The Review Refuses Whiskey Ads and Urges Trust Reform
July 2 1914 issue discusses the paper’s stance on advertising policy, opposing whiskey ads and denouncing monopoly. It urges readers to contact President Wilson, and senators and congressmen to support antitrust bills and reform legislation before Congress adjourns. It frames rail freight rate hikes and special privileges as abuses by big business.
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High Point
Wilson
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Senate
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
The Barber
A humorous verse about Uncle Walt Mason praising barbers. The speaker visits the barber’s chair and notes the barber’s calm skill, the ritual, and the comforting routine. It plays with fashion, weddings, and the barber’s modern, steady trade.
High Point Outgrows Its Charter Limits Amid Rapid Growth
South and west High Point expand beyond incorporation as factories and mills attract housing. The Highland Pickett mills, Silk mills, Southern Chair factory, and other industries spur belt line growth and rising land values. Macedonia area pushes toward Springfield with new development.
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South High Point
Third Ward
Highland and Pickett
Metallic
Globe-Parlor Furniture Company
Southern Novelty Works
Southern
Asheboro Road
High Point
Macedonia
Springfield
Silk Mills
Southern Chair Factory
Mirror Works
Bryan Appeals for President Wilson via The Commoner
Secretary of State Bryan urges nationwide action through The Commoner to support President Wilson. He condemns big business letters that push for adjournment to delay anti trust legislation and asks readers to press senators and congressmen to pass the measure promptly.
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Wilson
Bryan
Table Talk on Polite Manners in Dining Etiquette
A passage by Edmund Vance Cook discusses polite dining etiquette for children. It covers saying please and thank you, not overreacting to portions, and avoiding rude interruptions. It notes excusing oneself when rising and the calm, quiet nature of true politeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Vance Cook
California
Miss Wilson to edit Madison Social Center music section
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the President will head the community music section of the Social Center Magazine to launch in Madison. She secured a promise for action beyond a figurehead role and led a luncheon singing. Promoters urged a state law amendment to create civic secretaryships in schools funded by public money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wilson
Madison
Wis
Margaret Wilson
Social Center
Wilson
Madison home office names editor in chief and manager
Edward J. Ward of Madison will serve as editor in chief and Grant M. H. Hyde of the University of Wisconsin will be manager. The staff includes 19 associate editors.
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Madison
Edward J. Ward
Grant M. H. Hyde
University of Wisconsin
Dean's Kidney Pills Featured in High Point Testimony
A High Point resident Mrs. Charles Osborn of Willowbrook Avenue reports dramatic kidney health improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says two boxes cured her nervousness sleep issues dizziness headaches and back pain. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells the product.
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High Point
Dean
Charles Osborn
Willowbrook Avenue
N. C
Osborn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Becker Writing Book From Sing Sing About Police Career
Ossining June 25 Charles Becker, condemned for murder of Herman Rosenthal, has moved to the main floor of Sing Sing death house and today began writing a book about his experiences as a New York policeman.
Ladies Aid Society Organ Fund Drive Progress
The Ladies' Aid Society of Washington Street Methodist Church raised about forty dollars at a lawn party. They plan further events such as signature quilts oyster suppers and flower shows to reach the five thousand dollar organ fund.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Washington Street Methodist Church
Administrator's Notice for Marion Smith Estate Guilford NC
Qualified as administrator with will annexed for Mrs. Marion Smith of Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by June 11 1915 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly to W H Ragan administrator with will annexed at High Point NC dated June 11 1914.
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Marion Smith
Guilford County
State of North Carolina
High Point
N. C
W.H Ragan
Admr
Dodson's Liver Tone Promotion and Real Estate Ads
Dodson's Liver Tone positions itself as a safe alternative to calomel for constipation with a money back offer and physician approval. The piece states several doctors endorse it, claims improved digestion, and notes a refund pledge if dissatisfied. It also lists multiple real estate lots for sale and details to apply at the office.
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Dodson
America
O. K
Dayton tire ad touts non puncture refiners and bulk discounts
An ad from Dayton Ohio markets NON-PUNCTURE RELINERS aimed to reduce blowouts and extend tire life. It lists prices for various inch tires, shipping, and payment discounts, promoting direct sales and early ordering to save money.
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Mid. En
Dayton
Ohio
Carna and Yadkin River Railway Schedule 1913
Carna and Yadkin River Railway timetable in effect October 14 1913 lists daily westbound and eastbound trains with expected arrival and departure times between High Point Thomasville Gordonton Denton and High Rock. Note hours shown are not guaranteed and service subject to change without notice.
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SOROS
HighPoint
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
Town
High Point
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the Review
Broad Street
the Barber
Walt ‘Mason
Alice
Carrick Grove
Cloverfield
Rankin Street
Allan
THE
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
Ayo ~ Lanterns
Standard Oil Company
D.C
Richmond
D. Bones & Son Jewelers and Engravers
High Point, North Carolina
Ordit
United States
White
Chas Advertising
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mayr
Mi Mayr
Supreme Court
Whiting St
Chicago
Hart Drug Company
Carna & Yadkin River Railway Company
W. E. Price
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