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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
4
The March 13 1913 issue notes whiskey advertising bans and liquor shipment restrictions in High Point township with Jamestown and Thomasville as alternative sources. It reports strong opinions on the new law and calls for elected local officials while contrasting pro and anti temperance views.
The piece notes Guilford Stokes and Davidson form the new district and that it tilts Democratic by a small margin with room for GOP gains. It questions why the University of North Carolina was cut from appropriations and urges protecting the university and public learning while finding other ways to reduce expenses.
The city lists a $10,000 bond issue for the High Point Randleman and Asheboro Railroad as an asset, though the stock is nearly worthless. Citizens held thousands in stock bought cheaply, and the deal promises High Point will not receive any funds, raising questions about the asset entry.
The Sears Roebuck Company of Chicago donated a million dollars. impact details and beneficiaries are noted but unclear from the fragment.
The plan proposes distributing a million dollars to counties. Any county that raises $1000 will receive $1000 from Sears Roebuck, totaling $2000 for progressive farmers. Several counties have already taken advantage, with three in Congressman Small's district secured so far.
The Winston Journal editorial lauds Woodrow Wilson debuting as President of the United States. It says the nation seeks a new order of things with Wilson restoring government to the people, tackling tariff reform currency reform antitrust and conservation while challenging old-line party bosses.
The General Assembly enacts restrictions on child labor with phases for ages 12 to 16 and requirements for parental certificates. A Webb law discussion notes safety and compliance considerations for liquor shipments and the Southern Express Company, with South Carolina implications.
Maj. O. M. Sadler states Southern Express Company will strictly follow the law on liquor shipments. In North Carolina deliveries are limited to bona fide druggists and specific institutions in Anson Burke Cabarrus Cherokee Macon Rutherford counties, and High Point Township forbids deliveries to individuals. minors and Sunday shipments are restricted.
High Point resident Mrs. W. M. Woods reports kidney pain backache and nervousness relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recovered after three boxes citing kidney secretions and back pain as primary symptoms. Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents Remember the name Doan's.
The National Child Labor Committee announces its annual conference in Jacksonville Florida from March 13 to 16. For the first time a children’s meeting will be held where stories of child labor in glass cotton and coal industries will be told by children with stereopticon slides shown.
The Paragon Stamp Works offered rubber stamps, seals, numbering machines and related items through Stamey Printing House with phone number 275 for orders and money saving prices.
An advertisement states all kinds of yard and garden work and fine services for summer. The contact address is 606 E Commerce St in High Point North Carolina and the advertiser is W L Ross.
Property and notices including sale items, trespass alerts, rent and for sale postings appear in The Review office records. Listings reference various chattel mortgages and related notices as available to the public.
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