Rest as contrastive pursuit in a thoughtful reflection
A short meditation contrasts rest as a mere end with rest as a valuable contrast. The piece cites St. Matthew 11 28 and argues the worth of rest lies in its opposing force against labor.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1935
Page
4
A short meditation contrasts rest as a mere end with rest as a valuable contrast. The piece cites St. Matthew 11 28 and argues the worth of rest lies in its opposing force against labor.
PO D A Bono Public General Hugh Johnson resigns as New York WPA director and reveals a plan to earn 750 per call in big cities and 700 in smaller stops. He vows to critique New Deal policies with a firm yet fatherly tone while touring, aiming for headlines and impact on business and policy critics.
ANorth Carolinian criticizes High Point conduct and urges courteous treatment of outsiders. The remark, aimed at a local office incident, underscores how local interactions shape external impressions of High Point.
A call for civic courtesy warns that neglect of manners can be costly. The piece urges people to extend courtesy in offices, factories, and on streets, arguing universal decency eases burdens for everyone.
B F Huntley, longtime Winston-Salem furniture maker, kept an open office and listened to visitors. He defended the practice, saying it let him learn industry trends from salesmen and know everything others plan before they act.
Miss Mary I. Tinnin died in Greensboro after a six month illness. For 13 years she taught in High Point schools and earned affection for her quiet, sympathetic, useful service. She embodied a humble, enduring dedication without seeking praise.
Seymour Weiss says Huey Long left an estate of 130000 including double indemnity, stock, copyrights, and properties. Public speculation had inflated the fortune. earlier rumors of Will Rogers’ large policy proved fictitious. Long’s estate suggests wealth shared rather than vast personal fortune.
Bruce Catton argues that Britain will likely embark on extensive naval building over the Ethiopia dispute whether war or peace follows. Mussolini’s stance appears to have roused Britain from strategic caution, prompting a potential arms push.
The article surveys Mediterranean naval strength with Italy ahead of Britain in Adriatic waters while Britain could reinforce Malta to curb Italy. It notes Italy's fast cruisers destroyers and submarines, and warns of shifting policy as England plans fleet boosts and America weighs naval construction in response. It also covers related domestic debates on munitions policy and potential U.S. war readiness.
The planned auction by House of Morgan of the Van Sweringens railroad securities highlights the holding company phenomenon beyond utilities. Morgan will offer control of nine railroads with $3 billion in book value, chiefly via 2,112,042 Allegheny Corp. shares valued around $3.15 million, illustrating how a $48 million investment can command $8 billion in railroad value.
A garbled passage references fear, revival by a kick, a league and two African deserts. It suggests misinterpretation of the phrase just desserts by Geneva salesmen, with scattered mentions of a bridge glance and a “guinea pig” human.
A Worcester Massachusetts divorce suit cites culinary cruelty as the grounds. The article humorously notes the bride might deserve a cook book and another chance.
A fragment notes Italians buy Iraq oil and mentions a remedy to stop the constant beating of drums. The text is incomplete and offers minimal context about the actions or entities involved.
New York writer describes Amon G. Carter of Texas as a famed visitor in New York. Carter is greeted with stage banter and salutes, often pairing with Will Rogers in town. The piece weaves anecdotes of Carter’s rise from canvasser to publisher, and notes other theater figures and urban curiosities seen during his stays.
In Manhattan hotels and restaurants, a trend toward dog friendly amenities appears with lavish kennels for larger dogs and allowances for smaller pets in guest rooms. The movement mirrors a broader shift to accommodate pet owners.
The piece notes ethical concerns about using newspapers to shape legal cases while contrasting private replies from Richberg Johnson Cummings and IRS counsel Jackson with public questions to Secretary Ickes. It recalls Chief Justice Shouse asking why Ickes’ response to a request about a high official’s criticism received little attention and that Ickes shrugged when asked for Roosevelt’s view on the Supreme Court decision.
Joe Kennedy steps down from the Securities and Exchange Commission after pressure from internal changes and the appointment of James I. Ross to lead the commission. Observers say Ross is to build out an independent staff to enforce the holding company law, leaving Kennedy feeling sidelined. Kennedy remains a courteous, seasoned diplomat despite the abrupt move.
A movie actor performs a stunt tearing telephone books in half to deceive spectators. The reveal shows the act is a trick requiring a viewer to miss three consecutive numbers, exposing the hoax.
Bohemian socialites launch a weekly wind up called Saturday Night an after midnight supper and dance club promising a sharp edge. Initial publicity touts celebrities from stage cinema and arts while observers expect rapid slide into unfashionable excess. Booking agencies push, acts include touted blondes and varied show talent.
The passage notes William Gaxton as one of the few actors who began at the top and has worked for eight years at high pay. He realizes a future setback is possible, predicting an eventual turning point in his career.
Ellen Glasgow becomes the literary figure of the hour after success with her American novel Vein of Iron. Bright Minds discuss her work and dignity in the studio, as she toils in a garden and clings to the address No. 1 West street Richmond Va.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a band near completion in the 46th year and a march around a house. The speaker notes a missing home and a Black person’s age appears as a stray fragment in this Copyright 1935 McNaught Syndicate item.
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