26 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
1
The Review editors lament low turnout in the High Point primary with just 673 of 1,300 voters casting ballots. They warn that indifference harms the city’s future, urging voters to support capable candidates and business-minded council members for schools and street projects.
The Welborns hosted editor and family at their Route 1 Thomasville home to mark Mr. Welborn's 77th birthday. The April dates align with the editor’s and Mr. Welborn’s birthdays, with a joint celebration at the hospitable home. Guests included Mrs. John Welborn, John Welborn, Reitzel, plus Ed Welborn and neighbors. The host shows the farm and crops, planning a large crop this year as they heed the call to till the soil.
Sheriff Wagner sets up olives on the first floor of the North State Telephone Company building near the Home Banking Company, creating a notable local arrangement in the area.
The appeal urges every citizen to contact at least five friends by letter next week. The broader message emphasizes that more letters will yield a larger impact and urges readers to participate actively.
The Merry Minstrel Maids wowed High Point with a Tuesday afternoon parade and an evening performance praised as thoroughly enjoyable. The all female troupe delivered strong singing, comedy, and dance bits including cake walks and interludes led by Miss Hall and others in bold makeup.
Italy hears the Kaiser’s family urged abdication and after a conference he grew pale saying we shall see. The German strikes continue to alarm the government despite denials that they exist.
The article explains confusion over primary voting requiring one candidate per ward while the next week's election allows one candidate from each of four wards and one mayoral seat. It notes two council and two mayoral candidates did not appear in the primary.
About 75 scouts in the city will farm vacant lots to aid flood relief. Citizens offer plots and Scout Master Marr will coordinate. The contest pits boys to raise the most vegetables, each supplying food for at least one soldier.
The Knights of the Maccabees tent plans a Macabees Rifles organization tonight at headquarters. About 25 members have signified their desire to join this military company to serve as a local home guard if the National Guard is called away from Nome.
Prominent English and French figures arrive in the United States for conferences in Washington this week. The Review promises authentic reports from a major news gathering agency covering the big events of the past week for readers.
Confederate veterans of High Point arrange to wear gray suits in the Washington parade. Saturday measured for order. funds nearly $300 raised by camp sponsor Miss S Irvin Paylor with U D C help. Mrs. Herbert C Field honored. Paul A Stamey mascot. Recent subscriptions total $167 500. donors include W F Carr J Ed Kirkman Charles Hoertel and others. grand total listed as $247.75 with cash 25 cents.
Gingham apron and dress ginghams offered for ten days at 9c and 12c respectively. Colored lawns priced at 10c and sold at H. A. Moffitt's.
John A. Lindsay and Miss Mary Hutchinson were united in marriage last evening at the bride’s Lexington home. Lindsay, a young local businessman, is the son of Mrs. John A. Lindsay, and the bride is described as attractive and popular. Several High Pointers attended the wedding.
Special 10 Days Bargains include 15¢ romper cloth with fast colors, white goods for shirt waist collars at 10c and 15c, boys straw and cloth hats 50c each, and silk fabrics from 50c to 1.39 per yard at H. A. Moffitt's.
In High Point and surrounding suburbs there are 95 manufacturing plants with a product value near seven million dollars. Combined annual salaries total 362 163 dollars, wages 1 354 378 dollars, about 4 000 employees, material costs 3 622 371 dollars, and product value 6 696 001 dollars. This performance exceeds the average for cities of similar population.
A big auction sale of small farm lots on Friday May 4 at 10 30 AM offers 325 acres of fine farming land split into multiple parcels. Located three miles northeast of High Point the J W Guire farm features a live band and free dinner. Conducted by Penny Brothers for First National Trust Co. Write those five letters next week.
The piece notes merchant unity for fair credit and pricing, calls for a stronger credit system, and reports a farewell for Rev and Mrs Peeler. It covers a merchants meeting, local elections, a wedding, church news, a court verdict, and various city happenings.
The ad lists various low cut footwear for women and children priced from 150 to 350 dollars with white shoes for ladies priced at 500 to 250 dollars. H. A. Moffitt promotes the shoe business and mentions J. W. Clinard’s poor condition with a note of regret and unclear cor y udition.
The High Point Safe and Table Company on Manning Street was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning, causing about $30,000 in losses. Low water pressure hindered firefighting as nearby buildings faced danger and delays hampered the Eagle Hose Company. Principal stockholders include J. W. Clinard J. A. Clinard and W. G. Mungan. Clinard is hospitalized in serious condition.
In a tame primary in a city of 15 000, core candidates faced low voter interest while others campaigned actively. Results show first ward J W Hedrick and Dr J T Burrus leading a crowded field. third ward Will E Snow and George Kersey. fourth ward Dr D A Stanton and Charles Embler. Mayoral race and council contests loom as Republicans appear favored. Democrats may face four seats to one.
The local board certified the April 24 primary results for High Point North Carolina Guilford County listing votes per candidate by ward. It names the ward nominees for council and mayor including J T Burrus J W Hedrick C B Embler D A Stanton W P Ragan GC F Tomlinson and A Lyon.
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