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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
5
In a fragmentary note the Kaiser’s sister, wife of the dethroned Czar, is linked as an indirect cause of recent turmoil while he eyes Russia’s throne. Clean up week starts April 1 per a ladies circular. Stray dogs are banned. police impoundments aim to tax owners with a $5 fee plus costs.
The Review offers a home news plan for soldiers in High Point and nearby areas. Readers pay 75c and The Review at $1.50 covers one year to a soldier’s home or foreign address, with sharing of postage if needed. the paper will cover full cost upon proof of hardship.
The local Humane Society plans large public signs to highlight their work under Mrs. R C Soyars and Miss Clara I Cox and others. A Saturday pine- blower game at the Normal grounds drew attention. Chief McGhee and Dave Yow headed to Concord to advise a youth at Jackson Training School. District Deputy L C Sinclair of the B P O Elks visited Elkdom in Lexington. A man executed at the State penitentiary uttered Lord, I ain't guilty.
A brief item notes that Russia suffers a severe setback and Germany gains territory wealth arms and rations, signaling a blow to peace and a shifting balance of power in the regional conflict. The language underscores the harsh consequences of the war and the advancing German advantage.
A prompt urging readers to learn about thrift cards, war savings certificates, and war savings societies. It invites sharing information with friends and discovering details for those who are unsure.
The four month old son of Mr and Mrs Will Smith suffers a severe cold this week. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Owens Reece died Saturday and was buried at Wallburg with Rev Kirksey presiding. Local visits include Wilmer Clodfelter at E H Wyer and at the Hayworth and Wyer homes. Sugar is scarce and fruit canning may fall short. Two young negros seeking a home were sheltered by Robbins Collard then found placements with Mrs J B Motsinger and Hugh Beckerdite. War stamps urged. money tight in the country. Tobacco remains the main money crop. R M Clodfelter improves. Automobile speeds spark concern over recklessness, especially Ford drivers.
Attorney Bruce Craven and family travel to New York and Greensboro for a visit while W N Elder buys the Brick Lodge in Trinity. Local health notes, school visits, and social happenings fill the week with frost and a fading smallpox scare.
High Point reader F M York confirms three years later that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney and back pains. He reports no recurrence and reiterates the recommendation. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milling Co Buffalo New York.
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