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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
4
A 1927 devotional note cites Matthew 20 15 as not lawful to do with one s own possessions. It adds that joys and material wealth gain value through sharing and warns hoarded unimproved property satisfies only a miser per G D Prentice.
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson reflects on life and purpose in a fragmented meditation. The text explores self, will, heart, mind, senses, and soul as components determining whether life is worth living. It frames life as a test of collective inner strength.
A convention of teachers draws large crowds in High Point as state and district gatherings convene. The article notes 1000 to 1500 attendees, praising North Carolina’s move toward a statewide education system and improved school facilities and teacher standards across growing communities.
Col. G Edward Buxton spoke in Boston asserting the cotton industry shift favors the South over New England. He warned against abandoning river villages whose mills drive local economies as southern growth accelerates.
Col Buxton warns that southern competition threatens New England mills. He calls expansion southward and notes many New England plants have closed. While optimistic about the future, he fears the cotton industry may not expand there, hoping for survival rather than growth.
Photographs of A. B. Fall show the toll of years on the man tied to the naval oil reserve plot. The images contrast the senator and interior secretary with the man on trial, inviting sympathy as jurors weigh the alleged conspiracy to sell reserve lands to Sinclair for cash.
State health authorities survey marshes near Wilmington and Southport to plan a sustained mosquito control program. Federal examples show success, but lasting results require ongoing funding and continued effort to repress the pests.
A veteran voice reflects on Russia’s 1917 onward upheavals. It recalls Lenin and Trotzky as guiding figures, Lenin’s last testament backing Trotzky, and Stalin’s rise splitting the Communist leadership. The piece frames a pivotal era as it nears a decade since the bloodless revolution.
The article analyzes Stalin's control over the party and Trotzky's anti bureaucratic challenge. It compares this to historic revolutions and questions whether Trotzky will fade or rebuild a leadership, noting that future years will reveal the outcome and the emptiness of fame.
A satirical line comments that if all United States pedestrians lay end to end, reckless drivers would have an easier time, framing a critique of road danger and driver behavior.
A Scottish attorney acted as his wife’s lawyer in her divorce case, representing her in court and handling confidential marital matters as part of the proceedings.
A proverb-style note asserts that if a man makes a superior mouse trap, others will beat him to patent rights. The line reflects competitive innovation and legal protection themes.
The Russian government appears to redirect resources from defense to finance as officials unveil plans to privatize or issue shares in state assets. The move signals a broader strategy to raise capital and reduce military expenditure pressures amid uncertain economic conditions.
Analysts praise Al Smith as an ideal candidate in some respects for his film friendly presence and broadcasting voice. Observers note that political platforms branded as fiction can become best sellers through savvy presentation.
A Manhattan cab driver found four hundred fifty dollars in the back seat and returned it to the passenger, declining any tip and upholding honesty in a city where small losses are common.
In a Virginia county a black man was charged with assault on a white woman and a mob formed. The sheriff evacuated with the prisoner. The commonwealth’s attorney aided safe placement. Residents oppose the sheriff and attorney, seeking mob rule. The piece praises the officials and condemns mob justice.
The North Carolina Supreme Court emphasizes the legal requirement to separate municipal bond elections from regular elections, striking down a Fuquay Springs bond issue of 159000. The ruling confirms the month-long gap, reinforcing that bond votes deserve a dedicated election to ensure clear voter consideration. It notes the change from two months to one and defends the public interest in focused bond decisions.
Henry Johnson known as Dusky is detained here for Lexington authorities. He allegedly admitted being a dangerous man with 21 bullet holes and three live bullets in his body after a cross state chase that took him from Durham to Atlantic City and Cuba before returning to Wilmington and finally Durham.
The six year old son of John Thrift was hit by a car driven by 15 year old William McIntyre near a Winston road filling station about 9 am. He had a fractured left leg and was taken to High Point hospital then returned home. McIntyre was held for investigation. witness says accident unavoidable. The youth did not know it was illegal for under 16 to drive.
Two parcels of High Point business property were auctioned by Penny Brothers. Dr. John T. Burrus bought the North Main tract, 62 1-2 by 200 feet, for 445 per foot, securing 122 1/2 feet at the point. Dr. D A Stanton purchased 60 feet of Main Street frontage, 100 feet deep, for 600 per foot next to the Masonic temple, where the Sheraton hotel stood.
A cablegram was transmitted around the world in eight minutes, signaling a rapid global communication milestone. The event showcased advances in telegraphy and international connectivity, marking a historic speed achievement in modern communications.
Survivors recount chaos during the Italian liner Mafalda disaster off Brazil. Rescue ships Formosa Empire Star Mosella Rosetti Solon and Athena aided boats, lifeboats capsized, and more than 300 feared dead as the vessel sank after a boiler explosion.
Members of the T. E. L. class at the First Baptist church will hold a business meeting in the Sunday school classrooms on Sunday morning. All members are urged to attend.
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