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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1926
Page
4
A maxim shares that wise rebuke sits like gold on an obedient ear. Another view compares reproach to medicine and warns improper use may harm rather than heal.
The poem meditates on memory and wistful recollection of past losses. It contrasts grief over vanished joys with solace found in thoughts of a dear friend, suggesting all sorrows may end when that person is recalled.
Premier and foreign minister Mussolini dominates Italy as the militia chief and cabinet head. He has seized high titles and shows no weakness in consolidating power, while the crown remains the one title he has not yet claimed, though it would be within reach if he chose.
Samuel Hill, a Randolph county native and millionaire, as well as a friend of the queen of Romania, reportedly told Major Washburn to obey him or be crushed. The remark reflects acrimony in a Tar Heel debate, despite Hill's Harvard background and civilizing influences.
State Inspector J Henry Highsmith argued against requiring Latin at high school level during a Raleigh meeting of North Central district principals and teachers. The debate framed education as vocational training versus shaping character and lifelong learning, with Latin labeled a persistent obstacle for some.
The author argues that Latin tests student focus and effort, and that both Latin and math are essential in high school curricula. Dodging these subjects signals mental laziness and a minimal effort approach, while keeping challenging courses fosters decisive study at a pivotal educational stage.
The Carthage recorder's court weighed school whipping and the teacher's discretion to punish. It held the teacher is the sole judge of punishment but legally liable for abuse of discretion. The piece questions if corporal punishment is appropriate for students yet tolerated in prisons and public life.
A dramatic funeral procession carried Charley Russell to a Great Falls Montana cemetery. The Cowboy Artist, famed for western scenes selling at high prices, chose to be buried with horses. Horace Brewster praised Russell as a loyal friend who lived a clean life along the trail.
The article recounts Hoover's statement that Atlantic salmon supplies are exhausted and Pacific stocks reduced by half due to wasteful exploitation. It warns that salmon cannot reproduce if fished during spawning runs, risking its disappearance as a food source.
Astronomers report Mars shows no visible activity and speculate observers may be hiding from potential raiders. The finding notes a quiet surface and lack of atmospheric events, with no signs of missions or settlements observed.
A potato with a perfectly shaped head body and feet has been found in Kansas. The item draws comparisons to prunes in quality and shape. The note mentions famous last lines and observes unusually heavy squirrel nut gathering this year, signaling a tough season ahead.
A partial fragment hints at a discussion around child wellbeing and discipline methods. The wording references a need to study infant and child hygiene practices and the potential impact on behavior. The context suggests a cautious, observational tone typical of health guidance.
In a quirky afterglow, election day ends but wooden telephone poles in several neighborhoods display fresh campaign signs. Organizers deny endorsement claims while residents report surprise messages on public right of way.
Authorities uncover an airplane bootlegger and locate flyers who appear older than their years, raising questions about the people involved and the method used to smuggle contraband.
A sensational line attributes the start of Apple Week to a group of doctors known for duck hunting. The remark targets a mother of four and a U.S. senator, reflecting a provocative, era-tinged political quip.
The item notes competing claims on golf’s origin with a quip that the Dutch and Scots are both credited or dismissed. It contrasts the Dutch bringing golf to America with a line about washing machines, preserving a punchy, tongue in cheek tone.
The Raleigh cotton meeting will craft a program to align North Carolina with other cotton states. Leadership from Governor, Commissioner of Agriculture, and State College president is urged, with bankers and landowners funding and backing reduced acreage to cut the next crop by at least one fourth.
City registrar reports 70 white births and 23 deaths in October, lower than September and October 1925. The death total is the year’s highest so far, with a January peak of 49. The birth high of the year was 106 in March. The notice lists numerous October births by child names and parents across High Point.
The statement claims Mr. OGeorty’s idea of a fake split-back violates an equal division plan, describing it as a broken promise to divide a dollar on a fifty fifty basis.
The piece argues family interference fuels endless divorces as couples quarrel then reunite yearly. It cites Janet's sister and parental meddling, claiming adults should settle matters privately to reduce court cases. Copyright 1926 King Feature Syndicate Inc.
Raleigh reports a Monday meeting called by Governor McLean to solidify movements for reducing cotton acreage and diversifying North Carolina agriculture. Bankers and agricultural experts urged immediate action to enable farmers to adopt diversification plans and prevent a repeat of this year's overproduction.
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