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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
4
War time message urges continued support for war and thrift stamps. It notes Allied victory claims and German retreat from a treacherous pocket as General Foch tightens the noose. Citizens urged to contribute about $20 per person to reach the drive target, with moral appeal to conscience and duty.
The author argues the great war stems from inexorable Destiny and a sham German efficiency. He contends German aims are conquest and market domination across continents, with Socialists aligned to Pan-German goals. He foresees eventual German surrender but notes a forthcoming civilization shift through the war’s brutal lessons. Privilege declines while merit and liberty gain ground as history’s law.
The passage argues that great leaders emerge when destiny calls and great trials occur. It cites Hampden Cromwell Washington Jefferson Mirabeau Danton Robespierre Napoleon and Bismarck as destined figures whose actions avert or ignite large-scale conflicts. It also notes the paradox of poetry versus reality and claims the modern Milton and Cromwell are equated with the American presidency.
The text argues Liberty Bonds are misused by those who own them while the public bears interest and taxes. It contrasts bond owners who profit from interest with taxpayers who fund war costs, noting a split between keeping revenue and paying taxes. The piece implies savvy citizens leverage interest income against diverse war levies.
A Wolff Bureau dispatch from Amsterdam quotes German allegations that Black soldiers are being sacrificed to save whites. Washington officials call the claim ridiculous and unworthy of notice, noting the strong pride Americans feel in the war effort and the unity of Black and white soldiers.
Neri Millis died Saturday at 1 pm at his son Chas Millis home in Thomasville. Born May 20, 1851 in Guilford County, he lived near High Point before moving to Thomasville. He worked 30 years for J Elwood Cox and was a Springfield Friends Church member. Funeral was Sunday at 4 pm at Springfield Church with Rev Sylvester Newlin and others. burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife, son Chas Millis of Thomasville, and daughters Mrs D Cassidy and Mrs J S Reddick of High Point. Pallbearers from Thomasville listed.
Public auction scheduled for August 17 1918 at 2 PM to sell real estate in Kensing High Point Township Guilford County described as Lot No 20 containing about 1.5 acres per E H Fields sub division, mortgagee Frank Johnson based on April 2 1915 deed to J E Wood and Etta F Wood. Also includes order of publication notice in Guilford Superior Court and several legal notices including divorce action and summons against Robert Brockeit Jr and administratrix Ole Spencer Cox for Armetus H Cox estate.
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