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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
2
Plans to build a powerful political machine in West Virginia provoke public suspicion over new revenue measures. Governor Hatfield defends taxation changes while critics accuse a bargain with coal, gas, and oil interests shifting costs to ordinary people. Observers note the Lusitania sinking response and rail at German policy.
Raleigh Sherman of Washington attended memorial exercises at the Na ae Cemetery and read the Lincoln address. Many locals joined relatives for the observance, though attendance was down due to a driving club event and smallpox fears.
A Shepherdstown reader urges keeping kidneys well by avoiding chill and fever exposure. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by E. E. Hertle, a commission merchant, who reports relief and continued use. The ad notes 50 years’ use and 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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