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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
4
A collection of editorial paragraphs and quips addressing war ethics, wages, science fads, love, honesty, religion, and politics. It cites figures like Osler Joffre and Franklin and Jefferson, critiques diplomacy and peace pacts, and notes public attitudes during a turbulent era.
A prominent citizen predicts amendments to the city charter by the next Legislature due to agitation. He notes proposals for a full commission form or strict democratic governance and says both issues will be openly discussed by the people. He also mentions a constitutional amendment to standardize charters statewide, which could complicate future changes.
A poem by W. H. Dugdale urges readers to read character by the handshake. It argues politicians use friendly gestures to secure votes, noting social rituals, club dinners, and introductions as a path to influence and power without clear moral guidance.
A historic voter guide outlines eligibility for the November 3 election. It details gender and age requirements, residency in the state and county, proper registration, literacy tests under grandfather clauses, and poll tax payments or exemptions. It notes exceptions for those aged over fifty, those who reach voting age after May 1, 1914, and poverty or infirmity exemptions.
State Attorney General Hon. T W Bickett has accepted the Elks invitation to deliver the annual memorial address on December 6 in the Auditorium. A revival at the Washington Street M E church began Sunday led by Rev E C Glenn with Rev J H Earnhardt aiding. Also notices on land deeds mortgages state warrants and sale ads available at The Review office. Administrators notice for Alethia Bundy estate due by September 25 1915 with Cyrus Bundy as administrator. Six per cent loans offered for farm ranch or city property with 5 year pay options via Assets Dept Dallas or First National Building Denver.
Wanted at once six good solicitors men or ladies. Liberal commission and premiums. Easy to make $500 a day in town and on rural routes. Apply REVIEW office at once.
Asheboro's postmaster reports orders from Washington to enlarge the postoffice. Kivett's barber shop room will be secured for the addition. Walls will be removed, new desks for railway mail clerks and rural carriers will be installed, and a toilet and water supply added. The work follows parcel post growth and town business. The First Presbyterian church celebrates a new pipe organ installed last week.
A Hart Drug Company advertisement offers Dr Rudolph Schiffmanns Asthmador and Asthmador Cigarettes with an instant relief guarantee. If not satisfied within 15 minutes, money is refunded with no questions. Dr Schifmann based in St Paul Minnesota supplies nationwide through local druggists.
A High Point druggist promotes Adler-i-ka as a simple mixture of buck horn bark glycerine and other ingredients. He claims one dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation immediately, highlighting its fame for curing appendicitis. Matton Drug Co.
Schedule in effect October 14 1913 shows times trains may arrive or depart from listed stations but times are not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Southbound No 21 from stations listed moves daily in the morning as shown.
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