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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
4
McGraw Hill editors touring Piedmont North Carolina to study regional industry. The visit highlights High Point’s furniture and textile sectors and rapid industrial growth, contrasted with reflections on 1834 legislators in Towne diary excerpts.
Cal vi n Coolidge signed one hundred bills Monday morning before transferring duties to his successor. Notable measures included funding for the Federal Radio Commission, Capitol grounds expansion, and the second deficiency bill. Parliamentarian Lewis Deschler noted the incoming president cannot approve outgoing Congress acts, making a swift signature session essential before adjournment. Coolidge left no unfinished business.
Greensboro Daily News editor R. R. Clark quotes Ezra Towne diary entries from Raleigh in 1834 noting visits and social habits of NC legislature members. The piece then contrasts those legislators with those of 1929, highlighting differences in conduct and decorum observed among lawmakers.
Two key events boost the United States bid to join the World Court. President Hoover in his inaugural address urged admission with reservations. Elihu Root travels to Geneva to win EU support and find a workable formula.
After years on a pay as you go system, South Carolina switches to the North Carolina method of financing road construction with borrowed funds. The legislature approves a 75 million dollar bond issue for good roads, arguing the pay as you go approach delays growth and costs, while critics warn it mirrors common financial fears that stall personal and business expansion.
The piece argues South Carolina should build a comprehensive hard surfaced road network, referencing North Carolina’s strong highway program and suggesting $75,000,000 could fund a durable system. It notes bond funding as a proven investment and urges capable management to ensure statewide access and long-term dividends.
The author argues money itself is not evil and should be judged by how it is earned and spent. Money can bring happiness or suffering depending on use, and the true measure of wealth lies in character and the impact on others. The piece concludes that prudent giving enhances life, while greed or waste harms. Minnie Atkins Edwards.
Washington well wishers presented Mrs Coolidge a broach to honor her gracious manner as First Lady. Northampton locals are eager to view the gesture and its social charm.
A tradesman demands settlement and the pugilist proposes a boxing lesson in payment. The street scene unfolds as a passing show with a curt offer and a counter proposal.
Fashion notes describe long white gloves worn with formal gowns and numerous bracelets sparkling on wrists, signaling upscale accessorizing. The imagery emphasizes elegance, symmetry, and sophisticated styling choices for high society occasions.
Raleigh March 7 First steps in establishing state parks forests and game refuges are outlined in a Kerr bill. The measure calls for a study by the state department of conservation and development to identify land suitable for a system and to report findings to the governor and general assembly. It authorizes cooperation with public and private agencies and allows options for future land policy legislation. The lands include forested or regrowth areas game refuges public hunting grounds lakes shore marshes scenic areas and lands of historic value. CHAPEL HILL March 7 The Carolina Playmakers announced castings for plays to be staged April 5 and 6. Sixteen parts awarded with one more to decide. three plays on the bill Compan ion Mate Maggie The Lie and Kizzie. Lead is Helen Dortch Bailey with others from Charlotte Fayetteville New York City and more.
Dean I. O. Schaub of North Carolina State College reports that over five hundred U S children were maimed by blasting caps last year. He notes peak accidents in March to May and cautions rural users, especially farmers, to store caps away from children after blasting stumps or digging ditches.
Construction starts on a $100,000 North Carolina building at the Junior Order Orphans Home near Lexington. Goode Construction Co. of Charlotte holds the general contract with heating, plumbing and electrical work sub let. Completion eyed for late next summer as North Carolina Juniors fund the project.
A dated exchange unfolds as a plumber recalls a past job at the school. An exasperated woman questions how the boy’s class had progressed, prompting a humorous exchange in the Pasing Show.
England and Wales see about one divorce per 100 marriages while the United States records roughly one divorce for every ten marriages, indicating higher dissolution in the U S. The figures reflect differing legal and social environments shaping marriage stability.
Tit-Bits quotes debate on women changing roles with a daughter entering law and a mother still asserting authority, highlighting evolving perceptions of women’s work and influence.
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.