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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
4
A Zion's Advocate editorial denounces refusing newspaper delivery as rude and dishonest, especially when subscriptions are in arrears. It urges readers to stop their papers politely and to inform editors directly, questioning whether Christians would shun payment or communication. It suggests editors and publishers support courteous action across the nation.
A poem by Lydia Huntley Sigourney laments the passing of Native American nations. It invokes bodies of water and mountains from Ontario to Virginia, naming places like Massachusetts, Ohio, Connecticut, Kentucky, and the Allegheny range. The speaker pleads that sorrow and displacement cannot erase their memory, appeals to Heaven, and recounts their caravan of woe across deserts and loss. The piece invokes enduring justice and the first-person voice of a distant court of Heaven.
Victor Augagneur the French minister of marine declares in an interview that Germany has sealed her doom by adopting savage warfare. He says no more ships will reach Germany if possible and says France will starve Germany out. He dismisses Von Tirpitz's submarine threat as a bluff and cites France and England as unfazed by German naval threats.
A wartime style appeal urges a winter general fly slaughter to curb the annual loss of 350 million dollars from flies. Officials warn today’s swats will reduce next summer’s swarms, minimizing property damage and health risks. A follow up spring cleanup is planned to reduce fly numbers further.
A wartime statement declares the fleet in prime condition and ready for action. The speaker says the Dardanelles will be breached with effort and timing depending on many factors. The main objective is to starve Germany and prevent further ships from leaving its ports, asserting a decisive Allied response.
The poem celebrates the opening of the white way with bells, a grand display, and civic pride. It praises the mayor and city council for turning on the lights, urges citizens to celebrate with music and parades, and invokes patriotic blessings for the nation and city.
London March 15. Louvain Belgium municipal authorities adopt a formal resolution of thanks on Washington's birthday. The burgo master and aldermen name three new streets or squares in rebuilt city parts after President Wilson Washington and the American nation in gratitude for aid and support.
A bad accident at Ashboro Thursday night when a child of William Sykes had clothing ignite while near a fire. The child ran to its mother as she tried to extinguish the flames, sustaining injuries during the incident.
A fire severely burned a child who died at midnight. Mrs. Sykes, widow of Willian Sykes of the Ashboro Chair Company, and several children survive. The burned child is expected not to recover due to injuries unable to heal.
A band of red men is stationed in the Indian Arts building at the San Diego Exposition. They demonstrate the crafts of the first Americans alongside the Painted Desert display. The exhibit draws large crowds, eclipsing older showcases and adding engrossing scientific interest.
In San Diego on March 12 a sweep of orange blossoms wildflowers and cultivated blooms announces the three day San Diego Floral Association exhibit at the Exposition beginning March 20. Kern and San Diego counties plan celebrations as farm bureau features join in the event with orange producers sending vast supplies to educate and entertain thousands of visitors from far and near.
A. M. Bain of Piedmont Hosiery Mills High Point spent weekend with family. S. W. Walton returned from High Point after visiting his son C. H. Walton. Mt. Lebanon church choir strong and Rev J. B. OBrien active. Annie Scott of High Point and Allie Walton weekend visitors. A E Lassiter serves as deputy sheriff for Randleman. Large crowd at Holiness church lect ure by Henry the Hindu convert. Business improving in Randleman. Mrs E P Steel and Miss Poltie Hughes of Franklinville stayed with J A Russell. Mrs Steel and Mrs Russell visited sister Mrs Mary Maner in Thomasville. R D Lamb attended State Meeting of Woodmen of the World in Durham.
The Unity Council and Jr Order United American Mechanics held a flag raising at the Fair Grove school house on Saturday morning March 13 at 10 o'clock. The State Councilor of the Jr Order attended and delivered an address.
A flag raising and exhibition are planned at New Hope on Monday April 5 with an engaging program and a day of pleasure for attendees. The public is invited. The Fairview exhibition will be held on Saturday April 3 inviting broad attendance for the day.
Thomasville March 14 Rev G A Martin pastor of the Thomasville Baptist church announced after the morning service that his resignation, accepted by the church to May 1, should take effect immediately He said he would remain in town but end his pastoral relation at once His sermon cited Pauls epistles to the Corinthians and he blamed church dissensions for several minister removals in the town No formal action was taken and there was no service that night.
Comstock Electric Company of High Point purchases the electrical business formerly run by James T. Foister in Thomasville, expanding its operations in the region.
C C Walker, once with Union Furniture in this city, departed Monday for Spartanburg South Carolina to start an ice manufacturing business and establish new operations away from his former employer.
A High Point resident says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney distress after three years of poor kidney function. She reports rapid relief after a few doses and notes family faith in the remedy. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
An old offer promotion advertises one year subscriptions to Holland's Magazine and The $1.35 Review for a low price until April 1, 1915. It touts Holland's as equal to leading journals and aimed at women. The offer applies to old and new subscribers who pay in advance, urging quick action before price increases.
An advertising notice promotes a clubbing deal for $1.50 for the High Point Review Progressive Farmer and Holland's Magazine through year end. It emphasizes unbeatable pricing in the United States and warns the offer may be withdrawn sooner, urging quick action before March 15.
Great book and The Review subscription for one year only 1.69, less than half price. Offer valid until March 15. Profusely illustrated and appealing in tone.
An advertised deal markets intensely interesting book and The Review at 1.74 with less than half price. The offer lasts until March 15. It highlights sixty five illustrations and nearly 500 pages, noting all other offers withdrawn except the 25 cent 14 week Review subscription to follow the story The Exploits of Elaine.
Will Allen of Alle Bros went to Montrose for a six month stay or until health improves. Ernest Wall is recovering in hospital after an appendectomy. W. E. Herndon traveled to Elizabeth City on business last week. Dr G F Duncan left Monday for Philadelphia for a three week course.
John C Hill of Fullers Route 1 died March 3 at age 82 3 22. Burial was at Union Church. Alfred Hannah of Hannersville was killed March 4 when his horses ran away in Lexington March 3. Burial planned at Liberty on the 5th.
In Houston Mrs S C Burton reports relief from long illness after two bottles of Cardui, claiming 15 pound gain and ability to resume housework. The letter promotes Cardui as a purely vegetable tonic with over 50 years of use, urging others to start today and write for instructions and a 64 page treatment book.
The celebrated moving picture Runaway June begins at the Rose Theater on Tuesday March 23 and will run for 15 weeks with weekly Tuesday showings.
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