Taxes Rise Skiesward By City Council In High Point
The city council set a new property tax rate of 1.90 per 100 in High Point surpassing most North Carolina cities. The revenue base, including water and lights, is projected to total about 175000 a year with roughly 60000 additional to the treasury if the base 150000 is used. A second feature urges the role of hope in daily life, describing hope as essential to endure hardship and pursue future happiness.
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High Point
North Carolina
Asheville
Greensboro
Winston
Raleiga
Concord
Monroe
Fayetteville
Salisbury
Gastonia
W. A. Gattis Foster
Earth
Raid Destroys Still Farm Near Jamestown
Deputy Sheriff J E Wagner and C S Carroll halted a farm raid two miles east of Jamestown destroying a 40 gallon stills and apparatus three gallons of singlings and about 900 gallons of beer. Distillers fled leaving notes saying take this one out of your way and you can have the rest. Raid marks third blockader action in the area last week as liquor circulates freely.
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J. E. Wagner
C. S. Carroll
H. A. Millis
Jamestown
A. Y
Five Embryo Soldiers Sent Off From High Point Town Ship
About fifteen hundred people gathered at the depot to bid farewell to 54 selectmen en route to Camp Jackson. The crowd waited hours as the train moved off, the band played and handshakes were plentiful. Weaver M. Marr led the group, praised for composure, as the soldiers left with plenty of good-will gifts and strong resolve to fight the Hun.
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High Point Township
Camp Jackson
Weaver M. Marr
Selectmien
Train car slogans rally Randolph soldiers on the run
Two cars of Randolph soldiers were on the train carrying off the High Point selectmen. The Randolphires chalked over the cars with slogans such as To Berlin or Bust and To Hell with the Kaiser. In other news a for sale ad appears in the REVIEW OFFICE.
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Randolph
High Point Selectmen
Randolphires
Asheboro
Berlin
Berli
6OOD REASONS WHY MR TAYLOR SHOULD BE SUPERINTENDENT
The Review editor urges Principal A A Taylor for the city schools next year. The piece argues longevity over change, praising Taylor’s fit and backing his leadership, criticizing outsourcing and constant new books. It contrasts hope with despair and reflects on education stability and progress.
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Today Taylor
A. A. Taylor
Taylor
High Point
City Council Orders Closure of Pool Rooms
The High Point council Thursday night voted unanimously to close pool rooms and give owners until September 1 to wind up. A short term license covers June 1 to that date. Fred N. Tate urged mobilizing workers for factories, aligning with a nationwide call to close pool halls.
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Fred N. Tate
High Point
Successful Farm Sale at Cox Farm Attracts Large Crowd
The J. Elwood Cox farm sale drew a large crowd with spirited bidding and a very satisfactory price. Thomas Bros. of American Realty and Auction Co. with Col. R L England conducted the sale.
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J. Elwood Cox
Messrs. Thomas Bros
American Realty and Auction Co
Col. R. L. England
Atlantic Store Drives 30 Day Stock Clearance
Advertisers push quick sales as Atlantic Store Inc plans to dispose of stock in 30 days. Lashmus markets summer wear. Moffitt Furnishing highlights white wash skirts and veil waists. Insurance and banking ads urge hail coverage and policy writing at low cost. Efird's and Gilmer Bros. promote ongoing May sales with strong values.
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Atlantic Store, Inc
Lashmus
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Ad. Atlantic Store, Inc
Efird’s
Gilmer Bros. Co
Chautauqua Season Tickets Discount Announced
The Review office offers Chautauqua season tickets with a 5 percent cash discount for purchases made through the office. W. L. Stamey signs the notice.
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Chautauqua
Liberty and Liberty Bonds Rally For War Time Building
A patriotic column argues against halting essential construction while war efforts continue. It urges moderate homebuilding, public health spending, and morale improvements, tying national liberty to civilian effort and condemning Kaiser Wilhelm II as the aggressor.
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W. H. Dugdale
Europe
France
England
Serbia
Germany
Rascal
Forsyth County Tops War Stamp Sales as Counties Lead
The item notes Forsyth County heading the state in war stamp sales and cites broad community actions. It mentions preachers sticking to calling, golden rule observance, and local notes on employers, churches observing prayer day, and a High Point Chautauqua upcoming June 7 to 13. It also references relief efforts by Hypoint area mills and factories, hail crop insurance advise, a theater rebuild, a Mendenhall family reunion, and rising taxes in the city.
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Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Broadway
Mendenhall
S. H. Hendenhall
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W. L. Stamey
Gilmer’s
Liberty
Kaiser
Sammy
Forsyth County
Hopewell
Piedmont
Tate and Southern Mirror Co
High Point Furniture Co
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