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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
14
A fragmented notice lists a foreign advertising representative linked to The American Stage Association. Details are incomplete.
Transient visitors note Beckley in a bad way as the hotel dining room shuts without warning last Wednesday. Owners threaten further building closure if rental demands are not met, worsening lodging and dining access for travelers.
The city notes rising dining room crowds at Manhattan and other eateries while Beckley hotel owners set prohibitive rents. Public-spirited construction may yield a new hotel rentable at a fair return, as Beckley seeks growth and progress amid a major drive to attract visitors.
It is natural to celebrate new possessions including a home and business. The note invites friends and customers to visit a new printing plant and explains the processes behind producing newspapers and commercial printed matter.
A discussion on a class of men who have grown wealthy due to wartime inflation. The piece notes their altered views, including reformist criticisms by once staunch Democrats and opposition to Governor Cox's proposed policy continuance. It references Bryan's story as an illustrative anecdote.
Reports describe a Bryan appearance where a Democrat bannered man in the parade carried a Republican flag claiming family wealth compelled alliance with the party of privilege. The piece ties to labor strife in Mingo county, Ford price cuts, and local civic efforts in Beckley, urging Chamber of Commerce action.
Residents warn that children and speech fiends continue to endanger lives on Beckley streets. Officials urge caution as incidents persist and communities seek improved safety measures and enforcement. Local leaders call for clearer reporting channels and public awareness campaigns to deter threats and protect pedestrians.
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.