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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
7
A reflective verse titled Gingles Jingles Not So Much by Lrint Angle argues that individuals should not overestimate their central role. It urges humility, noting people are replaceable and the world continues without any single person.
A rural press essay notes the country paper’s value to communities yet laments widespread free advertising and obituaries filled by locals. It argues editors bear costs while readers seek gratis space for cards of thanks and boosts. It warns paid ads shrink as free puff pieces fill columns.
The Review cites rising costs for paper and printing materials, including blank paper, forcing higher distribution expenses. It urges subscribers to renew promptly to support continued publication and notes some readers resist paying and threaten to quit, warning that such attitudes harm the paper.
A Wayne county farmer in Goldsboro reports his cow ate three one hundred dollar bills from a basket of money he kept in a barn to avoid banks. He buried more earnings under the barn floor and planned to deposit after the meal. The farmer says the cow taught him a lesson and vows to use the bank henceforth.
Dr Gilbert T Rowe of High Point accepts invitation to conduct a revival at Broad Street Methodist Church in Statesville early in June. The announcement stirs local interest as Rowe spent his boyhood here while his father served as pastor and presiding elder of the district.
A thank offering for missionary work was held at the First Reformed Church Sunday night under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society. A neat sum was realized for the work and an interesting program was presented.
For March only, Progressive Farmer offers six free months to subscribers who pay $150 for a full year of The Review. A $200 value. Offer ends April 1. Act quickly to take advantage of the deal.
The American Bankers Association backs a savings plan described in January American magazine. A man earning $25 weekly saves $5, deposits grow to $262.60 in a year, then invests $1,000 in a 6 percent mortgage. Over years, compound growth from savings and mortgages could reach $1,000 mortgage purchases and rising interest, illustrating a path to a substantial annual income.
The discussion traces a saver’s path to wealth through steady weekly deposits and compounding. By age 50 he would own $17,000 in 8 percent mortgages and have $779.22 in the bank, yielding about $1,051.17 annually or roughly $20.21 per week, with earlier milestones at ages 22 and 47.
V. W. Idol and Co handle sales of Moore Springs water in a health promoting push. The local firm markets the mineral source and advertises its benefits to residents seeking better hydration and well being.
D B Shepard records ground hog weather at Greene Street crossing. This year mirrors last, but Hog saw no shadow this time. Feb weather shows mixed rain and cool to warm days. March features fair to windy and variable conditions with snow showers and rain.
Mother Superior Mother M. Alphonsa Lathrop testifies Vinci boosts strength and appetite at Rosary Hill Home Hawthorne N Y. Matton Drug Co High Point NC advertises Vinci and agent W D Steele named at Carolina and Yadkin River Railway with J F Cannon shifting to freight office duties in Thomasville NC.
Catron Ky. Mrs Bettie Bullock writes of four years of womanly troubles severe left side pains and near bed confinement. Her husband bought Cardus, the woman's tonic, and she recovered enough to walk two miles and do her work. Cardui guidance offered with dealer support and a Chattanooga Medicine Co advisory letter.
The Review promotes a 30 day sale of the Victor Emerson Phonograph, a new machine that plays records from every maker. Price 5.48 dollars with 12 free records for 0.50 extra. Open to old and new subscribers, with possible one year extension if already prepaid. Demonstrations at the office. see last page ad for details.
Public auction of real estate in High Point township Guilford County North Carolina on April 8 1916 at 2 oclock P M to satisfy the mortgage note. Property lies on Green and Grimes streets bounded by J P Reddings line and Green Street totaling about 16000 square feet. Bettie Corbit Administratrix of E T Corbit deceased administers the sale.
Secretary of State certifies dissolution on March 4 1916 for Geo T Wood Dry Goods Company High Point Guilford with stockholder consent filed. proceeds now filed in the office. Also notice of sale of land in Guilford County by Martha L Stuart as commissioner under superior court order in Deep River township. Sale set for March 25 1916 at the Bank of Commerce Building High Point for cash. parcel 18 1 10 acres more or less.
In response to demand Dr. Staley announces weekly Thursday availability at his Staley’s Jewelry Store office in High Point to fit glasses, after patients faced travel to Winston-Salem. He notes the Winston-Salem office remains an alternative for urgent work.
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