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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
4
The August 13 1914 issue notes subscription rates and general policies while printing editorials opposing whiskey ads and urging restraint amid costly European war. A Special to the Review recounts a San Diego Exposition diary about Painted Desert antics and mocked depictions of Native tribes, with satirical remarks on suffrage and Native dances.
Two San Ildefonso Indians helping to build the Painted Desert at the San Diego Ex position have returned to their Rio Grande pueblo to gather wives for a larger march to San Diego. They will return with as many as can be spared before harvest, with the principal delegation coming in autumn.
Charlotte correspondence reports bad feeling between the Junior Order and Catholics after an alleged trap by Catholic Dr J S Clifford targeting Mail Clerk Charles Alexander. Juniors plan a big Tuesday meeting to discuss the affair and have asked Congressman E Y Webb to attend a conference in Charlotte.
Vance Heawner, a 12 year old preacher prodigy, captivated about 1 800 listeners at the First Baptist church Sunday night. Some 200 could not find seats while 1 600 filled the auditorium and aisles as the boy spoke in a lecture style about the life of Jesus, showing a deep Bible knowledge and holding the audience for nearly an hour. The pastor Rev Swope praised his gift but regretted not having a text to develop.
An essay recounts White and Woolmap, Harvard graduates banished to Blackwell's Island for distributing a religious meeting. The speaker cites Cromwell era zealots and Quaker naked processions, arguing fanaticism endures and society often repeats its persecutions across ages and dress reform figures.
The city council announced a move to lift the city from a third second class insurance rate, reducing the current rate by about 25 percent and setting the new rate to take effect on October 1. The discussion noted public sentiment and past movements while stressing policy changes.
Miss Mary Gussie Ingle and Alvin Wade Cline wed Monday morning at Guilford Hotel parlors Greensboro. Rev J D Andrew of Catawba College officiated. The couple, after a short trip to Blowiar Rock, will reside in Asheboro. The bride, Elon College alumna and former Greensboro Daily News staff, and the groom, assistant editor of the Asheboro Courier, hailed from Conover and Newton. Congratulations and best wishes pour in from across the state.
A report notes that Perfymab was taken to the i Point hospital on Sunday to be treated for appendicitis.
A new fire signal is being installed at the reservoir east of the city. The system will register the box showing the man in charge and the location to ensure the needs of the water supply are met.
Decisions outline that nonresponse implies renewal, publishers may continue delivery until dues are paid, and noncollection after moving or refusing delivery can imply fraud. Advance payers must give notice to avoid ongoing charges. pay at once and receive a 704 page dictionary for 1 cent.
High Point readers urged to use Adler-i-ka bowel cleanser sold by Matton Drug Co. The advertisement claims the mixture of buckthorn, glycerine and other ingredients relieves sour stomach, gas and constipation almost immediately with just one dose, presenting it as a famous remedy for appendicitis prevention.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Steward of Snow Camp stopped at Guilford College to see their son O E Steward who is superintendent of the electric lighting plant during the Yearly Meeting.
High Point mothers urged not to neglect kidney weakness in children as bed wetting and backache may signal trouble. Mrs H H Culler of High Point N C credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a complete cure for her son's weak kidneys after trying other remedies. 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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