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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1927
Page
4
A brief daily reflection quotes Proverbs 27:1 reminding readers not to boast of tomorrow. It contrasts self-laudation by the polished with ill-bred behavior, attributed to Charles Buxton and aimed at restraint in daily conduct.
The poem frames seasonal change with personified plants and colors noting browning nuts plumper berries and a rose out of town. The speaker vows to stay modern by wearing a trinket rather than aging.
A Raleigh statistical note questions the state's claim of 94 centenarians last year and the same total the year before, with 78 black and 16 white centenarians. The piece argues unreliable birth records and racial biases likely skew ages, noting earlier century record-keeping was poor for African Americans.
Young Teddy Roosevelt delivers a Republican keynote in Rochester condemning Al Smith for Tammany ties and claiming GOP control in Washington with a pledge to retain only those who earn their keep. The Baltimore Sun notes Smith’s prior critique of the young politician as tediously aggressive.
A speaker argues that a public figure’s character is shown by his associates and actions. He mocks Theodore Roosevelt Jr. for defending cabinet choices and for past handling of oil reserves and graft exposure. The critic implies the Roosevelt lineage lacks the needed resolve.
The fall season brings a surge in corporate certificates issued by the secretary of state. Daily, three to six or more new companies form in North Carolina, many aimed at industrial enterprise. Citizens pool savings to fund ventures, boosting employment and capital, with some firms likely to fail while others will contribute to the state's growth.
An article argues that bad roads cost drivers 66 cents per gallon in extra fuel oil tire wear and repairs, citing 1924 U S Congress Road Committee figures. It posits 33 10 cents per mile extra cost for a one ton vehicle on dirt versus concrete, based on a Ford plus three passengers traveling 20 miles per gallon at 18 cents per gallon.
A man who won 2500 dollars on the Tunney Dempsey fight refused the prize, insisting Tunney was knocked out in the seventh round. The remark is tied to a mock campaign line about presidential prospects.
Social note reports prominent Indiana citizens relocating this fall while playful lines remark on flappers and germ avoidance in a light hometown column.
A brief note suggests sending money back home is a way to extend finances. The line implies reliance on remittances or support from abroad to stretch limited funds.
A famed opera star sponsors the trade name Lets Be Divorced for a line of perfumery products inviting public interest and colorful marketing.
The comptroller general has decided he cannot withhold federal funds due to an alleged state debt. North Carolina had faced loss of over 1 million dollars in road, agriculture, and welfare appropriations unless debts dating to the mid 19th century were settled. Governor McLean led the push to resolve the matter.
The governor refutes the Comptroller General’s stance on state debt, citing congressional grants and wartime expenditures to North Carolina. He argues the state’s obligations were settled by federal funds and highlights past wartime and postwar losses, asserting the state can proceed with welfare and agricultural programs. The governor claims to have resolved the controversy to the public’s satisfaction.
An essay argues ancient cosmetics reveal early sophistication in Cleopatra and Queen of Sheba legends. It cites a ancient document describing a beauty council that prescribed diet and potions to preserve beauty and notes modern parlors should capitalize on this venerable history.
The American Federation of Labor reports a year of cooperative labor industry effort. It cites defending wage standards, five day week aims, and expanded cooperative roles in wage contracts, productivity, and education, while opposing communist influence.
The federation reports success in resisting communist efforts to control unions and cites purges of communist influence in AFL led unions. It warns on union asset safekeeping, advocates labor banking study, and notes mass production challenges. It backs nonpartisan politics, anti injunctions, child labor, immigration limits, and Pan American links.
The six month coal strike ended for the Illinois block as 70 000 miners and operators agreed to start work. The dispute affected 180 000 to 200 000 workers across states including Ohio Pennsylvania Missouri and Arkansas. Public interest was minimal with no major disruption or violence and experts predict similar resolutions in other states as production resumes and a new strike looms.
Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees arrived in Pittsburgh amid a large crowd. Fans swarmed the station as the American League champions headed to Forbes Field for the World Series opener against the Pirates. The trip from New York was smooth and all players were reported in good condition.
A traveling anecdote notes that a tube of shaving soap fits more easily into a traveling case than a cake. The piece highlights practical packing choices for travelers seeking compact grooming items.
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