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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
4
A brief reflective verse citing Prekiel 24 12 about wearying with lies and scum burning. It notes every lie as a precipice brink whose depth only omniscience can fathom, referencing Reade.
A column argues mobs show cowardice when facing strong opposition and praises the law as the resisting force. It contends Gastonia mobs rise only when opposition is weak and credits police and government with preventing mass violence in the mill area. It warns against communist influence and stresses orderly authority.
A Gastonia mob case hinges on a witness who says he does not believe in God. North Carolina law requires belief in God to qualify as a witness, raising questions about credibility. The dispute mirrors a prior state case where atheism affected admissibility.
The passage notes widespread focus on deistic witness qualifications and mentions the prominent Mr. Smith who is entangled in various matters and currently jailed in Arkansas, suggesting a broad paging or summons actions.
Norwegian whaling ships load provisions in San Pedro harbor for the Byrd expedition in the Antarctic. Two and a half months of sailing are expected to reach the base of the expedition. Faster ocean travel aids are weighed against rough seas that threaten provisions for the 400 year old relief effort.
The text argues that efforts to portray Premier MacDonald as deceiving the U S about naval plans are unfounded. It asserts MacDonald sincerely advocates arms reduction and contrasts his wartime opposition with a genuine belief in pacifism, noting his unusual stance within Britain’s wartime politics.
The king of England and the emperor of dominions beyond the seas reads detective stories to pass his recovery. George seeks an escape from royal duties as he enjoys small mysteries rather than grand epics. Woodrow Wilson and others are named as detective fiction fans, with authors recycling familiar plots for broad appeal.
The piece notes Marcus Garvey has been jailed in a Jamaica prison for uttering and publishing scandalous statements about judges. It portrays Garvey as a flamboyant figure behind the back to Africa movement and a ship line project, criticizing the British for taking him seriously enough to imprison him.
The editorial urges High Point to push renewal of playgrounds and parks while officials are receptive. Citing Harland Bartholomew from a University health journal, it stresses that parks and playgrounds are crucial to public welfare and should be developed now.
The article argues that urban growth relies on paved streets, lighting, transport lines and public water. It praises a thriving community center for youth under municipal auspices and a well used playground as signs of a city's strength and quality of life.
The piece argues against the view you cannot change human nature. It cites evolving social practices from bear baiting to public executions and urges progress is possible as civilization advances. The author stresses hope that human nature has transformed from dark origins toward brighter understanding.
TOM ALDERMAN SYKES thanks citizens for a splendid flower show in High Point praising the Dahlia exhibit by Mr. and Mrs. Arey of Danville Virginia and mentions awards for Maidan Hair ferns pressed cave displays and florists. He urges a cottagers division and looks forward to a larger 1930 festival with added space and stronger municipal support.
The City of San Francisco disaster drew planes into every phase of the response. Rescue parties and journalists flew to the scene, and photo organizations spent large sums to photograph the events. One accident does not discredit commercial aviation. the postcrash aerial response is the more telling point.
A newspaper note describes 18 day diets for women where the husband typically sheds about 24 pounds as a result of the program.
Commentators speculate on the momentum behind a united Europe as talks revive interest in leadership roles and seating arrangements among key officials and member states.
The line notes that unscrupulous individuals pursue advantage only when dealing with people who possess real principled backing. It portrays a cynical view of opportunism tied to perceived strength and integrity.
A British pilot reached 368 miles per hour the other day and the Graf Zeppelin reportedly set a new circumnavigation record. The writer muses that Congress should understand the era of speed records.
Illinois announces a plan to plant trees along state highways. The move aims to provide shaded roadside areas and potential new spaces for campaign literature and candidates to post notices.
A Chicago woman seeks a divorce claiming her husband eats crackers in bed. She notes the crackers are nice and clean, contrasting with onions and stale fish as worse inconveniences, highlighting domestic friction.
In many large cities schools for teaching women to shop are established. The piece urges a leading university to appoint a professorship to educate women about purpose and potential beyond household duties.
Miss Sadie Hendley of Anson county is named to replace Miss Elizabeth Cornelius as Davidson county home demonstration agent. Cornelius becomes state specialist in girls club work, starting October 1, with headquarters at State College Raleigh and initial duties with club demonstration teams at the state fair.
Six hundred 33rd degree Masons of the northern Scottish Rite gathered in Dayton Ohio for the 117th annual supreme council meeting. A class of 74 will receive the 33rd degree at tonight's sessions led by Leon M. Abbott of Boston. Attendees include the Earl of Donoughmore and John H. Cowles of Los Angeles with other dignitaries.
Mise Edgerton today praised the interest and enthusiasm shown by all involved as their work proceeds, calling the effort perfectly splendid.
Raleigh dispatch notes North Carolina spent between 325,900 and 30,000 to feed and guard National Guard troops at Gastonia and Marion. Gastonia duty lasted 19 days costing about 12,000 while Marion duty, with Asheville and Lincolnton units, extended 14 23 days and may reach 15,000 more. Costs are from a 100000 emergency fund. no marshal law or county charging.
New Braunfels Texas Sept 17 after five rebuttal witnesses the state rested its case against Mrs Rebecca Bradley Rogers former University of Texas student charged with robbing the Farmers National Bank of Buda Texas in 1926 of 1000 dollars
Albert W Leibovitz paid ten dollars for lying after claiming bandits pursued him and that he drove fast to save five hundred dollars. Officer Nes tor called the tale false and the magistrate added ten dollars for the story.
Storms over the Okhotsk Sea delay Commander Semyon Shestakov and three other aviation corps aces during their departure for Kamchatka, the next stop en route to Moscow and New York.
The Indianapolis Flamingo attempting a world endurance record was forced down at 6:20 AM after 78 hours 25 minutes aloft. Lieut. Walter Peck and Lieut. Lawrence Genaro reported a safe, undamaged landing near Knights Town 385 miles east of Indianapolis. a new attempt was implied.
Lis ton M. Oak publicity man for the International Labor Defense and A. E. Grier a Charlotte taxi driver will be tried in Gaston county superior court at the October term. They were arrested here Saturday during a communist meeting. Oak faced concealed weapon charges and was jailed briefly. Grier charged with reckless driving. Bond set at 500 by Mrs. Beulah E. Weavery of Mecklenburg. Both waived preliminary hearing when their cases were called.
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