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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
4
Saadi warns that true fear should fall on the one who fears God rather than on the proud and arrogant. The adage contrasts human pride with spiritual reverence and judgment.
IS POETRY PRACTICAL ALPH CHEYNEY, Pennsylvania's new poet laureate, has launched a campaign to urge government aid for poets. He argues that Recovery Administration funds could support poets as it does sculptors and artists. His long effort, aided by wife Lucia Trent, faces resistance from practical minds but aims to foster poetry appreciation and usefulness.
A regional column condemns education frills and frivolous entertainment funded by millions as wasteful. Critics urge a focus on core schooling while officials defend program spending amid budget pressures.
Peggy Joyce faced Harriman Bank proceedings and appeared puzzled, a contrast to typical divorce suit proceedings, as she navigated a courtroom matter not involving a marital dispute.
An unnamed authority claims sharks never sleep, a statement about relentless Wall Street margins. The remark echoes common view that financiers stay vigilant, courting risk despite losses.
Swiss authorities reveal a concealed Communist plot within their borders as tensions rise over the Disarmament Conference. Japan and Germany declare they will have no involvement, signaling broader geopolitical strain and caution for the talks.
A brief report notes that risky behavior can reduce life expectancy. It cites a study suggesting a single night of poker may shorten life by about a year, and the presence of a gun could pose a greater lethal risk.
Colonel Procter, famed soap magnate, dies leaving an estate valued at 60 million dollars. The report ties his fortune to a reputation for clean living and claimed 9944 to 100 percent purity.
A crowd greeted French filers at Floyd Bennett Field and then intensified the idea of protests in Washington if France repays a debt. The remark underscored international financial tensions affecting U.S. audiences and policy signaling.
Norman Thomas comments on a tear gas bomb at his talk yesterday calling it the first time he was gagged while speaking. The remark prompts a jab about audience experience and free speech during the hall incident.
Osccar De Priest Illinois congressman refutes knowledge of Insull related contributions claiming funds came from a political jackpot. The Retailer lauds High Point convention and urges merchants to study proceedings for real benefit.
A Wilkes County man aiding federal officers in a Western North Carolina liquor raid was reportedly burned after moonshiners seized him and dumped him into boiling mash. The piece condemns violence against law enforcement and calls for swift, certain punishment to deter such acts.
South American aviation moves faster than North America with three Atlantic flights yesterday. A French pilot, a German Graf Zeppelin bound for Brazil, and an experiment aimed at North America show South America’s growing air links with Europe and its use of flying to connect remote regions.
Delegates plus visiting merchants gathered for the North Carolina Merchants Association thirty second annual convention in High Point on May 7 8 1934. The program entertainment fellowship and business sessions drew warm praise for their excellence and keen interest.
A reprinted item from the London Times on May 2, 1834 describes washerwomen striking for higher wages. The piece notes wages of 2 shillings 6 pence per day plus beer, demands 3 shillings per day, and after days of talks, they win their point and return to work the next day with gin in hand. It compares historical labor unrest to modern troubles, calling the improvement since then evident.
Los Angeles reports the Chinatown area may be cleared for a new union station while slum conditions fade. Olvera Street and nearby Japanese and Filipino quarters are described with depictions of poverty, communal living, and a Filipino restaurant scene noted for decay and mangoes.
The Italian newspaper foresees America's energy paralysis and eventual decadence as births fall. It warns that within generations births and deaths will balance, prompting skyscraper collapse in the United States, while noting Mussolini touts high birth rates at home.
Federal trade commission investigator notes Henry L. Doherty gained control of Cities Service Co. with only 1 million dollars, illustrating tenure of management without majority ownership. The piece contrasts ownership rights with managerial power and the wider trend in corporate control.
A fragment from a child's song reads Just before the paddie mother a brief musical line with unclear full context. The text appears within a decorative graphic caption. No additional names or locations are identifiable from the fragment.
A proposed tax on every Mae West joke would create new public revenue streams. Officials note the idea targets comedy output as a taxable activity, with potential exemptions for established performances and charitable events.
The line notes that claiming universal agreement implies self-praising thinking. It reflects on collective beliefs and individual variation in opinions, suggesting caution against overgeneralization. The remark invites readers to question consensus and recognize diverse viewpoints.
The remark hints at social shifts as people seek broader companionship while desiring dependable old friendships. It suggests a tension between novelty and familiarity in forming future social ties.
A reflection notes that true moral bankruptcy shows when no one will attest to a person’s virtue. It also mentions a judge who refused a divorce to a cobbler, arguing shoemakers should stay with their losses.
A writer urges authenticity in debate noting that overclaiming belief undermines credibility. The piece argues that confident rhetoric should match genuine understanding rather than manufactured certainty.
A reflective line argues there is danger in all men believing times are worse now than before, while noting some doubt is acceptable. The statement cautions against collective pessimism and urges balanced view of history.
Rating men by wealth loses meaning to the binker yet wealth remains valued due to the scarcity of the latter, keeping money as a status measure in circulation.
Skirting the settlement, cheap taxi dance halls host rouged girls who prey on Filipino men. The Filipino gentleman prefers blondes and temptresses are described as golden. A long sharpened nail file stashed in a silk kerchief in the breast pocket is cited as the favored weapon in this amorous sabotage.
The famed Victor Hugo restaurant in downtown Los Angeles expands toward Beverly where many fine cafes and shops now thrive. Food writer Paul Morand ranks New Yorks Mulberry Street cafes Mon eta as top Italian spots in America.
A Sunny Brooks parrot in an expansive Hollywood Variety office cage delivers a witty squawk about crack er and tricks as a reporter observes. The scene captures the quirky charm of the studio district amid industry chatter and eccentric ambience.
Unsung wonder men of the studios are old established technicians. They can snatch almost anything from their grab bags of surprises. Calla for an old Roman bridge or a Tyro lean chalet are produced as quickly as one says scat. They have grown up in an atmosphere of crazy requests and nothing stumps them.
The narrator recalls Oscar Odd Young a cousin and one of two fellows sharing the Odd name. The young man is described as handsome and athletic and involved in salesmanship. A chance car meeting at a hotel triggers memories of a Missouri farm spring wagon ride with grandfather and the gleaming ceramics labeled Little Pet, two mugs.
In Weatlake Park at dusk a man emerges from shrubs and calls out to the narrator. They reminisce about a Cincinnati lean-to and haircuts, revealing an owed $2. The man, labeled a moocher, receives a harsh lesson as the narrator settles the score in a harsh, old‑world fashion.
A short etiquette feature answers common questions like a faultless sneezing remedy using pressure under the nose, proper ages for girls to have their own cards, and the etiquette after dipping fingers in the finger bowl.
Question and answer format reveals concise facts: Negro Jews in the U S number in the thousands. Geoffrey Chaucer is a celebrated 14th century English poet. fos refers to fog or mist explanation. annual value of golf balls sold is seven million dollars. states restricting alien ownership are California Oregon and Washington.
A compact note from Daily Lessons In English explains usage tips and common missteps. It highlights words mispronunciations and misspellings and defines SUBDUED as toned down or softened with an example of quiet speech.
Q and A style tips cover broom bristle care by hanging the broom from a wall with two empty spools as makeshift hanger. Stain removal suggests turpentine and lemon essence on fabric with gentle rubbing. Linoleum care recommends occasional washing with skim milk to keep it shiny.
Actor David Manners received a large income tax bill from the English government for work on a recent film. He replied with a small check and a note calling the tax issue “involve over there,” sending a token payment instead of the full amount.
A historical crossword puzzle puzzle clues mixed with kingship terms. Across clues include Royal mis tress, To befit, Deliverers, Gaelic, Growing out, Fence bars, Flurry, Russian rulers, Form of a, And, Apertures for coins, She is a, Tolerated, Eucharist wine vessel, Lassos, Shoe bottoms, Revolutionary socialists, Reads asunder, Size of type. Down clues include To depart, First note in scale, To affirm, Answering purpose, Father, First woman, Iniquities, Animal all to raccoon, Genus of netting, Calm, Mudding ning, Clones b, To three four, Witches, Wooded, North.
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