Boy Scout Virtue Urges Action On Cow Cruelty
Greensboro News reports a Selma Chronicle plea condemning a wealthy Selmay man for keeping a cow exposed to cold with no shelter. The piece argues lack of thoughtfulness, urges charity groups and citizens to intervene, and calls for stronger humane treatment of animals as part of Boy Scout creed influence. It cites High Point Scouts to inspire local action against cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Selma Chronicle
Selmay
Ford
Associated Charities
Boy Scout Movement
The
Civic League
Boy Scout
High Point
Wart-remover scammer and odd notes in local gossip
A complaining victim warns of a traveling imposter selling wart removing receipts for 25c a slip, while quips critique the claim and note cheaper real remedies. A High Point boarder finds hair in ice cream and other foods, sparking light humor about origins. A local poet’s verse gets a sharp editor’s reply.
Plan to Boost Church Offerings Discussed by Local Preacher
A respected elder in the city recounts his preacher’s plan from last Sunday to mobilize the congregation for fundraising. He notes prior months’ collections fell due to bad weather and small attendance.
Lordly Hat Pass Delivers Record Church Collection
A Sunday church gathering ends with a lively sermon and a record-breaking hat collection. The pastor, in strong dialect, urges fair giving and watches for misdeeds while the elders debate tainted funds. The crowd responds with the largest church offering in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretren
Squire Jones
Smiff
Midnight Chase Through High Point Streets
A nervous, well dressed citizen recounts a late night chase through High Point. He claims three men pursued him from the post office to Brown's Cafe and into a quiet store, seeking to corner him as officers respond to a one o'clock call. The tale ends with his escape efforts in the dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Veggman
Post Office
Freedom
Gove
Fame
West Washington
West Broad Street
Rose and
Broadway
Review Office
North Main Street
Uoset
P. O
Brown's
White House
Villians
City Councilmen Seek Candidate in Wily Escape
A distressed man is chased by four figures who reveal they are city councilmen. They admit using fear to push a preferred candidate, but the man suddenly bolts toward the cemetery and disappears. The crowd asks readers to guess the prominent man involved.
Mortgage Sale and Estate Notice in Guilford County
Mortgage sale to satisfy two deeds of B R Varner et al to E T Corbit with Bettie Corbit as guardian to Alberta Corbit, auction set March 24 1917 at 2 pm in High Point Township on 5 acre home place. Also executor notice for J Harper Johnson estate with claims due by Feb 22 1918. Farm for sale seven acres north of High Point near Route 1 offered by Zellon Luck or Review Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Varner
Rochelle Varner
Etta Varner
E. T Corbit
Register of Deeds Office
Guilford County
N. C
Bettie Corbit
Alberta Corbit
High Point Township
J. R. Brown
Kidd
Brown
A. J. Jones
E. T. Corbit
W. P. Ragan
J. Harper Johnson
North Carolina
High Point
Route 1
al Zellon Luck
Review
By &. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Mann Drug Company
Alson G. Cecil
Yancy Cecil
M. E- Bowers
Alson G Cecil
M. E. Bowers
Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed by High Point Testimony
In High Point urgent kidney health advice appears with Mrs. C R Lee of 613 Willowbrook Ave endorsing Doan’s Kidney Pills. She describes years of back pain and irregular kidney action, says three boxes eased her condition, and notes the pills’ continued effectiveness when back pain returns. Sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Dean
C.R. Lee
Willowbrook Ave
Doan
Foster-Milburn , Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Sale of Guilford County Courthouse Property At Public Auction
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will offer at public auction at the Greensboro courthouse on Monday April 9 1917 at 11:00 A M the land at North Elm and West Market Streets used as the courthouse square. The deed will be in fee simple with covenants, subject to a public use dedication and an agreement with C W Banner for open space and ingress rights. Terms are one half cash and one half in 12 months with credit for the money paid plus 6 percent interest until possession. By order of the Board W C Boren Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Guilford County
Greensboro
County of
Guilford
North Elm
West Market Streets
Board of Commissioners
County Board of Education
Barker &Sockwell
West Market Street
City of
North Elm Street
Eurora
C. W. Banner
West Gaston Street
Said Street
W. P. Bynum
J. A. Barringer
A. Wayland Cooke
Barker & Lockwell
Office of the Register of Deeds of
C.W Banner
W.c. Boren
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Review
Broad Street
BOY Scouts
Aren Segal
Bank of Commerce
O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
H. A. Muus
A.M. Ranzm
V-Prest
G. A. Pottock
Asst
Cashier
Stamey Company
N.C
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