11 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
1
An essay by W. H. Dugdale argues that respect for parents neighbors and self is a moral chain that elevates character. It emphasizes courteous behavior, forbids disrespect such as calling parents old man, and warns that lack of respect undermines future success.
The Review publishes an 18 page Liberty Loan edition with extensive ads from Gilmer Bros Specialty Sample Store Efird's Department Store Atlantic Store Commercial National Bank Parker Clark People's House Furnishing Co Wachovia Bank High Point Morris Plan Bank of Commerce Point Milling C Muse Co Welborn Furniture Home Banking Ww Beavaps Wescott Roberson Lashmit's She Store Arctic Ice & Coal Wilson Motor Paul A Stamey Curtis publications Greensboro Daily News Stamey Printing House and family contributors. The edition aims to mobilize reader support and increase wartime financing.
County GOP aims to defeat Major Stedman by nominating a Republican for the Imperial Fifth seat while W P Ragan seeks the 12th district solicitor’s post against John C Bower. Delegates numbered 37 selected at a harmonious county convention with Walters Royal and others listed. State gathering at Siembie Tuesday recommended J Motley Morehead for the U S Senate. The bond question looms for voters asks if you bought a bond.
The sedition bill clears the Senate imposing a ten thousand dollar fine and up to twenty years in prison for disloyal language or actions affecting the draft and Liberty loan. American troops reinforce the British line in France as German forces press but do not break the Allied line. The president weighs price fixing for domestic necessities including textiles and footwear. A seven foot Liberty Ball travels 473 miles from Buffalo to New York to urge perseverance. Democrats at Raleigh convention fail to back woman suffrage amid intra party debates.
Asheboro prepares a major Sunday rally led by Gray Frank Osburn and his assistants with Rev. J A Clarke delivering the principal address. The event features several local citizens and the Tesh orchestra, promising a large turnout.
A miscellaneous page notes Ely P Denson replying from France on YMCA card that his ship arrived overseas. Royal Arch Masons meet in Greensboro. School War and Thrift Stamp drive nears $5 000. Wesley Memorial M E Church celebrates a church victory. Mayor Ragan marks 49th birthday with city officials as guests. Local anti Germano sentiment mentioned. Mrs Albert A Mendez visiting in Spartanburg. Odd Fellows lodge receives service flag with six stars. two more members enlist making eight. A passerby asks about hot tar and feathers in town.
Loflin highlights the prettiest hats of the season awaiting inspection. Moffitt Furnishing Co. promotes cute ginguam dresses for girls and ladies with waists. The Atlantic Store, Inc. runs a "Quick Action" page ad urging fast purchases. Beavans lists several specials in today’s ad. Efird's Department Store touts shoes and low prices in space today.
The Wesley Memorial Church congregation subscribed 24000 to pay off debt on its new building at a Sunday service. The event marked a time of thanksgiving for five years of prior subscriptions and opened the drive to cover remaining debt with 36 monthly installments.
The Democratic county convention in Greensboro featured Congressman Heflin of Alabama as the attraction with Major Charles M. Stedman introducing him. Delegates and alternates were named for the State convention, which met in Raleigh, with administration at all levels endorsed. The piece closes with a political call to action urging Americans to wake up and defend their country.
A frustrated boss complains that excessive unsolicited mail advertising causes waste. He argues that cutting back on promotions would reduce unnecessary effort and free up resources for legitimate ads. He urges timely, honest marketing.
A full auditorium and gallery hosted Sunday’s second Patriots rally with Rev Linebach Rev Clarke and Mayor Ragan delivering talks. Knoxville orator J W Elliott spoke on German Kultur and Frank Ogburn led the event with Tesh orchestra providing music in a strong display of local patriotism.
Penny Bros. of the American Land Co sold the Wesley Hedgecock property one mile north of the city in a highly successful sale last week. The transaction opened about 100 acres of land for small farmers or truckers and the firm is praised for its unique ability to dispose of land.
Mrs J L Parrish died Sunday at home on Rookie Street after years of poor health. Born May 2 1856 she was nearly 62. Surviving husband daughter Miss Lillie Parrish and son Eugene S Parrish. Funeral from residence Wednesday afternoon conducted by Dr Gilbert T Rowe Wesley Memorial M E Church. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
A cablegram from Capt Ely Denson to his parents states he reached France safely and is in regular service ready to fight for the world’s freedom. Also announced is a forthcoming Moose Lodge Red Cross lecture by Hon J W Elliott Friday May 10 at the auditorium on Humor with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
The trustees of Wesley Memorial M. E. church reach an agreement with W. L. Stamey and T. F. Wrenn to acquire two adjoining lots, 50 by 200 feet, directly next to the church.
The Eagle's Eye presents a spy themed film each Monday at the Rose theater with complete serials and strong audience appeal. A strong Sunday to Friday lineup is complemented by an excellent Saturday bill of pictures. Visit the Rose for entertainment.
A brief notice invites readers to obtain free works titled 101 German Lies Nailed and Kaiserism in America. It calls on the Committee on Public atw Jackson Place Washington D C to mention the paper in promoting the pamphlets and identifies the source as the newspaper.
W G Foster argues for full national unity in war efforts across all sectors. Drafts, mobilization of industries, and shared sacrifice are essential to defeat autocracy. Citizens at home must support and sustain frontline forces with equal resolve.
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