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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1927
Page
4
Fragmentary religious-legal line cites Genesis 4 13 about punishment and a yoke. The text halves imply a guilt theme tied to a stolen item and a statute context. No clear persons or organizations named.
A brief verse note cites Austin Dobson and a playful shift from ode to sonnet as Rose wears a new bonnet. The reflection, framed as a light literary quip, nods to poetical form and the author’s playful intent.
Editorials note Alabama floggings provoke more talk in North Carolina and Wake County faces 60 to 70 floggers. Judge N A Sinclair urges the Wake grand jury to address mob violence, hoping public aid uncovers evidence and leads to proper action. The Fayetteville judge backs investigation to curb lawlessness.
The speaker argues pilots know their planes well and that aircraft are already the best possible. They claim improvements will come voluntarily if needed to ensure safety, and no new laws are required during this pioneering era. The tone emphasizes self regulation over government mandates.
Fragmentary remark notes a proposed ten dollar award for Katie and questions safety on the dance floor, with a speculative line about Lantry possibly surviving. No clear event or verifiable details.
A witty remark claims wife calling events would fail to attract crowds as the prize money would be consumed by fines for vulgar language in public, suggesting legal penalties affect the event's popularity.
The piece compares first day school registrations and town populations in High Point and Winston-Salem. It cites 6500 students on day one with potential year enrollment around 8000, contrasts with Winston-Salem’s 11000, and places High Point population estimates between 28,000 and 35,000, noting rapid growth outpacing census data and pressuring school expansion.
A Chicago pastor says clergy are to blame for many divorces arguing they marry couples improperly. The remark underscores church leaders' role in failed marriages and calls for more careful officiating.
A lighthearted take notes that an aviator entering a doorway need not fear immediate pressure from life insurance agents, suggesting a rare calm moment in travel or aviation life.
A Tokyo scholar earned a doctorate by researching the mating habits of fleas, a surprising angle on scholarly work. The tale highlights unconventional topics in academia and the broad reach of scientific curiosity.
A recent concert featured 700 saxophones in use, producing a striking scene that stood out to attendees. The event sparked chatter about scale and spectacle and inspired playful remarks about its visual impact.
A Los Angeles night club owner files a slander action against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson seeking damages over public comments affecting the business. The suit centers on alleged defamatory statements tied to McPherson’s public platform and advertising reach.
Assistant Secretary Lowman plans to deploy spies to uncover dishonest dry agents and ensure oversight. Who will monitor the watchers remains a question as the effort prompts debate over surveillance and accountability.
Illinois Governor Small and Chicago Mayor Thompson each bought 600 tickets to the Dempsey Tunney bout. Proceeds expected to aid orphan children of the state and city.
A man reportedly gnawed 112 sticks of gum in a spree that began in an ice cream parlor and ended with him wondering if he repeated the feat elsewhere. Authorities describe the act as peculiar but noncriminal, with no injuries or property damage recorded.
Opinions differ on Henry Ford's social impact. Some praise his industrial leadership and higher wages while a North Carolina judge argues his wealth harms youth, suggesting reformatories. The piece weighs Ford's influence against philanthropy and public health efforts by Rockefeller and Carnegie.
The article argues against federal restricts on cross Atlantic flights. It cites Col. Lindbergh and cabinet members noting pioneering aviation carries dangers but should remain free from drastic legislation. It emphasizes the risks are inherent to pioneering and self-preservation suffices.
In a Los Angeles court Artie Gardner avoided $10 damages claimed by Katie Smith for toe bruises from dancing. The piece notes the judge was capable, yet the writer believes Solomon would have ordered reimbursement, criticizing the defense's stance on consent and dancing risks.
A San Francisco man fired at a screen as a villain neared the damsel in peril, echoing a scene from a prior viewing. Meanwhile a Cleveland Federal Reserve bank report notes improving business and roadside Labor Day observations.
The Lynchburg Va judge instructed juries that intoxication must harm self or others to convict a drunk driver, a ruling labeled too strict and too lenient by peers. The Greensboro Record notes both extremes misstate the law and urges a fair, balanced reading.
A column suggests naming the Potomac bridge linking the Lincoln Memorial and the Lee estate Lindon and Lee. The author argues the joint memorial would honor Lincoln and Lee as American leaders who once opposed each other yet share in uniting the country.
In High Point Rev and Mrs Edward Fraser hold special healing meetings claiming bodily and spiritual healings. A local writer praises their faith and notes a recent event where a sick boy recovered after prayer. The letter urges support for the Frasers and discusses tent location and modest expenses.
Enrollment at Emma Blair and Cloverdale districts soars far above previous years with a record first day rise. The junior high, housed in the old high school, reports 394 students and will add seventh graders from Cloverdale and Oak Hill. A hot lunch cafeteria opens and the curriculum shifts to a departmental basis under Principal Mrs. R E Ranson.
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