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 27 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 21, 1929
Page
4
The New York World reporter Robert Barry writes fair, clear journalism from Gastonia. He counters sensationalism and aims to debunk sensational labor tales, noting southern industry faces adjustments and not a clash of robber barons against radicals.
North Carolina records show automobile ownership rising with 481000 licenses issued and a year end total near a half million. Officials say more cars and better roads may relate to higher fatal crashes but not necessarily a higher accident rate. Commissioner A J Maxwell notes licensing will hit about 500000 this year.
A Detroit area night club fire killed seventeen and injured many, with the proprietor facing possible charges of criminal carelessness. The piece notes the crowd’s lack of composure and emphasizes the need for safety and responsible behavior in public venues.
The International Paper and Power Company exits publishing with a profit as Boston bankers prepare to free the Boston Herald and Traveler from outside ownership. The sale follows a national uproar over the investment and may offset losses from southern acquisitions linked to Hall and Lavarre.
Editor Clarence Poe argues for renewed cooperative marketing of tobacco, citing government support and aims to ensure fair treatment by big buyers. Growers from three states push for an Interstate Tobacco Committee, with Federal Farm Board leadership and state cooperation to secure a square deal and improved farmer welfare.
Bruce Catton argues that America’s empire should be built within minds as well as markets and fleets. He contrasts British and Spanish empires with ancient Greece and Israel, urging a cultural empire over mere power and profit.
In this fragment the author discusses how self interest undermined cooperative effort and caused collective harm, noting that concern for others would have benefited all. The passage emphasizes the failure to act for common welfare due to panic-driven self-interest.
A former treasury official warns that the new currency may be dangerous. Several people known to the writer express interest in pursuing a venture around the currency, seeking opportunities and risks.
A concise note describes a mix of people ranging in temperament who appear healthy, challenging the belief that meekness marks vitality. It suggests visible energy among those less patient, with implications for daily life and social dynamics.
The Hawley Smoot tariff bill places chest nuts on the free list. Officials warn there are too many old chestnuts in the country to compete with foreign markets.
Dr. G W Forster of State College says U S production will be around 15 000 000 bales and total supply about 19 500 000 for 1929 30 with no large rise or fall in prices. European demand and U S conditions may shift slightly but not create a big surplus or drop.
In New York a rules committee decision allows white footballs for night games when teams consent. Berlin reports an automatic catcher for hit and run motorists that reads license plates and speeds at impact, flashing a glare on the plate.
The Actors Equity board in New York rules Jed Harris must cover actor salaries for the weeks after Coquette closed since contracts did not exempt him despite Possible acts of God. The producer argued exemption in case of fire wreck or contractual acts of God and noted Helen Hayes was expected to join the cast.
Washington officials announce that fellows who land and take control of the situation will receive medals as the Marine Corps calls for designs and proposals for the awards.
Water front observers note Hudson is the only person besides Ambassador Dawes to smoke at a liner's dock and escape detection. Usually someone stops a smoker quickly.
A government commission in Angora issues a decree ordering the razing of structures and fences that do not conform to new uniform standards for housing and gardens throughout the city.
New York City officials require about one hundred workers including stenographers and telephone operators in the department of prisons to become proficient shooters as part of a new security training program.
In Philadelphia Mrs Jas Savina told the court her husband loves himself. Judge Bluett noted wives usually allege husbands love other women. Mrs Savina was awarded separate support.
A compromise resolution calls for rapid steps toward reducing and limiting armaments and urges the preparatory disarmament commission to resume work. It notes the assembly’s hope for an early naval arms limitation agreement and for sharing plenary and committee minutes with the preparatory commission.
Dr. G W Forster of North Carolina State College warns that despite cooperative aid, tobacco farmers must reduce production to align with market demand. He notes 1928 had record crops and carryovers, 1929 production about 752 million pounds with a 590 million carry, implying higher supplies and stagnant domestic use, with foreign demand the key price driver.
The Navy airship Los Angeles lifted from Lakehurst New Jersey at 6 45 a m on a training flight. It was to reach as far north as Geneva New York and return to its hangar by sunset with official timing listed in eastern standard time.
Government graders from the U S Department of Agriculture at the Smithfield market are improving prices and teaching farmers how to prepare and grade tobacco. Farmers report higher returns for better grades, and the service costs are covered by the State Department of Agriculture and the federal government.
A survey in Iowa shows about 200 farm boys and girls per county leave farms each year for city jobs. If education costs rise to 500 dollars per person, farmers contribute 190000 dollars per county toward urban sophistication.
A clerk assures a customer that the socks will satisfy, noting wear on his own pair for two months and offering an unworn alternative. The exchange highlights shopper confidence in footwear quality.
The Alaska Aerial Survey Expedition reports discovery of a power site exceeding 20000 horsepower in Tongass National Forest based on surveys conducted for the U S Forest Survey.
L. J. Taber of Columbus Ohio Master of the National Grange will keynote the Raleigh gathering of North Carolina Grange set for September 26 and 27 in the state house. Dean I. O. Schaub and T. E Browne will also speak as Governor Gardner and others send greetings. About 100 representatives are expected from local granges statewide.
An all day program with preaching, singing and a picnic dinner will be held tomorrow at Prospect Church. Dr. George H. Crowell will speak at Sunday school at 9 30 and preach at 11 00 on A New Day Get Ready and The Great Hereafter.Lunch will be served on the grounds at noon and a community sing follows in the afternoon.
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.