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 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1936
Page
4
The text presents a blend of quotes from James and Emerson about peace and inner triumph of principles. It emphasizes self-made peace and the moral fruit of choosing peaceful, principled action.
The piece argues safe driving courses may be less worthwhile than broader curricula. It notes North Dakota requires a safe driving exam for graduation in 600 high schools starting next May and urges other districts to consider similar requirements.
Dr. Frank Sherwood of the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station Raleigh argues the best general guidance is to eat liberal dairy products eggs fruits and leafy vegetables and fill the rest with wheat. He warns against trendy dietary fads and self styled doctors selling theories or commercial products while pointing to common sense nutrition.
The article discusses digestibility and appetite in relation to nutrition advice. Dr Sherwood emphasizes simple guidance over complex dietary theories, focusing on appetite digestion and cost implications for readers.
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association directors voted to remove top speed references from advertising to curb highway accidents. They urge emphasis on endurance and safety to reduce the rising death toll, arguing ongoing speed preaching leads drivers to test limits and wrecks.
In a provocative critique, the author challenges French pacifism citing a large Paris march demanding arms for Spain and warns that intervention could ignite a broader European war. The piece contrasts rhetoric of peace with calls for weapons.
The piece accuses France of dual aims seeking large defense spending while calling for world armament reduction. It argues Paris fears Hitler’s military build up and Mussolini’s 8 million strong force, insisting disarmament would come before stronger defenses if sincere.
A fragment notes a person named Dumbt learning golf from a reputable instructor after previously unclear guidance. The item hints at a shift to proper coaching and adherence to teachers’ oaths guiding athletic training.
Political seers say the campaign will not really begin until October, a period not considered gathering time. The remark suggests the race will gain momentum later in the year.
In New York, sept 8, Johnny Farrar, once a Vermont poet, now leads a publishing house with partner Stanley Rinehart. Backed by Messmore Kendall, Farrar’s venture, once doubted by old timers, made its big splash with the publication of the weighty Anthony Adverse.
By 0. C. McIntyre with no takers, the book becomes a decade sensation and fortune. A bobbing old lady in a Waldorf area setting hints at theatrical life and gossip around Ziegfeld and the famous tag line Glorifying the American Girl. Walter Kingsley is noted as a press agent who suggested the line for a Broadway Follies sign.
Bernard Sobel, former Purdue English professor, became Ziegfeld’s press agent. City editors praise his precise English and influence on the Follies and related productions, noting he followed the showman’s career closely.
Hotels in New York have largely ended in room cooking bans once enforced with evictions. Deluxe properties added kitchenettes and refrigeration, sidestepping old fears. The Ansonia reportedly led with in-room kitchens as dining rooms lost appeal.
Ten years ago in 1926 Mayor H A Moffitt made a high bid of 7150 dollars for the stock and equipment of the Consoli dated Stores Inc. Commercial National Bank officials had been appointed receivers for the firm months earlier. Groceries and equipment were sold at public auction.
Robert G. Lassiter of Lassiter Construction proposes a donation to High Point College covering the full amount of street paving assessments for improvements on West College drive. The offer aims to fund necessary paving work by the college.
Miss Elizabeth Brown left yesterday for Greensboro to enter Greensboro College. Braxton Craven of Trinity left this morning for Lakeland Florida to study at Southern College. Thomas Turner has returned from Marriott Georgia where he visited Mrs. Turner and their son who are due to arrive in High Point Sunday.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker spoke in High Point for a few minutes yesterday between appearances in Winston Salem and Greensboro. He praised the nation’s leadership and noted the many sweeping laws passed during the current administration. He urged careful consideration before changing tenets in the middle of national affairs.
The passage notes hotel detectives watching the lobby and signs of improper guests. It mentions past lawsuits over snooping through keyholes and contrasts Caesar Ritz's approach of expelling unruly patrons by raising tariffs. The tone reflects strict hotel discipline and low scandal.
News briefs report Germany’s admission to Allied fellowship and a League of Nations seat in Geneva. Georgia voters decide on Senatorial races. At Chapel Hill Freshman Week draws 800 new students. Roy Carson of Nebraska faces punishment for liquor law violation. George W. Denny of Asheville to author a school theater production book. Cotton market forecasts predict further declines with Federal estimates over 15 million bales. E. W. Freeze returns to work after hospital rheumatism treatment. Antowan claims hens lay 365 eggs yearly for the new crop.
Mr and Mrs J W Harriss with Mrs W Beavans attend opening exercises at G C W. Miss Clara Steele begins fall studies at G C W after Monday start. Mrs Claud Reitzel visits Mount Vernon Springs for about a week. Sidney Perry leaves for Wake Forest for the season. Mrs Gilbert Clark entertains at Oakwood Court honoring Miss Elizabeth Gold of Wilson.
Congress adjourned at 10 o clock marking a record session length. A total of 1 858 384 483 dollars was appropriated. The item notes wartime fronts and political moves involving Roosevelt and Hughes. Wilson begins a lengthy vacation at Shadow Lawn New Jersey.
Edwin Gill urges lenient views on youth crime while railing at modern homes. Roosevelt speech in Charlotte may curb preface antics. Dr McDonald boasts on North Carolina appeal, Dixon plans return and campaign for London while claiming Democrat ties.
A Pennsylvania judge sentences himself to three days in jail. Other remarks feature M L Hall the tattooist defending her craft. Hollywood figures including Leslie Howard and Walter Wanger express views on acting attire and dignity. Professor Lasswell critiques war rhetoric.
A Twin City Sentinel note laments modern spelling laxity in schools and colleges. It commends High Point as it announces the return to strenuous spelling study and urges other public schools to follow suit.
A lengthy analysis argues the Democratic Party plans Emancipation Day celebrations to gain black votes, focusing on the South where racial issues drive party loyalty. It notes Roosevelt era moves, Farley leadership, Vann as adviser, and Good Neighbor League efforts aimed at mobilizing African American supporters, with Southern resistance cited.
Eastern mills report heavy advance demand for woolen underwear with itchy yearn for red flannels. Industry notes show strong sales in early season, retailers report steady orders and consumer interest rising across regions.
The article notes Professor Einstein beginning fresh calculations about the outer universe. It hints at possible links to a group or concept called the League of N, suggesting speculative research directions and ongoing inquiry.
The narrator, an orchestra director, notes that accepting others’ views makes them seem cuckoo yet grants a personal sense of permission or ay. Jose Iurbi is referenced as a Spanish figure connected to the insight.
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.