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 15 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, 1926
Page
4
Poem urging young women to seize youth and marry while time remains, noting the sun's setting and time's flight. Emphasizes bold use of prime years before aging decrees change and opportunities fade.
A High Point student letter argues missed sidewalk enforcement along the route from college to town. He cites city ordinances requiring property owners to pave granolithic sidewalks within 30 days after notice where curbing exists. He warns that missing sidewalks and headlights create danger and inconvenience for pedestrians.
The article warns against arming reduction and argues for strong U S measures to protect the canal region. It notes warships moving toward the Caribbean border, rising U S involvement with Nicaragua and Guatemala, and a call for intervention backed by naval power to stabilize politics in the area.
The article discusses how North Carolina counties value property for taxation and how the state equalization fund, drawn from the general fund, must reckon with diverse local assessments. It cites A T Allen proposing dual valuations—one local and one state uniform—as a prudent, statesmanlike solution.
The text argues that until Latin American states gain dependable governance the United States should be ready to translate protection into ultimate terms. It emphasizes a strong navy to back a powerful nation’s policies in a distant world where force or its threat may govern.
The state Baptist convention accepted Dr W L Poteats resignation as Wake Forest College president and named him president emeritus. Alumni at Wilmington praised the retiring president as Wake Forest exits a era of strong leadership and steady growth despite denominational tensions.
Rt. Rev. Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram, the lord bishop, enjoyed two sets of mixed doubles in Oakland at age 68. The piece notes his dignified British formality and the light touch of sports amid broader world events and labor strikes.
The Duke of Marlborough and Consuelo Vanderbilt may have their 1895 union declared null by ecclesiastical authority. Both, after divorce and remarriage, seek Church of Rome validation for new nuptials, amid reflections on social fixation of heiress marriages and royal status.
Professor Wilbur Cortez Abbott of Harvard argues history should be humanized and read for real, personal meaning. He says historians focus too much on form and miss the beating hearts of those who shaped great epochs and endured misery and happiness.
The Asheville Times criticizes Bishop Mouzon's stump speech at the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Durham. It warns that church leaders mixing politics threaten church state separation and urges independence from party lines while recognizing social issues.
High Point College students urge authorities to build a complete sidewalk route to town along Montlieu and Centennial avenue. They describe dangerous, muddy, poorly paved paths, especially in winter, hindering walking to church and town for both girls and boys.
North Carolina Municipal Association to draft a program for the legislature. A December 8 meeting in Raleigh will discuss state licensing of automobile drivers and a state highway patrol to unite and strengthen city police efforts.
Certificate of incorporation filed in Raleigh for Hill and Company of Winston-Salem to operate as real estate agents with authorized capital of 20 000 dollars and subscribed capital of 200 dollars by E H Copeland E C Hill L L Hill and H M Edmondson all of Winston Salem N C
A 1926 Enterprise column analyzes a long running feud between Estelle Higby and her brother Frank Higby and his wife Janet. The piece argues such grudges harm the family, urging separation if harmony cannot be restored and calling toxic kinship a source of communal poison. Elliott Clark laments the quarrel while authors defend disengagement as sane choice.
A fashion note highlights fan shaped inserts of accordion pleated material in the latest sport frocks. The piece showcases new fabric details and styling cues for activewear inspired dresses.
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.