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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
The Shepherdstown Register reports on U S efforts in Europe with Hoover's food drive and American forces in France. It criticizes German language education, analyzes West Virginia politics, and notes a looming 5 000 000 man army plan. It praises Pershing's scouts and U S troops, and condemns German actions along Cape Cod.
West Virginia plans to back Clarence W. Watson for Senate to aid Wilson’s war effort, likening his resolve to Grant. Judge Louis Bennett supports Watson, urging his candidacy in the August primaries and November election. A separate note reports Judge Bennett’s improving health after illness. A local tragedy near Luray, Virginia ends with Ross Dallas killing Wm. E. Kearns before taking his own life. Hagerstown to pave Washington Street with concrete blocks at a cost of 10,000 dollars.
Col Watson Lor of the Ordnance Corps announces a brief platform for the West Virginia Democratic senatorial bid. He holds that Woodrow Wilson embodies the party line and war aims, pledging unwavering support and unity under the President to finish the war and sustain Allied efforts. Watson stresses single issue leadership and labor loyalty to Wilson’s war policy as central to his candidacy.
The note describes Trinity Episcopal Church dedicating a service flag with eight stars for eight young men connected with the congregation. It lists upcoming services across Shepherdstown and nearby towns, a district Sunday school institute, and a slate of sermon times. It also previews a run of films and stage productions starring Madge Kennedy and others, highlighting government produced "Pershing's Crusaders" as a key feature.
Sharpsburg notes report Rev A A Kerlin received a letter from General Duryea’s daughter asking him to guard the urn on arrival and place it in the cemetery vault until the funeral arrangements are made. The article also covers deaths and local visits, military training plans, and various residents’ movements.
Shepherdstown readers report convincing testimony for Dean's Kidney Pills from Mrs. Benj. Hebb who describes dizziness back pain and relief after using the remedy. The ad-style notice promotes per-manent cures and urges purchase at Hill's Pharmacy with a 60 cent price.
Mrs H Bankerd of Reney's Point West Virginia extols Hypo Cod claiming it revived her weak daughter in law after doctors failed and cured her 27 year cough with swift weight gain and rosy health. She says her husband recovered from a long standing cough and blood issues after one dose and now uses it as a tonic.
A Friday sale offers 14 cattle and 73 hogs including Jerseys Holsteins and Hampshire Berkshire bred with calves, plus household goods and farm tools. Items include a thoroughbred Holstein bull nine months old, assorted livestock, fifty or more farm implements, and miscellaneous household articles. Terms: 12 month credit on sums over 10 with bank note, 2 percent discount for cash under 10, no removal until settled. Located Shepherdstown, Jefferson Security Bank, Lamon and Hofman auctioneers. Harwood Huckhart clerk.
Bargain shoppers urged to visit Billmyer's where low prices promise more value on essential goods. Store highlights include discounts on rugs, hats, clocks, handkerchiefs, dresses, chemises, undergarments, shirts, pants, work wear, and footwear, aiming to stretch dollars amid rising costs.
The seller announces the sale of General Merchandise stock to C. Amne Kibler at TeeMefta Ba peapons with all credit memorandums due to be presented for payment. Patrons with accounts or books owed should settle promptly with the undersigned to avoid court action and expense. The note thanks customers and invites cooperation with the successor for continued service.
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