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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1927
Page
4
A brief epigraph notes that only some power can reveal a man’s true character, citing Ecclesiastes 9 10 and Burke to frame the idea that effort and strength uncover virtue or flaw.
The text presents the poem Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep with lines about sleeping peacefully at sea and trusting in divine protection. It attributes the work to Emma Hart Willard and invokes imagery of stars, waves, and prayer.
The piece argues that despite a reported ninety billion dollar income and record living standards, material comfort masks shallow values. It critiques wealth without charity, warns against envy toward poorer regions, and questions whether prosperity fosters generosity or armed strength.
The President ordered army aircraft to assist in locating flood victims in New England and asked what federal relief can be provided. This action follows the Mississippi valley disaster, with emphasis on prompt aid, while noting the flood threatens Mr Coolidge's hometown and former neighbors. The piece contrasts responses to the two tragedies and suggests caution in judgment.
A brief remark urges sustaining a Washington administration with broad vision and compassion to reflect the republic’s ideals. The note emphasizes enduring principles guiding national leadership and public welfare.
Public libraries in North Carolina serve less than two thirds of the population, with about two thirds lacking books beyond personal shelves or neighbor loans. Reading is seen as a cultivated habit, and librarians stress the need to increase book supply to foster that habit.
A Virginian sentenced to death for murder in a Maryland court declares that without ladies present he would criticize the judge. The piece argues his restraint reflects lingering southern chivalry, noting he previously served ten years for burglary and helped kill a guard.
A column argues that sentiment remains a force in business, citing Henry Ford’s $100,000,000 lesson as he clung to the Model T until market realities forced change. It notes a Paris anecdote about national character and adds that Americans are often readers of newspapers and participants in political debate and big business.
A dentist was shot in a mysterious incident at an office setting. Police investigate the motive and suspect details remain unclear as witnesses are questioned and security footage reviewed.
The actor Louis Wolheim aims to alter his appearance to fit romantic heroic parts. The remark hints Hollywood may soon cast Lon Chaney in the role of Little Eva.
A terse exchange captures bootleggers trading a wry remark about keeping up spirits, reflecting prohibition era bravado and coded humor in their illicit trade.
An English clergyman says he knows a 17 year old girl who consumes about 40 cocktails each day. He did not specify how long she has been living in England or provide further context.
The note questions potential strategic value of Chicago to King George if he captured the city, suggesting practical uses or leverage for the German or British leader in relation to Chicago’s status, resources, and influence.
A prohibition agent reportedly lost seven thousand seven hundred dollars during a brief gambling session at a Buffalo resort, with casual remarks that the money was “easy come, easy go.”
A newspaper headline proclaims a waiter shot and taken ten thousand dollars. The item hints at a bold robbery and suggests the waiter faced a dangerous confrontation during an evening event.
In Philadelphia this week Senator Smoot warned that the administration would sanction no revision of tariff laws. The piece argues that western Republicans fear tariff changes will push farmers and consumers to oppose their party next year. It calls for reducing the five billion dollar consumer tax from tariffs and critiques lobby-driven tax cuts for corporations and the rich.
The piece critiques jury intelligence citing the Fall Sinclair case judged by Siddons with special counsel Roberts and Pomerens. It argues jurors lack necessary knowledge, notes Juror No 11 as unintelligent, and says trials slow and costly. It laments low court prestige and urges higher intelligence as a jury qualification.
C B Overman argues for honest, uniform equalization of property values in Guilford county under a seventy five percent basis to reduce taxes. He cautions against overreaction to reassessment, notes tax burdens on individuals and governments, and urges prudent retrenchment until all figures are final.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 3 point to 3 point decline range as Liverpool steadiness supported early gains. Prices firmed with moderate demand, lifting January to 2092 and May to 21.17 despite Manchester trade woes and forecasts of freezing Arkansas and Oklahoma. Private cables noted buying in Liverpool while Indian cotton cloth offers remained mostly weak.
Manufacturers lose ground as week concludes with 120000 bales of cotton awaiting clearance, down from 169000 bales a year ago.
Cotton prices rose 16 to 18 points in early trading as bulls cited favorable crop estimates and a cold Sunday forecast. The market opened steady on strong Liverpool cables, with first trades up 4 to 8 points. December reached 21.10 and January 21.15 amid buying and weather concerns. undertone remained firm after initial gains.
Miss Adelaide Douglas of Washington D C along with Allen Rushton and F A Stone of Birmingham Ala were en route from Atlanta to Lexington for the VMI game when they made a forced landing in a Mocksville cornfield. Douglas spent the night with her aunt in Winston Salem as Commissioner Blair and his wife arrived.
Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson set sail for Denmark early today aboard the liner Majestic after three failed Atlantic attempts. She planned a conference in Renmark with Mrs Aage Anker of Aiken South Carolina and Copenhagen to decide on potential further trans Atlantic flight plans with their amphibian plane Dawn.
Fred T. Dawson, coach of Denver's eleven, is celebrated for mentoring three Missouri Valley champions during his tenure at Nebraska, marking a notable lineage in college football coaching.
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