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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
8
The notice details a pony contest with weekly voting deadlines from Aug 22 to Sept 30. It promotes 500 cash tickets per firm and double votes for one week, urging readers to buy $5 tickets for votes and to cast all votes within set windows. It lists participating advertisers and promises strict fair play.
The Davidson Randolph Highway Association calls a September 8 meeting in Denton at 11:00 A.M. with Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt Leonard Tufts Bird S Coler H B Warner and others to draft a law for a capital to national highway via Asheboro Denton toward Lexington Thomasville or Salisbury Delegations from proposed routes expected to attend and push for construction as a key regional issue music by the Denton Corner Band.
Dock Johnson of High Point was arrested twice in one afternoon after a city patrol stopped a speeding car. The car was found abandoned after a crash near South Ashe Street. Johnson posted a $10 bond for the first arrest and was taken into custody again on a train bound for High Point.
Announcement reports the approaching marriage of Miss Lyla Vestal and Mr. Clem Wrenn of North Wilkesboro on Sept 10, 1913. Miss Vestal is the daughter of Presiding Elder M H Vestal and his wife. Mr. Wrenn, son of E H Wrenn, works at a local bank and formerly served as assistant cashier at Home Banking Co.
Miss Eva Griffith of the Times Leader force spent several days in High Point visiting her brother, J. J. Griffith.
Advertisement announces a one year subscription bundle for Holland's Magazine Farm and Ranch and The Review at 1.75 dollars with the note see offer elsewhere and sample copies available on request.
Mrs Cynthia Smith wife of T W Smith died after years of ill health aged 42 years 4 months 26 days She was mother to seven children six living and grandmother to three Funeral services led by Rev Dr Tyree with thirty two years as a Baptist member Absent from pain she rests in city cemetery The family asks for God’s grace and comfort for the bereaved in faith in Jesus.
An old advertising note asserts Dr King’s New Life Pills are prompt and safe for women and pain free. Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee credits the remedy with helping her troubles greatly. Diet a box today. Price 25c. Recommended by all druggists.
Farmer Gray and wife head to town for market, Spot the dog follows. The robber snatches a purse but Spot hides under the wagon and then drags the thief to mire, saving the farmer, his wife and money. The dog earns a silver collar and fame.
Promote early relief for weak kidneys and indigestion with Electric Bitters. A San Francisco man credits the remedy for curing his wife when other treatments failed. Excellent for liver health, biliousness, and general well being. Price 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
An ad offers a visible 22 caliber loading repeating rifle for $7.50 and a single barrel hammerless shotgun for $9.25, both described as unused factory models. W L Stamey, Review Office. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments with testimonials and a guarantee.
High Point resident F C Remfry of 512 S Main St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a permanent cure for kidney trouble after severe back and kidney symptoms. He reports being unable to rise or move without assistance and notes scanty highly colored secretions before using three boxes. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY are sale agents for the United States. Remember the home Doan's and take no other.
A testimonial from Mrs Strubler of Dubuque Iowa claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cured her baby's widespread facial and scalp eruptions after doctors failed. The advertisement promotes relief and a permanent cure, priced 50 cents and available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. in St Louis Philadelphia.
The Review announces a limited time clubbing deal offering The Review Holland's Magazine and Farm and Ranch at a combined price. The package includes The Review eight page local and general news, Holland's Magazine for women, and Farm and Ranch for farming and agricultural readers. Sample copies available. act today as committees plan the Second Semi Annual Exposition, promising a larger event than the first.
Kaninshi travels to Galax Virginia to attempt a higher flight at the big celebration. Organizers hope for smooth takeoff wiring and fuel as he aims to soar at least 1000 feet with spiral glides over Lovers Lane and Snow Hill valleys.
Berlin reports Lillian Russell rode a Zeppelin over the city and praised the experience as wonderful. She admitted nerves but said the trip proved faster than a bird and predicted future air travel could end wars.
George A. Parker a black employee of Col Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay was jailed in Mineola on a charge of stealing jewelry valued at 1090 from the Roosevelt residence Saturday All jewelry has been recovered J C Welch returns to health after ten days illness
Clem Beachy a famed turfman who died last week in Lexington after cirrhosis gains a final wager. Five days before death John Skein owner of the Phoenix hotel paid Beachy $1,000 a winner from a bet with a doctor who said Beachy had about three weeks to live. Beachy 63 years old and gravely ill claimed he would outlive the prognosis and did so as the bet was settled by his last breath.
John W. De Kay of New York, a longtime Mexico resident and meat packer with a $14,000,000 capital, warns War with Mexico is inevitable unless U S policy changes. He cites Mexico’s lack of a representative government and criticizes Washington’s approach after meeting Porfirio Diaz in Paris.
The speaker admits the event failed to meet expectations and promises real attractions next time. A special excursion to Richmond is announced for next Tuesday with a fare from High Point at 0.425, valid until September 12.
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