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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
A wartime column criticizes political partisanship and promises to support the war effort. It notes Teddy Roosevelt's influence and questions Republican gains under Democratic presidents. It also announces Col Wescott Roberson taking over the "Smileage Book" campaign with $5 and $10 books for soldiers at the army movie theatre and urges sending morale boosts to friends or relatives.
Officers will tour to enforce rationing limits including five pounds of sugar and 100 pounds of flour, with heavier penalties for violators. Officials promise lower sugar and flour prices soon as Uncle Sam fixes prices, while urging farmers to invest in war savings certificates for 4 percent interest, redeemable at five years.
A community column scolds youths who disrespect parents and elders. It warns such behavior risks ostracism and even imprisonment by the electric chair. Readers are urged to reform and avoid future shame and unemployment.
The Review urges postwar education to instill patriotism and civic duty. It advocates a government school run by qualified men to teach Americans their obligations, support for national unity, and daily display of the flag and memory of national hymns in homes, schools, and clubs.
The speaker rejects claims that only rulers are responsible, insisting the German people committed widespread atrocities in war. They accuse Germans of killing civilians in Belgium, sinking ships, torturing prisoners, spreading disease, and destroying art and culture, arguing collective guilt.
Josephus Daniels writes that editorial approval from the Navy Department is gratifying and heartening in difficult days. Greensboro merchants discuss a cooperative delivery system to save costs by consolidating wagon and auto deliveries, potentially cutting dray expenses from 80 dollars monthly to about half.
The piece praises several contributors to The Review, including W. H. Dugdale and W. A. Gattis Foster for insightful, uplifting writings. It notes F. A. Ogburo’s entertaining yet pointed last issue and mentions other occasional writers, adding that features and specials make strong reading. Rub Mytism antiseptic advertisement included.
The Coop Cash Grocery in Goldsboro discussed a plan to issue stock at 28 dollars a share to attract many stockholders and offer patrons a 10 percent grocery saving. High Point tried a similar scheme. The idea sought stockholders at 25 dollars each to fund the venture, but the plan was dropped for unknown reasons.
The Review urges subscribers owing a year or more to mail remittance promptly to cover rising costs. Officials note the extra 3 cent stamp, time, and stationery burden and ask those still unpaid to remit today to avoid further expense.
G W Michael acting as commissioner announces sale of Lots 4 and 5 on Davidson Street in High Point on February 25 1918 at noon in front of Bank of Commerce building. The plots 50 by 150 feet dry and level adjoin R W Gray and others. Sold to settle debts with court confirmation required. January 23 1918. T W Albertson attorney.
Mortgagee deed dated 1908 and transfer to J F Hoffman Jr. default on note leads to cash auction Feb 23 1918 at 2 pm on property in High Point township Guilford County North Carolina. Property: Lot 5 in Leflin Kinley and Son subdivision southwest High Point. 150 by 52 feet approx. 7,800 sq ft. Executors D H Parsons attorney.
By virtue of a mortgage power of sale Amanda Fielder and J P Fielder defaulted on payments. The Executors of J F Hoffman decd mortgagee announce a cash bid sale on February 23 1918 at noon before the Bank of Commerce building High Point North Carolina. Property includes Lot 14 and Lot 15 Block 3 West End Heights near Pickett Cotton Mill in Guilford County.
Mrs. Frederick Sommers of Monaca Pennsylvania reports her youngest son weak and tired improved after Vinol a cod liver iron tonic. The ad claims Vinol restores health and weight and notes a formula on every bottle. Distributed by Matton Drug Co High Point North Carolina.
F. F. Hobbs, a High Point merchant, petitioned for bankruptcy in U S Federal Court at Greensboro last week and was granted a decree. He was represented by Roberson and Earnhardt of High Point. The case was referred to G. Ferguson Jr.
North Carolina Secretary of State confirms dissolution of High Point Veneer and Panel Company a Guilford County entity. Certificate dated December 31 1917 notes unanimous stockholder consent and filed records with agent in charge in Raleigh.
Public sale set for February 2, 1918 at 10 a.m. on the premises in Deep River township Guilford County North Carolina. Two parcels described totaling about 10 acres with a third portion of about one acre and a commissioner's notice detailing boundaries and prior deeds. Sale proceeds to last and highest bidder for cash. deed descriptions reference Har riet Morgan Simeon Shucraft and Mary J. Morgan to Shucraft.
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