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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
7
Citizens watched a striking aurora borealis on Thursday evening. Some feared a city fire or judgment day while police remained on standby. The event drew curious locals and prompted prayers as fear subsided.
An old-time reader recalls war era rays and a dramatic sight while alerting to a looming flour shortage. He notes hoarding by unpatriotic individuals despite food administrator warnings and vigilance aimed at preventing scarcity.
The article notes a looming wheat flour shortage for the next two to three months until new crops are harvested nationwide. It explains the need to use substitutes in equal or greater proportions, with substitutes likely exceeding flour usage during this period.
Governor W. T. Bickett will address attendees at Wesley Memorial church on government needs. The exact date is to be announced later, with the talk slated for the third or fourth Sunday this month.
Local notice promotes obtaining this week's Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman through the Review Office. Contact Paul A. Stamey, agent, via telephone 275 for distribution details.
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