the cotton milling sector has faced lean years since 1920.
Reunion Proposal From New Quarter Pushes Union
The Presbyterian and Reformed bodies move toward organic union with the Southern Presbyterian Church now leading in favor. The Northern branch has proposed junction but the South has resisted, signaling a near prospect of reunion as differences weaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian and Reformed
Presbyterian Church
United States
Southern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
British ambassador pledges to forego liquor excesses
In a Virginia citizen’s letter, Sir Esme Howard the British ambassador to the United States expresses willingness to surrender extraterritorial privileges as they relate to whiskey. He pledges to follow American Prohibition laws during his stay and notes the embassy’s likely adherence to Volstead rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Esme Howard
United States
Washington
Carter
Sir Eeme
Sir Eeme Howard
Post
Michael Wright
Esme
Ford Says Food Causes Sin Dis ease and Crime
Henry Ford claimed wrong food drives sin illness and crime as President Hoover’s crime commission moves forward, implying a contrast between Ford’s view and the administration’s stance on crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Hoover
The Romance of Today by Bruce Catton
In Detroit a new bridge across the river to Windsor shows modern engineering triumphs while Boulder Canyon dam projects promise flood control irrigation and power. The piece argues these feats symbolize mankind’s mastery over nature and offer hope for improving human relations.
Hamilton Fights For His Freedom
Amarillo attorney R H Hamilton awaits a court ruling on habeas corpus to free him after his alleged fatal shooting of Tom Walton Jr on May 4 in his offices. Walton, 21, was reportedly shot in the back. Hamilton’s daughter Theresa testifies to support and details of their secret marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Walton
Amarillo
Tex
R. H. Hamilton
Tom Walton, Jr
Walton
Austin
Fort Worth
Arithmetic in schools and daily life debated by professor
A Columbia University professor argues that at least 85 percent more arithmetic is taught in public schools than needed for daily life. He says arithmetic is a bane to many students and a major cause of school failures, noting people rely on bankers for interest calculations and similar problems beyond basic math.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Hoover picks diverse panel for law enforcement commission
President Hoover selected a group of commissioners whose records show integrity and open minds on prohibition. The choice is expected to assure thorough, unbiased work and a credible report, with the nation awaiting its conclusions with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Commission
Add this to your list of similes from the park
A playful line suggests new similes about heat and caution. It blends a ball park image with a peanut joke and adds a twist on prevention versus investigation. The piece reads as a quirky note on language.
Cow’s Jaw Motion Counts High Daily Munching Rate
A cow reportedly chews and moves its jaws about 41 000 times each day while remaining mute and non confrontational, according to the playful or whimsical segment.
Explorer Returns With Cannibal Figures From Africa
An explorer reports bringing back two carved figures labeled cannibals from Africa. The object inquiry tests their authenticity and origins, while noting the figures reflect local folk art and belief rather than actual capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Canadian scientist un invents a mechanical heart
A scientist in Canada claims to have invented a mechanical heart. The report notes that the American and National League presidents should order several cartons, reflecting a speculative or humorous takeaway from the claim.
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Canada
Mussolini Plans Jobs for Fathers of Large Families
The article reports Mussolini proposing preferential employment for fathers with large families and notes a curious aside about a couple with a “canary that seems almost human,” implying a human interest angle alongside political policy.
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Mussolini
Doctors Dye and Berry Named in Chillicothe Notice
In line with a spring custom the announcement reveals that two doctors in Chillicothe Missouri are named Dye and Berry.
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Chillicothe
German Debts and Allied Terms Divide Delegation in Berlin
Dr. Schacht faces a choice on repayment with debts near ten million valued by Young plan. Germany demands Belgian mark redemption and AustriaHungary burden shares, while Belgium and other issues spark a potential break. The denouement could be weeks away, with possible reports to governments. Elsewhere a UK article notes US diplomats and prohibition laws and a note from Sir Esme Howard on liquor transport privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Voegler
Schacht
Ruhr
Owen D. Young
Berlin
Belgium
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Young Prince Seeks Delay After Shooting Scare
The Duke de Tallieyrand and the prince’s mother weigh French tradition and danger of hasty marriage after a hospital visit reveals the young man’s deep emotion and low mood. Doctors say little hope remains as the prince recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke de Tallieyrand
Diplomatic liquor policy sparks exchange with Sir Esme Howard
Lynchburg report notes Carter pressed Hoover with a demand backed by a letter from Sir Esme Howard. The ambassador hinted withdrawal of diplomatic liquor privileges would be accepted and followed, while Sir Esme Howard offered to forgo the liquor arm if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Eheme
Carter
Hoover
Esme Howard
Fort Worth monoplane nears endurance record in flight
The single engine Fort Worth monoplane led by civilian pilots R. L. Robbins and James Kelly aims to exceed the army Question Mark record of 150 hours 40 minutes by nightfall. The craft, near Meacham field, logged 10 000 to 12 000 miles and surpassed several earlier records as it stayed aloft since last Sunday.
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Fort Worth
R. L. Robbins
James Kelly
Robbins
Kelly
America
Friedrichshafen
Louis Crody
Victor Croenen
Belgium
Meachamfield
K. K. Hoffman
H. §. Jones
West Texas
Guilford College Adopts Honor System For Freshman Exemption
Guilford College will start a new honor system next year creating an honor roll for the top ten percent of each class. Seniors on the honor roll for five consecutive semesters gain final exam exemptions. roll names are published and parents informed. A yearly chapel service will recognize honorees and loans may favor these students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford College
Guilfordian
Greensboro
Eva G. Campbell
Duane McCracken
Samuel Haworth
Emil Garness Purdom
Belting Advice For One-Piece Dresses
Practical fashion note on using washable belting inside a dress at the waist and hips to improve fit and hold the garment longer. Training stitches connect the frock to the belt at the water join area for a cleaner finish and better durability.
Four U S Vice Presidents Died While in Office
A brief record noting that four United States vice presidents died during their terms in office. It lists no names or dates in the readable fragment.
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United States
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