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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
6
A collage of quirky lines notes Americans eating 40 bananas per person last year and a London autograph sale of Lucretia Borgia for over 2000 pounds. It cites jokes about Jack Horner, bee robbers, pastors, and gum litter on sidewalks, ending with a quip about gardens and trouble.
The saying notes we should judge people as generously as we judge a picture, giving the best possible light to both. Ralph Waldo Emerson emphasizes fair interpretation and positive portrayal in discourse and perception.
An old ad praises Castoria with the claim of over 30 years in use for infants and children. The piece includes a quip about Fletcher's Castoria and a humorous exchange about a Scandinavian translator at ball games. Also notes Wheel Talk with Wayside Walter and Tired Tommie recounting travel and travel incognito a joke about traveling “in the axle.”
Dr. Eliot states that England and America trail behind great thinkers on education and urges urgent reform. He questions how the wasteful system can be remedied to nurture individuals according to their talents and promises a future article outlining a practical public education plan.
A Iowa woman credits her mother-in-law with guiding her to Postum as a remedy for stomach issues and a blotchy complexion. She reports relief after stopping coffee and adopting Postum, and notes her grandmother also improved health after switching. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with pricing and the slogan There’s a Reason.
A Quebec crowd heard survivors recount acts of courage after the Empress of Ireland was rammed by the Storstad. Dr James F Grant of Victoria BC saved many from hypothermic water. Gracie Hanagan eight, saved herself. Major Attwell of Toronto and wife were rescued after multiple drownings. Salvation Army officers and crew received praise for aiding passengers amid a chaotic escape and rapid ship listing.
Empress of Ireland captain H G Kendall seized Dr Hawley H Crippen American dentist accused of murdering his wife Belle Elmore Crippen. Crippen and his stenographer Ethel Leneve traveled July 22 1910 aboard Montrose Antwerp service. Five days later Quebec police received Kendall wireless report that Crippen and Leneve were aboard disguised as Rev John Robinson and John Robinson Jr.
The State reports on federal aid for roads, noting North Carolina has tied up only about $10,000 of the two year old federal road money. Plans include supplying one third of a $100,000 Winston Salem to Statesville road, with counties like Forsyth, Davie and Davie involved, while others face delays. Also noted are A. & M. graduates, Supreme Court decisions, patents granted, a governor’s reprieve, and drought concerns across the state as crops await rain.
Governor Craig orders a strict probe into McDowell county highway commissioners named by county authorities amid citizen demands. The dispute centers on a $10,000 Nebo township road bond issue and accusations of incompetence against W. G Hunter J. L. Pagell and Charles Hemphill.
Seventy five women from thirty counties attend a special canning course led by Mrs. Charles McKimmon highlighting demonstration features. The group, key to directing canning work among girls and housewives statewide, signals strong prospects for industry growth. Also noted is a Texas Governor Craig requisition for Archie M. Bunting, wanted in Guilford County for a personal wrong, now serving in the U S Army on the Mexican border, with the War Department agreeing to return him. Sheriff Stafford will travel to Texas to arrest him.
Col. P. M. Pearsall of Newbern announces his resignation from the Federal Court deputy clerkship. He states the post would demand abandoning his law practice and political activities, and that he cannot accept duties and emoluments he finds unsatisfactory for the Newbern position.
Quotations praise Elixir Babel as a cure for various ailments and pains, with testimonials from Mrs. E. Paget of Jacksonville praising the product. The snippet ends with a question about a gas meter reading, noting light volumes.
Bayard Benton of Walterboro reports one application of Tetterine cured his five year itching piles. The product also claims to cure eczema, tetter, ringworm, infants sore head, pimples, rough patches, old sores, cankered scalp and other skin diseases. Available 50c Tetterine, 23c Soap, from Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga with mail orders offering Liver Pills in a 10c box.
A compact note reflects Marcus Aurelius ideas on guiding principles for belief and action. It conflates doctrine with daily practice and calls for measured interpretation. The text emphasizes self discipline, responsibility, and clear reasoning in moral conduct.
Mrs Sadie Pollack recalls severe ringworm on her children's scalps supposedly from a house cat. After months with no improvement, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting rapid healing and hair regrowth within weeks. The ad promotes Cuticura products and a Skin Book from Boston.
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