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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues that character and daily habits matter as financial assets more than collateral in bank lending. It contrasts bankers with pawnbrokers, cites moral risk and repayment willingness, and warns that ill gotten gains undermine long term wealth. It also critiques inflated immigration figures used in a political debate.
A Texas representative announces that 10,000,000 Americans are organized to demand Congress pass the Dies deportation bill. The measure would bar any alien from holding a job in the United States.
A cautious forecast notes major political decisions await the June Republican and Democratic conventions while economic prospects improve. Fred W. Sargent cites excellent crop prospects and Northwestern Railway strength as signs of continued industrial gains, suggesting public focus may shift from politics to a promising year ahead. The text also remarks on the contrasts among the French, noting their speed in sailing and slowness in bookkeeping.
The Covington Virginian notes that interest rates are extremely low with banks paying little to depositors and offering cheap loans. The New York Fed rediscount rate stands at 1 percent while short term notes and time loans are unusually cheap. The piece warns of looming credit inflation if demand for loans does not grow and calls for constructive lending to avoid stock and real estate gambling with cheap credit.
Washington Daybook notes a split in Congress over New Deal measures. Senator Wagner defends federal action and plans to amend AAA and social security while respecting the Schechter decision. Some lawmakers doubt the constitutionality of taxation and interstate commerce rules, yet many prepare to vote for the measures.
New York writing on the town by Sax Rohmer begins with Manhattan lore and scenes. The piece notes Rohmer’s immersion in Center Street and police lines, the changing cityscape, Broadway flops, a Harlem street dancer, and celebrity mentions from Katharine Cornell to Eva LeGallienne, plus fashion tweaks on Fifth Avenue and Frank Owen’s career moves.
A humorous column by Alfonso lampoons local wit and inventions from Venus to wireless collars. It notes quirky devices like disposable baby garments and a four minute stove, plus quips about headhunting, female writers, Nebraska fish plans, and a dentist’s chair oath about pulling a tooth.
John Howard Dayton, 17, of Moundsville West Virginia, was killed when his vehicle left the road near Flushing. His passenger James Prettyman, 37, Holloway Ohio, was critically injured as the car struck a culvert last night.
Hollywood notes shine on Jean Parker as a bathing beauty turned star. Her screen test involved five minutes of talking about pets and walking around without lines, leading to a contract with MGM. She balances acting with plans to dance paint music and poetry while still finishing Pasadena High.
New York June 28 The New York Central railroad announced a public offering of 12 1/2 million dollars of the Toledo and Ohio Central Railway company refunding and improvement mortgage 3 3 4 per cent bonds series A due June 1 1960 The rate was said to be the lowest for any American railroad bond issued to the public in 25 years The Toledo and Ohio Central sub-
Laurie Moore pretends to be married to airman Rez Moore to keep her job with plane maker Mark Albery. Rew, thought lost at sea, returns forcing the pair to maintain the ruse with Law. Ren irritates Laurie as the comic and romantic entanglements unfold.
In the aftermath of Rex Moore’s return, Laurie endures his coercive proposal to live with him and pretend a marriage. Albery arranges a furnished flat and one interview, aiming to quell publicity while Laurie grapples with the ethical and emotional wreckage of Rex’s demand. Tomorrow brings a talk with Mark Albery.
The article notes the New York Central system extends from West Virginia and southern Ohio coal fields through Ohio's manufacturing district, highlighting its regional rail reach and economic role for energy and industry.
Newark New Jersey June 28 funds show funeral expenses and guarding the Edison grave totaled 12893 dollars this amount plus the estate valued at 2871758 dollars. The accounting was filed in the surrogate's office and set for review August 13 before Judge Daniel J. Brennan in the Common Pleas Court.
Charleston West Virginia June 28 Harold Ritz of Charleston and John L Hatfield of Morgantown were reappointed by Governor Kump to fifth terms on the board of com
Ritz a Republican and Hatfield a Democrat are the sole board members, serving since the first appointments were made to the department of public safety.
A contract for 24 automobiles to be used by the state police was awarded today by the state purchasing director to Lowell Motor Sales of Point Pleasant. The cars will be delivered in a few days.
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.