Thought for the Day from a Psalm Verse
A brief devotional note quotes Psalm 87 15 urging remembrance of Jerusalem and spiritual reflection on the day. The short reflection appears as a religious thought item typical of the period.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1927
Page
4
A brief devotional note quotes Psalm 87 15 urging remembrance of Jerusalem and spiritual reflection on the day. The short reflection appears as a religious thought item typical of the period.
A nostalgic fragment from James Whitcomb Riley about returning home and a tender reunion. The speaker imagines trembling with joy, touching a beloved hand, and feeling tears, longing, and a hazy sense of recognition. It evokes intimate memory and enduring affection in a quiet domestic scene.
The North Carolina forestry association holds a two day convention in High Point focusing on future timber supply and utilization of short lengths. State Forester J S Holmes and W E White of White Furniture address topics relevant to local wood working industry. Foresters and manufacturers are urged to engage with forest conservation efforts shaping furniture raw materials.
The athletic manager at a high school mails season tickets to local men with a request to remit 1.50 or return the ticket in a stamped self addressed envelope. The plan, approved by civic clubs, aims to finance fall activities without door to door solicitation. The proceed from ticket returns are expected to fund the athletic program.
An American Legion convention in Paris is seen as boosting Franco American relations by dispelling myths of universal American wealth. Delegates face travel costs and loans, while both nations note shared republican ideals and growing friendship amid cordial exchanges during the Paris gathering.
The school offers four home football games at a modest price to support its finances. Even if buyers attend themselves or pass the tickets along, most High Point recipients will be glad to help the school despite concerns about local high school football quality this year.
The president appoints a Morgan partner as ambassador to Mexico, seen as strengthening dollar diplomacy. Critics argue the move contradicts humanitarian aims and could influence financial dealings, recalling a recent fifty million dollar bond issue sale and possible reform of irregularities through a Southwest agent.
The Enterprise Bureau reports a Greensboro session of the North Carolina Republican executive committee to name a national committeeman and possible leadership shakeup. Brownlow Jackson may resign as state chairman amid a hot, crowded lineup including Herbert Seawell Frank Linney and others for the national post.
A clipped political note blames certain Republican candidates for poor activity and hints that when convention time arrives there will be few attendees.
In a Pennsylvania town over 100 children of striking union miners are kept from school while non-union children attend. In another town 120 pupils walked out to avoid studying with strike-breakers children. The text claims fathers rob their children of a heritage.
The article notes William Gibbs McAdoo’s withdrawal from the Democratic presidential race and argues it shifts balance toward Governor Alfred E. Smith. It discusses two thirds versus majority nomination rules, potential anti Smith coalitions, and Smith’s possible path to victory with key states backing him.
A regular city council meeting is set in the council chamber tonight. City Manager Pilcher will outline benefits from the recent association convention and discuss the street transportation situation and committee divisions. Police regulations will be submitted for consideration after prior discussions with Chief Gibson and council members.
The French people see the Franco American friendship as living proof of unity through war. The American legion in Paris is flooded with donation requests for war damaged villages and veterans, prompting Adjutant James F. Barton to explain limits on funds and appeals. Many appeals are handled individually, but the legion cannot fund or solicit outside relief.
Chicago. Federal Judge George Carpenter refused to halt the Tunney Dempsey heavyweight bout. Rev Elmer L Williams had sought a federal injunction claiming public morals concerns. Carpenter dismissed the petition on procedural grounds but noted board members at Soldier Field would affect state, not federal, jurisdiction if joined.
New Orleans September 20. The cotton market opened easier due to liquidation continuing the prior day’s decline. Liverpool showed activity, and first trades posted losses of 11 to 26 points with prices sliding after the open, October at 20.05 and De-
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