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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
4
A short reflective meditation notes dust to dust from Genesis and cites Seneca on death as the wish or relief of many, the end for all. The lines present classical sentiments on mortality and the afterlife.
The text reflects on a lost lad, invoking sea journeys to Skye and memories of sun, eyes, and soul. It frames the speaker as the lad gone, with imagery of billow, breeze, islands, and mountains, blending nostalgia and longing for what was.
The Charlotte Observer argues the Bible League has achieved its purpose by curbing heterodox teaching. It notes warnings to teachers and says the Poole bill’s failure may shift focus from evolution. The piece suggests North Carolina’s strong bootleg culture and limited science interest will affect any new Darwinism interest.
Raleigh observers label the current legislature a gimme body with reps acting for local gains rather than statewide progress. Yet examples like New Hanover's Cape Fear bridge and Buncombe Smoky Mountain park funding show regional actions with broad state value. The piece cautions against county cliques and predicts power binds among less prosperous counties, while praising North Carolina's bootstrapped development and equitable progress. It also contrasts Edison’s materialism with faith in immortality, noting scientists’ skepticism toward the soul, and ends with a defense of intelligent theater audiences urged by Yale’s Edgar Woolley that demand for quality plays will rise if the public shows it desires them.
A reflection urges lawmakers to safeguard fair play as a cherished trait and a possession of the people. It emphasizes the need for principled conduct and commitment to democratic ideals in legislative proceedings.
Political writers consider President Coolidge may hurt his party if he signs or vetoes the farm relief bill. The McNary Haugen measure could be vetoed without party damage if he steps aside for a successor during the 1928 nomination. His willingness to seek a third term remains uncertain and could affect reelection prospects.
The Enterprise urges a council vote to request a charter amendment to align city governance with standard big business practices. It notes two members favor, two are doubtful, and one not yet asked, arguing the change benefits the people and needs only three doubtful votes to pass.
A playful collage notes questions and the lure of answers. It contrasts the man who returns at 2 a m with unkept promises, the wife who hides socks, and the habit of popping corks as a daily quip about domestic puzzles.
A historical note frames emancipation as a woman's request for support in divorce contexts. The remark links legal status to alimony outcomes, reflecting social attitudes of the era about marriage and financial provision.
New England manufacturers ship wrist watches to McNary and Haugen. The quip about radio and golf suggests mixed motives. A New York lawmaker contemplates a 25 cent daily visitor tax for hotel guests. Rockefeller reportedly donated several dimes, fueling market chatter on Wheeling and Lake Erie stock.
Babe Ruth argues for a bigger deal asserting his value exceeds Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. The claim follows public attention spurred by Judge Landis and widespread publicity surrounding the dispute.
A humorous remark wonders if biographers should note George Washington’s childhood use of a penknife to cut off cats tails, a provocative claim about his early conduct.
A Miami store proprietor faced ten days in jail after a disorderly conduct arrest over a window sign claiming closing out stock and heading back North. The piece argues the sign was comical and suggests a gentler social rebuke would have sufficed.
The Charlotte Observer reports supporters cite the bond funded highway program as paying for itself. North Carolina uses bonds fees and gas taxes to build roads improving rural schools markets and shipping for agriculture and industry while avoiding direct property taxes.
Robert Brockett argues the City Manager should be the responsible head of all departments under High Points managerial charter. He notes the council must accept or reject managers lists, warns political influence undermines efficiency, and urges adherence to the charter to improve governance.
Mrs. Mary White Davis wife of W T Davis died at home seven miles south of the city yesterday afternoon at 6 oclock after a few days illness She was born in Randolph county near Glenola May 21 1892 and married February 14 1912 Surviving are the husband four sons Harrell Boyd Kenneth and Reed Davis three daughters Hilda Olivia and Alma Dell Davis her parents Mr and Mrs Robert L White five brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be Friday at 11 oclock at Mt Vernon M E church conducted by Rev W R Harriss burial in church cemetery
A morning program in the high school auditorium showcased a wax works display directed by Miss Janice Brown. Participants included Dorothy Krieger, Edgar Allen, Tate Brockett, and Isabelle Ellison as the maid with students portraying figures such as Mary with her little lamb, Paul Revere, the Leader of the Charge of the Light Brigade, and Rip Van Winkle among others.
Dr. Herbert D. Curtis Dr. Mayo and Mr. Edison are cited as saying matter energy time and space do not stop at death and that the soul may continue to exist. They argue science is near proving life after death and urge a hopeful view of an ongoing existence beyond the grave.
Chapel Hill Feb 17 AP The University of North Carolina and Wake Forest will not meet in a deciding game to break their basketball tie after one win each. Charles T Woolen university graduate manager said the university athletic council decided no additional games would be added to the schedule. The only possible date would have been next Tuesday.
The senate agricultural committee agreed to withhold action on the McNary resolution creating a joint Muscle Shoals commission to devise a policy for disposition of the property until Chairman Denen of the former commission could explain to the senate the report recommending acceptance of the power companies leasing proposal.
Portable timepieces have persisted for over four centuries, evolving from early pocket watches to modern wearable devices, shaping daily life and timekeeping standards across cultures and industries.
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.