03 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
The local fuel committee set maximum prices for wood at 7 dollars per cord delivered and coal at 8.60 per ton to curb profiteering amid shortages. Chairman Dr. D Smith and members W E Snow and Arthur Lyon led the session noting reductions from current consumer prices and urging cooperation to prevent hoarding.
Private Frank Miller stationed at Camp Greene Charlotte was taken from train 85 to a hospital in Yonkers visit after suffering stove line poisoning during a visit to relatives, the incident occurring near here Saturday night.
The newspaper seeks correspondents to secure local subscriptions with attractive commissions. The Review costs $1.50 yearly and targets working people with appealing features. Write for full details or nominate capable locals if time is scarce.
The city manager T J Murphy urges High Point citizens to pay 1917 city taxes immediately to avoid extra interest. Mail a check or visit the collector's office to settle the amount as soon as possible.
A January plea urges citizens to clear debts to preserve credit and support war efforts. Merchants’ Association behind the drive says timely payments keep delivery services and government licenses active. If you cannot pay, guidance to discuss with Kim and honor commitments. Those who owe should consider others’ positions and pay promptly.
A curatorial roundup highlights notable features across the issue. Prominent essays, cultural portraits, and in-depth profiles appear alongside literary and design pieces. Readers will find varied narratives from seasoned writers and new voices shaping the paper’s feature section.
The article surveys notable happenings of the year across general news topics. It notes tax questions and public inquiries, a World War era style piece by W. H. Dugdate, and brief items on earthquakes, railroad developments, soldier welfare, prison activities, and a farm page with agricultural content. It preserves the period tone and highlights practical knowledge and community updates.
A brutal cold snap brought temperatures down to 6 below in local records, with snow heavy through Sunday to Wednesday. Vermont hit 24 below and New York 13 below, the coldest on record in both states, while snow reached Miami Florida for an unusual snowfall event. Many faced wood shortages during the week of extreme cold.
A farmer, after selling a calf hide for 12 to 15 dollars, balks at 60 cent shoe soles and accuses the country of high price robbery, illustrating the gap between what he earns and what he pays for common goods.
A short civic note argues every nickel saved harms the local community as funds are diverted to development elsewhere. It urges reinvestment locally to benefit residents and improve town prospects.
Mr and Mrs Hal Hill announce the arrival of a 10 pound son. O F Welch of Richmond spent the holidays with relatives here. Gilmer Bros took inventory this week. local social events include Miss Marguerite Kirkman hosting weekend guests from Greensboro. The week of prayer was canceled due to extreme cold. Federal tax officers visit January 14 19 to aid taxpayers. Corporal W L Underwood and Lieuts Hal Ingram and Charles Kephart visited relatives. barber shop incident at Lee Flake's with firearms noted. Rev Thomas Trott arrives as rector at St Marys Episcopal church. James Farriss and family in Washington for months. James works as a page in the U S Senate. Commercial National Bank promotes a new interest period and Christmas Savings Club.
The United States Food Administration announces Rule 17 restricting flour mills from using more than 264 pounds of clean wheat per 196 pounds of 100 percent flour, outlining separation limits, prohibition on flour to feed, and contract cancellations for preexisting orders with a ten day window to exercise re-entry at new prices.
A Columbus Dispatch column presents a puzzle about two farmers selling apples at different rates. Separate sales yield 10 and 15 cents from thirty apples, totaling 25 cents, but when combined and sold at five for two cents they earn less. The piece asks why the higher combined price did not yield more, effectively questioning what happened to the cent.
A Greenville Reflector plea condemns price gouging during a fuel famine. It denounces a man charging $10 for a cord of wood and a dealer delivering 1500 pounds for a ton of coal as sinful theft. It warns such acts will reap heavy moral consequences in the afterlife.
A Southern newspaper blares a sensational warning that the Kaiser plans to take the Russian realm via its revolutionary leaders. The note mentions a marriage on December 23 between Lula Norman and Luther West, officiated by Rev. James W. Rose of West End Baptist church.
The notice compiles several business ads: Staley’s auction of gold jewelry with two daily sale times starting Saturday. Roy Carmichael joins the unit shoe store. Piedmont Building and Loan Association opens a new series on January 15 inviting old and new members to buy stock. Bank of Commerce invites joining its Christmas Savings Club and notes hours. Home Banking Co promotes a 4 percent savings account and Christmas Club. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co publicizes its Christmas Club with class options and year-end payout.
Multiple wedding notices span High Point Guilford County and nearby cities. Flames include Flora L Goolsby and W O Carroll to Camp Jackson Columbia S C with Rev G W Lee officiating. Alta Kennedy and Grover Bates with Rev James W Rose. Virgie Baden and Carl W Hughes. Hass Bryant and Vera Shockley. Robert Bulla and Edith Sechrest. Bess Washwell and Andrew Bolling. Walden Hodgin and W A White Jr. Jennie Brown and Burton Cockman. Percy D Pargason and Ella Bullyboy in Richmond. Ella May Manley and Tysinger in Greensboro.
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