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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
5
The notice calls for conservation of food and trash cleanup in Cleveland and High Point urging civic effort. It notes over $50,000 in building contracts in March with vendors listing partial costs and suggests the real figure may exceed $75,000.
A. J. Dodamead displayed an old K of P apron from Times Lodge No. 8 Richmond Va worn by a charter member in 1876. Weyor Harting was chancellor at that time Mr Hives died in the Sportswood hotel fire saving a fellow Pythian. the lodge bears Hive memorial. Dodaméad and B. E. Moore are two of the oldest Pythians in the U S.
The article argues that truthful newspaper advertising is the most economical and efficient way to connect makers with consumers, surpassing unsightly billboards that harm real estate values. It cites civic economists and urges responsible ads to avoid harming the vulnerable, noting a Durham Herald report on a seventeen year old girl left homeless and jailed, lamenting society’s neglect and calling for communal accountability.
A critique argues against strict censorship urging an uncensored press to reveal government weaknesses. It contends England’s wartime censorship hid errors and warns opponents that Teutons already possess extensive details of military power. The piece warns secrecy risks and calls for open information.
J E Latam addressed the South Bend Rotary Club urging patriotic unity and a firm stance against pro-German writings. He argued for assimilation in the melting pot and to defend elemental national rights with all means if needed. He insisted traitors be ostracized while loyal citizens rise under the flag.
Those paying their subscriptions since the last issue include Mrs Mamie Hester N F Owings and Luther T Smith. By request of several subscribers the payment deadline for all arrearages has been moved to May 1. Please pay by this time to avoid collection costs and ensure regular delivery.
Adjutant General B. S. Royster reported yesterday afternoon the large volume of letters and telegrams from African Americans across the state offering their services and loyalty. Entire organizations have formed to assist, not just individuals.
Greensboro Record condemns Governor Bickett for granting clemency to a woman imprisoned 18 years for infanticide committed at age 13. It contrasts her fate with the man responsible, argues the state must not repeat such inhuman pardons, and urges broader clemency records examination.
Southern Railway offers a first class round trip excursion to Florida starting Monday April 23 1917. The special train with Pullman sleeping cars and high class day coaches departs Greensboro 730 PM Salisbury 915 PM and Charlotte 1050 PM reaching Jacksonville 1055 PM, with return on regular trains via Savannah or Atlanta. Fares from High Point or Thomasville to Jacksonville 8 dollars Sarasota 11 dollars 50 cents St Petersburg or Tampa 10 dollars 50 cents tickets valid for the special outbound only and return on regular services.
Mortgagee W P Ragan offers sale at public auction of Lot No 4 Block A Campbell division of N E Welborn land Mechanicsville High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina on April 23 1917 at 2 PM due to default on note secured by a 1916 mortgage registered Book 283 Page 135. Terms cash.
State dissolves Dalton Furniture Company a North Carolina corporation with principal office at 101 S Hamilton St High Point Guilford filed March 24 1917 consent of dissolution by all stockholders certified by Secretary J Bryan Grimes official seal Raleigh North Carolina.
Executors J F Hoffman Jr and D H Parsons notify creditors to present claims against the Hoffman estate by March 22 1918 at High Point North Carolina. Debts to the estate should be settled promptly.
Certificate of dissolution issued by North Carolina Secretary of State states that Southern Veneer and Panel Company, a High Point corporation, has complied with dissolution requirements. Notice records show stockholders unanimously consented to dissolve and filed March 28, 1918, with official seal in Raleigh.
The undersigned will sell to the last and highest bidder for cash on the premises at 423 South Main Street High Point on Saturday April 7 1917 beginning at 100 o clock P M the property of the late J F Hoffman including two mules one horse wagons buggies harness farming tools corn and all household goods and effects of the deceased executor J F Hoffman Sr March 17 1917
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a quick corn remover sold for 25 cents or by mail from Lawrence & Co. Chicago. It claims immediate relief, shrinking and peeling of corns without salves, bandages, plasters, or sharp tools. The notice notes availability in High Point and endorsement by Munn Drug Company.
This item outlines U S Court decisions on subscription renewal by inaction and continuance of publication. It states that subscribers who do not object are deemed to renew, publishers may continue sending after a discontinuance order until dues are paid, and holders remain responsible if they move without informing the publisher or fail to settle their bill.
Public notice of an application to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of Jule Fagg convicted in Guilford County at the May Term 1916 for larceny and sentenced to twenty four months on the roads. Dated March 31 1917. a5 2ti Elmore Fagg
The Review weekly in High Point North Carolina declares ownership management and circulation details as required by law. W L Stamey is editor managing editor and publisher from Stamey Printing House with no bondholders mortgagees or other security holders. Sworn subscribed before J L Parrish NP April 10 1917.
Mrs. R B Atkins of 500 Willowbrook Street High Point endorses Doan's Kidney Pills. She says three years earlier she suffered kidney pain backache and headaches and the medicine restored her kidneys. She repeats her endorsement and urges other readers to try it. 50c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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