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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
4
A collage of local anecdotes, opinions, and jokes from a Southern newspaper. Notes praise for High Point College, turtle antics, changing fashions, political quips, and reflections on war, economy, and unemployment. The piece blends humor with social commentary about the South and national mood.
The Kiwanis clubs promote a motto that a good town deserves praise and boosting. Speaking well of the place you live helps civic spirit and avoids neighborly resentment. If you dwell on town faults you risk social backlash and perhaps moving elsewhere.
A reflective piece contrasts two Hardings the U S president and the Federal Rescue Board head noting distinct roles and urging clarity amid national memory. It muses on Columbian fate and the Panama Canal strip valued at 50 million, linking reverence for life with public service.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of Ernest Kennedy who was convicted in High Point municipal court on April 22 1921 for larceny and sentenced to six months on Guilford county roads. Kennedy will be seventeen in June 1921. D M Kennedy father of Ernest Kennedy.
C C Woodell a High Point blacksmith reports severe back pain and kidney trouble. After one box he felt better and a second box removed back pains and regulated kidneys. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises Doan's Kidney Pills. Found spectacles in old case. Owner can claim at Review office.
An entry notes the trial of Pink ny Bowman and a subsequent hanging in a local city scene. The document mentions the confession by Bowman and names John Farline and others, with sale details at The Review and Efird's store. Also references cures and a sales ad for 6,000 mile tires by Cowance & Rubber Co.
Stamey’s Jewey Store advertises a sale on standard watches offering lower prices than catalog orders. The notice proclaims distinctively as a headquarters for watches and emphasizes value and quality.
Springfield residents Mrs. D V Williams and her husband report back pain nervousness and run down health improved after using Cardus. Mrs Williams says the remedy strengthened her and helped her sleep doctor approved the progress. Thousands of women have found relief and Cardus is sold everywhere.
Administrator of the estate of Nannie Kilby of Guilford County North Carolina invites all claimants to present claims by May 12 1922 at High Point North Carolina. Creditors must settle debts promptly as stated in the notice and the administrator is Nevis Kirby Ded.
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