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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
8
A local committee collected more than 1000 in a few hours on Thursday to support the Southern Furniture Exposition starting June 26. The drive reflects town pride as residents donate quickly for the event.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows voted Durham as the site for the next annual meeting. Officers for the coming year were elected, including M. L. Shipman as grand master and W. F. Evans as deputy grand master. Richard J. Jones, 91, was reappointed treasurer for a 57th year. Charles Dewey was named grand representative to the sovereign grand lodge and reelected trustee of the orphans' home.
Advice on nonviolent relief for constipation promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets. A user from Waco Texas reports relief without pain and easy chocolate taste. The ad states tablets cost 25 cents per box with a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
The National Conservation exposition to be held in Knoxville next fall aims to educate on forest and soil use and promote broader welfare. Director General W M Goodman says it is nation wide in importance and not a celebration but a forward looking effort for current and future generations.
Women across the South prepare for the National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville Tennessee next September. A purpose built Colonial style women’s building will showcase domestic science arts and crafts and serve as a center for women’s interests. Mrs Horace Van Deventer of Knoxville daughter of U S Supreme Court Justice Lurton chairs the women’s board and leads southern women’s support.
Governor McCreary urged State Geologist Dr. Hoeing to inspect Knoxville and arrange a Kentucky minerals exhibit. The National Conservation Exposition aims to be national in scope with U S government backing and a new mine and mineral building to showcase Great New South resources and safety lessons for miners.
Visitors planning to attend the National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville can expect no advance in hotel rates in September and October. The article notes that such increases are common in other cities hosting national expositions but will not occur in Knoxville during the event.
Under John H. Wallace Jr the Alabama Game and Fish Commissioner work is underway to exhibit fish and game for the National Conservation Exposition. Audubon societies are cooperating in this effort.
The text asserts roads as essential for national development and notes a Knoxville Exposition exhibit line this fall to demonstrate the South's need for good roads.
Four rooms have been added to the High Point Hospital bringing total to thirty rooms. Rev. L W McFarland preached the baccalaureate sermon for the Mt Airy High School last week. The West End Fire Department lawn party was postponed due to rain. Mr McNinch predicts Governor Craig will contest Senator Overman in the next election.
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