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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
7
A collage of verses extols fiddling as cheer amid toil and quotes Daniel Webster on immortal minds. It notes W. P. Ragan winning delegate-at-large at Greensboro county convention, praised as an exemplary townsman and salt of the earth.
A letter laments new postoffice rules limiting mail delivery to general delivery or carrier service, condemning Sunday restrictions and box rents. It cites absurdities in carrier delivery for weekly papers, cheaper parcel rates, and criticizes party realignments after a recent township meeting.
The note questions what Stedman has accomplished for a large congressional district and claims a third term bid by him is risky. It suggests Imperial Fifth voters favor a strong representative and accuses self-styled Democrats and hidden backers of backing trickery aiding his renomination.
The article extols efficiency as a core personal force linking mind and body. It emphasizes a strong mind in a strong body, daily bathing as essential, and regular physical upbuilding as central to developing efficiency and lasting benefit.
A call to readers to use the newspaper's advertising pages as the primary source for bargains. The piece argues 96 percent of Americans earn under $2,000 yearly and urges daily attention to ads to reduce living costs and find the best goods at the right price.
Advice on breathing, rest, and discipline to boost efficiency. The text urges avoiding nervous haste and overwork, advocating rest, fresh air, and deliberate practice. It emphasizes self confidence, modesty, and surrounding oneself with moral, refined company to build enduring personal and professional strength.
Corinth Mississippi reports J A Price a city tax collector age seventy four revived after using Vinci tonic. He gained twenty pounds and regained strength describing Vinci as a fine tonic for old people. Local Matton Drug Co advertises Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. Fore boys of the local military company faced Judge Dalton for gambling in the armory and were taxed with costs.
Notice by Sallie J. Bradshaw executrix to present claims by January 25, 1917 regarding the estate of William G. Bradshaw, deceased. Indebted parties must pay. Also a Guilford Superior Court notice guardians ad litem appointed for minor defendants in a partition sale suit to appear March 13, 1916.
A local church directory lists churches and pastors with service times. Wesley Memorial M E Rev Gilbert T Rowe morning 11 evening 7 30 Sunday school 9 30 V A J Idol Supt Baraca class Prof Thornwell Haynes. North Main Street M P Rev A G Dixon services 11 and 7 30 Sunday school 9 45 AM Idol Supt. Friends Rev Sylvester Newlin Sunday 11 and 7 30, Sunday school 9 45, prayer 7 30 Wednesdays. First Presbyterian Rev Chas P Cobl services 11 and 7 30, Sunday school 9 45 G W Denny Supt. First Reformed Rev L A Peeler services 11 and 7 30, Sunday school 9 45 J R Young Supt. Main Street M E Rev H H Robbins services 11 and 7 30, Sunday school 9 45 J W Clinard Supt. Lutheran Rev Pleasant D Brown services 11 and 7 30, Sunday school 9 45 A W Klemm e Supt. St Mary's Episcopal Rev L W Blackwelder services 11 and 7 30, Sunday school 9 45, prayer Wed 7 30. East and West M E Rev W A Barber services 9 45 Sunday school, prayer 7 30 Wed. Welch Memorial Rev Mr Shelton services 11 and 7 30, prayer 7 30 Wednesdays.
Taxpayers of High Point are notified that the 1915 tax books are at the office 109 E. Washington Street. Call to settle before March 1st, as advised by J. L. Parrish, D.8.
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