28 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
The great serial story Under Fire by Richard Parker starts in this issue. A geographic tale of the Euro pan war with spies, love, patriotism and sacrifice unfolds as the weekly chapters continue. Subscribe for 50 cents to follow the full story.
Reading suggests a feature on Fourth of July festivities and multiple highlighted articles and features in this issue. The reader is urged to cut out and learn songs or plays, with other notable items and entertainment previews noted throughout.
Draft plans are nearly finished for enforcing a selective draft to raise a large army. The week also centers on Red Cross fundraising and food control legislation, with The Review promising full reports on all the developments in the upcoming issue.
A story recalls Bill the mule's long service as a farm helper now aged six when bought by John Welborn and having stood under the reaper for twenty harvests. He guided courtship journeys and met engagements with a lively spirit, yet he remains silent and valued for his experience.
Advertises $200 silk parasols for 100, $125 corsets for 1.00, colored lawns at 10 to 15 cents per yard, colored veils 2 to 25 cents, white voils 40 inches wide at 19 cents per yard. Mentions H. A. Moffitt ill and C. C. Harris suffering rheumatism.
A bell urging prompt payment of subscriptions by July 1. The Review notes prosperity, asks readers to settle dues shown beside their names, and reminds that the office price is $1.50 per year.
High Point invites residents within 15 miles to attend Saturday’s Dollar Day to discover what one dollar buys and to meet citizens including TV friends and local merchants. The event aims to boost financial well being and build support for county fair and market growth with rural and outlying areas.
The Review introduces a new permanent feature for kids called Dot Farm Puzzle Picture. Readers are asked to trace figures with pen and ink to form the desired object, noting ink cannot be rubbed out like pencil.
The Red Men State meeting at Wrightsville Beach concluded with plans for a Gastonia gathering if war permits. R F Tuttle of Edenton led the order with E G West Greensboro and A C Garrett Elizabeth City as officers. Key officials included J R Anderson Charlotte and W L Stamey High Point on boards, with Great Incohonee Jeffries and Past Great Incohonee Cherry in attendance.
Mrs J T Herrin of Winston arrived yesterday to visit her aunt Mrs W L Stamey. She leaves this afternoon for Bridgewater to join her husband working on the Southern Railway construction project.
Community items report a fine for dogs at large, new North Carolina Pharmacy Association president Geo. A. Matton, and members returning from Wrightsville Beach for Red Men and Bankers’ meetings. Lectures, resignations, and upcoming talks are noted, along with a Red Cross fundraising oversubscription, forthright editorial stance, and local social happenings including weddings and soldiers arriving in Europe.
Local merchants promote dollar specials and one week only dry cleaning offers. High- Point Steam Laundry announces diverticement and to July 2nd. R L Loflin's millinery and jewelry store advertises Dollar Day with dollar day sale. Solomon Rabinowitz Beavans Thacker's Gilmer's Moffitt Furnishing Co feature numerous dollar values and pre inventory sales.
Numa F. Reid Lodge No 344 A F and A M installed officers Monday night. Names listed include M R Lynch as W M J J Griffith as S W W H Shane as J W H Dobbs as treasurer Percy V Kirkman as secretary T J Weaver S D William Dyer J D E L White S S J W Lindsay J S Solomon Robinsonowitz as Tyler.
The article notes the German Emperor's vast wealth including Berlin lands valued at 140,000,000 marks and ownership of private houses and opera venues. It argues indemnities after the war should reflect the destruction caused and warns his escape from punishment would be fortunate for him.
High Point merchants dispatch their automobile squad for a Dollar Day promotion Saturday. Cars decorated with slogans tour Jamestown Archdale Spero Edgar Randlemanboro Denton Thomasville Deep River Wallburg and nearby areas distributing literature to draw shoppers for the event.
Dr Charles P Van Hiz president of the University of Wisconsin and Hoover food director warns at the City Club that United States Steel profits in 1916 reached 250 million dollars and meat packers profits at least 25 million. He argues current prices for essentials amount to extortion and urges government control to protect workers during the war.
Edwin Denby age 47 and former U S congressman promoted to corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Denby, a Detroit attorney and former president of the local board of commerce, heads a competitive exam list at Port Royal S C and chose enlistment as a private earlier.
Local shop H A Moffitt lists white lawn at 10 and 15 cents per yard and white skirting at 25 cents per yard. Colored stripe skirting sells at 25 cents per yard. Bleaching priced at 8 cents per yard for 10 cent and 12 ½ cent bleaches. Silk taffeta in black and navy offered at 1 dollar 25 cents per yard. Special.
The veterans prepared Saturday afternoon for Daughters of the Confederacy and citizens who helped with uniforms. A short business session preceded a program recalling the recent Washington reunion. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works donated beverages cooled by Kandy Kitchen ice. Peach ice cream and cake followed, with Mrs. Wilbur Jones supplying the cake served by Iris Burrus. Mrs. Henri Turner presented a framed picture of Woodrow Wilson to the camp. The sponsor was aided by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Turner.
Rumley Johnson a colored man was struck and killed by passenger train No 31 at 5 20 Sunday morning at the second railroad crossing east. He stepped from a freight car into the path of the train. He lived at 115 Fairview street.
D F Staley the Main street jeweler has earned the title Doctor of Optometry after passing the State Board with a high average. He began practicing before the new exam and chose the current rigorous test, coming out with flying colors and earning congratulations from the community.
Dean Thoron Thompson, a white unmarried man and a former Lowell public school teacher, died from injuries after an automobile crash June 8 in Randolph County. He graduated from the University of North Carolina and taught at Lowell last term. The remains were taken to Ramseur for burial at Rehobeth church. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Adam Thompson, a sister Effie and Mrs C Smith, and brothers Wesley and Edward, Route 3 Ramseur.
Governor Bickett named Guilford county boards to pass on those drafted under the selective conscription plan. Guilford Number 1 includes Dr. C. S. Gilmer, Cyrus A. Wharton, and J. A. Hoskins. Guilford Number 2 lists John Wilson, H. W. Wharton, and Dr. W. M. Jones. Guilford Number 3 features A. E. Tate, R. A. Wheeler, and Dr. H. B. Hiatt.
The Rocky Mount Telegram notes mixed reactions as conscription into cantonment camps may begin two months after September 1. Some can stay at home and hope for peace, others see it as extended suspense. the paper argues quicker mobilization will hasten victory and a dawn of peace.
The July sale at H A Moffitt features women’s white voile waist at 1.25 and 3 pairs silk hose for 1.00. Shoe sale with all odds and ends at reduced prices. Hats for ladies and children heavily reduced. Many values across the store during July.
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