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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
7
The article notes a Philadelphia scene stirred by Rev. Billy Sunday’s speech and a rising movement to curb night noise. It contrasts the king’s temperance with the lords’ caution and jokes about the phrase drunk as a lord while reflecting on springtime routines and соседний beater sounds.
The Review reports strong reader interest in the proverb page as ads receive broad publicity. Hundreds respond with letters to solve the proverb each week, showing advertisers gain significant exposure. An Ohio farmer died while plowing after a period of no supervision, his horses dragging the plow before stopping.
The article notes that contemporary soldiers' measurements exceed those of medieval warriors, arguing twentieth century men are larger, stronger, and better fed. It challenges fears of physical deterioration and questions why advanced wisdom and strength coexist with adherence to medieval ideas of war and power.
The city divided by the Gaston Cleveland line voted last Saturday to unite under Cleveland county by 79 majority. The change adds about 1,000 residents and over a million dollars in taxable value, bringing five more cotton mills to Cleveland and removing them from Gaston. 613 votes were cast.
Japan seeks an Orient for the Orientals policy restricting leases or cessions to other nations in China. China agrees, but observers fear Japan aims to exploit Europe's distraction to subjugate China. The shift alarms Americans about Chinese independence and regional balance.
The author argues repression may reflect a view shaping Japanese policy. The United States would object to a Japanese monopoly of Oriental trade as Japan can ship goods to China cheaper than America. He warns of limited American imports and the open door being closed and bolted.
The Ohio railroad push for higher passenger rates cites a memorandum by B and O President Willard. It estimates stopping a train at an Ohio station costs 1.35 to 1.75 dollars, about 1.60 on average, with 17 stops totaling 27.50 dollars for start and stop. It highlights coal use, wear on wheels and rails, and steam expense after stops. Some workers dispute Willard, suggesting 30 through passengers would be needed to cover 17 stops.
A satirical declaration purporting to oppose public improvements and reform efforts. The speaker extols constant opposition to growth, public joy, and communal projects while claiming to seek personal control, ending with a grim Amen.
A narrator recalls being urged to contribute a small sum to secure a place on an election list. They comply modestly, asking what else a poor man can do as neighbors all participate. The piece highlights pressure to pay for influence during campaigns.
The Review features weekly leaders Black Box and the Exploits of Elaine with engaging local theatre stories. A 25 cent subscription offers the best stories and timely reads for readers today.
Paul A. Stamey notes Francis X. Bushman joins Universal Film Mfg Co with Bev Pearl Bayne eyed for future projects. Ola Humphrey heads Oriental serial Under the Crescent with Grace Cunard and Francis Ford in The Broken Coin. Christy Mathewson to star in Matty's Decision. Billie Reeves joins Universal Program. Charlie Chaplin insurance news. Owen Moore joins Keystone Comedy Co with Mabel Norman.
A reader service note from The High Point Review invites questions on motion pictures with restrictions on topics and format. It explains how to submit, including stamped envelopes for immedi ate answers and lists of companies, and asks for name address and a title for use in the paper.
A partial notice instructs that questions be answered on Thursdays and asks not to send communications to other departments on the page. It directs addressing The Review in High Point North Carolina.
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed Snow Lumber Company's complaint from High Point challenging an extra cent per hundred pounds or five dollars per car on lumber freight. It upheld lower rates to Norman versus Troy Wadeville and Mt Gilead, noting the towns’ shift to the rail main line from a spur.
The text lauds spring as a vivid symbol of innocence and renewal. Tulips rise, blossoms bloom, and beacons of nature provoke reflections on renewal as bees and birds gather sweetness while farmers till fields.
Miss Fannie Darlington took Elm Street sixth graders on a Corbett place trip while a girl who fell in swam. Prof. Marr led Boy Scouts to Benbow Mills for a Saturday hike, returning about 5 30 pm. Elm Street boys beat Main Street 14 to 11 in a Thursday game. Elm Street also won 12 to 7 against Main Street. Camp Fire girls hiked Saturday. Polly Ann Club visited Mrs Amos Ragan Route 3 with Flem Norman driving. End of term exams approach with May 21 close.
The store announces a complete up to date stock of men s furnishings and a forthcoming completion of alterations to offer one of the state s most complete shoe and men s furnishing shops.
The advertisement lists four ladies white duck pump styles and white oxfords with rubber soles at prices ranging from 95 cents to 1.60 and up to 1.25. It also promotes Baby Soft Sole Shoes with fancy tops priced at 20 and 39 cents.
Advert announces children’s shoes and pumps in patent and gun metal styles priced 65c 90c and up to 2.25 per pair. Readable text highlights affordable footwear for children with various finishes and prices.
Advertises men shoes in styles including patent, gun metal, tan and vid. prices from 3.95 and 5.00. Claims the most complete stock in the city with newest English lasts in gun metal and tan leather tops.
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