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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
6
The House has adjourned for a month with no public calamity in sight and observers suggest the Senate could also adjourn without broad public objection. The remark reflects a cautious approach to legislative pace amid uncertain conditions.
The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the tariff bill with Democrats opposing and some Republicans withholding support. President Harding, in Marion Ohio, urged strict enforcement of all laws including prohibition, calling for government use to curb bootleggers and rum-runners. The piece criticizes the Fordney McCumber bill and praises vigorous law enforcement against violators.
The piece laments the stalled anthracite coal talks between miners and operators and hints government action to reopen mines. It criticizes high prices, rail charges, and seeks fair rates while noting Europe’s unrest, cost burdens, and wartime tariffs. It praises Sen Johnson’s independence before accusing him of tariff bargaining.
The note lists multiple Sunday services across town with sermons by Rev Dr Charles Ghiselin and Rev John A Grose. Open air services, Sunday schools, and choir rehearsals are announced at various churches including Epworth League and Lutherin meeting in Shepherdstown Shenandoah Junction and Kearneyaville. Sermons cover Daniel and kingdom provisions, revival services begin Monday night.
The Charles Town Advocate reports 1922 wheat results near Marshall Burns farms, showing 3,780 bushels from 280 acres, below normal by about 30 percent with many defective grains. Burns used an International tractor for over half the harvest and noted similar yields across smooth and heated varieties. Other local growers report varied yields from 12 to 65 bushels per acre, while two regional deaths are noted, including Mrs Nihiser and veteran resident John Farmingham.
A memorial note from two fathers Scot Vi Engle in WV expresses loving remembrance for their infant Dorothy who died after a year of life. The verse requests God to keep her safe for a time and envisions her in heavenly gardens. The short obituary tone reflects a family keepsake in a local register.
J R Ware announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County. The declaration, made at the urging of friends and school patrons, seeks support from Democratic primary voters on August 1. Page tone reflects a formal political notice from a local candidate.
J N Bonham of Summit Pont announces his bid for re election as Jefferson County Superintendent of Schools subject to the Democratic primary on August 1st. If favored by voters, he will continue to give faithful and competent service as an office holder.
Nelson R. Roberts announces candidacy for County Commissioner from Middleway district subject to Democratic primary on August 1. If elected he will bring the same valuable service to the office that he has rendered in the past.
A group of Jefferson county voters announces J Strider Moler as their candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates with a call for support at the August 1 primary. The committee pledges to protect public interests and urges voters to back Moler.
P E Nixon of Paw Paw Morgan County West Virginia announces candidacy for the State Senate nomination in the 18th Senatorial District subject to the Democratic primary on August 1.
Frank J. Beckwith announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates in West Virginia. He pledges to protect the interests of Jefferson County if elected.
In a brief appeal to fellow Democrats, W. W. Brown declares he will oppose radical measures and wasteful spending if elected. He promises to show party service if a respectable majority votes for him in the coming primary.
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