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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
A garbled text fragment mentions a diagnostician named Dr Fahrney and asks for help with persistent ailments. The unreadable lines reference trouble, nerves, and seeking guidance, but lack clear context or actionable details.
A farmer named Elmer Schwl explains to a visitor how electrification transformed his Germantown area farm. He notes lights in the house barn and fields, a 9 HP motor, and powered equipment such as a churn, cream separator, and washing gear. He emphasizes time saved, convenience, and comfort versus town life while praising modern improvements.
West Virginia faces a tuberculosis crisis with 2,500 annual deaths and 30,000 in incipient stages. The state TB association and health department urge public support, noting beds are scarce and sanatoriums under strain. Funds from Christmas seal sales are critical to expand care and treatment options.
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