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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
8
Advertises genuine Moroccon leather patent card cases with ivory finished cards for visits and business use. Claims popular in big cities, inexpensive, and resistant to soil for daily and Sunday use. Stamey Printing House.
A promotional plea urges readers to subscribe now for a two dollar dictionary with each one dollar payment. The offer, available briefly, claims fifty already enrolled and cites wholesale pricing as a sign of its value. It appeals to students and businessmen as a handy reference for every account.
The Review reminds subscribers in arrears to pay by June 1st or face collection. Readers are urged to take offered deals and settle balances, noting expiration month year on papers. The note insists payment is needed to cover current expenses and invites in person visits or mail payments.
A plea urges readers to pay subscriptions now to receive a free $100 dictionary with every $100 paid plus 19c extra. The notice warns nonpayors face charges and references laws about newspapers published elsewhere.
High Point resident H. C. Poole of 601 E Green St wins praise for using Deans Kidney Pills. He reports improved kidney function, less back pain, fewer dizzy spells, and better rest after taking the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product at 50 cents.
In Burke and Pitt era Commons members lounged on benches to dull debate while chewing fruit and nuts. Brougham’s 1828 law reform speech lasted six hours with oranges at his side. Joseph Hume favored pears from his pockets, resting against a favorite post. A lobby vendor wore a sprigged muslin gown and white silk stockings.
The article cites two etiquette rules: when cake is passed, glance to select the best piece rather than finger each slice, and do not refuse to taste unfamiliar dishes or you may miss many delicacies while others profit, leading to lasting regret.
A dialogue notes belief in dreams with Towne Browne and a remark on love and jilting. The exchange touches on superstition and fate as they discuss in a casual conversation. This is presented as a snippet from a newspaper feature or column.
A summary of United States rulings on renewing, discontinuing, and misdirected subscriptions. It notes that nonresponsive subscribers are deemed to renew, publishers may continue sending until dues are paid, and moving without notice leads to continued liability. Advance pay binds until explicit termination and settlement of arrears. Pay at Once offer included.
Short line service connecting Raleigh Fayetteville Charlotte Star and Asheboro North Carolina. Timetabled arrivals and departures include Raleigh 10:00 A M and 4:50 P M daily from Fayetteville and 7:30 A M 4:25 P M from Varina Duncan Star Mt Culead Charlotte. Fayetteville departures 7:00 A M 1:50 P M for Lillington Varina Raleigh. Charlotte departures 6:30 A M and Asheboro 9:00 A M for Star Duncan Varina Raleigh. Information from H S Leard and J F Mitchell available on request.
A survey of current fashion details notes extravagant accessories and tailored individuality. It highlights shoes made for each dress, long gloves, and a shift toward simpler head-dresses as oriental influences like Persian turbans, Egyptian gowns, and draped lines inspire gowns with high contrast basques and narrow skirts, paired with veiled hats and ostrich feather fleeces.
Describes a fashionable season featuring combinations of taffeta satin woolens and exotic fabrics. Highlights include a sheer tissue gingham frock with solid blue and black trimmed plaid fronts, binding instead of hemming, and a wet chemisette. Notes the jumper waist revival and organdy sleeves with lace accents.
The passage compares a narrow under skirt with a strow trouser to a frill edged dance skirt. It notes frilled sides or peeping flounces, designed to lift and free the leg while avoiding a tight ankle line. The straight narrow skirt suits long tunics and tailored frocks.
The notice touts a limited time deal through May 30 1914 offering The Review until May 1914 and Fam and Ranch for $1.00, with a one year advance payment and access to a free pictorial of The Review, valid for both new and existing subscribers.
The Stamey Printing House sells a compact one ounce hand machine to emboss initials or a monogram on stationery. Priced from 50 cents to $1.50 depending on letter count, the device appeals to businessmen as a time and money saver. Samples available at the office.
Notice warns that only W. J. Stamey and son Paul A. Stamey are authorized collectors for the Stamey Printing House and The Review. It cautions that payments to others are at the payer’s risk.
Three 50 by 290 foot lots offered for sale with potential to split into six 50 by 145 foot plots. House on either side and another in front may remain. Bargain price for immediate purchase. Apply at Review office. tf
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