Local notes brighten High Point as ads and events spark chatter
The Review notes whiskey ad policies and business stance for High Point. W C Hammer of Asheboro touted as Western District attorney successor to Holton. Guilford County SS Convention drew large crowds with Sunday school talks. High Point High School led Inter scholastic meet in Chapel Hill. Town jokes about autos and editor’s autofied mood amid quiet times. Streets face potholes. reconstruction urged to protect existing investments.
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High Point
High Point High School
Chapel Hill
President Wilson and Postmaster Appointment Comment
The text questions a claim that President Wilson would ignore recommendations from Congressmen on postmaster selections. It calls the idea preposterous and argues district congressmen should know the best appointees, noting curiosity about the authenticity and the need for a clear reason behind such actions.
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Wilson
United States
Willson
Citizens vie for City Council seats amid sacrifice talk
The missive urges more citizens to announce themselves for City Council roles, emphasizing willingness to sacrifice. The High Point post office dispute is noted as heating up despite a distant term end, while Alfonso XIII faces renewed anarchist attention. Jefferson’s 171st birthday was celebrated at Monticello with a wreath from President and Mrs. Wilson on the tomb.
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Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Pure City Water Monthly Quality Report
Mayor Tate collects a sterilized bottle sample from city water each month for analysis by the State Laboratory of Hygiene at Raleigh. The report, received within days, shows the water is absolutely pure and of the highest quality and is available for review by City Health Physician Dr. Stanton and interested citizens.
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Tate
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Raleigh
Stanton
High Point Emphasizes Pure City Water Health Benefits
City promotes its absolutely pure water as a key asset. Demand for connections remains high as workers install small service pipes to distant residences. Doctors advocate usage, with many urging patients to drink only the city supply for health reasons.
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High Point
Statement of ownership for The Review weekly at High Point NC
The document lists editor and manager W L Stamey, business managers W L Stamey and O H Hoover, publisher Stamey Printing House. Sworn before J L Parrish on March 28 1913. Commission expires December 5.
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High Point
N. C
Congress
W.L. Stamey
W. L. Stamey
O. H Hoover
Stamey Printing House
J. L. Parrish
N. P
Dee
Irresistible clubbing offer for The Review subscribers
A promotional pitch offers exclusive clubbing with Holland's Magazine Farm and Ranch and The Review. It touts Holland's Magazine as a leading women’s monthly 60 to 80 pages Farm and Ranch weekly with farming news and recipes and The Review eight pages weekly of local and general news. Subscriptions for a year cost 1.89 or 1.49 with one of the papers, claiming substantial value and urging readers to send orders to The Review Office.
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Holland’s Magazine
Fania and
Barch
Holland's Magazine
Ho Ne Journal
Farm and Ranch
Holland’s
Review
City of High Point to hold May 6 1913 election
City Council declares election for mayor and eight commissioners on May 6 1913. New registration books to be used with appointed ward registrars J Matt Sechrest J L Sechrest John Farlow and J F Hoffman. Ward judges named L J Ingram C S Welborn and A B Horney A.
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High Point
N. C
Towit
J. Matt Sechrest
J. L. Sechrest
John Farlow
J. F. Hoffman
L. J. Ingram
C. S. Welborn
A. B. Horney
High Point City Election and Bond Referendum Notices
The document details ward polling locations and registration timelines for a municipal election in High Point North Carolina. It outlines registrar duties, registration book openings on April 3 1913, and closing on April 26 1913 with extended weekend hours and Challenge Day. It also covers a bond vote for school buildings and water works extensions with new registrars and judges appointed for each ward. The election results will be tallied at City Hall on May 7 1913.
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J. M. Sechrest
W. Washington St
City Hall
Jordan St
H. C. Sechrest
Taylor
Jarrell Hotel
South Main Street
Fourth Ward
W. T. Parker
Hamilton Street
General Assembly
High Point
N. C
City of
J. Matt Sechrest
J L. Sechrest
John Farlow
J. F. Hoffman
L. J. Ingram
Welburn
B. Horney
A. R. Hammer
W. F. Brown
J. E. Marsh
A. M. Briggs
A. Lyon
J. M.sechrest
Guy Hall
Jo Dan Street
Third Ward
S. Main St. Roush
W. J. Parker
Hamilton St
The
Seid
Lissue
N C
Tomato Plants For Sale At Johnson Farm Route 5
Tomato plants offered at 50 cents per 100 with best varieties available. Johnson Truck and Poultry Farm advertises Route 5 in High Point and lists phone number 3633 for orders.
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Johnson Truck & Poultry Farm
High Point
Plymouth Rocks
Cook
Tnis
Johnson Truck and Poultry Farm
N. C
Seed Irish Potatoes For Early Abundant Crops
For sale by W. L. Kivett seed Irish potatoes offering 2nd crop Insh Cobbler and Red Bliss. Growers advised to plant now for a good stand and early harvest. Poster notes availability from W. L. Kivett.
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W. L. Kivett
Dr King’s New Discovery Adverts Mentioned Remedy
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds, promising relief from the first dose. It cites a testimonial from O H Brown of Muscadine Alabama about his wife’s battle with a severe cough and notes the product’s 43 year reputation, with prices 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Better Than Spanking Cure for Bed Wetting Promised
A Chicago drug company promotes a harmless remedy for bed wetting and frequent urination, claiming it treats the disease not as a habit. They offer a free 5Gc sample by mail to any reader and urge sharing with family and friends.
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C.H. Rowan Drug Co
C. H. Rowan Drug Co
Electric Bitters Promoted for Digestive and Kidney Relief
Advertisement claims stomach and kidney disorders cause pains and dropsy and endorses Electric Bitters as the best remedy. Testimonial from H. T. Alston of Raleigh says kidneys deranged and liver faulty, but improvement began after first dose and he feels renewed. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar, recommended by druggists.
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Bright
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted as Skin Cure
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the quickest and surest remedy for burns bruises boils sores and all skin diseases. It cured L H Haflin of Iredell Texas in four days a sore on his ankle that barely let him walk. Should be in every house. Only 25 cents.
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L. H. Haflin
Iredell
Tex
Dr Kings New Life Pills Fight Headache and Indigestion
Purify the blood and restore vigor with Dr Kings New Life Pills. Each pill helps and every box is guaranteed. Price 25 cents. Recommended by druggists.
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Dr. King
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the Review
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W. C. Hammer
Asheboro
Western
Holton
Guilford County SS
Washington Street
High Point Post Office
Alfonso
Spain
R. Hammer
Mellichampe Bros. Tf
Lowe’s Dairy Clyde
Bennett’s Meat Market
Jarrell Building
J. W. Sechrest
Home Banking Company Capital
Neumonia
Gowans
North State
C. A. Jacobson
North Main St
Union Painless Dentists, Incorporated
Gardner’s
Greensboro, N. C
the Commercial National Bank
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