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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
A farmer's wife urges common sense conservation to ease prices, noting clubs cutting refreshments and communities knitting bandages and making aid items for the army. She stresses loyally assisting home gardening and practical efforts over indulgence while wartime scarcity persists.
A letter from Willis Owens of Edenton complains of a death at that place. It notes Wm. J. Leary Sr. died Saturday night while his daughter had just been married, leaving a key moment in the narrative.
The obituary honors Edenton’s prominent postmaster and lawyer, a long time leader of local Native American relations and a trusted friend to many, described as noble and devoted to peaceful life. It recalls his roles with the Eight and his extended family, noting his son Ernés and a career tied to local governance and law.
Baltimore Maryland reports Frances Deuber, descendant of Francis Scott Key, serving in the U S Army as part of national defense. The piece mentions Elwood Conne Briarcliff and notes local activities including the Fifth District meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, wage increases at Spow Lumber, and other community items alongside migration of Red Cross nurses.
In a church ceremony at Wedley Memorial M E the daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Mann wed John R Peacock, described as talented and highly regarded. The groom, praised for business character, the pair honeymoon in the north as Rev S H Hilliard officiated.
A fragmented newspaper ad advertises patriotic themes and automotive items. It mentions The Patriots Creed pledge and the national flag with red white and blue symbols. It notes printing by Stamey Printing House and includes a price for a set of two with orders via phone.
The ad announces steep discounts on china ware to clear stock. Prices drop to about wholesale with a May 10 deadline and a plan to sell rows of 42 piece dinner sets for 4.98 and 10 piece berry sets for 2.98. Remaining items move to a merchant.
Ragan and his supporters express quiet satisfaction over the recent results as friends of the candidate anticipate a favorable mayoral outcome. The Review Office notes continued activity at 275 Broad Street as the team analyzes the election.
A local community honors old veterans and Confederate women’s aid with praise for Miss Paylor and her workers. The piece lauds their selfless service, urging continued support and visits to veterans’ headquarters as a fitting duty and tribute.
The report covers a courtroom scene where fighters Hedgecock Samuels Baker and Jels faced trial after a March 20 incident. details note fines of Baker and others. It also describes campaign activities with speeches at local stores, voter interest, and planned appearances by Dr Brooks and others in wards across town.
The Junior Order United American Mechanics and the High Point County No 430 held a joint flag raising and Bible presentation Saturday afternoon. Speakers included ex Mayor Fred N Tate and Rev D R Williams with ceremonies at Highland Cotton Mills Grimes Street School and Park Street School. A crowd attended each stop.
The item lists Trinity and surrounding area residents and visitors with brief notes. Bruce and Mary White attend Trinity activities. Miss Reeksey plans Red Cross nursing training. Mary White and Mrs McComallis family relocate for vacation. George Wood and Henry Wall are mentioned with local ties.
By Avie Guyer Local items report W P Jester’s tonsillitis attack and a union meeting at Bunker Hill. Lena Guyer and Ida Gayt returned from Perdsville, Rev A G Dixon and family drove them home. Route members plan Abbott’s Creek trip and May meeting attendance. Allie Guyer visited Mechanicsville. Luck family moves to Zebulon Luck’s home.
Misses Annie and Mary Petty of Greensboro visit friends in Archdale. Ani Mae Elder returns to Burlington after visiting. H A Tomilson returns from a business trip to New York and New Jersey. Charles Strickland of High Point visits relatives. Clara Mae Anderson, Ramon Anderson’s 6 year old daughter, is ill at home. Turen Mendenhall of Asheboro spends Sunday here. Etta White is ill at her home.
Mary A Clodfelter reports from High Point Route 4 on local events. Little Paul Smith's hospital progress, Mrs C Smith's shopping trip, and Mrs C Weavil's improving health are noted along with moving pictures at Wallburg. Farmers face dry weather and seed scarcity affecting planting. A six year old boy accidently run over near Lexington and Reverend Anderson's Wallburg sermon attendance are mentioned.
The United Confederate Veterans announce their twenty-seventh reunion in Washington, with Sons of Veterans and Grand Army veterans assembling for a national event. The piece praises Confederate veterans as brave, honoring their memory and urging unity, with Gettysburg cited as a symbol of enduring American valor.
An article argues that airplanes are a safer transport mode than trains or cars, noting fewer ground obstructions and no fixed tracks, while acknowledging air pockets and pilot error as risks. The text also includes a brief, garbled obituary fragment mentioning John Welborn and a horse.
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