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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
4
The May 29 1913 issue notes subscription rates and distribution reach across city and suburbs. It states all notices and ads run until ordered out unless a time contract is specified and that whiskey advertisements are not accepted to protect local business interests.
The Chronicle comments on how a mere suspicion can ruin a person’s reputation, noting slander travels quickly and is hard to undo. It cites Secretary Daniels finding value in his work, while contrasting submarine and air-boat ventures as strenuous for the average reader.
The Winston Journal notes Mr. A. E. Tate, though facing challenges advancing Randolph and Cumberland Railroad propositions, is praised for his ability and tireless work as a U.S. commission member studying rural credit systems in Europe. He earns marked recognition for this assignment.
Henry M Flagler who died in West Palm Beach on Tuesday founded the Florida East Coast Railway and its hotels and boulevards. He then completed the railroad over the sea to Key West, earning high praise from Richard Croker who called him the ablest man in the United States.
The note reminds readers that it is only thirty days until black berries will be ripe and ready to be plucked, signaling the start of the harvest season.
The Senate confirmed Tuesday editors Bivins of Albemarle Whichard of Greenville and Williams of Newton as postmasters in their respective towns.
A High Point jobber paid 340 dollars freight for 40 000 pounds of beans from California. Months later the railroad billed 128 dollars as Lynchburg, Virginia leg charges, alleging the car would have moved via Lynchburg or Norfolk, with 3 000 miles total and a 32 cent per hundredweight tail.
The article describes a bean shipment bottleneck where a High Point jobber pays 26 cents more per bag than Norfolk, inflating costs to consumers. It cites rail rates as an unfair tax and notes a Freight Rate Association drive led by President Fred N. Tate with 1000 letters sent to farmers and manufacturers and funds collected through Col. Alf A. Thompson.
For March 1913, eastern railways income per mile fell 31.3 percent while southern lines rose 6.6 percent and western lines up 9.4 percent. National average per mile declined 9.9 percent. Total operating revenue reached 241,048,818, up 9,864,272 from 1912. expenses rose 14,104,236. net operating revenue fell 4,239,964 to 62,814,651 with taxes at 10,418,258, a 7.7 percent per mile increase.
Announcement states the Union Republican of Winston-Salem has purchased and absorbed the Raleigh Caucasian. The combined papers will be issued from Winston-Salem under the Union Republican name of the older weekly Republican publication. Management remains in charge.
The Coler Road from Thomasville to High Point is advancing rapidly with over one third finished. By August 15 the road is expected to be completed. Three construction trains two steam shovels and more than 100 men and teams are on the job.
The High Point-Thomasville Academy of Medicine met Thursday night in the office of Doctors McAnally and Coe. Eighteen physicians from both cities attended, representing the entire membership. The association is doing much good for the profession and for mankind.
An advertisement highlights the Never Fail Razor Sharpener priced at 1.28 dollars with a coupon from another page. It also promotes Blue Ribbon butter sold by C. Dunbar, described as none better, implying a premium product branding.
Local penny column offers engraving printing services from Stamey Printing House and Hodgin & Co. piano shop as well as affordable organs, pianos, rubber stamps, and notices. Includes Jersey male calf for sale from J R Griffith Thomasville, NC. Contact numbers and home addresses provided for orders and sales.
The property of Mrs. H. F. Stamey on Steele Street is offered for sale. A seven room house, well and outhouses sit on an 80 by 200 foot lot. Interested buyers should act quickly as the sale is limited to a few days. See the seller at once.
J T Sossamon publisher of News Cornelius North Carolina says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Known as the best remedy for all skin diseases burns bruises and boils reduces inflammation soothes and heals. Only 25c recommended by all druggists.
Sanury, Pa resident John Supsic praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for rapid constipation relief and overall bowel health. He endorses the product for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by all druggists.
Twenty acres of land offered for sale located a quarter mile from the city limits just north of High Point North Carolina. For particulars contact J. Mat Gordon Route 4 High Point NC.
An old style ad touts the Odont- O-Zone method for filing and extracting teeth with no pain. It claims expert operators, prices about half of the average dentist, and up to date materials and techniques.
A vintage advertisement promises a $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It says the remedy, taken internally, cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, builds the constitution, and supporters offer testimonials and stock Toledo, Ohio.
Fine farm of 20 acres two thirds usable land with one third woodland, near the city. Describes high quality land and a close price if taken at once. An advert style notice seeking urgent purchase.
An 1900s drug company advertises a harmless cure for bed wetting and related urinary issues. The C H Rowan Drug Co of Chicago promises a free 5Gc sample by mail to readers of The Review, urging families to write for the medicine and spread the word.
Marion Ohio druggist C Lower says Dr King s New Discovery is the best throat and lung medicine. He reports it cured his wife's severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed and recommends keeping a bottle for family use. Price 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by all druggists.
Mrs. R B Welborn of 118 W Willis St High Point N C reports five years of kidney distress and back pain with dizziness and blurred vision. After using Doans Kidney Pills her health improved markedly and she urges others to seek the same remedy. Sold by 50 stores Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo NY
Weak tired people are urged to use Electric Bitters as a home remedy for improved appetite and energy. The ad cites Mrs. C Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising the product and recommends it for stomach liver and kidneys. Available at 50 cents or one dollar, endorsed by doctors and druggists.
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