Exploits of Elaine Praised as Greatest Story for Movies
The Review promotes Exploits of Elaine as the greatest story ever written and urges a 25c subscription to read the tale before viewing it at Rose Theatre. It notes rising subscriptions, limited back numbers, and claims the story enhances the film experience. E N Allen cites spring optimism and New York buyers amid general forecasts.
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Elaine
Moving Picture World
Rose Theatre
United States
Wilson
E.N. Allen
Allen Brothers
New York
Echoes on High Point Bond Proposals and Voters’ Say
A reader questions the state and process behind issuing $60,000 in bonds by the city of High Point to cover floating indebtedness. The letter argues for public voting on bonds, including $60,000, $100,000 for water and sewerage, and a municipal building bond, and condemns the absence of voter input. The writer denounces the procedure as high-handed and harmful to the city’s good name.
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High Point
Recorder’s Court
Our Stand Endorsed by Readers
The Review reports 64 subscriptions in two weeks from voters endorsing its stance against disfranchisement by the legislature. It says many others support the paper’s position and hope the readership reflects broad public sentiment.
Refer Liquor Bill to The People in North Carolina
Raleigh March 27 The Grier anti jug act was defeated in its main purpose by 26 to 22 and the people will determine whether the state wants to drink or not. The House declines to concur in the Senate amended liquor law and an effort is made to pass a bill suitable to both without referring it to a vote of the people.
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Raleigh
House
Senate
Mr. Stewart to Move Into High Point Theatre
Mr. W. E. Stewart has purchased the Royal Theatre in High Point and will relocate there to reside. Remodeling will begin at once to change the front and increase seating to 500. He will keep oversight of The Pastime in Concord, spending two or three days weekly there, with Frank Cline as Pastime manager. Stewart also has interests in The Dreamland Theatre in Chester, South Carolina.
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High Point
W. E. Stewart
Royal Theatre
Stewart
Concord
Frank Cline
Chester
S. C
Concord Times
Honor Roll Subscriptions Acknowledged and Local News
The Review acknowledges subscriptions paid since the last issue listing Jones Burns R Boyd Catherine Hedgecock J L Kirkman H A Oakes Bob White J H Vestal E V Swaim The note thanks readers for the favor and asks whose names will appear next week If Ed P Daniels the barber opens a new shop at the B H Bradner store on West Green Street it will be ready for business next Monday
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Jones Burns
R. Boyd
Catherine Hedgecock
J. L. Kirkman
H. A Oakes
Bob White
J. H. Vestal
E V. Swaim
Ed. P. Daniels
B. H. Bradner
West Green Street
Wooten Succumbs in Auto Crash Buried at Kinston
Emmett R. Wooten dies from injuries after a car accident and is laid to rest in Kinston. England’s blockade policy shifts geopolitics. Chinese of San Francisco boycott Japanese goods amid wartime tensions. Idaho signs prohibition law. Governor Alexander endorses. Machinery act moves slowly in the General Assembly as debates continue. Senate backs primary bill. anti jug measures and Mt Mitchell park bill progress. High Point sees theater addition and highway commission bill with $10000. Former High Brackett mayor’s bill appears in legislature. Sunday school workers attend. New theater project announced for High Point. county matters of importance highlighted. Smallpox reported in Greensboro. The White City flagged as a notable feature. The Exploits of Elaine promoted as the era’s great story with weeklong speaker lineup.
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Wabase
Emmett R. Wooten
Kinston
England
Germany
San Francisco
Idaho
Alexander
General Assembly
Senate
Mt. Mitchell Park
High Brackett
High Point
Greensboro
Elaine
County Schools Hold Big Day Set For April 17
Guilford County schools announce annual commencement at Central Carolina Fair Grounds on April 17. Township contests occur March 20 at the same venue, with winners meeting in Greensboro on April 16 to select two girls and two boys for declamation and recitation onApril 17. Prizes will be awarded.
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Guilford County
Thos. R. Foutt
Carolina Fair Grounds
Greensboro
Asheboro Merchant Files Bankruptcy Petition
Asheboro merchant C. T. Loflin filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Greensboro federal court on Monday. Liabilities total 5908.27 dollars with assets of 4843.77 dollars. matter referred to referee G. E. Ferguson in Greensboro.
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Asheboro
C. T. Loflin
Greensboro
G. E. Ferguson
Death of Randolph farmer John T. Lowe at Ashboro
John T. Lowe aged about 76 prominent Randolph County farmer and respected citizen died at his home Ashboro Route 3 last Friday night. News from UNC Chapel Hill notes a statewide High School Debating Union contest drawing wide interest across schools towns and rural areas with High Point Winston-Salem and Reidsville High Schools in a regional triangle. S. R. Winters.
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John T. Lowe
Randolph
Ashboro
Rt. 3
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
High Point
Winston-Salem
Reidsville
S. R. Winters
Aged Woman Mrs Troy Dies at 86 Near Liberty
An aged and beloved woman, Mrs Alfred Troy, died last Friday at her home near Liberty at the age of 86. She leaves four daughters and five sons. A son, Mr C T Troy, died recently in Concore. Mrs Troy was aunt of Mrs J W Long of Greensboro.
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Alfred Troy
Liberty
C. T. Troy
Concore
Troy
J. W. Long
Greensboro
Greensboro Opens Season With Three Practice Games
The Greensboro team will play at least three games before opening. Elon College meets the locals in a practice game on Saturday, April 2. Then Boston National pennant winners visit on April 6. Guilford College, led by Manager Rowe, faces Greensboro in a practice game on April 13.
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Greensboro
Elon College
Guilford College
Rowe
Miss Nannie Caffey Weds Dr Spoon in Asheville
Miss Nannie Caffey daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Caffey united in marriage last week to Dr A O Spoon of Greensboro at Battery Park hotel Asheville. Ceremony conducted by Rev P P Winn uncle of the bride. They will reside in Greensboro. The bride is well known and favorably regarded. The groom is a prominent Gate City physician.
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Nannie Caffey
J. W. Caffey
A. O. Spoon
Greensboro
P. P. Winn
Battery Park
Asheville
Gate City
Plot to terrorize New York halted by cathedral bombing arrest
New York on March 3 reports authorities thwarted an anarchist plot to strike during services. Detectives had monitored activists for months and arrested a man after he lit a bomb at the Catholic Cathedral. plans reportedly included blowing banks and killing wealthy men such as Andrew Carnegie and the Rockefellers. The incident triggered a swift cathedral response and arrests as detectives moved through the aisles.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockfeller
New York City
Rockfellers
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Central Office
Frank Balbo
Police officers to divide reward from jewelers’ association
Police Officers McFarland Wray and Brandon share a $100 reward offered by the National Jewelers' Association for the arrest of Raymond Fair, who burglarized Bernau's jewelry store in Greensboro Sunday night.
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McFarland, Wray
Brandon
National Jewelers’ Association
Raymond Fair
Bernau
Greensboro
Guilford County plans bond vote for new courthouse
County commissioners weigh a proposed bond issue to fund a new Greensboro courthouse and aim to start construction if approved. They also consider street improvements around Greensboro and High Point, including a proposed highway connecting the two cities. A vitrified brick pavement idea is deemed too costly due to brick scarcity and shipping costs.
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Guilford
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
Greensboro Dominates High Point in Political Destiny
The piece accuses Greensboro of shaping High Point politics by influencing a past disfranchisement bill. It predicts High Point will align with the Republican ticket when opportunity arises, citing ongoing resentment toward such actions by Greensboro representatives.
White Way Week Opens With Merchant Parade in High Point
The Merchant's Association of High Point elects Geo. T. Wood as President H A Moffitt as Vice President E H Jarrett as Secretary and Treasurer The group plans a four page paper and a week long celebration to mark the opening of the white way starting March 15 with merchants cooperating to make it memorable and attract visitors Mr Wood leads the campaign with William George Matton assisting to ensure success
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Merchant's Association
White Way
Merchant’s Association
Geo. T. Wood
H. A. Moffitt
Treas
E. H. Jarrett
High Point
Wood
William George Matton
Directors Favor Tomlinson For President In North Carolina
The North Carolina Division of the Travelers' Protective Association of America met in Winston at the Secretary’s office. Chairman W. R. Leak presided as the board formally placed C. F. Tomlinson’s name in nomination for National president, noting he had been a strong candidate previously but withdrew in favor of the current incumbent.
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North Carolina
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
D.C. Crutchfield
Winston
W. R. Leak
C. F. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Believe His South America Trip Will Profit Furniture Trade
Statesville March 2 W A Thomas returned home after four months in South America as representative of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Associations to study markets and promote more South American business for U S furniture makers. He will report to the association and says the trip should prove profitable though no specifics can be released yet. He collected curios and souvenirs including a Vienna rug from an Indian and Panama hats. A pair of hose was bought in each town for Gen Julian S Carr of Durham.
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Statesville
W.A. Thomas
South America
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Associations
Thomas
The
Furniture Association
Julian S Carr
Durham
Sparks World Famous Shows Headed Here For April 13
Yesterday J C Tracy Sparks advance agent visited town to sign contracts and arrange provisions from local merchants. Welch circus grounds on South Main street leased for Tuesday April 13, the show date, with over 50 publicity staff expected. Cirrus critics praise the show. no gambling or short changing among employees. Town awaits favorable weather and big local turnout.
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J.C. Tracy
Sparks
Welch Circus
South Main Street
Department of Publicity
Tracy
Guilford County treasurer bill status unclear
Curiosity runs high over a bill sent to the legislature about ten days ago to abolish the Guilford County treasurer's office. If introduced, the measure has escaped local readers and legislative notices.
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Guilford County
Local Society And Business News From Thomasville Area
Mrs J F Hayden entertained the Embroidery Club at her home last week for a pleasant session. Alpheus Moffitt returned from northern markets with spring lines for Moffitt Furnishing Co. The Dacia, American cotton carrier to Germany, was seized by a French boat Sunday. W J Armfield Sr bought a Paige car, among the auto field’s best. Shoe Co store interior nears completion. half devoted to shoes and half to gentlemen’s furnishings. The new addition should draw trade. A citizen questions the virtue of critics who curse the town. Samuel L Rogers of Macon County becomes U S census director at six thousand dollars yearly. R M Miller expected to become postmaster at Concord, replacing Editor Sherrill. Russian forces regain ground. Daughters of Liberty given a large American flag, a gift from John W Walker. Editorial page advised. Southside fire company building repurposed as Snow Lumber Co office, with elegant overhauling. Snow firm staff listed. Superintendent York advancing reservoir embankment beautification with workmen. Mrs V A J Idol hosts Mrs Herbert Titus of Jacksonville as guest. Local interest grows in the American Legion with possible action this week. John Kimball Heath of Detroit died Monday at St Louis hospital after pneumonia. formerly with a grand opera company here and survived by parents. remains sent to Detroit. William London, longtime Norwood retailer, moves stock to High Point to join father J London.
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J. F. Hayden
Thomasville
Alpheus Moffitt
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Germany
W. J. Armfield
Shoe Co
Shoe
Gents
Samuel L. Rogers
Macon County
Southside Fire Company
Rankin Street
Snow Lumber Company
E. A. Snow
J. E. Kirkman
R. F. Dalton
A. H. Parker
W. E. Herndon
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MR. Stewart
University of North Carolina
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NEW Today
Tipperary
Speciaj
Moffitt Fur. CO
York
V. A. J. Idol
Herbert Titus
Jacksonville
Fla
American Legion
John Kimball Heath
Detroit
Mich
St. Lewis Hospital
William London
Norwood
J. London
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