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.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1926
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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