07 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
1
Joe Edwards killed a hoop snake measuring 31 inches near Springfield after it rolled from the thicket toward a boy who raised the alarm. The reptile with a horned end and brown black striped body was preserved in alcohol and offered for five dollars, which was declined.
Secretary of War Baker visits High Point after an afternoon Wix speech. A reception follows at five, with citizens urged to attend. A tent revival led by Rev. A W Claxon reports nine conversions four reclaimed and one by letter, as the Hilitary Memorial church forms.
President Wilson delivers acceptance amid war momentum as Congress passes an eight hour law and a strike ends. He signs child labor and other bills while honoring Lincoln. Allied forces press German lines as Greece joins Allies and Japan pressures China. Troops begin returning home amid crop prospects in August. Weekly letter from Camp Glenn notes a girl candidate for Congress.
Pauline Vick three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Vick has recovered from poliomyelitis. The other children in the household are not affected. The home remained under quarantine as the illness was not contracted abroad since the child had not left High Point.
White and colored felt hats priced from 98 cents to 1.98, advertised by H. A. Moffitt. Local notes mention a Nash ville labor day remark by Hughes and visitors from Richmond, plus a probate report on the Robert M. Stafford will valued around 15 thousand dollars with executors named.
The council orders immediate work on West Greene Street beyond Bradner's store with future decision on macadam versus sand clay paving toward the C and Y station. It also approves curbing and sidewalks, plans to use Main Street pavement material if suitable, and hires new teachers and funding for the high school manual training department.
Editor notes Labor Day observance at Christ Church Baltimore and nearby civic chatter. Mentions abbotts Creek dog victim J Frazier traveling to Raleigh for treatment with G W Hayworth and Clarence Craven. Socials include Miss Louise Reitzel hosting fall brides and Miss Thelma Wineskie recovering from surgery at the local hospital. comments on road improvements and upcoming wedding of Miss Lila May Keith to Julius C Smith.
The article notes the death of Dr G A Pollock aged 82 a longtime Presbyterian minister who served 50 years. He retired five years ago at 77 and had lived in High Point before summers with his sister in Milwaukee. Surviving relatives include Earle Pollock Brockton Isis Mrs Myers Milwaukee Mrs Douglas Chicago Miss M E D M and G A Pollock of this city Don C and H B Pollock Che Raw 8 C. The remains arrived this morning and will be interred at Oak Wood Cemetery after a short funeral service.
Condition remains serious for Mr. George H. Royster who has been hospitalized in Richmond Virginia for an extended period. His illness continues to cause alarm among family and friends.
Mrs Sarah A Norman died Sunday night at her son R H Norman 507 East Commerce Street after a lingering illness with drops. Born February 22 1850 in Yadkin County she lived with her only child in this city. Funeral from the Norman home Tuesday at 2 30 pm. Interment at Oakwood.
The article profiles Queen Wilhelmina of Holland as the world’s sole reigning queen since age ten in 1890. It notes her upbringing used a rigorous system, with specialized tutors and a focus on rapid achievement, and mentions her first public appearance at Amsterdam at age ten.
The High Point Good Roads Day parade featured Steve Clark's car covered in white roses and a lilac trellis as it led a line of over a hundred autos toward Greensboro. Chief Marshal J W Harris rode in a decorated car and town residents praised Clark’s display amid speech by T J Gold and Daniels.
The West End Baptist Church in Graham has extended a call to Rev James W Rose to become pastor, succeeding Rev F L Fiddler who resigned. Rose plans to visit soon to confer with the church and announce his decision and potential start date. He is said to be seriously considering the offer.
The State Board of Health urges focus on tuberculosis, noting it causes far more deaths than infantile paralysis and remains uncontrolled. It laments media attention on polio while TB tolls rise, stressing TB is older yet more fatal and costly.
A Kansas City Star humorous snippet recalls a little girl in a sleeping car objecting to an upper berth. Her parents assure her of watchful guidance from papa, mamma, and God, until a passenger exclaims everyone is present. The child softly asks if that was God, eliciting a quiet pause.
A fragmented note references women capes with scattered terms such as Cape of Good Hope Sweet Sixteen and Cape Fear. It appears as stray phrases or captions without a clear narrative or full details.
A humorous note recounts Uncle Sam removing a five dollar bill from his spectacles and discusses a local store manager named Fried Hauser in Winston and Gilmer. The piece hints at Hauser leaving the Main store to return home to keep a large trade, with the store urging him to stay.
The secretary of state grants a charter to Standard Undeclined Villa Inc of High Point with 100000 authorized capital stock, 20000 subscribed, to manufacture nainzook underwear. The mill will occupy quarters on the old brick floor and employ 40 to 56 to start, rising as business grows. It opens a promising avenue for local industry.
The State Council in Goldsboro elected C. F Alexander of Charlotte as State Councilor and chose Ashes ville for the 1917 event place. J. W. Sechrest of this city named as a National Representative.
A brief excerpt emphasizes patience as a high virtue, describing patience as precious and pure. It argues patience elevates others' interests above personal concerns and contrasts selfishness with disciplined restraint.
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