Liberty Bond Drive and World War News in Shepherdstown
The April 18 1918 issue urges Liberty bonds to aid the government and urges Sabbath baseball legalization. It notes internment of Dr Karl Muck of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the capture and internment of a German submarine crew. It laments Sen William J Stone’s death and endorses wartime measures while praising Secretary Baker and Allied victory efforts. It reports Jefferson County Liberty Loan allotments and county banks, urging strong over the top subscriptions. It highlights grim WWI front news with German offensives and Allied resilience as American troops sail to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Jefferson County
Liberty Loan
Bank of Charles Town
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company
National Citizens Bank
Jefferson Banking and Trust Company
Jefferson Security Bank
Farmers Bank of Shepherdstown
Bank of Marper's Ferry
Sergeant Snyder Writes From the Other Side
Letter from a sergeant in France dated March 21 1918 describes safe passage through a danger zone calm seas and a comfortable state room aboard ship. He reports ideal weather in early days a thunderous scare from falling tables and jokes about censorship while noting Y M C A comforts and a future landing location. He recalls moving to an American camp in England describes English trains fields and castles with admiration and recounts preparing a company roster after detouring through English rest camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Edwards
Empey
France
England
We crossed to France and joined the American camp
The writer recalls travel by train and boat into France, describes English rest camps, the French town near B and a real American camp with stone fortifications, nightly lights, a Y M C A, and indoor baseball. He notes German prisoners, black clothes signaling war, and hopeful talk of defeating Germany before summer. He mentions talking with Tommies, buying a French vocabulary, diners, chateaus, wine shops, and warm baths. He also shares letters from family and friends in France, updates on mail, and pride in comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Duc
Chateau
Louis XIV
Catharine de Medici
Fanrose Shipley
R. D
Elkins Shipley
Dick Spohn
Roy Myers
Watervliet
Father
Robert
Boots Myers
Mr. Kearney
John
Cleggie Swain
Elkins
Soldier Boys
Warning to Consumers of Coal Urges Immediate Orders
United States Fuel Administration urges all coal users to place orders with local dealers now to ensure delivery through next winter. A continuous mine-to-consumer flow in spring and summer is essential to avoid a serious shortage next winter. Also notes sales ads for poultry eggs and a loan offer from Shepherdstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fuel Administration
Federal Fuel Committee
Jefferson County
W. Va
Notes of the Churches in Charles Town and region
In Charles Town Presbyterians mark seven church members who joined the Army with a service flag. Pastor Rev Dr Charles Ghiselin accepts the flag as Rev H M Moffett resigns from the Presbyterian church to lead in Huntsville Alabama. Other church notices list services at Grace and Christ Reformed, Sheph eredstown and Kearneysville, with address times and speakers, plus the Eastern Convocation of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia in Hedgesville. A fertilizer advertisement notes corn’s 1914 price-to-fertilizer ratio and urges orders from Washington Alexander & Cooke Co for the coming crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Charles Ghiselin
Walerm Duke
Ghiselin
George T. McKee
Jerry Phillips
HB Reinhert
Thomas C Reiphart
Shirley Nickels
Stewart VanMetre
Stewart Criswell
H. M. Moffett
Presbyterian Church of
Charles Town
Huntsville
Alabama
Moffett
Jefferson County
J. H. Haley
M. E. Church
Shepherdstown
Middletown
Christ Reformed Church
Grace Reformed Church
Kearneysville
Providence
James B. Woods
Chita
Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
Hedgesville
T. LeBas Cross
Elk Branch
Ear
Shenandoah Junction
South
Marvin Chapel
Winchester Presbytery
Martinsburg
Lutheran— Holy Communion
Avilla
Mt. Wesley
Trinity Episcopal Church
Washington, Alexander & Cooke Co
W. Va
Endorsements Back Up Dean's Kidney Pills in Shepherdstown
A Shepherdstown woman, Nettie V. Turner of Rockey Street, attests to long lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She recalls prior backaches, notes permanent improvement by December 1916, and urges others with kidney issues to buy for 60 cents at Hill's Pharmacy. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Dean
Nettie V. Turner
Rockey St
Hill's
Sidney
Billmyer's Bargain Store New Spring Goods Bargains at Old Prices
Billmyer's Bargain Store promotes daily arrival of new spring goods. Before price rises many items are offered at old prices with shoes to stay near current values. The ad emphasizes continuing to under buy and under sell to prove value.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertised as internal cure
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy that acts through the blood to treat catarrh, claiming local applications fail. It touts physician recommendations, ingredient quality, and requests testimonials. Also mentions Owens & Miller's Syrup Hypophosphites with a money-back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
Owens & Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che
Snyder
Shepherdstown, W- Va
Roosevelt
God
Moses
Sweath
William J. Stone
Missouri
Washington
Baker
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Sergeant Snyder
J. B. Osbourn
Shenanoah Junction
Cleon S. Osbourn
6Th Field Artillery
U. S
Clemenceau
Cleon
H. B. Maddex
Grover Maddex
Maddox
Clements W. Legge
Legge
Bill. P. S
S. C
Harry M. Grove
West King St
W, Va
Leedy
West Washington Street
Hagerstown
Burpee
Mulford
Robert Gibson
Shepherdstown, W Va
Billmyer’s Bargain Store
Aii
TreBevis
HVLC
BeorTer
Hagerstown, Maryland
PAK Es
Ian Succens
Fulk’s Repair
Kearneysville, W. VA
Automobile Accessories and Supplies
Goodyear and
Portage Tires
FORD
Senate
Mt Us
Ian Shepherds Town
Main Street
Dr. Burwell
M. B. Baker
Istipation
Ast
Alilunt
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Co
Farmers Bank of Shepherdstown, Jefferson Bank and Trust Co
Bank of
Harper's Ferry
Hela
Shepherdstown, W. Va
the Model Bakery
Jefferson
Charles Town, W. Va
Bas
Berkeley, Jefferson and
Morgan Counties
W. King St
Martinsburg, W. Va
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