This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
8
Dr. T. M. Stanton of the medical department in France is anticipated to return to the United States shortly. Several High Pointers have shown interest in starting a country club and a definite plan may emerge soon. The Moose Ledge of Winston will host a big banquet Friday night drawing many visitors.
Gilbert Poole has been seriously ill for a week but is improving. Mrs T S Farabee has returned home after two weeks at Duncan Sanitorium. Alpha Clinard and John Hines expected home Sunday from Winston hospital. Carvilla family from Winston visiting relatives. Friedland meeting continues with strong interest and to close next week. Navy family Poole visitors due due to brother Godherd Poole’s illness. D E Clodfelter in High Point. Miss Wilmer Clodfelter ill but improving. County road crews working to improve roads. Carl Mack and Jamile visiting with family. The Review published two days early last week.
Drs. H. W. McCain and J. T. Burrus have purchased the O. N. Richardson property at the corner of East Washington and Steele streets. They plan to convert the present building into an apartment house, noting the site is very valuable.
Washington reports an early war department plan to sell surplus army goods to consumers. Republicans expect action after the House adopts a resolution authorizing the plan. Senate approval is not required since the measure carries no legislative directive.
In July High Point recorded 33 births, down from 43 in June, while 16 deaths rose from 14. Data from Dr. H. W. McCain’s vital statistics office. A Ford belonging to W. O. Oliver was stolen by thieves, with a $25 reward offered.
High Point shows rapid growth with about five hundred thousand dollars in building permits last month. Projects include factories, dwellings, garages, a church, and a ten story furniture showroom on various streets, reflecting broad development by multiple companies and individuals.
Rosa Mc Dowell, a Gra ham girl about 18, said to be Swaney's niece, told officers Swaney lured her from her Graham home. John E Swaney, 25, from Greensboro wearing US infantry uniform, arrested in Danville as he boarded a train at Schoolfield. He faces federal charges and possible incest indictment. may be tried in federal court in the state of origin.
Mr J Clyde Cox departs Asheboro for High Point to head the High Point Brooming Co as secretary and general manager with T V Rochell as treasurer and George J Johnson as president. The factory is finished and starts operations today. Little Miss Nancy Lee Erwin and brother John Dixon Erwin return to Charlotte after visiting Mr and Mrs H M Robins in Asheboro Route 1. Mrs J H Dixon visits with Robins and young Margaret Erwin Robins, accompanying the visitors to High Point. Miss Myrtle Pugh was in Asheboro last Sunday night staying with Mrs S E Rush after a weekend with home folks. she heads to High Point Monday for a position and will return to Guilford College this September. Mr Charles Cox of Brunswick Ga visited relatives in Asheboro. he left Randolph in 1900 for Georgia lumber business and returns every two years. Before leaving Randolph county he worked for the Asheboro Telephone Co and the Asheboro Wood and Iron Works. His many Asheboro friends welcome him home. Mrs Clyde Styres returned home Sunday night from a visit to her parents near High Point.
A writer in Associated Advertising recalls a time he tried dodging a newspaper advertising solicitor. He now believes avoidance was foolish and credits the solicitor with valuable, solid suggestions that help advertising work better.
Berlin dispatch says General Lindendorf accuses the former German emperor of shaping or directing the imperial war council’s decisions. The letter claims the headquarters only outlined military needs and urged measures to protect Germany’s western frontier in economic terms.
Washington announces Wilson will not review the Pacific fleet at San Diego until early September likely the fourth or fifth. Secretary Daniels will review the fleet at Los Angeles on August 9 and, before the presidential inspection in San Francisco harbor, the fleet will be split into small units visiting ports south of Los Angeles with adequate harbor depth.
Washington The Senate with 41 to 12 votes sent to President Wilson a separate House bill repealing daylight saving. Senators warned the measure would be vetoed, as with a previous daylight rider on the agricultural appropriation. The House passed the bill June 18, but Senate delay and the President's veto left no overrule.
A bulletin from the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World argues truthful ads pay, asserting trusted advertisers deliver quality value. It states deceit makes a buyer a fool, and emphasizes that consumers rely on honest claims to ensure good purchase quality.
Newspaper reports claiming soldiers’ pay would revert to pre war levels after the emergency are incorrect. The FY 1920 appropriation bill keeps the May 18 1917 act in force, maintaining base pay at thirty dollars per month plus clothing food medical care. Higher grade and special duty pay, plus length of service increases, remain as provided by law.
Millions are urged to drink a glass of real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels of waste. Proponents claim quick relief from headaches, bilious attacks, foul breath, stomach trouble, and impurities, likening internal cleansing to skin cleansing with soap and water.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.