Navy and bond issue woes grow as war news shifts mood
The speaker says the fleet may bypass the Canal in July due to wartime pressures. Germany builds a submarine weekly and Britain loses ships, signaling rising stakes. Public opposition to the bond issue strengthens, and as Cat Creek is reported the stance may become nearly unanimous.
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Cat Creek
Endorsement Sparks Fire Chief Shakeup at High Point
The Greensboro News critiques High Point city action removing Fire Chief A B Horney for Republican ties. It argues the move risks public safety, mocks tariff logic, and predicts rising anger among residents as the issue intensifies ahead of future protests.
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Greensboro News
High Point
High Point Commission
Cash System for The Review Announces Cash-Only Subscriptions
The Review announces no new name on books without cash in advance and will require all current subscribers to prepay for at least three months starting August. The paper notes rising costs and compares subscription rates, stating most weekly papers have shifted to $1.50 annually, while The Review remains at prior pricing.
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High Point
Guilford
Forsyth
Davidson
Randolph
Review
The Review urges cash subscriptions and new readers
The notice urges converting to cash by Aug 1 and adding at least 500 new subscribers to keep the $1.00 yearly rate. It appeals to readers to settle arrears, spread the paper’s “peoples battles” stance, and promises special offers including six months free Holland's Magazine or The Farm and Ranch for those paying arrears, and half-price combined deals for new subscribers.
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Farm and Ranch
Holland’s Magazine
Optimist urging growth to boost printing business
A cheerful unsigned pledge from THE REVIEW AND THE STAMEY PRINTING HOUSE promotes optimism and growth in printing and advertising. It contrasts an optimist’s drought view with a pessimist’s hole, urging readers to patronize their services as demand rises.
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Stamey Printing House
Coffin Loaded With Booze At West Virginia Station
A funeral party at a West Virginia railway station became the scene of a prohibition enforcement failure as a coffin broke open spilling quart bottles of liquor. Observers and mourners were arrested, illustrating tight controls and scarce booze in the commonwealth.
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West Virginia
Commonwealth
The Shop Around the Corner ad from Stamney Printing House
An advertisement from Stamney Printing House in High Point promotes quality over cheap work. It argues better value through higher prices for superior results and shorter hours to enjoy family time, featuring contact as Phone 275.
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Stamney Printing House
High Point
Anti typhoid drive gains county support
The State Board of Health will run joint campaigns in a limited set of counties, with five progressive counties contributing funds. Henderson and Buncombe gave 200 each, Cumberland 350, Northampton 400, and Wake 750, totalling 1,800. Only five counties can be funded at once. War costs cited: France spent 126 million on artillery since the war began, plus 30 million abroad for ammunition, explosives, motors, etc.
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State Board of Health
Henderson and
Buncombe
Cumberland
Northampton
Wake
France
Sixteen Million Dollar Check Arrives at Bethlehem Steel
A $16,150,000 check from a British banking house arrived at Bethlehem Steel Company. The instrument represented an order from Lord Kitchiner for 8,000 field pieces.
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Bethlehem Steel Company
Lord Kitchiner
What a Girl Can Do in Love Impressions
A witty observer notes a woman may not truly love two men at once yet can convincingly imitate such passion to fool both. The remark underlines social anxieties about romance and authenticity in relationships.
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Joe
Old Vets Return Fond Recollections From Richmond Reunion
Five veterans Messrs J B Little W R Coble S C Jones A W Samuel and A H Samuel returned from Richmond Virginia after attending a reunion of old soldiers. They spoke of memories from the Civil War including Seven Pines and battles against Union troops, recalling how the South stood during the sixties and expressing pride in the veterans’ sacrifices and the reunion's wholesome provisions.
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J. B. Little
W. R. Coble
S.C. Jones
A. W. Samuel
A. H Samuel
Richmond
Battle of Seven Pines
Johnny Rebs
South
Southland
Trinity Route 1 Items Highlight Local News
Miss Daisy Steed spends time in High Point while Miss Augusta Alexander plans a summer return home after nearly a year there. Children's Day at Gilead is set for the second Sunday in July with Pearl Crowson and Olive Johson leading the program. Mt. Pleasant holds Children's Day on the fourth Sunday in June. Mrs. June Johnson visits sister Mrs. Will Ledwell. Poplar Ridge services by Miss Hunter attracted a large crowd. Miss Hunter, in her seventies, remains mobile and active in preaching. Dalton Smith and Robert Thayer expect home from Guilford College soon.
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Daisy Steed
High Point
Augusta Alexander
Gilead
Pearl Crowson
Olive Johson
Mt. Pleasant
June Johnson
Will Ledwell
Poplar Ridge
Miss Hunter
Messrs
Dalton Smith
Robert Thayer
Guilford College
Death of Mr Weavil in Wallburg at age 59
Foster Weavil died in Wallburg on May 22 at age 59. Paralysis was the cause of death. He was a brother of Z S Weavil who resides on Route 2.
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MR. Weavil
Foster Weavil
Wallburg
Z. S. Weavil
Weavil
Proverb Page puzzle with 21 prizes and merchant ads
A contest offers 21 prizes including a $1000 carpet sweeper and various gold and jewelry awards. Readers solve a proverb by placing miswritten letters dropped across merchant ads, using starter from Matt and Jeff picture. Extra prize for most offers used. clip ads and visit stores to win.
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Matt
Jeff
aBe
el Rico
Kodak
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