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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
The Shepherdstown Register urges support for Liberty bonds while denouncing German atrocities and praising Allied advances. It calls for stronger food control, condemns tax moves on newspapers, promotes YMCA war work, and criticizes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad stop reductions affecting Jefferson county travel.
Infantry guard at Riverton bridges, a Winchester youth drowned in Shenandoah river, and a Hagerstown man found dead in an ash pit. Sheriff Croushorn seized 153 quarts of whiskey near Harrisonburg. two hotel workers and a Staunton clerk arrested. John Hayes, a Western Maryland fireman, drowned in an ash pit at Hagerstown round house.
Fort Harrison Indiana hosts a large training camp with thousands of candidates for commissions and regulars. Wm D Himes notes diverse state representation Indiana Ohio Kentucky West Virginia, crowded barracks, hard drill, long days, and strong WV units. Concurrently county officials urge full June 5 1917 registration with leniency for ignorance and a July 15 1917 conscription session in Charles Town WV. Governor Wallace delivery and death notice for John L Williamson of Shepherdstown Farmers Bank.
A Shepherdstown resident LC Little testifies endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and frequent kidney secretions after using several boxes from Hill's Pharmacy. He cites relief and notes continued good results when symptoms return. The ad promotes Buy Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents and credits Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. A separate note discusses support for Col Roosevelt raising an army to go to France.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease affects the mucous surfaces through the blood. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and claims to purify the blood while toning the body. Prescribed by a leading physician, it combines tonics with blood purifiers and is sold with testimonials and family pills for constipation.
At the June 11 1917 meeting the common council of Shepherdstown passed amendments to town by laws. New ordinances include paving grade approval by street committee, a sales tax on nonresidents, a local resident exemption, a 12 mph speed limit with warnings at crossings, two white front and red rear lights for autos, a mandatory front red rear red motorcycle light, strict control of vehicles, prohibition of cut outs, and fines from 10 to 100 dollars.
Walter Stouffer travels to Annapolis for business. Wm Easterday ill on Jos Snavely farm. James DeLauney's son James visiting in Virginia. Mrs Richard Hebb ill, taken to Washington by daughter Mrs Frank Nuse. Miss Martha McGraw visiting aunt Mrs Silas Shipley in Shepherdstown. Capt John M Cook and wife in Washington for Confederate veterans reunion. Weather details note minor hail and damage to Hagerstown. No deaths reported, only livestock. Frank Thomas first trip as substitute rural mail carrier. Locals Wiloughby Staub family visiting. Dr H M Wilson from Thomas spending two weeks with mother. Confederate veteran Rev D H Parker notes battles and service. Wheat and corn prospects healthy. 16 Kenmore machines in overall factory. Elias Spong injured by fall. Mrs Clarence Snyder visiting relatives in Wisconsin.
A new medicine Tanlac gains favorable comment across the state with Owens & Miller to introduce it in Shepherdstown in the Reg ister building. Reports say Tanlac helps stomach kidney and liver troubles and has reduced health complaints in cities where it is already used. Local testimonials praise its effects and many expect it to benefit West Virginia residents seeking relief from long-standing indigestion headaches and related ailments.
An advertisement for Billmyer's Bargain Store touts savings on everyday wear and household necessities. It lists items such as blue work shirts, khaki pants, men's shirts, underwear, caps, shoes, ladies undergarments, bed linens, talcum powder, perfume, razors, brushes, and more at discounted prices, inviting customers to visit and compare prices.
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