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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
4
A biblical verse warns Balaam not to curse the blessed people. An accompanying reflection asserts that evil resides within individuals, while much remains natural or accidental, citing Sir Philip Sidney.
The administration argues for private agencies to chip in and reduce relief costs while urging private capital to cooperate. The American Bankers Association pledges support to speed recovery, aiming for a balanced budget as ex NEC director Donald Richberg stresses collective welfare over individual aid.
The Give-A-Lunch program with Woman's Club sponsorship aims to feed 400 white school children in Knoxville, giving each a lunch ticket via teacher, ensuring no visible charity and preventing stigma. It seeks sustained community support to extend physical and mental development through proper nourishment.
The Cleveland Trust Company survey of elections in off-years shows the party in power usually loses about twenty percent of House members, but Democrats fear gains could cause internal strife. If Democrats gain in the lower house this November, it would be the first off-year increase since Buchanan.
Report notes the New Deal has cost about 1.0 billion dollars since July 1. Yet public dispute over the program dominates discussion, with criticism focusing on the magnitude of the expenditure rather than specifics.
A historical report notes Hungarian coal miners resuming a strike facing a peril in the heap. A white man was discovered among the abandoned coal, signaling unforeseen risks during the stoppage.
The article notes Upton Sinclair’s EPIC plan in California and argues it may resemble the New Deal but without White House endorsement. It states the federal stance favors private ownership with broader wealth distribution and that California voters face a choice between socialism and democracy affecting no federal policy.
Knoxville Tennessee moves to acquire its electric distribution system from a private supplier with TVA involvement. The city borrows to buy out the system and adds a 10 percent surcharge to retire debt, but projected rates fall up to 34 percent for high-usage customers. Over ten years residents will own the distribution network debt free and pay less than privately owned utilities offered.
The column contrasts gender intuition with social class bias, notes unreliable sports predictions, and links economic debates to a balanced budget. It cites NRA complaints as 7 000 weekly and mocks academic credentials while arguing environment over heredity in shaping outcomes.
A remark notes that insufficient incentives from business contribute to youths entering crime. The statement frames economic discouragement as a factor shaping delinquent paths among boys.
A reflection warns that dismissing a poor man as beneath him can cost a chance to gain a real friend and meaningful connection. The quote emphasizes humility and openness to diverse people creating true bonds.
A man secured a loan after revealing he had just won a lawsuit against a local government in default, implying court victory eased financial obstacles and credit access.
He had been principal of an elementary school for ten years, and he had never seen a vulgar word written on school property.
Nicholas Miraculous projects a bleak forecast on Adolf Hitler's tenure, arguing that no light or leadership will emerge from Germany for a prolonged period. He predicts a long, turbulent period before any decisive change or direction appears.
Report notes a surge of jobless people moving to California amid opposition to Sinclair, contrasting with states' traditional welcome and highlighting economic or political tension surrounding the influx.
A government move in the Netherlands restricts the use of the term Dutch when describing the nation or its citizens. The policy aims to standardize nomenclature and avoid ambiguous or pejorative usage in official and public communications.
New York is home to social figures and performers observations. Robert J Wildhack once known as Bob Wildhack at Washington Square returns after a failed health battle and brief Boston stint, now only able to stand briefly for a 15 minute act that brings rare laughter.
Among reputedly richest stage actors are David Warfield, George M. Cohan, Otis Skinner and Joe Weber. Maud Adams, in the millionaire division, is the wealthiest actress with Katharine Cornell a runner-up. Among young actors topping the wealthy list are Al Jolson, Chic Sale, Eddie Cantor and William Gaxton.
In former days actors stored savings with cafe and hotel keepers rather than banks. Bartholdi's Inn and Joel's cafe were noted caches, with Considine's and Churchill's also used. Actresses prized jewellery for security and status, with Bernhardt spending 80 percent of her savings on baubles while Lillian Russell made no other investments.
The piece argues stage actors face better pay and steadier work while backstage workers like pit musicians box office staff stagehands and electricians bear the economic pain. It notes Hollywood stars rising from troupes and large city theaters expanding employment.
Ed Shadley told the court today he expects to sell at least six possum hounds this fall signaling a budding rural market in Kentucky as farmers anticipate steady demand.
Chicago market notes show potatoes at 85, with dull trading and liberal supplies. Wisconsin round whites No 1 0.77 to 0.85, Idaho Russell No 1 1.46 to 1.60, Colorado McClures No 1 1.80, Washington Russets No 1 1.07, with various grades and color quality reflected in prices.
A short quiz presentation asks five questions about city directories age limits state capitals abbreviations and animal anatomy. Answers list: 18 years for directory inclusion Mississippi abattoir is a slaughterhouse swan has three times as many neck vertebrae as a giraffe and Calais as the French city opposite Dover across the Strait of Dover.
Daily Lessons In English by W. L. Gordon reviews usage rules for former versus latter and mispronunciation tips. It highlights common misspellings and lists synonyms for eminence and reputation. The feature introduces the word ARDUOUS with examples and a practical saying about vocabulary growth.
A reader asks how to get more wear from rubber overshoes with worn heels. The answer suggests packing soft tissue paper in the heels to absorb dampness and provide a cushion while slowing water ingress.
A guide by Roberta Lee outlines that a man should let the girl speak first, bow, and lift his hat away from her with the far hand. It also advises inviting guests who have never called for home events, and notes that the phrase after having read is redundant, preferring Having read the book.
The plaintiff W A Stutts filed a reply in the municipal court denying the defendants charge of cruel treatment and nonsupport in the divorce suit Olive Majeskie Stutts. The reply asks for custody of their four year old child and argues the defendant is not fit to have custody. The couple married in 1926 and have been separated since last August with custody alternating.
New York market notes show butter at 9,453 unsettled with creamery prices climbing. Creamery butter ranges 28 to 29 for extras and 25 to 27 for firsts, with central ined at 25. Cheese sales slow at 156,003 with no price changes.
An old advertisement notes bilious attacks and stomach fullness with Black-Draught tea as a quick relief. The fragment mentions a person keeping a package on the mantel and references children. The ad tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine copy.
The Board of Adjustments will hear applications by R B Gant for a store with dry cleaning space on North Main Street between English and Broadhurst Theater, and W T Kennedy and J W Johnson for a filling station at English and Chestnut near Mrs M H Shiplett. Meeting 1:30 PM Tuesday Oct 30 in Chief Ingram’s office 205 South Wrenn. Public may attend.
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