Proverbs and Franklin quotes on laziness and wealth
A compact reflection citing Proverbs 26 16 that the slow witted think themselves clever and a Franklin aside warns that Laziness lets poverty overtake a person as effort lags and time passes.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1926
Page
4
The Value of Teamwork in Sports and Work
The piece argues that success stems from teamwork rather than a single star. It emphasizes that a top player thrives only with the support of ten teammates whose spirit and cooperation clear the path to achievement in sports and broader work.
Randolph's Fair Reflects Asheboro Growth and Progress
The Randolph County fair highlights vigorous agricultural and industrial development in the county and capital Asheboro. Once sidelined by transportation routes, Asheboro has rebounded through better roads and expansion, showing renewed growth and enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Asheboro
North Carolina
North-South Railway
Eastwest
High Point urged to boost Florida relief donations
The Florida relief fund appeal has seen limited responses locally with many contributors from clubs and frater nities. Winston Salem has given over 6000 dollars, including a 5000 dollar Reynolds Tobacco gift, while individual donors add to the total. The article urges a larger High Point contribution to aid rebuilding and show southern solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Relief Fund
High Point
Florida
Winston-Salem
Reynolds’ Tobacco Company
South
North Carolina Mountaineers Weave Mayor Walker Suit
The New York Times reports North Carolina mountaineers, once famed by novelists as a hard drinking rough lot, now sit in their hillside homes and spin a new mayoral gown. They choose an Asheville homespun gray pattern from color samples for the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
North Carolina
Walker
Asheville
Mayor Walker’s Cloth Project Topic For Asheville Boosters
Asheville boosters plan a New York presentation about Mayor Walker’s fabric initiative. The piece contrasts Asheville’s pleasant shop conditions with New York sweatshops, suggesting readers may not realize the garment is produced in favorable surroundings compared to the city’s garment industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Walker
Asheville
New York
The
Times
Nebraska judge’s bread and water sentences draw critique
The Nebraska judge imposing bread and water diets on bootleggers claims personal weight loss and health, but critics argue self-imposed fasting is not a constitutional punishment and should be restrained as cruel and unusual. Observers note differences between self experimentation and official penalties while citing Houdini and miners as examples of physical limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Daniel
Houdini
What the Title Is Worth in Boxing Lore
The Philadelphia victory by Tunney will be worth over a million dollars for him. Dempsey’s reign made him a millionaire and secured a glamorous wife. The article notes Tunney earned 200000 for the title bout and predicts continued earnings for future champions, with remarks on how white and black champions monetize the title and whether wealth follows frugality or waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunney
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Jack
Jack Dempsey
Miss Taylor
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Corbett
World Court
State Department
Senate
United States
Geneva
Romance of the Rails Rise From Rod Man to Rail Chief
Lawrence A. Downs’ thirty year climb through the Illinois Central system reads like a railroad romance. From rod man earning sixty dollars a month to president of the entire Illinois Central network he advanced step by step through roles in engineering maintenance transportation divisions and executive offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railway System
Lawrence A. Downs
Illinois Central System
Downs
Transportation Department
Iowa
Minnesota
Kentucky
New Orleans
Southern Lines
Chicago
Northern Lines
Central of Georgia Railway
Ilinois Central
Central of Georgia
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central
World court situation muddled amid political stances
The report notes a tangled scene surrounding the world court issue with President Coolidge showing support but unclarified positions and competing viewpoints shaping the discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
World court debate and university football quip
U S senators shape a fifth reservation for the world court sparking a clash over U S interpretations while Geneva seeks clarity. Coach Bob Zuppke’s Illinois squad gets a humor boost as he dubs his backfield the four males and the team shows a lively personality ahead of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Zuppke
University of Ilinois
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
Zuppke
Lamum
Timm
Peters
Daugherity
Aviation student set to rise to the occasion
The article extols a young aviation student as destined to ascend when faced with challenges, emphasizing ambition and skill as key traits for future success.
Gutter as Stage for Plays Written by Gutter Minds
A witty remark portrays the gutter as a venue for plays created by minds considered in the gutter, quipping on the creativity found in unlikely places.
Fall Dances Begin as College Starts
The new college term sees students embracing autumn dance classes and routines. A saying notes that those content with little often end up with less, hinting at a mindset shift for many students this season.
Reflections on Effort and Opportunity
A philosophical musing urges that boasting hampers progress and true contentment comes from inner mastery. It argues many people overlook current chances while chasing imagined opportunities elsewhere.
Harvest Season Brings Cheer to Farmers and Pie
Farmers celebrate harvest with pumpkin pies and cheerful bowls. A traffic cop jokes about hesitating drivers catching a lecture during the busy season.
Milburn remembered for grandiose North Carolina plans
The Raleigh Times recalls architect Frank Milburn who died in Asheville. Once active in Charlotte, he proposed elaborate statewide projects including a Raleigh state house reconstruction with new wings and a jazzed up dome. The piece notes the capitol’s survival by a few legislative votes and mocks the fate of Milburn’s bold designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Milburn
Asheville
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
State House
Raleigh
Vance
New Bern Avenue
Capitol
Spurlos
Milburn
North Carolina
Biggest Randolph County Fair Nears Close With Spectators
The Randolph county fair enters its final day as the largest and best in history. Hundreds already passed through gates with crowds growing, Exhibits praised for size and quality. Speakers including Charles Ross and D D Coltrane gave brief addresses on progress and the county’s bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Randolph County
Charles Ross
Lillington
State Highway Commission
D. D. Coltrane
Mr. Coltrane
Coltrane
W. R. Odell
Concord
J. N. Milligan
Greensboro
Republicans Rally Behind Coolidge in Uncertain Election
Senator Phipps says voters back President Coolidge and a Republican Senate and House. Gerry cites depressions in agriculture and textiles with possible soup kitchens next winter. Tax warfare and committee chairmen shifts spark cross party rhetoric as potential nominees for governor and Senate face an unsettled field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phipps
President Coolidge
Senate
House
Gerry
Coolidge
Congress
Will R. Wood
Indiana
Oldfield
Arkansas
Mellon
Wood
House Committee
Mason and Dixon Line
Lee S. Overman
Carolna
Senate Judiciary Committee
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Smith
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
William J. Donovan
Ogden L. Mills
New York
Millis
Butler
State Convention Focuses on Tariffs and Coal Strike
The event centers on state issues while critics target President Coolidge over the coal strike and reiterate the democratic doctrine of low tariffs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, who nominated Smith at the 1924 Democratic Convention, will preside at the state gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
World Court
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Randolph County Woman Passes at Daughter's Home
Mrs. Lucinda Crisco age 70 wife of William Crisco 62 of Randolph County died Friday night at 11 30 at the home of A C Dowdy 211 Willis Street She leaves four sons C C Crisco of Walla Walla Washington Harrison Crisco and Norman Crisco of Seagroves NC Carl Crisco High Point and a daughter Mrs A C Dowdy of High Point Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the Christian Union Church Randolph County Rev O L Rush officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Crisco
William Crisco
Randolph County
A. C
Dowdy
Willis Street
C. C. Crisco
Walla Walla
Wash
Harrison Crisco
Norman Crisco
Seagroves
N. C
Carl Crisco
High Point
A. C. Dowdy
Meiyang Steamer Fire Kills Quartermaster Near Hankow
Reports from Chengling say the Standard Oil steamer Meiyang was fired on near Hankow. The quartermaster was killed in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Chengling
Meiyang
Hankow
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