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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
Druggist W H Mason of Humboldt Tennessee for over twenty years reports success with Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. He endorses it and urges others to try a sample bottle for ten cents plus a booklet. Regular sizes sold in drug stores. Easter Duds mention clauses.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for skin troubles including rashes, eczema, pimples, and dandruff with promises of immediate relief and permanent healing. A free sample by mail is offered with a book, addressed to Cuticura Dept. L Boston, and the note ends with a quip about bailing out a boat.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron promising liver support malaria relief and blood enrichment. The piece also recounts Newton D Baker meeting with Lindley M Garrison about wartime duties and a parable about two tough boys and a rich boy behind a fence.
Loss of one or both hands deprives a person of freedom of action and enjoyment of life. The National notes the grave impact, and a Chicago inventor’s latest artificial hand is praised for its advantages, appearance, and efficient mechanism.
A York state woman promotes Postum as a safe, nourishing alternative to coffee or tea for children. She recalls headaches from coffee, then benefits from Postum for herself and her husband, who also switched. The ad describes two forms, Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, with prices and preparation notes. There is a claim of a clear conscience when serving Postum to kids. There is a lingering promotional tag line from Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
General News of North Carolina reports the moonlight school movement and the Community Service Committee’s drive reducing illiterates among voters by about 8,000. Crosby notes rural education, telephones, good roads, farm tools, and automobiles expand farmer horizons and connect communities. Additional items cover Hall of History gifts, typhoid campaigns, cotton testing at A & M College, Josiah Turner Jr. portrait, court rulings, Florida’s reduced death rate, federal road supervision, a prison stroke, tobacco sales, pardons, new charters, and governor clemency requests.
Washington reports a five year road appropriation plan totaling 2 857 500 for North and South Carolina. Senate provisions break down annual funding, with North Carolina receiving 116 400 in year one and 582 000 in year five, while South Carolina allocates 34 000, 148 200, 22 300, 296 400, and 370 500 respectively.
A major blaze in Greensboro damaged the McAdoo Hotel and surrounding blocks, with losses estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars. Fire departments from Winston Salem and High Point assisted before locals contained the flames three hours after starting at 3 30 p m. No deaths occurred though several firefighters were exhausted by heavy smoke.
The North Carolina Funeral and Embalmers Association ended a three day session in Goldsboro with officers chosen for the next year. President is F. E. Vogler of Winston-Salem. first VP J. L. Stephens of Lumberton. second VP Geoansbury of Greensboro. third VP J. D. Underwood of Smithfield. secretary treasurer J. Robert Wood of Oxford. Burlington named next convention city.
New Bern Onslow County officials unveil a highly modern jail with upgraded showers and a plan for future improvements. Potential additions include a call-bell system golf links tennis court gymnasium and other inmate amenities.
Former Sheriff J F Jordan and associates have drawn plans and seek to erect a large hotel at Overhills on their property between Sanford and Fayetteville in Harnett county. The project contemplates a million dollar capitalization. Overhills already hosts a fine golf course in the Pinehurst area with excellent water and hunting prospects nearby.
A vintage advertisement touts Good Wholesome Flour from High Point Milling Co. It promises the white frost and luxury flour as the best for baking bread cakes and pastry, claiming use of the finest wheat. The message is signed Yours truly High Point Milling Company.
Schedule in effect October 14 1914 shows southbound and northbound train times between High Point Thomasville Gordontown Denton Av High Rock with no guaranteed arrival or departure times and changes without notice. W E Price agent.
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