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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1926
Page
4
A brief reflection notes that no man is truly alone as others teach him gestures, voices, or fashions, quoting Gen. 25:18 and Bacon to illustrate social learning and influence.
A mid nineteenth century poem praising the skylark as ethereal and noble. The speaker compares the bird to nature and artistic aspiration, noting its independence from earthly cares and its heavenly harmony.
The article notes that William Vare’s Pennsylvania backing shows a purchase that stays bought until delivered. It details the high cost of his nomination, questions about large campaign contributions, and the doubt within and beyond his party about his seating as a U.S. senator elected amid exposure.
North Carolina moves toward a rayon plant near Greensboro with little public detail as Raleigh reports new factory plans. State College textile researchers work on dyeing solutions possibly aiding rayon manufacturers, while local experts question secrecy and the industry’s public transparency.
Political forecasters misread New York trends as Al Smith defeated Mills by a large margin. The result boosts Smith’s presidential prospects, underscoring his grip on New York and prompting debate over party rules and regional support, including potential southern opposition and Catholic concerns.
Four youths in a Packard roadster smashed parked cars near Roland Park on a Saturday night causing wide concern. Police knew the driver and companions but a warrant was dismissed after a financial settlement, prompting calls for accountability and driver licensing scrutiny. The public seeks a clear investigation and safety assurances.
Cotton growers face a price slump after a bumper harvest as government tallies show 17,454,000 bales this season, 1.25 million more than any Southern output. Authors urge next spring curtailment of planting and credit support to avoid market glut and secure a fair return.
The article revisits Mars approaching Earth provoking talk of radio contact with aliens, explains the Heaviside layer theory of radio wave reflection, notes uncertainties about leaks, and contrasts royal wealth with ordinary incomes, underscoring the gap between fairy tale monarchs and common people.
A defeated candidate fires a sharp post-election warning aimed at the rival, saying the opponent had better be ready. The exchange followed a heated race with accusations and strong rhetoric.
A London telepathist reports a Mars flapper sent a message. the item hints at a possible endorsement of a cold cream product. The piece suggests public curiosity over whether the dubious claim will influence consumer favor.
The Raleigh Times notes North Carolina city wealth contrasts, citing 1924 tax returns: Charlotte 6,665, Asheville 4,115, Raleigh 3,940, Greensboro 3,865, Winston-Salem 3,760. It argues Raleigh appears poorer by income data yet hosts more comfortable residents than wealthier seeming towns.
Discussion argues against replacing trolleys with buses, citing New York data that surface cars carry the majority of urban riders. It notes ongoing co operation and expansion of both electric railways and motor buses, with leaders pursuing coordinated service.
Raleigh Nov. 3. The next General Assembly must decide if North Carolina will return to dual license plates. Cost would rise by about five cents per extra plate, totaling under 25 750 dollars statewide. Officials say dual plates aid law enforcement and deter plate shifting.
A serious economic situation is reported on the Isle of Pines after the recent hurricane. A Havana embassy report to the U.S. Navy department notes good sanitary conditions but a food shortage exists, raising concerns for relief and recovery efforts.
Wilmington dispatch reports 70 year old Tom Bennett, a Black resident, burned to death in his Love's Alley home after a morning fire. Authorities think he was overcome while trying to escape as the house burned around four o'clock.
A wife laments her husband's untidiness and a columnist explains men crave real homes. He suggests using attractive bait to keep harmony, arguing that a husband seeks freedom after work and that tidy women may misread his need for domestic space. The piece blends humor with guidance on partnership.
In Birmingham Alabama on November 2 1930s style report Judge John P McCoy overruled demurrers to the indictment of Charles D Davis former convict warden charged with murdering James W Knox a convict. The state called Wiley Pugh as star witness.
A London column notes a man’s lateness is blamed on inheritance as neighbors speak of the late Mr Brown and the family reputation. The piece reflects social gossip about punctuality tied to lineage and memory.
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