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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1926

Page

4

Palm Tree Faith Fed by Psalms and Washington

A brief note credits Psalms 92 and 92 14 on flourishing in old age to moral virtue. It mentions Heaven and authority of Washington, framing the sentiment as a civic religiousReflection.

The Newsies Say It All About The Street Sellers

A nostalgic tribute to newsboys and girls who hustle on streets to sell papers. The piece highlights their energy, training, and the life lessons learned from early sales. It notes many successful adults began as paper vendors.

High Point School Efficiency Sparks Broad Debate

The Sunday Enterprise analyzes how measuring rods like high school population and per capita spending affect city rankings. Greensboro leads due to larger enrollment and higher per child costs, while High Point lags despite growing classes and a planned new high school plant.

High Point T. Wingate Andrews Greensboro Winston-Salem Twin City

Houston Hiatt Ready to Save in River Rescue

Houston Hiatt a 13 year old High Point boy who saved a man from deep water at a Greensboro area lake is praised for his heroism and life saving training. The Eagle Scout's preparation in water craft and rescue methods highlights scouting as producing skilled swimmers and life savers.

Houston Hiatt High Point Greensboro American Red Cross Young Hiatt Goldsboro Hiatt

High Point Schools Face Rising Per Capita Costs

The school board and city education authorities seek full value for dollars while cautioning that per capita costs are not an absolute measure. The city grows as enrollment rises and the budget increases, with per student spending edging up as facilities fill.

Andrews Board of Education High Point

Drought and Rain Track Crop Upswing Across State

The piece notes last year's drought caused fear of divine punishment and poor harvests, while this year brings unusually strong crops. Some scholars suggest the drought pushed soil nutrients nearer the surface, possibly contributing to the bumper yield, though certainty remains elusive.

Spain's Withdrawal Highlights Wariness In League Seat

The article argues that the League of Nations still relies on old standards of power to determine council eligibility. Spain’s relegation to a semi permanent seat is cited as an example of this flaw and the world’s emotional reaction to the move.

League of Nations Spain

Spain and Germany in League Debate over Membership

The piece argues the League of Nations rewards strength, granting full membership to Germany while offering Spain only limited status. It contends the weak powers can still unsettle global peace and urges fair treatment for ambitious minorities, praising Spain’s stance as honest and prudent for the United States.

Spain Germany League League of Nations

What's the Matter with Spain Mutinies Across the Army

Washington debates Spain’s unrest as mutinies erupt in Madrid and Barcelona amid twenty years of Morocco war, conscription strife, and political graft. King Alfonso’s popularity masks mass disillusion among ordinary Spaniards and a conscript army fatigued by conflict and corruption.

Washington Spain Madrid Barcelona Cadizz Bilboa Country Alfonso Morocco America Tony

Lightning Strikes Circus Parade in Alabama City

A parade in Alabama City Alabama was struck by lightning amid a display linked to advertising. No injuries are reported and the incident prompted brief disruption as crowds nearby watched.

Alabama City Ala

Atlantic City's beauty pageant and a golfer's tale

A fragmented report hints at an Atlantic City beauty pageant skipping the event while a golfer with a poor lie makes an excuse that turns into a better story. The piece blends small town pages and sports humor in a single column.

You can't travel in good company if you make it bad company

A terse proverb warns that choosing poor company taints travel and experience. It emphasizes that companionship shapes outcomes and cautions against associating with those who undermine progress or safety. The saying reflects social judgment on character and choices.

Pomeroy’s Fifty Years in a Massachusetts Prison

The essay notes Jesse Pomeroy, convicted of murder as a 15 year old in 1876, has spent all but two decades in solitary confinement. At 65 he contemplates a pardon while critics compare his case to Sacco and Vanzetti. His mother campaigned for decades. now he hopes for clemency though the outcome seems unlikely.

Jesse Pomeroy Massachusetts Pomeroy Sacco Vanzetti Boston George Leader Middlesborough United States Leader Queen Mary Balmoral Castle Scotland Queen Victoria Edward Victoria Balmoral Deeside

Man Reaches Maturity at 26 Says London Bus Firm

London General Omnibus Company believes drivers must be at least 26, with 24-year-olds accepted as conductors. The piece notes other items including American spirituals at Southwark Cathedral, eating champ George Leader, Balmoral Castle modernization, and a London crime gang led by an ex-convict known as Limehouse Lizzie.

London London General Omnibus Company Limehouse

Arrests widen probe into Rome outrage case

Police report numerous suspects detained in Rome and provinces as investigations probe connections to a major attack. Among the detainees is Enrico Malatesta, an anarchist who recently moved to Rome and opened an electrical fitter's shop. Evidence suggests Lucetti held the bombs since 1920, likely obtained after World War I.

Rome Enrico Malatesta Lucetti

First Day of School It's Unpopular With Mother

The story portrays Billy dread and mother mixed feelings as school begins after summer. The boy walks to class while a hidden cloud of worry lingers. at home the quiet, empty house contrasts with the long day and awaited reunion. Both feel relief and reluctance when Billy returns.

Billy Mother

Mussolini Fights Back After Attack With Parliament Move

Report notes eight wounded from the Mussolini assault, most discharged with three still under radioscopic exam. Lucetti’s alleged hidden stash story remains unconfirmed as he returns from France. Deputy Pennaharia pushes a resolution for immediate extraordinary session to authorize capital punishment for crimes against the head of state and government. Mussolini quips that providence favors him as he continues to dodge death.

France Lucetti Mussolini Pennaharia

Barringer Accused of Debt Plot in Foreclosure Case

Everhardt contends he had no understanding with Barringer about the foreclosure. He admits two payments by Barringer of 50 and 25 dollars after his attorney pressed the issue. Everhardt denies Barringer’s allegations and claims Barringer urged withdrawal of the protest after filing, then repaid the remaining 500 dollars, though he warns Barringer remains a dangerous lawyer.

Barringer Everhardt

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