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Newspaper

The Review

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

4

Save Pennies Waste Dollars and Better Printing

Best value in printing comes from choosing a reliable printer. Inferior work wastes money through poor advertising impact, while reputable printers offer fair prices and quality results.

Uncle Eben's Quip on Help and Gratitude

A rustic speaker ribbed about people who offer help only to seek advantage, describing Uncle Eben as a sharp wit who sees through insincere aid and urges genuine generosity without ulterior motives.

Community Xmas Tree Hics Urge Big City Effort

A 1917 letter from the Committee of Charities appeals The Review editor Mr Stamey to organize a larger and more elaborate Community Christmas tree. The note credits local school children merchants and citizens and asks for a leader and committees to support a modern up to date event.

Hics Point N. C Stamey Committee OF Charities

I Believe in the American Soldier

A historic pledge extols the American soldier's sacrifice and duty. It asserts belief in his role to represent the nation and uphold liberty on foreign fields, urging citizens to support those facing death and hardship with courage and resolve.

America Hell

Who Can Beat This Piedmont Farm Woman

In North Carolina’s Piedmont Mrs Bettie Corbit reports 800 bushels of corn from 12 acres and 1 800 pumpkins from 3 ½ acres plus 263 100 bushels of wheat on 9 acres. Local men C S Webster and Geo Bass killed a 500 pound hog for her and she has more hogs. The note asks who can beat this and credits W P Racan.

Piedmont North Carolina Bettie Corbit C.S. Webster Geo Bass Geo W. P. Racan

Best Health Advice Warns Against Cheap Dentists

The piece urges choosing quality dental care over low-cost providers. It warns that saving a few cents could cost more later and advocates consulting reputable dentists who prioritize service and reputation over money.

John

Marriages Rise as County Records Show 976 Licenses

During the year ending December 1 the register of deeds office issued 976 marriage licenses an increase of 122 from the prior year. Fees totaled 2928 with two thirds going to the county and the remainder to the State. Record fees paid rose by 230 over last year.

Register of Deeds’ Office

Fine boy born to Mr and Mrs W C Jones

The stork brought a son this week to Mr. and Mrs. W C Jones. They named the child Thomas Ogburn Jones.

Stork W. C. Jones Thomas Ogburn Jones

High Point Man William Ragan Killed in Pittsburg Explosion

The remains of William Ragan arrived by train with his father and companions after the T N T munition plant blast in Pittsburg. The funeral was held at the Ragan home with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The blast killed twelve workers, leaving two others critically injured and prompting questions about the cause.

William Ragan Chas. Ragan Dullard H. A. Millis Pittsburg W. H. Ragan Gilbert T. Rowe Wesley Memorial M. E Church Oakwood Cemetery Ragan T.N. T

Friends Mark 25th Anniversary Meeting History

The 25th anniversary of the Friends meeting was observed with a roll call a growth sketch and singing. The congregation built a fine meeting house after years in the Quaker Grove brick building, later moving the Yearly Meeting to Gilford College and selling the old property on Main Street.

Friends’ Meeting Friends Quaker Grove Yearly Meeting of Friends Gilford College Main Street

Redemption at the Rose shows Evelyn Nesbit and Russell Thaw

A photo drama titled Redemption stars Evelyn Nesbit and her son Russell Thaw in a one day Rose engagement. The film promises relentless truth and a strong moral lesson drawn from a great tragedy with admission 15 and 25 cents.

Evelyn Nesbit Harry Thaw Russell Thaw

Christmas Club Funds Mail Out From Local Banks

Christmas Club members receive payouts from three local banks. Crowson of Home Banking Co sends checks to 1200 members, Millis of Bank of Commerce to 900, and Idol of Commercial National Bank distributes funds to his group. About $50,000 will be paid out in High Point this week.

Christmas Savings Funds Crowson The Home Banking Co Christmas Club Millis Bank of Commerce V. A J Idol Commercial National Bank

Arctic Ice & Coal Co Bottling Plant Tour Featured

Editor visits Arctic Ice and Coal Co to tour the plant. Manager Lee highlights bottling operations and cleanliness, noting sterilized bottles and germ-free processes. He discusses coal supply and customer relations in a heart to heart feature.

Arctic Arctic Ice & Coal Co Lee

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Younts & Newton Cildren Victrolas Jarrett High Point Candy Company N. Main Street Eben Eber High Pointer At the Rose 24Th Infantry Fort Sam Houston Julius Steger Rose Stuart Allen Princess Pat’s Regiment Europe Allen Somme Ypres Arras RED Cross Hart’s
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