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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
4
A brief citation presents Ecclesiastes 8 1 on defilement by touching pitch and a wartime proverb on evil arising from the hope of gain with a remark attributed to B R Haydon. The line suggests moral reflections rather than a news event.
An editorial urges Forsyth to approve a bond issue to establish a tuberculosis sanatorium, arguing that such facilities protect public health and strengthen families. It notes Guilford County’s success with its sanatorium and urges other North Carolina counties to support expanded, localized sanatoriums as key to combating tuberculosis.
An old England wife leaves her husband after 40 years seeking a divorce, citing boredom with companionship and children as delaying the break. In the United States a woman commits suicide over daily observation of her husband while he eats, illustrating trivial factors that ruin homes.
A critical overview argues Chicago illustrates a national democracy crisis. It links bootlegging, vice and graft to voter indifference and “quackocracy.” The piece cites a 20 year grip by criminal overlords, interlinked profits, and calls for citizen duties to reform municipal governance.
A longtime partnership ends after 40 years as a woman leaves her spouse, underscoring boredom as a key factor in relationship strain. The reflection notes that transient rifts are mistaken for lasting distress and urges mature consideration of such life changes.
The Raleigh convention on June 12 is shaping up as lively with Senator Simmons appearing in person marking a shift in support. His presence signals strong interest in the Houston delegation and challenges to Smith advocates. Simmons will oppose Smith while backing allies, a move noted as significant by observers.
Nashville born Dr Gilbert T Rowe will chair Christian doctrine at Duke University school of religion starting next fall. He is well known in High Point and will join the faculty alongside Dean Dr Edmund Soper whose reputation for learning and engagement is noted across the state.
The piece weighs the allure and limits of Dr Voronoff's life extension idea, arguing social use of years matters more than length. It highlights Edward Filene's plan to give US workers extended paid European trips to boost global understanding and trade. It includes a High Point letter praising Way Down East and cinema evolution.
A western Kansas and Colorado pursuit of four bandits with planes and gunfire dominates national news as more distant political, world, and congress matters seem forgotten. The narrative of a dramatic chase reveals enduring public taste for excitement and frontier-style conflict.
Life magazine makes the final comment on the oil trials. It urges Messrs Sinclair Doheny and Fall to be fervent supporters of the U S constitution and questions where they would be without the trial by jury. The case is presented as closed.
A Harvard University program will introduce a mountain climbing course this year. An apartment dweller question hints at urban readers seeking practical pursuits. The ad asks readers to guess the advertiser’s nationality for a lost purse containing a $20 bill and keepsake.
A fireplug is described as an ingenious device designed to let motorists contribute to city revenues by facilitating payments or fines during public actions.
General Lincoln C. Andrews, former prohibition chief, has been named czar of the rubber industry. He is poised to oversee wartime production and distribution as shortages loom and climate policy debates continue.
Montana ranks second in per capita candy consumption while Nevada leads the nation in sweets intake. The report notes candy as a morale booster amid ongoing violence and tension.
The leader argues that 24 million car owners negate Bolshevik influence. The speaker, likely unaware, recalls a Sunday procession where the head of the parade moved no faster than 10 miles per hour amid traffic in the middle of the road.
Bostonian editor responds to an editorial in The Cotter's Saturday Night on May 22 about Religion versus Philosophy. He argues that Christianity rests on faith in Christ's divinity, miracles, and teachings rather than rational demonstration. He laments modernist reliance on philosophy over divine faith. Faith in Christ is asserted as essential to Christianity.
T Wingate Andrews superintendent of High Point public schools will attend the 1928 National Education Association convention in Minneapolis as the association director for North Carolina. He leaves around July first for a week plus and recently presided over last year’s Seattle meeting as NC Education Association president.
Funeral services were held at Mitchell's Chapel M P church for Mrs J R Byerley who died at her home near Hayworth Springs late Monday night. Rev BE Harbison of Wesley Memorial church conducted the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
A fashion note highlights tweed suits with matching tweed-felt hats. Some new designs feature tweed patterns while others show dot patterns for variation.
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