This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
4
The piece argues town licenses for drivers are a nuisance and a poor tax, serving little public safety or revenue. It claims licensing costs outweigh proceeds, that drivers are not tested for competence, and the system cost consumes most funds, urging abandonment until safety or finances justify it.
A leadership voice argues for a centralized employment bureau to organize work, promote health and growth, and reduce unemployment. It claims a smaller, well paid full-time workforce benefits the city more than larger, unstable shifts and cites Tomlinson as a factory ready to hire outside the city.
Catton argues war glamor misleads, citing the Lake Erie wreck tale to show romance belongs to peaceful labor. He contrasts Perry's battles with Lake steamers and Great Lakes seamen, urging a view that peace is nobler and more romantic than war. He notes Byrd and Antarctic scale to illustrate vast undertakings and ends with a quip on income taxes and charities.
The Oklahoma coal mine disaster killed 58 workers and left 250 dependents. The state lacks workers compensation and mine safety laws. The American Association for Labor Legislation argues owners blocked reforms and insurance refusals followed unsafe conditions. Progress exists but is slow. education and legislation must gain public support.
A compact verse noting the city as corrupted by violence and deceit, contrasting with a Colton quip urging living in a city to learn and be known. Fo Maal offers pensive lines on urban life and perception.
A Rotary Club gathering in Winston-Salem sifted through candidates to name seven leading citizens for public service. A long-time High Point real estate developer topped the list, praised for beautification efforts and civic sacrifice amid talk of who best embodies the city’s spirit this year.
The article laments High Point street cleaning after snow and sleet. It notes streets in other cities were cleaned, while High Point faces ongoing icy, dirty conditions hampering parking and traffic. Sunlight may improve cleaning. otherwise delays persist after a half hearted Monday effort.
The city sells town driving licenses to autoists, with little enforcement of the ordinance in the past. The income from licenses is small and the service rendered is insignificant, prompting calls for reform or repeal.
The Tomlinson Chair company announces a night shift to produce furniture, creating 100 new jobs and easing unemployment in High Point. The city, with many small industries, lacks social agencies and precise data on workers, complicating welfare and economic insight.
In New York a fashion of the month club faces skepticism as some insist style cannot be confined to a single extended period. Critics argue trends evolve quickly while supporters see consistent seasonal expressions.
Police in New York arrested a man described as using a three gun approach amid growing concerns over merging trends linked to modern consolidation.
A man gives clear steps to another who follows them promptly and reports recovery from a cold. The account emphasizes simple guidance and rapid improvement with no further details on method or source.
Nine certificates of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state. Hiatt Motor Company of Thomasville seeks auto sales and parts with $100,000 authorized stock. National Bridge-Players Association, Incorporated of Greensboro promotes bridge clubs with $10,000 authorized. Randleman Bargain House, Incorporated of Randleman engages in general merchandising with $21,000 authorized. Hatteras Holding Corporation of Elizabeth City plans real estate with 100 shares no par. Dickey Chevrolet Company of Murphy conducts general auto business with $10,000. George A. Bryant Shoe Company of Greensboro operates wholesale and retail with $50,000. J. WW. Reuben Oil Company of Hendersonville trades gasoline with $25,000. Smith's, Incorporated of Asheville runs a drug business with £100,000. Carolina Lumber Company, Incorporated of Fayetteville trades lumber with $10,000.
A short poem about separation yet spiritual closeness. The speaker prays for divine guardianship between two paths and bids farewell, trusting God to keep them near despite distance. The anonymous author frames the farewell with faith and care for the loved one.
Judge Teague presided a small post holiday session noting unusually few cases. He recalled past holidays with many drunken arrests and brawls while Chief McGhee reported fewer arrests and less drinking than in previous years.
Pickled peaches garnish fried chicken lamb chops or breaded veal cutlet enhancing flavor with tangy sweetness.
The passage notes that the total money in circulation in the United States including gold silver and paper amounts to about $40 for every person.
In a senate debate Senator Wheeler recounts a case where a young man earning citizenship believed Al Smith was president. The judge questioned him on presidents while the youth cited Republican orators predicting a national panic if Smith won. The tale concludes with the youth asserting Smith's presidency.
A rum runner was fired upon near the coast guard boat after failing to stop and resisting signals. One wounded man died at the emergency hospital. another disappeared. The chase ended with the boat tied to a pier and liquor not recovered. The case rests with U S attorney at Buffalo as treasury plans for enforcement are debated in Washington.
Cecil Madigan reports a vast salt lake in central Australia named Lake Eyre with at least 8 billion tons of salt in the northern area. He describes a surface of crystal salt patches like ice floes and disputes cattleman legends of a bottomless morass, noting a narrow neck where cattle cross and losses occur.
A $5 contribution from "A Friend" was received today for the Empty Stocking fund run by this newspaper for the city’s poor and needy. The total donations now stand at $2,175.94.
A London report claims an English tailor in camp with General Wade 200 years ago first made the Scottish kilt, once known as Feilid bags, sparking a debate over its origin and heritage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.