Rumor of Appeal to Uncle Sam in Chinese Civil War
The article discusses rumors Chinese nationalists may seek U S intervention amid Japan allied with nationalist forces in Shantung. It questions Washington's stance, notes sympathy for southern Chinese self determination, and critiques Western exploitation of China while urging restraint and support for integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Japan
Shantung
Washington
India
POU ADMires AL S Campaigning
James H. Pou, a state lawyer from Raleigh, praises Al Smith’s campaign as supreme strategy and notes he has not attacked rivals or violated party rules. He describes Smith as measured, not bold, and loyal to the unit rule while portraying him plainly rather than with grand orations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Pou
Astate
Raleigh
al Smith
Mr. Poll
George Gordon Battle
Governor Smith
Battle
Ford and the Amazon Jungle Wealth Myth
Bruce Catton notes men once chased fabled golden cities in the Amazon. Henry Ford seeks rubber land there, promising vast wealth though no gold. Brazil grants a concession, envisioning growth with railways and cities as this jungle’s riches unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
South America
Walter Raleigh
Manaos
Spain
Portugal
Mexico
Peru
Brazil
Henry Ford
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Region
Raleigh
Kansas
Ford
Connecticut
Rhode Island
United States
Campaign notes praise for Smith and Hughes as rivals
The text argues that if Smith runs after the nomination he will pose a strong challenge to the Republicans, unmatched since 1916. It notes prominent Republicans like Charles E. Hughes praising Smith’s governance and cites Poll’s expert, labeled as Hughes’ expert in government, as a key advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Charles E. Hughes
Poll
Hughes
Rumanians and Carol Engage Global Attention Over Crown Prince
The piece argues Carol must leave England as Britain blocks him from using the country to oppose Romania's government. It discusses Romanian peasant unrest and a search for a common term to refer to all Americans beyond the United States, suggesting new slogans to unite national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Crown Prince
Carol
England
Romania
Public debate over Muscle Shoals project surfaces in clip sheet
A utility clip emphasizes opposition to government operation of Muscle Shoals citing concerns that private profit drives losses and questioning whether government control can be financially viable. The piece notes prior successes of government air mail and Mississippi barge lines and warns that utility opposition may rest on fear of government profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
German newspaper asks readers would they marry Baron von Huenefeld
A German paper ran a questionnaire asking feminine readers if they would marry the trans Atlantic aviator Baron von Huenefeld. Two thirds said they would not, highlighting surprising parallels with American papers and suggesting the questionnaire was not home grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron von Huenefeld
Berlin
United States
Boy Held Up and Robbed of Cornet
A boy was held up and robbed of a cornet the other day. The incident implies swift justice, though details and outcomes are not provided in the report.
The Wild West Spats Half Soles Tale
A short notice notes a quirky fashion clash in frontier life as residents debate half soled footwear and rough dress. Local shops and tailors may adapt styles while riders and townsfolk weigh practicality versus style in the late era.
Women and smoking habits noted in commentary
A terse remark questions women's accomplishments as smokers and observes that none lament the habit, reflecting a dated social stereotype about female smoking.
Los Angeles Court Highlight and Local Business Mention
The report notes Hermann, Jim and Ehren fried in a headline about Flyers Boss Own Homes but they spend little time at home. It also mentions a new nine million dollar Los Angeles courthouse and the thriving Hollywood business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
Jim
Ehrenfried
Los Angeles
Hollywood
A Vacation Tip From A Sea Voyage Insight
A brief note suggests that a sea voyage helps reveal character in a man, framing travel as a constructive personal test and reflection. The remark emphasizes the voyage as a social and moral trial, implying growth through seafaring experience.
King Victor Emmanuel as Target Practice Highlight
Commentary frames Victorio Emmaneul as a symbolic target in a broader clash context, portraying the monarch as a focal point for strategic criticism. The piece leverages provocative language to imply political testing rather than direct actions against the ruler.
Lindbergh Found With Flat Feet In Exam
A medical check named Lindbergh as having flat feet, noting the condition seemed of little use to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Music Funding Burden Cited by U S Citizens
A statement claims the American people pay twenty million dollars annually for music, framing it as the public’s own music. The remark shifts focus to the cost of music consumption and its perceived ownership by citizens.
Who said the Irish and the Dutch don’t amount to very much
A sharp quip blames a stereotype about Irish and Dutch people, suggesting the Atlantic Ocean would be the right judge for their worth. The remark frames cultural groups as dismissible and uses the sea as a humorous retort to the insult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Record Swim Seals 32 Hour Endurance Feat
Madame Schoemmel set a 32 hour swimming record and hints at training for a transatlantic flight with Lindbergh to paddle alongside him on his next voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Schoemmel
Lindbergh
Idaho Sends Onions to Coolidge Aims at Buttoned Politics
Idaho lawmakers delivered a box of onions to President Coolidge but they were intended for Mr. Butler the Republican chairman or Mr. Hays. The quip notes neither recipient is well versed on onions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Coolidge
Butler
Hays
Tulsa Firemen’s Red Suspenders Banned by Official Edict
An official edict bans the red suspenders worn by Tulsa firemen. The ruling suggests that fires in Tulsa will be less entertaining without the distinctive attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Professor Says Focus Is on Age Fifty for Smarts
A professor asserts peak mental sharpness centers around age fifty, sparking debate about opportunity and gender when applied to women and career chances. The remark prompts discussions on bias and social expectations in education and work.
Confusion Over Greenely Greenly Island Names
The speaker notes unclear spelling and location of Greenely Island and admits unfamiliarity with the island. The passage reflects unfamiliarity with the place and multiple spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Greenely Island
Greenley Island
Greenly Island
New Jersey Judge Sued for Alienation of Affections
A 72 year old New Jersey judge faces a civil suit alleging alienation of affections. The case is filed in a state court and seeks damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Iowa
Newspaper stories frame crime and industry as easy
A New York man says he turned to burglary after reading papers that made theft appear simple. He notes Ford auto production also looks easy in news articles, highlighting how sensationalized reporting can mislead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
English bishop laments privacy in television era
An English bishop said he dreaded television because even his bath would no longer be private. He added he could avoid it by postponing his viewing until Sunday morning.
Blacklisted D A R members to gather in New York May 9
The notice lists D A R members required to assemble in New York on May 9 amid growing pride in the city’s parade spectacle. The item reflects postwar civic activity and the group’s public presence in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Remus, Cincinnati bootleg king, found sane seeks liberty
George Remus, famed Cincinnati bootlegger who killed his wife last fall and was judged insane by a jury, has now been deemed sane and petitions for his release. The case has drawn wide attention as delays stretch court actions and public interest persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Remus
Cincinnati
Louisiana to Grow Twice as Many Early Tsarwberries
The article notes that Louisiana plans to produce twice as many early tsarwberries this year as in 1927, while Washington state reports a plentiful raspberry crop as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Washington
Farmer Demolishes Wall Between Transatlantic Flights
An Irish farmer tears down a stone wall on Baldonnelafield to clear a landing path for trans Atlantic planes. He earns 70 pounds sterling for each removal and rebuilds the wall after the flyers depart, recalling the mud puddle before his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldonnelafield
Ireland
Sin and Warning Against Omnipresent Sin
A preacher sermon warns that sin is universal from Eden to modern times. It contrasts sins of omission and commission with worldly temptations, urges faithfulness, and recalls biblical judgments. The piece ends with a plea to readers to turn from sin and prepare to meet God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Eve
Adam
House of God
Jesus
Father
Hell
Lamb of God
John E. Byrd
Aviation boom reshapes U S industry in aviation center era
The piece outlines rapid growth in aviation from airfields and 1927 production figures to a dense network of firms and services. It cites 84 airplane makers, numerous engines, parts and support industries, 19 air routes, and 413 aerial taxi readiness, predicting a booming, diversified aviation sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Wheeling
W. Va
Anthony Fokker
Long Island
Aviation Center
Buffalo
Chicago
Detroit
Ingenious mortician uses tack to fix toupee tale
Wilfred Tuggle, recently deceased, defies mortuary solemnity with a quip. Mortician John M. Goring, seeking a glue to set the toupee for viewing, learns from Wilfred's widow that a simple tack suffices. The incident reveals a sly, practical wit in a quiet man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred
John M. Goring
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
C. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
High Point
Associated Press
N. C
Pou
By Bruce Catton
Canada
Chile
Alabama
Texas
Uncle Sam
Victor Emmanuel
McEwen
the Enterprise
Tri-City
Raymond Willoughby
Nations Business
Piedmont Carolinas
Tri-Cities
W. B. M’ewen
High Point Chamber of Commerce
of Nations Business
Department of Commerce
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Atlanta
America
Toupees
Wilfred Tuggle
Bessey
the Grolier Society
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!