17 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
1
A promotion promises free watches for subscriptions. For $55 you receive a seven jewel Waltham or Elgin watch in a 20 year case, fully guaranteed. A $30 option provides a seven jewel nickel plated Elgin or Waltham watch with identical works, differing only in case.
A series of meetings ongoing at North Main Street M. E. church with the pastor assisted by Rev. Leonard B. Sraith of Baltimore. Meanwhile new ads list Leonard Beavans Stamey Co Allen Bros Miss Venetia Smith D F Staley Jewelers A P Staley optometrist Royal Theater The Famous Mutual Furnishing Co Adams Exposition Shows and other local businesses. One member plans to attend the Carriage Builders Association event in Atlantic City from Sept 28 through Oct 2.
Allied and triple alliance forces clash as German defenses prepare a last stand in northern France. Austrian losses in the east are stated at 250000 killed and wounded, 100000 prisoners, 400 guns, with vast stores taken since Lemberg. US forces withdraw from Mexico as relations with the world shift toward peace.
Dr J T Burrus entertained the Red Men with an account of his harrowing European wartime experiences and the perilous voyage back to the United States. He described leaving New York on a palatial steamer, the delays in passage, and finally reaching home aboard a small third class craft that proved sweet relief. He cited landing in Newfoundland as a joyful moment and expressed pride in North Carolina and High Point where he feels at home.
Greensboro launches Dollar Day with merchants pricing many goods at one dollar to draw shoppers. The event proves hugely successful and prompts High Point merchants to consider a similar promotion for local buyers.
The article notes Jugtown North Carolina famed for crockery once named for wartime jug production. Capt Wade Johnson has run the business 50 years at Henry two miles below Jugtown. Lawrence Leonard operates a large crockery factory making ware from half gallons to ten gallons. The process described includes shaping glazed clay on a stand, drying, then firing in a brick kiln to harden glaze. The editor’s father formerly worked the trade.
Mr R. Harris of Harris Tailoring Co on North Main Street reports robust business and an optimistic future for his High Point shop. He showcases an extensive fabric line priced from 16 to 60 dollars and two broadcloth pieces at 25 dollars, emphasizing fair value and honest dealings to win customer trust.
Alice Warner offers readers a free set of over a dozen toy animal patterns to cut out and make indoors. She explains the patterns include a horse dog elephant pig red bird mud turtle mouse dove wheelbarrow rag doll and more, with simple directions and postage. She notes the offer is independent of any future promotions and invites readers to request the full collection as a Christmas aid.
W. E. Joyce of Danbury leases and opens the Royal Theater with a fine three reel picture. Joyce, in the moving picture business four years, invites High Point residents to visit. Also noted is a local tobacco worm story about a hound that eats tobacco worms in a Thomasville patch.
The High Point jewelry shop led by D F Staley markets a full line of items from diamonds to clocks, pledging satisfaction with money back if not up to standards. Editor endorses Staley and notes his long track record of integrity in business. Dr J J Hamlin resumes office duties after a two week illness.
Dense shopper activity described around Allen's Department Store with praise for current millinery in high regard. Venetia Smith’s shop to be busy today and tomorrow as women seek seasonal hats. Additional notes cover local council events, obituaries, school openings, and upcoming rail excursions with Norfolk bound travel details and fare.
Mayor Tate forwards a call to support the Buy A Bale of Cotton initiative. He urges High Point factories, firms, and customers to participate and promote the campaign. The Continental Furn. Co signs in support, noting membership in the movement.
Mr H A Oakes shares a copy of the will of the late William Alexander Bailey who died August 2 in Black Mountain of tuberculosis. Bailey of Advance Davie County, a former sheriff, left 2000 acres and an estate valued at $200,000 divided among four heirs including Mrs Mary Caton.
A telegram informed John S. Bodenhamer of Route 4 City that his son Chester Bodenhamer, seven years in California with Western Pipe and Steel Co. of Taft, was burned to death in the oil fields. His remains were shipped home.
Richmond September 16 The next annual meeting of Southern Railway stockholders will be held October 13 at 10 A M in the Time Dispatch building Richmond. It marks the first meeting allowing direct voting as the voting trust dating from 1894 is being dissolved. Washington September 15 Governors from nine cotton states invited by Senator Sheppard to meet in Washington to discuss curtailing next year's cotton crop.
Portland Maine Sept 15 unofficial returns show Oakley Curtis Democrat leading Gov William T Haines Republican by about 3300. Legislature appears Republican Senate by 3 and Democratic House by 5 with two on joint ballot. Work will begin on the White Way soon.
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