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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1929
Page
4
A Shakespearean reflection warns that disease travels with company and character governs exposure. The line urges caution in social choices to avoid catching illness through association and behavior.
James F. Barrett former NC federation of labor leader and Brevard News publisher writes to AFL President Green arguing the proposed southern unionization drive is ill timed and likely to fail. He credits southern workers and textile labor with opposing communistic agitators and urges local organizing rather than northern organizers.
The Raleigh Times rails at Judge R. R. Clark of the Greensboro News editorial page for a misspelling and tense error They were indicted in ten counts and plead guilty The Times questions whether the judge or proofreader caused the mistake and cites a broader criticism of Clark as a bootleg lawyer on the News staff
A North Carolina idiom draws sharp mockery and defenses as critics argue the phrase bootleg lawyer reflects a colloquial part of local speech. The exchange highlights tensions between editorial standards and regional vernacular.
A newspaper urges invention of leak proof suitcases for congressmen after an Illinois lawmaker faces liquor possession accusations. The piece notes pro prohibition voting history and references the Volstead and Jones acts, arguing leak free luggage would prevent embarrassing leaks during travel and public life.
The passage contrasts the vigor of modern humans with ancestors entering old age, noting exceptional cases but asserting that today’s man remains vigorous and effective in worldly work well beyond previous retirements.
A Welsh engineer estimates the ancient Egyptian pyramid could be rebuilt in 20 years with 21 366 men or 4 half years with 100 000 men, costing over 325 million dollars today. He questions the purpose of the old tombs and notes their value in teaching modern civilization despite imperial ego. The piece ends by drawing a parallel to unemployment and policy debates in Britain under Lloyd George.
An essay on the illusion of youth as leadership notes historic examples from Alexander to Pitt and Tutankhamun, arguing earlier generations saw younger rulers as capable and long life did not always accompany leadership. The piece reflects on Dr Hutchins's youth as Chicago University president.
A Raleigh Times reflection on a New York City to Raleigh excursion shows a mixed crowd returning home years of change. The writer notes nostalgia, urban sights, and social contrasts as travelers discover their small city has grown, yet remains a destination worth revisiting.
A writer in a current magazine attacks the idea that women gained leisure with equality. The piece argues leisure was rare before this era and largely reserved for the rich, with working and farming wives lacking time for leisure.
Discussion in Washington speculates on a potential new ticket drawing support from senators aligned with the western southern bloc that is criticized for undermining the tariff program. The piece notes current lack of clear party differences and hints some western Republicans may be more distant from the administration than eastern Democrats.
The inventor predicts TV will satisfy users within five years while noting critics may find faults.
A mass meeting of North Carolina tobacco farmers is set for December 18 at State College to decide on forming a cooperative tobacco association. Dean I O Schaub will preside with James C Stone attending to outline federal policy. A secret ballot will determine next steps toward organizing the association.
Oliver Max Gardner Governor of North Carolina proclaims Thursday November 28 1929 as a day of public prayer and thanksgiving. He urges citizens to worship acknowledge providence support widows orphans and the needy and celebrate health and freedom from pestilence.
The Rev. Joseph Richard Sizoo will conduct funeral services for the denomi nation’s pastor and the nation’s leader. War department employees are to file past the casket from noon to 1 pm. Executive offices close, flags lower, and a special tribute is ordered. The body travels tonight to Cedar Rapids Iowa for burial Friday near the late cabinet officer’s birthplace.
Dr. W. L. Jackson, president of Guilford General Hospital, left yesterday for Miami to attend the annual Southern Medical Society convention. He will spend a few days in Cuba during the trip.
London reports vacuum sweepers used in England coal mines by strong miners. The devices sweep coal dust from the floor. the collected dust is reused as fuel.
President Hoover moves to consolidate war veterans agencies into a single new department to save millions and streamline dealings with veterans and dependents. A survey targets Justice Department reform for prohibition enforcement and a transfer of the prohibition bureau from Treasury, all under a director reporting to the president.
Mr Hiram Babcock of New Albany Indiana credits Konjola with curing lifelong kidney trouble and rheumatic pains after thirty years of suffering. He says the medicine relieved back arms and legs and vanished all signs of rheumatism and kidney trouble quickly. Konjola is sold at Mann Drug Stores in High Point and by leading druggists in the area.
A reading from Oimekon in northern Siberia shows a temperature of 90 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, indicating extreme cold for the region.
The Woodmen of the World will hold the nomination of officers Thursday night at the hall. All Woodmen are urged to attend.
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