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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
4
The Shepherdstown Register notes strong public support for the League of Nations, reports on Dutch policy toward the Kaiser, and critiques on meat prices and wages. It cites rising hog and beef costs, potential wage hikes, a U S Shipping Board strike, the daylight saving veto, and looming rail freight rate increases.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of FE J Cheney & Co asserts the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The notice, dated 1886, promotes internal use and blood action, with testimonials offered and nationwide druggist availability.
Church notices from Martinsburg and area report a large outdoor union service addressed by Rev. J R Jacobs of Martinsburg M E Church who spoke on America’s entry into the great war. Upcoming events include a Reformed Church of Virginia Classis reunion on July 24 at Massanutten Academy with Henry Louis Smith.
A catalog of farm machinery including a 4 horse wagon, panel bed, farm wagon, Moline Binder, Milwaukee mower, Deering mower, McCormick taker and hay tedder, grain drills, planters, cultivators, plows, harrows, and numerous tools. Terms offer 12 month credit on sums 510 and over with notes, cash for under 510. Executrixes Thomas Eagan and Kate Eagan oversee sale conducted by Engle and West Auctioneers with Brown as clerk. Lunches available.
A brief notice highlights Snowflake flour as ideal for bread, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and pastries. It promises light, white, dainty bread and rich, toothsome cakes for cooks seeking quality baking results.
A local ad lists men's and boys pants from 25 cents to 3.25 dollars, khaki and riding pants, coats, gaberdine items, dress and work shirts, and silk shirts with deep discounts. Also featured are fancy vests in greys and tans and a note to call early for best selections.
A wholesale notice promotes an immediate ten dollar reduction to customers who choose early Fall delivery. The offer signals an all wool line and the aim is to keep tailors employed during slow months.
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