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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
7
A motivational verse urges self improvement and community effort. It scolds stagnation and praise initiative, urging individuals to apply talents and push forward, contrasting ambition with passivity and urging readers to contribute to collective progress.
A movement forms to unite car owners in Greensboro and Guilford county for mutual good and city progress. About 300 autoists could join by paying 25 to 50 cents monthly to fund a club house and a joint rendezvous with Guilford county may be sought to expand the plan.
Voters are reminded the March 7 election will decide £50,000 in street improvement bonds. Registration closes this Saturday night. eligible residents must register to vote. Citizens are urged to weigh the measure and vote accordingly.
Danville city council authorizes the last installment of 10,000 for the Southern Memorial also known as the last capital of the Confederacy. The property cost 48,000 with 30,000 paid by the city and 18,000 raised by subscription for Major W.T. Sutherlin’s granddaughter in Birmingham Alabama.
The article argues for limiting fire truck speeds to 25 mph while en route to a fire and 15 mph on the return trip. It asserts these rates protect lives and will likely save lives in the future, noting 25 mph gets responders to the scene within about a minute.
The editor reports a traveling kit prize won in a national odd-letter contest. Seventeen thousand contestants entered across the United States, with the editor noting the prize is a fine present and recognition from expert judges in advertising.
Readers are urged to file the article handed by John Little as good scrap book material. It directs the attention of readers and especially Confederate veterans to the captioned piece.
Friday J J Farriss assumed the High Point postmaster role for four years succeeding the late Wm Bradshaw. A longtime resident he is well known for meritorious town service and party work, and the community hopes his administration will be notable.
County Superintendent Prof. Thomas R. Foust informs district committees with no special tax that funds this year allow a five month school term. The apportionment covers the term and incidental expenses. communities supplying wood may extend term by $10 per room.
A New York mother recounts using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic to treat her frail son after gastritis and measles. She reports him becoming strong and healthy, endorsing the product for run-down conditions, coughs, colds, and bronchitis. The ad cites Matton Drug Co. of High Point, North Carolina.
W. W. Idol and Co. have taken the agency for Moore's Springs water and will deliver to any home in the city. The editor personally recommends this mineral water, noted for aiding stomach troubles and likely to be widely used locally.
The Review invites all readers to discuss the proposed bond issue and any matter affecting the people's interests. Registered voters alone determine outcomes, so non registrants cannot express sentiment. Messrs J Newt Allen and W F Ellis Jr are at the north, with Alf and H A Moffitt mentioned on the northern markets.
A broad reflection on how advertising shapes commerce and consumer choices. It argues that ads are the result of long planning, labor, and strategic design to win customer trust. The piece urges readers to value and read advertising as the real story of a product’s creation and cost.
High Point residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy to restore kidney function. Mr. H. C. Poole of 1007 E Green St reports backache dizziness and fatigue before using the product, claiming complete recovery. Sold at 50 cents through dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Sallie J. Bradshaw announces she is executrix of William G. Bradshaw deceased. Creditors must present claims by January 25 1917 at High Point NC or be barred. Debtors should pay promptly. January 25 1916. 127-6t.
Under order of Guilford Superior Court in Martha L. Stuart vs Fay Horney et al the commissioner will sell March 25 1916 at noon in front of Bank of Commerce Building High Point NC the tract in Deep River Twp Guilford bounded by Jim Parish Ollie Willis EJ Stuart and Lee Charles totaling about 110 acres more or less per plat by June A Johnson 1916 for cash. Martha L. Stuart Commissioner D H Parsons attorney.
Mrs R T Pickers and her daughter visited Mrs Frank Armfield in Monroe this week for social calls.
An old advertisement touts a product named Gets-It that promises easy removal of corns. The copy presents past failures with salves and emphasizes simple, effective relief for persistent corn problems.
The High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association boards pass resolutions of respect after the death of Dr. W. G. Bradshaw. They note his wise counsel and valuable service, his patriotism, and his commitment to the community. Copies are given to the family and city press.
A directory of churches with pastors and service times. Wesley Memorial M E Rev Gilbert T Rowe 11 am 7 30 pm Sunday school 9 30 W A Idol Supt. North Main Street M P Rev A G Dixon 11 am 7 30 pm Sunday school 9 45 AM Idol Supt. Friends Rev Sylvester Newlin 11 am 7 30 pm. First Presbyterian Rev Chas P Coble 11 am 7 30 pm. First Reformed Rev L A Peeler 11 am 7 30 pm. Main Street M E Rev H H Robbins 11 am 7 30 pm. Lutheran Rev Pleasant D Brown 11 am 7 30 pm. St Marys Episcopal Rev L W Blackwelder 11 am 7 30 pm. East and West M E Rev W A Barber 9 45 Sunday school. Welch Memorial Rev Mr Shelton 11 am 7 30 pm.
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