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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
6
Kini Shepherasimon Register reports editor H. L. Snyder voices strong opposition to a new tariff measure drafted by partisan politicians. The piece argues the bill could provoke nationwide rebellion if passed. It also notes AFch Pr. Welton’s bid for Congress and predicts a Democrat defeat for Bowers. The column criticizes the Baltimore Sun’s ice capitalization and moral stance.
Analysis notes Maryland residents rejected two school bond proposals, $200,000 in Carroll County and $300,000 in Wicomaca, amid broader calls for fiscal restraint. The piece mentions political figures and debates around railroad rate cuts and interstate commerce oversight, reflecting a period of fiscal caution and national policy tensions.
The editorial urges West Virginia Democrats to nominate John J Cor nwell for Senate and Mrs Jewell Brown for Congress, arguing both would best serve the state. It also notes Bonham seeks re election as county school superintendent subject to the Democratic primary.
A garbled notice lists Nelson St Hoberts as a candidate for County Commissioner in the Middleway district and Kirkland S McKee for County Superintendent of Free Schools in Jefferson County. It also includes J. Stride Muler and Pr. El Nixon as candidates for the State Senate and House of Delegates, with August 1st as the primary date and Democratic backing.
Fragmentary notice requests hams with unclear price references and names such as Edward Bets Hart Henry Shepherd and Maeve. The readable text hints at a local market or trades listing seeking ham purchases or offers, with possible dates or prices obfuscated by OCR errors. The fragment lacks coherent details to form a full event or action.
Eighth grade examinations across the county yield 66 white and 25 colored pupils promoted with diplomas for high school entry. Top averages include Stella George 87.0 percent and Albert Link 87.8 percent, with teachers and local schools named. State Education Department eyeing photo feature and a potential statewide contest this summer. Also report on Charles Town election controversies and calls for honest local government amid accusations against bootleggers and crooked politics.
A fragmented excerpt questions why audiences flock to one theater nightly while another falters. It ponders differences in programming and perceived value, noting advertising, cast quality, and public interest as factors. The text reflects on competing shows and costs, with hints of a broader cultural debate.
This well known paint has no equal in quality and the stocks on hand will be sold at sacrifice prices. Now is the time to buy good paint.
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