26 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
1
A poem admonishes readers to avoid overconfidence and hypocrisy. It warns against taking illicit tips and assumes authorities enforce laws, citing penalties like fines. The piece urges honesty, respect, and fairness to gain esteem and avoid mistakes.
Ladies coats and suits are packed today with stylish options priced away down at the Moffitt Furnishing Co. See ad for details and savings.
Prof. C. F. Tomlinson Col Wescott Roberson Gilbert Clark S H Tomlinson and D H Blair traveled to Wilson where tonight C F Tomlinson and Miss Mare Lovelace will marry. Tomlinson heads the Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co and Lovelace is a Wilson resident.
A mass meeting at the Friends church Sunday afternoon formed a Juvenile Protective Association branch aiming to establish a juvenile court and probation system. Officers include Rev L W McFarland president Miss Clara I Cox secretary treasurer Mrs A G Dixon chief probationer J Allen Austin and Mrs Henry White with Judge Dred Peacock chairing the legislative committee. An executive committee was named to recruit more probation officers and guide the group’s work.
Chief E A McGhee searched the room of 17 year old John Beck and found a fuse 1250 feet long 400 dynamite caps skeleton keys and auto tools. The items came from D H Hall quarry. Beck faces trial before Recorder Peacock Thursday morning.
Two weeks ago The Review urged merchants and customers to clear outstanding grocery and bill debts from November 25 to December 4 to boost circulation. Readers misread the plea as a general demand to pay, while the staff hoped for praise. Also listed: one hundred pairs of cotton blankets with slight defects priced at 98c and 49c per pair at H. A. Moffitt's.
England worries over German fleet build up as Russia claims a decisive win in Poland. British air raids fail to hit major targets while Germans retreat eastward. Austrians claim victory over Russia in Poland with 15 000 prisoners. Cotton ginning to Nov 14 totals 14 624 708 suggesting record crops. Villa seizes a key Mexican city as he presses toward Mexico City. Schwab forecasts US industrial boom from war. M P Conference at Asheville reelects C A Cecil. Forest fire losses exceed half a million in the state. A M College seeks more legislature funds. Cotton mills in the state have grown for 18 straight years. Fifteen dairy schools planned for December. Eastern Methodist Conference forms committees for four years. Governor Stuart urges Craig to mobilize armed forces.
Dreamland Theatre formerly the Royal opens tomorrow with high quality pictures under new management. Two projection machines operate with two staff. Orchestra music will be played from 4 to 6 p m and again from 8 to 10 30 p m.
High Point enacts a strict sidewalk cleaning ordinance requiring property owners to clear dirt snow and ice within twelve hours after fall. Violations incur a one dollar fine per offense with daily penalties, aimed at public safety and reducing municipal liability. Mayor Fred N. Tate urges citizen cooperation and pledges tighter enforcement.
The City of High Point offers work cutting timber near Jamestown into four foot cord wood at sixty five cents per cord. Persons out of employment or on short time may apply via FREDN TATE Mayor. Rev. A G Dixon reappointed at Main Street M P church. D R Williams to Welch Memorial.
Red Men hold Get Together Night at the wigwam tonight at 7 30 with talks and a banquet. All Red Men are urged to attend.
The Trinity Glee Club performs tonight in the auditorium with a promised treat for all attendees. The event is announced as an evening entertainment in local listings.
A young man, Robert Ervin Smith, was shot accidentally near Colfax in Forsyth county. He died at St. Leo's hospital Sunday afternoon after being struck in the abdomen. The report notes community notices and local events following the tragedy.
A public note wishing readers a warm Thanksgiving and a political statement by High Point officials on enforcing Sunday closing. The speech pledges to use city ordinances and state law to curb Sunday selling and to suppress gambling devices, aiming to restore order and public morals.
Advertisements from the issue include Moffitt Furnishing Co Leonard Beavans Stamey Co Hayworth Wood Yards Solomon Kobanowitz Home Banking Co Bank of Commerce Goose Grease Co and Loy s 5 and 10c store with notices on Eagle Theater spanning pages 1 5 8 detailing goods services and entertainment options in the period.
Ladies and children coats offered at four thirteen reductions and new up to date hats at big reductions. H. A. Moffitt's advertises discounts on both coats and hats for ladies and children.
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