War memories from France return of Dodameade and Stamey
The Review chats with Thos EK Dodameade and Wilbur Stamey who just returned from France. They served with Battery 8 in the Big Bertha era near Paris Toul sector and Lorraine front. They describe bombardments, trenches, planes shot down and the hardships of war before being glad to be back in America. Uncle Cicero Horton and Luther T. Smith celebrate 81st birthday with a Fairfield gathering.
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America
Thos
EK. Dodameade
France
Dodameade
Wilbur Stamey
Paris
Toul
Lorraine
Battery 8
Mr. Dodameaue
High Point
Carl Gilbreath
Fairfeld
Cicero Horton
Luther T
Local notes on theater sale and city debt limits
D. Bones sold his theatre building and bonds for any purpose cannot be voted on now due to the citys indebtedness. CC B Cecil's Ford was stolen Tuesday night at the carnival grounds. Ex Sheriff James F Jordan is dead. Will London chairs the 5th loan drive in South Carolina. Wilbur Stamey visits the editor from overseas where he served with Battery 8 Antiaircraft artillery on the front lines.
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Cc. B. Cecil
Will London
5Th Loan Drive
South Carolina
Wilbur Stamey
Une
Dare-devil driving blamed in Randolph county accident
A. D. Cooper of Randolph county drove a Ford into Phillip Siver on the Ish Point road Sunday afternoon causing significant damage to Siver's car and slight injuries to Siver and his companion. Cooper was at fault while attempting to pass a car, a reckless act that observers call for severe punishment.
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A. D. Cooper
Randolph County
Ford
Phillip Siver
Llsh Point
Mr. Silver
Cooper
Mr. Siver
A Task for Fortitude and Delicacy by Stevenson
A compact reflection by Robert Louis Stevenson on honesty kindness thrift and inward discipline. It extols living simply earning honestly maintaining meaningful friendships and keeping peace with oneself through restraint and fortitude.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Japan Backs Race Policy at Peace Talks
The Japanese delegates push for racial discrimination in the peace treaty and favor German islands and Pacific rights. The piece warns of future conflicts over colonies and the fate of uncivilized lands amid expanding powers. A stray note mentions Stamey’s Jewelry pricing and A M Hardie’s hospital surgery for appendicitis.
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Asia
Pacific
Japan
Earth
League of Nations
Speech of Senator Lewis Defends Wilson in League Debate
Washington special reports the Democratic committee mails one million Lewis speech re a reply to Lodge Knox Borah and Reed attacks on Wilson League of Nations. The Lewis oration drew crowds and praise from Post and Herald as a historic personal victory in the Senate.
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Democratic Camatites
Lewis
Senate
League of Nations
Lodge
Knox, Borah
Reed
Republican National Committee
Wilson
Democratic Committee
Congressional Record
Senator Lewis
Massachusetts
Knox
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Borah
Idaho
Gewis
League
Wilson League
Galeries
Vnce-dent
The
Washington Post
Herald
Fastern
Illinois
Explosion damages garage tank at Motor Service Company
An explosion burst a portable compressed air tank in a garage at the Motor Service Company Saturday morning. No one was nearby and only inanimate objects were injured as flying steel fragments scarred the walls. The tank had been moved between machines to inflate tires.
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Motor Service Company
Junior Speaking Night Arrives at H P H S Auditorium
The Junior Class at H P H S presents one minute speeches Friday afternoon at the high school auditorium. Students discuss why men choose certain life paths and how they prepare to be efficient in those fields with two viewpoints guiding their talks.
Russia Germany and the shadow of a future alliance
The piece ponders Napoleon’s remark about Europe becoming cossack or republican and questions whether a Russo German bloc could form in the next generation. It asks if Slavs may unite with Teutons to challenge a league of nations, noting the current aloof Allies and Bolshevik threat.
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Napoleon
Europe
Russia
League of Nations
Can We Save the Spirit After the War
The writer urges continuing public-spirited campaigns and generous giving as communities transition from war to peace. Our soldiers return home and civilian life begins, but the spirit of generosity must not fade. Counties and cities benefited from bonds and Red Cross drives, proving a community can pull together and progress.
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Red Cross
Faculty Entertainment Promises Comedy Night
Faculty entertainment will be staged Tuesday night April 8 featuring a variety program led by about a dozen female teachers in Cl ub bing a Husband. General admission 25 cents, reserved 35 cents with box office crowds delaying start last year. Proceeds benefit city school libraries.
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Barkis
Seniors Thank City for County Fair Support and Funds
The seniors express gratitude for public patronage at the Annual County Fair. Gross receipts 67.01 dollars, expenses 4.25 dollars, net 62.76 dollars turned over to the Library superintendent for Food. Acknowledges assistance from Delphine Helder, Vera King, Leslie Andrews, Lawrence Leonard, Paulih Stamey, and Ralph Wall.
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Delphine Helder
Vera King
Leslie Andrews
Lawrence Leonard
Paulih Stamey
Ralph Wall
Rabbit Foot Luck Question Sparks Quip From Pinkley
A Washington Star clip quotes Mr. Erastus Pinkley asserting luck comes from owning the best of the rabbit, specifically the left hind foot, in a light exchange about signs of luck.
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Erastus Pinkley
Washington ‘Star
Pa's Reply Sparks Quiet Family Tension
Detroit Free Press quotes a moment where a parent dodges a question from children about marriage. The father urges peace and labels the kids' questions as troublemaking, highlighting everyday family strain in a dated public dialogue.
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Detroit Free Press
High Point Teachers Challenge Parents For Playground Funds
Teachers in High Point pledge 125 to equip playgrounds, demanding at least 1,000 from parents and city donors. They urge fathers and mothers to join in, arguing play is vital for child development as the school year ends May 30, 1919.
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High Point
Carnival delayed by fire damage to attractions
A carnival en route from Danville was delayed after a serious fire near Pomona caused $8,000 net loss with no insurance. The show resumes this week at the English street car line extension under the local band and presents a solid bill despite the loss.
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Danville
Pomona
Aftermath of WWI Front Pivot and Allied Breakthrough
A retrospective contrasts last year’s German push in Picardy with today’s orderly outcome. American forces demobilize after guiding victory as units in France finish operations, while Allies retain gains from Sedan and end Teutonic domination.
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Picardy
France
Sedan
Belgium
Great Britain
Italy
High Point High School Baseball Loses Third Straight
The High Point high school baseball team fell 9 to 6 Friday afternoon at the Normal School lot, marking their third consecutive defeat after losses to Greensboro and Jamestown. Also Sunday, Rev. F B Rankin spoke on The Returned Soldier and the Community at 3:30 PM at First Baptist, followed by a sermon at First Presbyterian later that evening.
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Chas. P. Coble
First Presbyterian Church
Home Guards
Home Guard
High Point High School
Spencer
Greensboro
Jamestown
F. B. Rankin
High Point
First Baptist Church
Rankin
Bank Opens Directors Room for Soldiers in City
To aid returning soldiers and sailors in the city a bank creates a makeshift club by opening its directors' room. The Bank of Commerce offers desks and tables for soldiers to pass the hours, citing lack of a library or public buildings in town.
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Bank of Commerce
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