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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
4
High Point Review notes advertising rates and policy for notices and letters to the editor. It reports that state officers seeking pay increases face resistance as a committee favors no raise unless it applies to all, signaling careful study and only a small possible increase, given the state’s need for funds.
The News and Observer lauds Robert E. Lee as a model of duty over fame and notes the Souths tradition of honoring both Lee and Jackson near their shared birthday. It cites past discussions by Woodrow Wilson and J G DeRoulhac Hamilton, lauding a life of service over notoriety and urging boys and girls to study Lee.
The Review urges High Point residents to study Home Rule provisions allowing charter amendments. If 25 percent of qualified electors petition, the City Council must call an election to approve changes, potentially coinciding with the next city election. Amendments may cover various subjects while retaining the current form of government.
The preacher Billy Sunday denounces sin and the devil citing biblical leprosy as a symbol of corruption. He warns against modern temptations including the rich suburb dream, vain possessions, salacious stories, and loose crowds, urging personal caution for boys and girls and condemning libertine behavior.
The News and Observer lauds War Savings Stamps with Franklin engraving and praises Marshal Foch. It quotes his reflection on armistice timing, noting a general would choose continued battle but a fatherly duty to spare blood. It highlights his humane restraint after the struggle.
Private Ernest Morgan of High Point receives General Pershing's special mention for extraordinary heroism near Vaux-Andigny France on October 12 1918. He crawled out under enemy fire to a shell hole 50 yards from the lines endured hunger and thirst and killed 10 Germans aiding the consolidation effort. The award highlights his deadly aim and impact on his unit's advance. Also noted is a Wesley Memorial M E Church Ladies Aid Society reception and a Greensboro Daily News home delivery offer by Paul A Stamey.
The notice calls readers to trade with Review Advertisers in High Point and promises best values and cooperation to ensure satisfaction whenever advertisements fail to meet stated claims.
Subscribers are urged to check the date beside their name to ensure papers arrive on time. Government cash in advance now required for all papers. Directory Webster's New International Directory offered for sale at bargain price for $12.00, bound in sheep skin with thousands of illustrations. Review office.
Mrs J O Wood of Cable Street credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing a back ache kidney pain headaches and dizziness after a short period of use. The testimonial urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills priced at 60 cents at all dealers from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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