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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
5
A nostalgic note recalls youths who fled home for city work, riding the G M Flyer, chasing shining pay, only to find city life dazzling but harsh. They end by thanking a train dispatcher who helped them return to hope and home.
The text accuses Germany of issuing another note with a hollow vow to honor words while Americans risk more deaths as German bands cross borders, kill soldiers, and abduct a boy. It questions the need for a stronger response beyond a passive waiting policy.
The passage notes Irish patriots suffer killings in couplets amid ongoing world war, drawing a parallel to England’s many subjects and the broad conflict impacting nations.
Grand jury reports inmates at Andrews county convicts camp have plenty to eat but suffer cruel treatment by keepers and calls for an investigation. Reformatory notes suggest youthful criminals could reform in proper institutions but may become hardened if placed with seasoned offenders.
Greensboro news notes Guilford county citizens meet to explore a $30,000 tuberculosis sanatorium project funded by Caesar Cone’s $10,000 gift and King’s Daughters land valued at $2,500. A tax levy under one mill is proposed. the effort aims to curb the white plague and protect neighboring health. Also reports High Point building investments totaling over $50,000 in April and expectations May will exceed prior records.
High Point women featured in a report on medical ethics from the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Dr. Richard C. Cabot argues against financial incentives influencing surgical decisions, noting hospital physicians often act without profit pressure while privately paid consultants face temptations to decide for profit. He contends free hospitals foster cooler, sounder judgments on necessity of operations.
Greensboro developers move to build a modern hotel on the Guilford site. B H Merriman and A H Galloway with W G Tennille pledge substantial cash toward a 255000 project, financing via 35000 in stock and 100000 in bonds secured by first mortgage. Merriman proposes a 99 year lease at 14400 yearly, with removal of the old Guilford building and swift construction if plans mature.
A renowned author and advertiser tells the Review editor that in towns under 100000 population the best advertising mediums are weekly and semi weekly papers. He cites conclusive proof from his investigations. Drink Moore's Springs water for health. V W Idol and Co handle it.
The Review promotes the U-File M binder for High Point homes and offices. It preserves clippings, papers, letters and memorandums in moments with a gum sticker system. Measuring 11 by 16 inches, it holds over 1500 pieces, lasts for years, and costs $1.73, offering value up to $25 for a businessman.
Two $50.00 scholar ships at Edwards Business College offered in this city. Bargain sale advertised as a big deal, see the Review for details.
Jocal claims that deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and that nine tenths of cases are due to catarrh. The ad offers HuAll's Catarrh Cure with a $400 reward for any catarrh deafness case not cured, urging readers to send for circulars and to try Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Professor De Loach of the Georgia Experiment Station discusses fertilizer use in gardens and fields. He notes liberal applications boost yields and cites Dr. Bailey and Voorhees on complete mixtures and multiple applications. He also warns against under fertilization and urges early spring applications and timely second and later applications for prize crops.
R H Sechrest attends a meeting of the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association in Goldsboro as the Review advertise wants ads claim to bring best results.
W. W. Bullock of 414 N. Main St High Point testifies his back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from kidney soreness and strength returned after a few doses. The product costs 50 cents and is sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the maker.
By virtue of a storage lien on J A Nivers property for 16 dollars due 15 May 1916 the court house door at Greensboro will host a public auction at 12 30 PM on 30 March 1916 to satisfy the lien. Items include bed pot tub trunks clothing quilts cooking gear sewing machine and other household goods. Conducted by H A Moffitt agent.
Rev. F. W. Fry of Mocksville assists Pastor F. L. Fidder in a series of meetings at the West End Baptist church, continuing religious services in the community.
State court document notes High Point Grocery Co. in the Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina. Proceedings concern a legal action filed in the State's Superior Court. Court and case context appear in the brief OCR fragment.
Bettie Corbit administratrix of E 7 Corbit deceased will sell at public auction for cash on May 20 1916 at 2 PM the Lot 15 Block E Gurley Plot Guilford County North Carolina. The parcel fronts Davidsor street and measures 50 by 150 feet adjoining Jesse A Newton et al. Location in High Point Township described in Guilford County records. W P Ragan attorney notes date April 18 1916.
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