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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
The Thepherastown Regist reports German offensives waning as Allied troops repel a fierce assault. Quentin Roosevelt, son of former President Roosevelt, dies in combat over France. Posts note Hiner's Democratic bid for Congress. prohibition debate and coal limits impact brewers. Over 1.1 million U.S. soldiers in France with none of last week’s crossings facing casualties.
John W Sterling writes from a New York lawyer soldier camp detailing July celebration plans, post commander change, camp life antics and pranks, kitchen skirmishes, nickname lore, and French attempts. He notes improving mail, river fishing, Italian front developments, and upcoming clothing turn-in with complex requisition forms.
Lieutenant Marshall McDonald of the Engineers Reserve Corps writes from the firing line in France to his sister Anne on June 20 1918. He describes mail delays earlier but steady supply now, his division’s prestige, air raids with machine guns and heavy shells, and daily work mapping roads bridges and traffic while near the German line. He notes tobacco from Red Cross and better meals, mentions a move to a rented house, and hopes to see Mrs N and Captain Moore soon.
Local notes report Catholic school visitors from Woodstock Md and forthcoming bus trips, with residents heading to Camp Timonium. Obituaries mention a child killed by hay and a man in ill health. Catfish catches in the Potomac, rain relief for drought stricken gardens, and social visits to relatives in Hagerstown, Baltimore, and Ridgely. Also includes a Toledo firm ad for Hall's Catarrh Medicine and a devious legal blurb.
In a lengthy homeward message from a private in the Medical Department 313 Field Artillery AEF France, Stuart VanMetre describes billeting in a small French town, learning basics of French, and daily life with fellow soldiers. He notes separation from Grove B with the 1st Battalion, and comments on rail travel, local hospitality, and cultural clashes during service amid World War I.
The third examination for teachers certificates will be held in the high school at Charles Town on Thursday and Friday July 18 and 19, starting at 8 a.m. Applicants aged 17 on or before September 1, 1918 may be admitted under a special provision explained by the County Superintendent upon request. Tames Grantham Superintendent.
A letter from Miss Margaret Shugart of Harper's Ferry urges Jefferson county residents to welcome soldiers at Camp Lee and suggests contact via Hopewell readers of the Register. The note praises Gretna county girls and frames service as part of wartime community support.
Shepherdstown readers praise Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from dizziness nervous spells and back pain linked to kidney and bladder issues. Mrs. Ben Hebb reports lasting improvement since using the remedy from Hill's Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo markets Dean's Kidney Pills.
Dollar buying power highlighted by a wide range of household and apparel items. The ad markets three dollar buys on rugs, lugs, clocks, dresses, shirts, overalls, caps, soaps, and more for men women and children, claiming unmatched prices and value.
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