Quotation on grief and obedience from ancient texts
A reflective note cites Deuteronomy 14 1 on mourning and restraint in grief. It also references Xenophon warning that excessive mourning harms the living, as the dead do not know it.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1933
Page
4
A reflective note cites Deuteronomy 14 1 on mourning and restraint in grief. It also references Xenophon warning that excessive mourning harms the living, as the dead do not know it.
The piece cites waste of crops and livestock while millions go hungry and lauds President Roosevelt for ordering a $75,000,000 food distribution program. It describes a twofold plan to stabilize surpluses and aid needy areas, in addition to existing federal state and local efforts.
A New Age writer notes prayer has evolved through recent years as people question old beliefs. The article says seekers move from supplication to direct relationship with God, discarding views based on human opinion and flattering language directed at the Divine.
The sermon emphasizes aligning with divine will rather than urging God. It recalls Abraham Lincoln's reply to a clergyman: he sought to be on God's side, not to influence the Lord. The father son motif frames rightful inheritance as claiming through right thinking and action.
Tom Linder cites three U S senators as hobby horses blamed for wrecking the Washington cotton conference. He says he wants to urge President Roosevelt to fix a 16 cent minimum price and align cotton prices with other goods. He cites Senator Thomas Oklahoma inflation, Senator Smith South Carolina processing tax suspension, and Senator Bankhead Alabama crop-reduction proposals.
Georgia farmer telephones operator M York testified before the Public Service Commission against any rate hike. He detailed his charges: 50 cents for farm lines, 2 dollars for residential, and 2.50 for commercial. He said he would fight any attempt to raise rates, stressing his pride in service and frugal operation.
In October 1934 at St Brienne Brittany an international congress of Williams will be held to mark the 700th anniversary of St William a former bishop of St Brieuc The invitation extends to all named William Guglielmo Wilhelm Guillaume Willem Bill Willie or Billie with the gala noted by the New York Times correspondent
A historical note recalls St William as Brittanys popular holy man famed for feeding the hungry. In 1225 he allegedly led a famine relief effort, saving thousands despite Duke Pierre opposition. The article muses on how many Williams exist and jokes about a St Brie ne celebration attracting them all.
Judge H. Hoyle Sink of Greensboro urges six new bar admission applicants to pursue law for livelihood and service, noting lawyers offer strong leadership yet warn the field demands time and brains. He and Judge Link stress the profession shapes public life and faces ongoing generational issues.
In 1933 observers split between two views of the era. One camp foresees catastrophe with capitalism ending and western civilization collapsing into a new dark age. The other hints at dawn amid economic and social upheaval as nations reassess directions.
A critic argues that the current upheaval is a transitional phase delivering greater freedom, peace, and happiness once completed. Prognosticators boast endless facts and foolproof forecasts, but the speaker warns such claims can mislead and yield misery now.
The piece notes a era of change and varied outcomes, contrasting hopeful and dire forecasts. It cites the James Gordon Bennett race where Polish balloonists survived a Canadian wilderness ordeal and a second team was found in an Ontario forest after feared sea drift. The author questions balloon racing’s purpose in modern times.
Fashion expert Saya V notes fall trends revive V shaped necks for dresses and suggests expanding pockets in men's pants. The expert envisions practical, chic details catching on across wardrobes this season.
A terse, reflective note on the effort required to frame the soft coal code, implying a difficult process and deliberate testing. The statement hints at technical and legislative challenges faced by those shaping regulatory guidance.
Washington figures illustrate how the national industrial code raised employment in the textile sector while Secretary Ickes explains how inflation impacts the NRA and its remedies.
First clear figures on code effects show July to August payrolls rising sharply in the cotton textile industry while employment edges up. Pre code stockpiling inflated payrolls and production slowed later as inflation questions swirl around NRA. Roosevelt cost of living index advances discussed. Ickes defends public works delays amid recovery program expectations. New Capitol Police Chief Orthman vows tough action against demonstrators.
Charlotte report notes the hot summer ends with the autumnal equinox tomorrow. Residents recall heat waves but anticipate cooler nights and fall actions across the state.
The writer argues against the Eighteenth Amendment and beer taxes, warning that repeal may harm the state. He recalls the Israelite spies to urge caution about majority rule, notes tax revenue woes from beer and sales taxes, and vows to fight strong drink until death. He calls readers to wake up before it is too late.
As water vapor and dust drop, light diffusion from surface particles declines, causing darkness to rise with increasing elevation.
A fragment notes an acre defined by two oxen plowing a field in four days. It also references early Roman dice and Latin phrases venti vidi vici meaning I came I saw I conquered. The source blends historical measures with classic adages.
A crossword puzzle grid features clues about a famed author and related words. Across questions reference an inlet, metals, abbreviations, prepositions, regions, measurements, and book themes tied to the author. Down clues include noun forms, anatomy, and Propaganda era terms.
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