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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1922
Page
4
A playful collection of aphorisms and quips on work and leisure. Jokes touch on vacations, bosses, marriage, politics, and city life with light satirical tone. Notable lines reference Berton Braley verses, chaperones, and northern travel, capturing a bygone newspaper humor column.
A nation on the job describes Czecho Slovakia’s postwar growth, noting its strategic central Europe location, rich resources, and strong Bohemian industry in sugar textiles glass beer timber and agriculture. It highlights growing trade treaties with many European nations and signals cautious optimism for peaceful labor relations as railroads seek agreement with striking workers.
A Pennsylvania town forbade a coal miner meeting and arrested a speaker but later allowed a gathering on a 50 foot lot owned by the strikers. The piece argues that rights of assembly must be protected regardless of group and warns against political swings against free speech. It notes the danger of conservatives banning speech inviting radicals to retaliate.
The Fourth of July observance in High Point proceeded largely without incident as 1500 to 2000 residents gathered around the bandstand. Speakers highlighted patriotism and self-reliance, praising the chamber of commerce for its community service role while rain only dampened the day.
New York writer notes a unique home built around a street elm, preserving the tree during construction. The piece also covers Fourth of July restrictions, a big rum fleet off New Jersey, and city rail chaos with Grand Central crowding. It mentions mayoral concerns and a presidential reply on a port bill.
Editorial notes relief as leaders of maintenance of way workers postpone the threatened strike pending further talks. After careful consideration they seek to resolve issues through continued negotiation with management.
The shop workers on strike test public opinion and the Railroad Labor Board to judge if a larger stoppage is likely. Officials warn a wage-cut, employer opposition, and broader disruption remain possible, while the public mood dictates any action.
Jack Rees of the El Reese Cigar Co Greens boro and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Harker of Greensboro daughter of Rev T Barb were married at the Empire hotel Salisbury Sunday evening. The ceremony was performed by Dr Byron Clark. They left for Charlotte then Wrightsville Beach for a weeks long honeymoon before returning to Greensboro.
Scientists drill into Kilauea on Hawaii Island seeking steam and heat to power industry. Drillings encounter silicious ore with iron sulphides and pyrites suggesting copper. temperatures reach about 96.3 C. Depth remains shallow as lava rock resists penetration, with hopes to reach 100 feet to reveal what lies beneath.
Danish scientist Dr Noerlund finds 13th and 14th century male garments in Greenland burial grounds preserved by frozen soil. The finds, now in Copenhagen at the Danish collection in Prinsen's Palace, include Gothic rune inscribed wooden crosses of historic value.
London report notes artist C R W Nevinson admits earning 1500 over four years from painting. He criticizes American art education and public taste, saying Americans favor dead masters and European junk while avoiding new art and living artists.
Robert R. Leinster died yesterday at Long's Sanatorium in Statesville. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. this afternoon at his mother's home. He was 53 and a son of the late R. O. Leinster. He is survived by his mother, his wife, and two children.
At Brighton Beach on July 4 five world records for a 75 foot pool fell. Four were set by Sybil Bacur of the Illinois Athletic Club Chicago in backstroke events and one by Aileen Rigg in a Women’s Swimming Association meet in New York.
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.