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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
2
Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment are promoted as safe for delicate skin with a long track record. Doctors widely endorse the products, citing relief for eczema ringworm and itching, and thousands of physicians reportedly approved them over eighteen years. A free sample offer is included via Dept. 13-K Baltimore Md.
Miss Elsie De Wolfe at the Colony Club discussed the origin of a saying about a rolling stone gathering no moss. She traced the proverb to a Filipino army servant influence moving via Honolulu to San Francisco, framing it as a cautionary request to keep a servant longer.
The act of raising a hand while taking an oath is ancient, with Homer noting its practice among Greeks and biblical references showing its existence in early times. Abraham declares, I have lifted up my hand to Jehovah, evidencing its remote origins. From Jewish practice it entered Christendom and has remained in judicial trials.
A terse exchange notes a shift from mangling prisoners in ancient times to "merely ironing" them in present discussions. The line uses stark metaphor to criticize changing methods of oppression without detailing specifics.
Washington dispatch notes no progress in Japanese negotiations over California anti alien bill. Governor Johnson has not signed the Arizona act or the California bill, delaying any policy shift. Officials expect Mexican protest over Arizona law and discuss possible referendum to postpone California land law.
Paris debate condemns the Underwood tariff as harmful to French trade with claims it raises barriers for exporters. In Florida Key West a Cuban aviator Domingo Rosillo completed the first U S to Cuba flight between Key West and Havana despite gale winds and lack of pontoons, winning a $10,000 prize.
The Range Rifle League in Washington brings together 38 rifle clubs from Maine to California, forming the largest league shooting organization ever attempted.
National banks will not be required to hold reserves against deposits of the federal government. The treasury department withdraws reserve requirements on money deposited by government officers with interest. Secretary McAdoo’s order imposing two per cent interest is cited as the reason, freeing an estimated $1,000,000 in reserves.
John N. Anhut was found guilty by a jury of attempting bribery to free Stanford White's killer Harry K. Thaw. He offered Dr. John W. Russell twenty thousand dollars for the release. Sentencing will be by Supreme Court Justice Seabury. Jurors deliberated under three hours.
Reports from Fayetteville Kinston Gastonia High Point and other communities note farming activity rainfall needs school board actions and local court and police updates. Notable items include a fatal lightning strike near Kinston and preparations for horse racing in Scotland Neck.
Cedaredge farmer E L Ford defeated Paonia with his team and then eloped with Elizabeth Gunther daughter of a Montrose grocer. Clyde McMillan and Josephine Blackwell aided the plan prompting a pursuit by the bride's father. Ford and Gunther planned a Montrose ceremony after the game.
An adaptable design shown as a wrapper with simple lines, center back seam, and front closing. Pattern 6184 covers bust 34 to 42 inches and requires 6 yards of 36 inch fabric, 4 yards edging, and 6 1/2 yards insertion. Send 10 cents and size details to Pattern Department for this pattern.
Miss Francis Brown of the State Agricultural College told attendees at the interstate corn and poultry show in Pittsburg Kansas that seven years of a housewife’s life is spent walking around the world in her kitchen. She urged rearranging kitchens to maximize convenience for the housewife and improve efficiency.
A mixed page features notes on Montenegrin national dress with bright colors and a cap headpiece, plus medicine ads for Elixir Babek a tasteless tonic to treat malaria and a general tonic to restore appetite and energy. Also includes Hicks capucine for headaches and a few light jokes about finance and paying workers.
Pattern 6181 offers a sack cut frock for ages 2 4 and 6 with a Bertha outlined neck and optional guimpe. Sleeve cuffs, lawn dimity chalice cashmere or gingham materials suit the design with Hamburg embroidery as trim. Send 10 cents for pattern by mail.
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