21 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
A reflective piece extols nature’s beauty through winter snow and evergreen trees. It contrasts greed with the world’s cycles, noting sap still flows in trees and life resumes in spring. The author asks if anything is more interesting than nature.
City residents are urged to cooperate with the Boy Scouts in a Community Christmas Tree project. Women are asked to prepare sturdy stockings filled with candy, fruit, and a small toy, labeled GIRL or BOY, and deliver to Miss Venetia Smith's store by Friday afternoon for distribution with Saturday morning Christmas dinners.
The Review emphasizes honor in ads and refuses to run misrepresented or unpaid business notices. It notes a broad advertiser base and excludes a few merchants it will not solicit, underscoring protection for readers and creditors alike.
A residence on Centennial Avenue owned by Linney L. Davis was destroyed by fire Friday at noon. The fire started in the kitchen due to a defective flue and spread rapidly. part of the furnishings were saved. Insurance of $1,000 covered about half the loss.
Christmas buyers are urged to visit Staley's for timely gifts as the holiday nears. The ad promises a pleasing selection for family and friends and invites shoppers to view the goods before Christmas.
A mix of civic voting notes and social snippets mentions a community vote for a new outlet to the sea for High Point and a Red Cross drive. Local groups seek gifts and care items, with a brief window of donation before mail. Social notices cover a wedding in Madison for Victor Idol and Miss Kitty Pratt within local families.
Two cars collided on North Main Street opposite the Home Barking company around 1 pm. Fireman L Wagner driving a Ford and Chas Robbins in a Buick collided in the car line, Robbins' car given a broadside and knocked about 10 feet. Both vehicles were damaged but no serious injuries were reported.
Tuesday pension checks for Confederate soldiers and widows were issued at J. L. Parrish's office. Twenty eight old soldiers are listed in the county with varying annual amounts from $32 to $120, plus about 150 widows receiving pensions this year.
E A Hatcher resigns after two years as assistant cashier at Home Banking to become secretary and treasurer of People’s House Furnishing, the region’s largest furniture store. He buys a large share from H G Barnes and will be active in the business. successor at the bank not named.
Clay Moore was found guilty of stealing Mrs. J R Reitzel’s car and N H Silver’s property and transporting them to Pennsylvania where he was caught and brought back for trial. Judge Webb postponed sentencing to allow payment of damages and a clean slate. He later ordered eight months on the roads with the option to be hired out.
A ten year old Jerry O Connor from an open air school writes a rhymed plea urging Red Cross Christmas Seal purchases to fund open air schools sanatoria and home care. The letter highlights TB as a killer and asks readers to buy seals to help provide new lungs for needy children.
A wartime verse evokes soldiers celebrating Christmas amid snow and bivouac. Lines compare bayonets to Christmas trees and haversacks to holly as campfire warmth and song mark a holiday amid conflict.
A soldier named Patrick O’Malley asks for leave after learning his wife is ill, but the colonel reveals a letter accusing him of drunken furloughs. Pat admits the lie and jokes that he has no wife. The piece ends with a plug for Country Gentlemen subscriptions and Stemey Printing services.
Congress adjourns for Christmas recess as anti liquor measures flood the Senate calendar. President works to reduce the deficit while Germany eyes peace prospects. U S notes to England and political debates stir Raleigh college events and North Carolina items.
The editor notes an old violin bearing the 1763 date and Antonius Stradinarius Cemenensis name, later found to be a modern inscription and worth about 1.98. A Norwegian adelsimo from the 17th century with a rare wood and three strings also figures, once owned by a North Carolina family.
The city fire department will hourly inspect the main business section from English Street on North Main to Green Street on South Main. The program aims to lower High Point’s insurance rate and is described as a good idea.
Population totals and birth death rates show global figures including 1,623,000,000 people and a daily birth rate of 157 000. The piece ends with a half price sale on hats at Miss Venetia Smith's from now until January 1st.
The Review announces contributions to the Community Christmas Tree fund from the Rose Theatre and Camp Fire Girls totaling $40. Let others help at once.
The notice reflects on the start of a new year, praising blessings and expressing humility before the Almighty. It notes the Review has finished Volume 13 and resumes Volume 14, closing with a vow of contentment despite hardships.
Reader notice promotes a safety razor free with every $150 annual The Review subscription. Payment details show mailing costs of i4c or $1.64 total, claiming a $2.50 value for $1.64.
Kaiser and Bell, two expert wrestlers, will compete bringing fine clean sport to High Point. Admission 50c and 75c, boys 25c, ladies free. See advertisement elsewhere.
The Review advertises a 42 piece china set at 6.58 with a year's subscription included, claiming a 1.92 saving versus $7 stores. Patterns named include Blue Bird and White Yellow Green.
Incorporation papers for the Hosiery Mills Co. have been received with 000 paid in. The incorporators listed include R. T. Amos Charles L. Amos J. W. Harris R. B Terry Wescott Roberson and M. B. Smith.
Our paper will not publish next week as we take time for cleaning up and arranging records for 1917. The staff offers best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and promises to resume weekly visits in the first week of 1917.
High Point leads North Carolina in finished manufactured products with a value of 5,931,761 dollars surpassing Greensboro at 3,464,328. The state ranking places Winston Salem Durham Charlotte among leaders with other cities like Greensboro Asheville Wilmington Raleigh Fayetteville trailing. The piece highlights growth and invites readers to watch the city expand.
A one month old girl was left on the Hassell home porch on Tomlinson Street by a man named Anderson Hunt and an elderly woman after a car trip from West Greensboro. The couple claimed they would care for the child a few days while authorities search for the parents.
Letter argues for red painted signs reading Keep to the right Safety First or Danger in all cities and towns. The writer hopes the City Council will place them in High Point, saying signs may save several lives and urging action.
Bar Haven will be presented by Mechanicsville High School on Friday at 7 88 o clock in the school auditorium. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children to support the newly built auditorium still owing. A treat will be given to attendees.
All millinery will be sold at very low price until the first of the year with half less than half price. First come first choice. Best in values in jewelry also at LOFLIN'S.
In Winston-Salem last week the Y M C A team defeated High Point Athletic Club in a spirited debut for High Point. Winston-Salem controlled the ball off the tip, with Bazemore shining on defense and six field goals. Key players included Rochelle and Ha from High Point, and Rector Hardy from Winston-Salem. officials were Mr. Moore and Mr. Lupfert.
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