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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1934
Page
4
The speaker cites I Chronicles 18 15 where the king asks for truth under oath. The text then reflects on the goal not merely avoiding error but attaining vast amounts of truth as emphasized by Carlyle.
A state survey shows 32 000 families in 800 communities seek rural electric power. Utilities resist new lines, ERA funds fund a state survey, and a government loan or farmer cooperatives could fund poles and wires with self liquidating assessments and eventual line franchises.
Pointers weekly bulletin presents a morning after Armistice Day meditation. It questions war aims and costs citing U S spending tenfold on the army and twentyfold on the navy since a decade ago. It notes civilian deaths and the heavy toll on American life and property.
A fragment reflects on wartime rhetoric and leaders Mussolini Hitler Stalin and Kemal Pasha. It contrasts the claim of fighting for democracy and God with a soldier’s view that divinity was not central to either side. The quote notes Germany followed similar motives in war.
The Southeastern Council outlines four essentials to strengthen the South. Buy Southern to balance outflow of over one thousand million dollars yearly. Shift from tenant farming to ownership and revitalize rural life. Move toward self sustaining farming to ensure local needs are met from Southern fields. An awakened, organized effort is urged with action to breach the wall and sustain progress, with input invited to the Council president in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The county board rejected a proposed walkathon license. The piece questions public support for novelty sports and argues genuine recreation cannot be bought or performed by others. It laments Americans paying to watch while for personal activity remains essential.
Today and tomorrow High Point residents are urged to contribute to the Chamber of Commerce, an institution praised for efficient community service with minimal funding. The drive seeks $7,500, framed as a modest price for the substantial value and service already provided to the community.
Bruce Catton reports Nebraska voters approved Senator George W Norris s proposal creating a unicameral legislature. The change marks a historic shift toward a single lawmaking body and reflects a broader reform trend in the state.
The piece notes Nebraska voters backed a bold reform to shrink the state legislature for efficiency and direct citizen touch. It contrasts state changes with national governance and urges other states to study the Nebraska example.
A brief editorial note laments the party’s lack of positive accomplishments as Thanksgiving nears. It emphasizes unresolved policy debates and public dissatisfaction, signaling caution for upcoming political campaigns.
A Toledo jury convicts a gangster tied to four killings and asks mercy be shown in sentencing. The jurors' recommendation reflects a potential clemency appeal while the court weighs appropriate punishment.
A terse claim links low mood to a supposed lack of magnetism seen as a stand in for money, reflecting a speculative medical notion. The remark contrasts scientific caution with a humorous or critical tone about financial influence on health beliefs.
A concise quip notes that while some favor arming for peace, the idea of preserving any order with gun powder is questioned as unlikely or ill advised.
The article contrasts the Morro Castle fire tragedy with protective measures that saved lives, notes a reprieve for poverty in California, and cites the New Deal cost at 11 billion dollars over the last 20 months while inviting readers to assess their personal contribution within this wide national effort.
Men in New York start using scent as civic mood shifts after Tammany's defeat by LaGuardia, reflecting a change in social signals following the election.
New York florist Irene Hayes rose from Kansas roots to become a Park Avenue fixture by offering fresh flowers at moderate prices during hard times. Her wall streeters, motor wagons, and added clerks boosted her business and helped revive demand for blooms across the city. Vincent Astor, often seen at first nights and yachts, is noted for his robust frame and flair, with a telling quirk a cigarette lighter that always works.
Bernard Baruch, a tall gray haired figure, is noted as a sundown walker in town. He left the money marts downtown to write memoirs in a mid town office and now walks almost 20 blocks daily to his red-bricked private dwelling on the avenue.
John H. Finley remains the town’s champion pedestrian with a six mile daily walk despite weather. Bert Lytell and Herbert Bayard Swope also walk daily, while Captain James Churchill and Alexander Woollcott are noted for their pace and style.
Observers glimpse dramatic critics huddled between acts at premieres. Their off the record chatter hints at post curtain impressions but rarely reveals a clear critique. The banter may foreshadow a stern review to come.
The vitriolic critic George Jean Nathan dominates theater talk for two decades with biting reviews of producers and players. Despite ninety percent of his opinions opposing the industry he has never faced libel suits duels or personal confrontations yet producers rely on his sharp eye at first nights seated in the aisle and applauding only after the second act.
Actor Bill Halligan, famed world traveler, jokes about a “Park Avenue goof and lout disease” a touch of gout as a friend watches him lower his painful foot into a steaming cauldron. He quips this would make a lobster quail.
A Q and A column by Roberta Lee on social rules covers responses to skipping a home entertainment invitation with a prompt party call, the courtesy of greeting coworkers each morning, and giving the best opera or theater box seat to the oldest or most distinguished guest.
A.N. Ashley Q offers quick tips. Mend worn galoshes with black or tan adhesive tape applied neatly for a secure fix. Prepare a salad by stuffing green peppers with cream cheese and serve on lettuce with mayonnaise dressing. Regularly wash sinks with hot soda water to prevent clogs.
International Paper of New York announced higher newsprint prices in a letter signed by J L Fear ing. The first six months of 1935 will see a 2.60 per ton increase with a similar cap for the following six months. Prices may rise to 65 above present levels to offset inflation tied to gold value changes between November 4, 1934, and notification date.
Mrs. H A White commends The Enterprise for reprinting Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick s sermon The Unknown Soldier. She argues true patriotism seeks world peace and urges readers to cut out and file the message for future use dated November 11 1934.
Lessons emphasize proper usage and pronunciation with examples. The daily piece defines fidelity as faithfulness and loyalty and notes guidance on spelling and word choices for clearer expression. It includes tips on pronunciation and common misspellings to help readers expand vocabulary.
Government railways of Ceylon order two diesel locomotives to enter service before year end. They will haul the Indian mail train between Colombo and Halanpanar for about 106000 miles annually and are capable of efficient operation on passenger expresses and heavy freight duties.
The United States hosts 258 colleges and universities with religious affiliations. Catholics lead with 15 institutions, followed by other faith groups in the count.
Thousands report relief from excess acidity and related pains after a specialist prescription based therapy. A druggist offers Udge with a money back guarantee and free sample by writing Udga Suite 71 Foot Ghalse Bldg St Paul Minn Eckerds of High Point.
The page lists questions and compact answers on plant nutrition and geography. Carbon dioxide is mentioned as essential for plant growth. It cites Notre Dame pronunciation as Notr dam with a. Noted Lyon for silk manufacture and a greyhound leap of about 18 feet.
Report from Paris describes widespread fear of air raids after claims Paris was wiped out during the war. The attack allegedly involved 176 planes with 140 reaching targets and only one shot down, while defense forces reported seventy tons of bombs during the raid.
An old advertisement promotes Bukets tablets with Buchu leaves sold by Mann Drug Store Inc to treat nighttime urination. It claims the product flushes excess acids and purities to improve sleep and reduce frequent waking. Page text references High Point and a local drugstore.
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