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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
4
Publication Office notice from the Review advertising rates and policy. It states weekly Thursday issues by W L Stamey with rates on request and that untethered notices such as cards of thanks obituaries and personal write ups will be charged. It invites letters on matters of importance but requires signed names for protection.
In a Winston-Salem parade, Chief of Police Thomas commended the Boy Scouts for flawless traffic support. Scouts directed cars and guided soldiers to destinations, volunteering without pay and showing community benefit. The letter by W M Marr reflects pride in Scout service and broader admiration for their unselfish, steady character.
A historical note quotes a pledge for patient effort to build schools as a guiding light across the country. It honors a figure who proclaimed Let there be light and emphasizes education of children as a core movement toward national progress.
An on active service letter from M Marr to Mr Stamey discusses reading The Review in France, appreciation for home newspapers, and commentary on Wilson Orlando policy, the Fiume situation, and tensions with Japan. Marr notes studying French in Bordeaux and living with a French family, describing a soldier's paradise in a Catholic setting.
Citizens of High Point are urged to finish raising the $1,000 needed for school playground equipment. Faculty contribute $125 already, but many have not yet given. The appeal compares neglect to profiteering and asks residents to sacrifice nonessential expenditures for children’s benefit.
From the High Point Scout the writer argues that Boy Scouts of America build up boys and future manhood in a progressive city. He concedes some scouts err on streets but urges more devoted Scout Masters and recognition of overall good done by the organization.
The May schedule lists events at the College for Women including an Oratorical Contest on May 22 at 8:30 p m a piano recital May 23 at 8 30 p m a commencement sermon May 25 at 8 30 p m by Dr W C Smith dean of N College for Women special music arranged by seniors class exercises on May 6 at 8 30 p m graduating exercises May 27 with address by Hon T J Gold and May 30 at 10 a m introduction of 1919 20 freshmen to high school
Donors listed for awards include D. R Oratory Medal J Elwood Cox Essay Medal M J Wrenn Cooking Medal H A Moffitt Sewing Medal W J McAnally Athletic Medal Rev Jas A Clarke Manual Training Medal Continental Furniture Co Pupils with perfect attendance will receive certificates of attendance.
A new patrol named the Panther Patrol has been organized in Troop No 3. Members anticipate engaging in live work and taking on practical scouting duties.
Sale of land under a 1918 mortgage by Lawrence and Ada Jones at Greensboro courthouse on May 1 1919. Property in High Point township block A lot 13 front Blair street. Also a public condemnation proceeding in Guilford County Superior Court for lands in High Point township near Southern Railway with notice to defendants Oscar W Hoskins and spouse. Court date May 31 1919.
High Point residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and urinary issues. Co. C blacksmith L. Woodell reports relief after one box, with a full recovery after a second box. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also notices of real estate sale in High Point, Guilford County, and local business dissolution and jewelry listing.
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