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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1926
Page
4
A reflective piece argues against laziness and wasted hours. It contrasts idle dreaming with purposeful action, noting that procrastination stretches time and dulls inspiration. It encourages steady effort and making use of minutes to avoid boredom and stay productive.
Senator Smith of South Carolina appears to lead in the South Carolina runoff with a full count needed to confirm renomination. The race centered on his World Court stance with opponents seeking reconsideration.
Raleigh dispatch argues for strict driver licensing and examinations to curb traffic deaths and property loss. It notes rural opposition to licensing fees, urges state traffic law reform and possible creation of a state police force for better road safety.
Citizens urged the city to address major physical problems within the next year or two including building a Deep River dam, adding water filters, modernizing sewers, funding grade crossing elimination, and street upgrades. A citizen committee should assess property taxation and assessment methods to support needed expenditures and city advancement.
A column discusses film czar Will Hays urging producers to remove drinking parties from future photodramas to improve morality. It questions extending censorship to murders robberies and illicit scenes and notes melodrama once punished wrongdoers and that modern drinkers may escape consequences on screen.
The 41st challenge to High Point zoning law tests its validity amid city growth plans and realtors influence. The case questions building lines zones and street improvements, aiming to settle constitutional authority and the ordinance’s future effectiveness.
In Charlotte a colored man labeled a bishop is accused of promising eternal life to all he baptizes for three dollars each. He denies the charge while the city wrestles with religious controversy following the departure of a prior atheist.
A restrained religious figure challenges a city action aimed at blocking his Sunday baptisms, baptizing nearly 700 candidates, including two whites. Supported by former minister Mr Jimison, backers predict victory as legal protections for worship are cited and racial tensions surface in Charlotte.
The piece argues Spain's departure strengthens Latin America and weakens the league while Germany rises to fill the gap. It notes Spain's enduring influence in the Americas and Germany's potential to criticize mandatories and disrupt harmony, questioning whether the league gains from the swap.
The piece reports on tight early returns in several races including Smith’s slim lead over Brown for lieutenant senator. It surveys results across multiple states with Weller Hill Green and other GOP contests, noting precincts reporting and shifts as figures come in.
A proposed coal mining measure prompts careful consideration by policymakers and observers. The debate centers on workforce impact, environmental effects, and long term energy strategy as officials weigh potential licensing and safety provisions.
A fragmented political note argues voters face choices as candidates balance stances to ease fear while acknowledging a single billionaire influence in the country and the visible tension in neighborly politics.
Recent figures show there are 11 000 millionaires in the United States according to prohibition authorities.
A report states weekly attendance at movies reaches ninety million, while a separate remark notes the resulting accumulation of dirty dishes in the sink.
Local scene notes wild Geese heading south for winter while warning that some drivers exhibit frantic behavior on crowded roads.
Greensboro notes a national board committee calls a Charlotte meeting with college and university reps from both Carolinas to assure competent football officials and uniform rule application. J H McBroom says North Carolina State Wake Forest Duke Elon University South Carolina and Wofford fully back the effort.
A playful Paris exchange shows John pressed for speed as a companion insists the task will be completed in a minute. The dialogue captures a brisk domestic humor tone typical of the periodical.
Ulk in Berlin reports that Will Nurmi will not race due to exhaustion after a shopping trip with his wife yesterday.
A newspaper report suggests that a daily thirty minute practice could reduce disputes with traffic police. The note cites community groups testing a calm driving protocol to ease enforcement tensions and promote smoother roadside interactions.
A fragmented guide urges piling up pelts and moving through crowds to improve form entering a streetcar at rush hour. It notes keeping calm and not yelling to control nerves during the crowded commute.
Mrs Elizabeth Frame reveals a mysterious caller named Mr Young who telephoned to the evangelist at the Frame beach home in Venice. Deputy D A Joe Ryan questions Mrs Sielaff about cooperation and medicines left at the Carmel cottage amid ongoing investigation into Mrs McPherson.
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