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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
4
The Review will insert notices and advertisements not contracted for a specified time and charge until ordered out. The paper refuses whiskey advertisements and will not run ads detrimental to High Point business interests.
An old timer explains how municipal spending on streets schools and water works boosted property values. He recalls buying a corner for 3000 now worth 50000 and W H Ragan lot sales, arguing progress requires funds and has richened locals. The piece endorses forward investment.
The Southern Furniture Exposition will hold a semi annual show in High Point from June 26 to July 12 with displays from leading Southern furniture concerns. About 40 lines from out of town factories have space, 7500 letters weekly invite dealers to attend, and 30000 square feet of space is sold to top manufacturers. High Point prepares a royal welcome for attending business men.
The city mourns the destruction of the News and Observer plant after a Thursday afternoon fire. Editor Daniels and staff receive widespread sympathy as the paper’s loss is deemed a blow to the state press, with plans to rise again from the ashes.
Merchants report a knife-wielding man, a drummer by trade, opened his mad spree at local shops. He slashed about 30 rubber coats in back rooms at Cannon & Fetzer Co., H Harris & Bro, H A Moffitt and other stores, sparking fear until watched.
The Census Bureau Bulletin shows 40 221 workers in cotton goods, 11 111 in hosiery and knitting, 9 942 in woolen and felt, and 8 143 in silk. It notes 1 in 10 wage earners in textile factories are under 16. The National Child Labor Committee calls textile factories the largest child employers.
The largest share of workers under sixteen is in the South Atlantic States and Alabama, followed by Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Excluded are mercantile work, messengers, home workers, and street trade.
Bureau of Railway Economics reports February metrics show increased operating revenues per mile to 1015 dollars, expenses at 756 dollars, and net revenue at 259 dollars, with taxes 46 dollars and operating income 212 dollars per mile, indicating modest year over year gains across the railroad system.
Washington April 26 Arrangements have been made by the Southern Railway to furnish sanitary individual drinking cups to passengers on all trains. A large supply of collapsible paper cups is ordered. Each conductor will distribute cups at no charge and notices will be posted in coaches. The move, funded by the railway, aims to convenience patrons while all common cups have been removed in compliance with government regulations and local laws.
In Walnut Arkansas a 93 year old man known as Uncle Tom Ellison is listed as father of five children and grandfather to 125, with 60 great grandchildren and 27 great great grandchildren. His children range from 11 to 65 years old. Ellison has been married three times and a new birth among a granddaughter’s child extends the line.
A testimonial from John Supsic of Sanury Pennsylvania declares Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation indigestion and liver complaint quickly. The ad promises prompt relief and bowel health with a 25 cent price and druggist recommendations.
Mrs J J Farriss travels across Europe with a companion group, visiting cities and cultural sites as part of a European tour. The itinerary includes stops in multiple countries and landmarks.
City Council of High Point North Carolina orders a city election to be held on May 6 1913 to elect a Mayor and eight Commissioners two per ward. The council also authorizes a new registration with new books and appoints registrars and judges for each ward.
High Point North Carolina City Council approves a May 6 1913 election to issue 100000 in bonds for a new school building and water works extension. Registrars and polling places set across four wards with registration open April 3 to April 26 and vote tally on May 7 at City Hall.
Advertisement asserts deafness, due to inflamed Eustachian tube, can be cured by Fall's Catarrh Cure. Claims nine of ten cases from catarrh and offers $100 for untreatable deafness cured, with circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo and local druggists selling Hall's Family Pills.
Early report lists 1st ward contenders O. E. Mencenhail and J. T. Burrus, 2nd ward D. H. Milton and J. W. Sechrest, 3rd ward J. M. Hedrick and R. B. Terry, 4th ward J. H. Vestal and Geo. A. Matton. Election days loom.
O H Brown of Muscadine Alabama testifies his wife nearly died from an obstinate cough but recovered after using Dr King's New Discovery. The remedy touted as the best for coughs and colds for forty three years is priced at 50 cents and one dollar and sold by all druggists.
A Chicago based drug company claims a harmless remedy cures bedwetting and nocturnal urges in children and adults. They offer a free prepaid 5c package to readers of The Review and urge recipients to spread the word to neighbors and friends.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine for stomach and kidney issues. It cites a Raleigh client H T Alston who credits rapid improvement after starting the remedy. The ad warns untreated symptoms may lead to dropsy, kidney trouble, diabetes or Brigit's disease and urges purchase at 50 cents or 1.00.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as a rapid remedy for burns bruises boils sores inflammation and skin diseases. It allegedly cured L H Haflin of Iredell Texas in four days after a leg ankle sore caused him severe pain and difficulty walking. Only 25 cents.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as quick relief for headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness. Claims purify the blood put new life in the system and guarantee every pill helps every box. Price 25 cents and recommended by druggists.
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