Readers Invite Letters on Current Interest
The Enterprise invites short letters from readers on topics of current interest. Each submission should include the writer's name, though the writer may choose to omit it.
High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
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!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
4
Immigration Policy Debate from Early 20th Century Commentary
The piece surveys immigration limits and Americanization, citing Palmer and Poindexter. It contrasts pro immigration openness with fears of demographic shift, noting 1920 census trends and concerns over labor markets and cultural assimilation. It questions the open door policy and stresses selective entry to preserve national standards.
Press Comment on Local News Coverage and Community Ties
The Union Springs Advertiser underscores the hard work of local reporting. Editors rely on readers to share visiting friends and community happenings to ensure coverage stays complete and fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Union Springs Advertiser
Gardner Delights Onslow County At Fair
Jacksonville dispatch reports Lieutenant Governor C Max Gardner praised the Onslow County Fair weather ideal and success. He was introduced by Walter M Thompson, fair president, with remarks on mob control reportedly part of the discourse, in a light humorous tone.
The American Stage Faces Imported Drama Crisis
The piece laments American theater reliance on European drama and grand opera, arguing plays lack life and import, and criticizes current productions for copying European footlights rather than reflecting local reality. It hints at a failing produced work.
Birthdays Today Highlight Bergson Tesla Barrow Schaefer
Today marks birthdays for Henri Bergson the Paris born philosopher age 50 Nikola Tesla born in Austria age 62 Dr David C Barrow chancellor of the University of Georgia born in Yslethorpe county Georgia age 67 and Jacob Schaefer Jr a Chicago born professional billiard player age 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Bergson
Paris
Nikola Tesla
Austria
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Yslethorpe County
Georgia
Jacob Schaefer, Jr
Chicago
Notice of Sale in Guilford County Court Case 1919
By judgment of T. D. Bryson Judge, the Superior Court of Guilford County will auction at High Point the Burns estate property on November 5, 1919. The tract lies in High Point township, bounds Mrs. Roy Skiff, with subdivision into lots before final sale to the highest bidder for cash. court confirmation and decree terms apply. Dred Peacock and Carter Dalton act as trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Bryson
Preitling
Guilford County
N. C
L. F. Burns
Zim
A .Burns
A. L. Burns
J. H. Burns
Builford County
High Point Township
Roy Skiff
Jordan St
High Point
North Carolina
N. Hamilton Street
Hamilton Street
Jordan Street
Kivett
Freeman Mill Road
Esther D. Kivett
Hopkins to lead Dartmouth College anniversary ceremonies
Ernest M. Hopkins will preside at Dartmouth College 156th founding anniversary events. He has served as college president since 1916 after wartime national service including a France countryside study and later industrial relations work for the U S Army. Hopkins is a Dartmouth graduate and son of a New Hampshire Baptist clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth College
Ernest M. Hopkins
United States
Hopkins
France
United States Army
Dr. Hopkins
New Hampshire
Alaska Day Celebrations and National Events
Today marks Alaska Day festivities across Alaska. Dr Harvey Wiley turns 75 as Dartmouth College opens a three day 150th anniversary celebration. A nationwide railroad accident drive starts today for two weeks while Ontario votes precede Monday elections. A Democratic primary runs in Oklahoma fifth district to fill the Thompson seat. Washington hosts the wedding of Elizabeth McRae to Captain Burdette Shields Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Wiley
United States
Dartmouth College
Oklahoma
Congress
Joe B. Thompson
Washington
Elizabeth McRae
Philip Pitt Campbell
Kansas
Burdette Shields Wright
Air Service
Today’s anniversaries reflect writers and wars across years
A list of historic anniversaries covers Isaac B. Woodbury born 1819 a Beverly mass blacksmith turned hymn writer died 1858 Columbia South Carolina. Helen Hunt Jackson born 1831 Amherst Massachusetts died 1885 San Francisco. 1844 Buffalo gale over 50 lives lost. 1894 Berlin council rejected eight hour day. 1905 Sir Henry Irving interred at Westminster Abbey. 1914 Allies check German Dunkirk advance. 1915 Russian attacks repulsed before Dvinsk. 1916 German attack against Russians on 200 mile front. 1917 German navy took Moon Island from Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Woodbury
Beverly Mass
Columbia
S. C
Helen Hunt Jackson
Amherst Mass
San Francisco
Buffalo
Berlin
Sir Henry Irving
Westminster Abbey
Dvinsk
Moon Island
One Year Ago Today in the War Declares Independence
The Czecho-Slovak National Council in Paris proclaimed independence. One hundred and forty U S planes conducted a successful raid behind enemy lines, marking a notable wartime milestone one year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Racing and sports calendar highlights Latonia Laurel Yonkers and more
Close of the fall Kentucky Jockey Club meeting at Latonia continues with Maryland State Pair at Laurel and Empire City meeting at Yonkers. Grand Circuit trotting season ends in Atlanta. Canadian intercollegiate track championships run in Montreal. Opening of American Roller Polo league season. Bill Brennan faces Bob Roper in a 10 round boxing match at Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Jockey Club
Latonia
Maryland
Laurel
Empire City Racing Association
Yonkers
Atlanta
Montreal
Roller Polo League
Bill Brennan
Bob Roper
Racine
Conventions Opening Today Across Nations
Springfield hosts the Springfield Mass meeting of the Connecticut Valley Kindergarten association. Emporia hosts the Kansas Y M C A College Students conference. San Antonio welcomes the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Texas as it opens events today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Connecticut Valley Kindergarten Association
Emporia
Kans
Kansas Y. M. C. A. College Students’ Conference
San Antonio
Texas
Ancient Order of Hibernians of Texas
Work To Begin August 10 At Exhibit Building Yard
Dirt disposal project at the exhibit building requires filling lots. See J A Dalton for particulars or apply on the job. Work starts about August 10 during 9 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havie
J. A. Dalton
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
Op. Rawley
Asa Biggs
L. ©. Purgurson
Medh
The
North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers
Post Office
Denekine
Mr. Fallis
Petrograd
Viks
Hines
Ing
Col
George Harvey
North American Review
Wilson
Col. Harvey
He Is
Greensboro News
Senate
President Wilson
Ratifi
Cation
Mr. Wilson
Greensboro
Commissioner Fallis
Tennial Avenue
Intelligence Department
Army
New York
Globe Says
Palmer
Poindexter
Europe
Canaan
Goethe
Jacksonville
Cor
Gov. C
Max Gardner
Onslow County
Onslow County Fair
Gardner
Priate and
Happy Style By
Walter M
Thompson
J. Hampton Rich
Dred Peacock
Carter Dalton
Alaska
Hamilton
Ont
Prince of Wals
Niagara
Ontario
Prohibition
Tive
Equitable Life Assurance
Walter L. Hargett
Peacock-Sherrod Bld
Dunkirk
Talmadge
Norm’ Y Almadge
R. Gratz Cox
Miss Boyd
South Main
Dunbar
P. C. McIntyre
City
RINDS
Snow St
Atlanta Machinery Exchange
Austell Bldg
D. T. Andrews
Enterprise Office
Nice
Conrad
A. O. Raper
Mechanicsville
D. S
P. C. McIntire
Rose Theatre
New Way Cleaners
Mangum
Russell Streets
J. H. Farley
South Elm St
High Point Mantle & Tile Co
Goatewood Avenue
Julius C. Smith
English Street
Markley Property
Durham
Lantic
League of Nations
Boston Shoe Leather Reporter
Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial
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.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?
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!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.