Turmoil on tariff talks and political barbs flare in 1913
August 14 1913 editorials urge faster tariff legislation in the Senate and mock GOP and Democrat maneuvers. They blast financier opposition to Wilson currency reform and note West Virginia and Maryland politics. References to Governor Sulzer and Senator Golf flag political tensions while urging action against liquor, trusts, and corruption.
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New York
Wilson
Maryland
Senate
Kenyon
Cildsborough
West Virginia politics stir over Wilson era appointments
A long-winded notice from Martinsburg laments A C McIntire’s federal posting, criticizing Wilson Democrats for rewarding factional allies. It urges caution in appointing Stuart Walker and others, warning that such choices hinder decent state politics while noting local social and civic updates and an incident-filled scene around Martinsburg.
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A. C. McIntire
Los Martinsburg
Baltimore
Cucago
Jisan
Gray Silver
Stuart Winsome Walker
Win. A. MacCorkle
Monroe
Wilson
West Virginia
McIntire
Wilson Democrats
Walker
United States
Change of Name to Order of the Golden Links
The J. O. Shield of Honor lodge will keep its local name Cliff City Lodge No. 5 but join the Order of the Golden Links. The Independent order renames to avoid charter conflicts across states, aiming to improve business and add life insurance features. R. T. Banks and Rentch report strong finances and new options for young men.
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J. O. Shield of Honor
Shield of Honor
Independent Order
Order of the Golden Links
Cliff City Lodge
Order of Golden Links
Supreme Lodge
Cint Glytas
Wheeling
R. T. Banks
W. K D.L
Rentch
Sec'y
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Shepherdstown Testimony
Town residents report kidney relief with Doan's Kidney Pills backed by local testimonial. Mrs. Benjamin Hebb of Shepherdstown WV describes back pain and kidney distress improved after use, noting relief from dull loins and nervous spells. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the remedy nationwide at 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Shepherdstown
Dean
Benjamin Hebb
Ray Sr
W. Va
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
For Sale Elmore automobile 4 passenger 40hp bargain
For sale an Elmore automobile four passenger 40 horsepower has run only between 2000 and 4000 miles and is in excellent order good as new. Will be sold at a bargain. Apply to Carter or Rice Bakerton West Virginia with
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West Virginia
George Laughlin
Congress
Davis
Hail
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Diuggists
J. C. Peck
Logan County
Moundsville
Warren ML. Brown
Peck
United States
Joseph S. Johnston
Madama
Washington
Senate
Elmore
D. Carter
A. G. Rice
Bakerton
W. Va
Shepherdsvine
Ox and Run
Dulfields
Ork Imperial
Grimes
A. Troex
Pairsview Avenue
Shepherdstown
Potomac River
Mair Street
H. L. Snyder & CO
Railroad Station
Eakle
Red Hill
H. G. Snyder
C. O. Earle
Grace Snyder
Proposed Corporation Levy in Shepherdstown West Virginia 1913
City council of Shepherdstown met in special session August 12 1913 with Mayor Gibson and seven council members present. They prepared an estimate of assessments for the current fiscal year to cover municipal debts expenditures for purchases and allowances for past taxes, deducting treasury funds available and aiming to set levies for the year.
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West Virginia
Jefferson
Stepherdstown
Shepherdstown
Jeffary
Bt. Gibson
Rightstine Recorder
J. Hodges
W. P. Liekiider
J.B Shaw
J. A. Pulte
G. Miller
Financial levy notice outlines estimated receipts and disbursements
A municipal notice details estimated receipts from taxes and licenses and estimated disbursements for the current year. It lists salaries for mayor and council, attorney, police, and extra police, as well as election expenses and prisoner feeding costs. A council meeting on August 26 is scheduled in the town hall to hear objections to the proposed levy.
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Ab Tapim
Gnd
Rewt. Gitsox
Rinuwrstive
Reoorder
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