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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
4
The editor’s nephew Dewey Herrin of Winston, a former R J Reynolds Tobacco Co employee, sacrificed a good paying position and a $400 paid home for his country. He volunteered of his own free will, serving on special duty at headquarters in Ft Thomas Kentucky, expressing pride in his choice and resolve.
The New York World argues that famine and slaughter in Poland underline Prussian ruthlessness and the need for massive Red Cross support. It warns Berlin could repurpose bodies for fertilizer as German officials discuss mercy in the face of starvation. The call urges dimes and dollars for relief.
Aero Club of America president Allen R. Hawley told a House military affairs subcommittee that 25,000 aviators could do more to end the war than 1,000,000 soldiers. He urged funding for 100,000 airplanes and 10,000 to 20,000 aviators and supported the Shepherd-Hulbert bill creating a separate aeronautics department. He noted Britain and France produce thousands of planes monthly and suggested postwar planes could serve commercial needs. The French commission is planning such use. He warned against war profiteers exploiting soldier support drives by mail and solicitation.
A traveling salesman named I B Damm visits the editor, prompting a note on price gouging where a $150 item could be bought for $75. He comments on public exploitation and remarks on strikes during a national crisis, warning against traitorous actions and the risk of widespread fires if not controlled promptly.
An article explains canning beans and suggests blanching, packing in jars with salt, and processing in a hot water bath for two hours. It notes peas can be prepared the same way. Separate items mention Rose Theatre's donation to Red Cross and a China travelogue with a remark about eggs at thirty cents a hundred as context.
Mary A. Clodfelter reports births in High Point and nearby areas including a son John D and a boy Robert William born to Mr. and Mrs. John Clodfelter and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weavil. The column notes a church lawn party, a move by Griffin Wall, a serious leg injury to Ransom Estep, a typhoid death of Will Hine, and a potato harvest by D. E. Clodfelter.
Miss Genevieve Moore is visiting relatives and friends in Philadelphia and New York, spending time with family and former associates during her trip.
Relatives from the Lone Star State visit Mr and Mrs W F Ellis. Frank Wood of High Point spends Sunday in Trinity. The protracted meeting opens with a large crowd. Red Cross society planned for August. Mrs Carrie Elder visits Morganton. Evaneline English visits North Trinity. The Cravens and Andrews return from Wrightsville and Wilmington. Camp Fire girls return. Edgar White buys a birthday party for friends. Elizabeth Willis hosts a small gathering. Trinity remains patriotic and sews comfort bags for Randolph. Mrs Jane Weeks travels east. Local war drafts include several Trinity boys. Lieut Culbreth visits.
Kathleen of Florida recalls severe nervous weakness and numb limbs after childbirth. She says six bottles of Cardus relieved poor circulation, restored energy, and allowed her to care for six children and housework. Proves Cardus is safe with mild vegetable ingredients and no habit forming effects.
Mrs J M Jennings of 220 Willow Brook Ave High Point testifies that Dean’s Kidney Pills eased a severe backache and related symptoms after other remedies failed. She reports relief after using a full course and says kidneys became normal. 60 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mortgage sale under two Guilford county deeds to Bettie Corbit guardian. property in High Point described as Elm Street fronting lot 76 by 130 feet with a seven room house at 112. sale to the highest bidder at public auction on August 11 1917 at 12 o clock noon. Assignee attorney W P Ragan.
In the Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina August term 1917 Sarah Adams plaintiff vs H H Chaplain defendant. The defendant is notified that an action to set aside a deed dated March 22 1915 on grounds of fraud has begun. Defendant must appear at Greensboro at the August 13 1917 term to answer or demur or plaintiff will seek relief. This July 2 1917. M W Gant C S C jul 12-41
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