Wise and harm less in a troubled world
A compact reflection notes that true wisdom lies in prudent conduct and gentleness amid widespread vice. The piece contrasts the rare good with the many who err, urging measured judgment and ethical restraint.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1927
Page
4
Old Masters Stay Stay at Home
Poem excerpt urging a heart to remain home for safety and peace. The speaker warns wanderers face trouble and doubt, while rest and homekeeping bring safety as a hawk watches from above. Subtle imagery contrasts home with wandering.
Fire prevention urged as costly lessons for North Carolina
The piece notes North Carolina loses about twenty four lives monthly to fires and more than six million dollars in property annually. It compares fire deaths nationwide to auto crash losses and urges education over legislation. Fire prevention week starts soon with hopes for a fireless week statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Department of Government
Billion dollar U.S. investment in parks and playgrounds noted
Figures presented at the Memphis convention of the playground and recreation association show a total national and municipal parks and playgrounds investment around one billion dollars. The piece argues the sum, though large, is still small relative to the growing need for land and facilities as machinery reduces labor demand. High Point is cited for its contribution to the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Playground and Recreation Association
Memphis
High Point
City Eyes Bigger Parks as Commission Seeks Expansion
The city plans a larger parks and playgrounds program through an active Parks and Play Grounds Commission. Officials aim to boost green space, improve facilities, and enhance community recreation across neighborhoods.
The Reduced Cotton Crop and Market Outlook
The Mississippi flood and boll weevil plus weather contributed to a smaller cotton crop. Planting reduction pledges had unclear adherence, yet the crop was reduced and the market shows bullish influence.
Curfew for North Salem teachers draws mixed reaction
A North Salem New York board imposes a 10 pm curfew on principals teachers and janitors in schools. The piece notes public skepticism about curfews impacting youth and recalls quotes from Theodore Roosevelt on perseverance. It also reports a French grave inscription about Quentin Roosevelt and mentions a 112 year old resident of Poplar Bluff, Uncle Ben Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
North Salem
N. Y
Morpheus
Uncle Ben’s aged calm amid woods and fate
A reflective narrative portrays Uncle Ben choosing life in the woods over pursuit of a fortune, aging gracefully and embracing happiness. It also critiques a proposal to defer college decisions to high school principals, defending parental influence against overly controlling educators.
Vegetarian Puzzle: what to do about animal crackers
A light puzzle item questions how vegetarians handle animal crackers in snack time. It playfully weighs the issue, noting animal shapes while suggesting alternatives or mindful eating choices.
Countess Stirs Debate on Coolidge Policy
A sharp rebuke from a young woman led to the remark about a countess and a note that Congress will likely challenge President Coolidge's foreign policy when it reconvenes. The piece hints at impending partisan clashes over international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Coolidge
Tunney’s Movie Ambition Hint Pay Brother Pay
The remark imagines box office humor around heavyweight champ Gene Tunney venturing into film. It playfully suggests a debut title Pay Brother Pay, reflecting sports celebrity crossover talk of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tunney
Smith McAdoo clash over democratic fate in race
A Carolina editorial analyzes how Theodore Roosevelt’s attack on Al Smith and McAdoo’s withdrawal reshapes public opinion. It argues Smith’s renewed push risks appearing self serving while McAdoo’s sacrifice gains national sympathy, with water supply praise for Hickory, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
Theodore Roosevelt
Smith
McAdoo
Roosevelt
Higher tobacco prices mark week’s close in North Carolina markets
North Carolina tobacco markets closed the week with higher prices and better quality leaf. Durhams market sold 158 624 pounds at 22 36 per hundred. Wilson led with 6 842 206 pounds for 1 497 054 52 at 21 87 average. Eastern belt sales rose, Greenville sold 1 109 504 pounds for 267 937 86 at 24 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Virginia
Piedmont
Durham
Old Belt
Winston- Salem
Wilson
Carolina Belt
Rocky Mount
Washington
N. C
Roxboro
Winston-Saim
Winston-Salem
Reidsville
Danville
Mebane
Burlington
Stoneville
Greenville
Sheffield Prize Winner Once More
C A Sheffield farm demonstration agent for Davidson County earned a prize for the second year in the Piedmont North Carolina dairy improvement campaign. He may receive half expenses for a Memphis trip to the National Dairy Show as the dairy drive advances. Davidson County tallies show 45 pure bred Guernsey cows, 11 Holsteins, 3 Jerseys, and 40 registered bulls among 99 total registered cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
C. A. Sheffield
Davidson County
Piedmont
North Carolina
Sheffield
Memphis
Tenn
New Japanese Policy Reported by Chinese Foreign Minister
Wu Chao Chu, foreign minister of the Nanking government, sent a dispatch to Japan's Kenkichi Yochizawa in Peking stating that alarming reports suggest Tokyo may pursue a new policy of economic and political imperialism toward China, notably in Manchuria and Mongolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Chao Chu
Nanking
Kenkichi Yochizawa
China
Peking
Manchuria
Mongolia
School Boys Return Cannon Balls After Capitol Prank
Cary high school students admitted to stealing five cannon balls from the North Carolina capitol grounds. They faced City Judge Wiley G Barnes who warned against using cannon balls for play, pledging to return the balls and avoid further mischief. Squirrels and the monument pyramid were left undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Mr. Terry
Confederate Monument
Wiley G. Barnes
State Capitol
Revival Services to Begin at Tabernacle Baptist Church
Rev. Ira Freeman announces revival series starting tomorrow at Tabernacle Baptist Church Erlanger near Lexington. Rev. W. R. Yakley of Oak City to preach. Freeman resigned and plans to leave November 15. Yokley may succeed him at Erlanger church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Lexington
Ira Freeman
D. D
Tabernacle Baptist Church
W. R. Yakley
Oak City
Erlanger
Here
Yokley
Freeman
Lexington Considers New School Bond Issue
Lexington may issue a $100,000 school building bond after a city commissioners meeting. A committee was appointed to study steps for an election to approve bonds. Superintendent J. H. Cowles told the board the three existing buildings are inadequate for the growing student population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Board of City Commissioners
J. H. Cowles
Ommis
City Board Aims to Build New Elementary School
Officials report 325 children not cared for now and expect 600 more pupils next year than current buildings can accommodate. The board plans a new elementary school to serve surplus pupils in lower grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Monroe
N. C
City Water Department
Sioners
City Board of Education
Bank President Admits Shortage In His Account
Aurora Illinois October 8 A messenger boy who rose to the presidency after 25 years service in Aurora Trust and Savings bank is in jail charged with embezzling 100000 dollars of bank funds. John L Esser 39 said he took the money to clean up on the stock market but the market cleaned him instead. An audit uncovered discrepancies and he was awakened and jailed at Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Iill
John L. Esser
Aurora Trust and Savings Bank
Esser
Geneva
Stock opening shows mixed losses on Wall Street
Wall Street opened with slight declines as Missouri Pacific preferred Case Threshing Machine and Colorado Fuel fell about a point. Sterling cables rose to 4.87 dollars, the peak since December 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Missour Pacific Preferred
Case Threshing Machine
Colorado Fuel
Sterling
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