War notes and political endorsements in Shepherdstown
The article comments on War Savings Stamps urging thrift and support for the war effort. It notes German and Austro-Hungarian actions, Italian resistance, and American soldiers’ morale. It announces Hon Joseph H Gaines as a Republican U S Senate candidate and critiques professional politicians. It reports a liquor question in Congress and quotes Edward Dinwiddie and Wayne B Wheeler on beer prohibition and German Alliance funds, plus a Jefferson county letter praising Colonel Watson as an election organizer and urging statewide mobilization for West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Gaines
United States Senate
Colonel Watson
Gaines
Senate
Congress
Senate Committee
Edward C. Dinwiddie
Anti-Saloon League
Dinwiddie
Wayne B. Wheeler
Allance
Wheeler
Judiciary
Register
C. W. Watson
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Woodrow Wilson
Watson
Chilton
Letter From Camp Sevier Reflects Homefront Life
A veteran letter from Camp Sevier describes training, camp life, and comforts in the Sunny South as thousands train for deployment. The writer praises YMCA work, Greenville townspeople, and local clubs, notes good meals, and jokes about newspaper readers and friends back home while awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sevier
Mr. Snyder
Jude Sam
Owens
Miller
Walton Morrow
Greenville
Stuart van- Metre
Jefferson
Red Cross
Register
Bill
New Mecklenberg
Berlin
Shirle Hols
Col Watson for United States Senator in West Virginia
Pocahontas Times praises Col C W Watson as a capable industrial leader linked with national figures and asserts his wartime and postwar value. The editorial urges voters to consider his candidacy in a time when war measures, reconstruction, and nonpartisan merit matter, hoping for minimal party references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. W. Watson
United States
Times
West Virginia
Col. Watson
Washington
Edison
Schwab
Hughes
Hoover
Garfield
Col.Watson
Senate
Pocahontas
Sharpsburg Daily Life Brims With Small Industry and Local News
John W. Eavey and George Mongan restart overalls making with thirteen girls at work after a railroad delay. The War Department may move the McKinley monument near Burnside bridge. Local activity includes saw mills, freight by truck to Antietam Station, lightning damage to Daniel Souders’ house, and furloughed soldiers visiting the battlefield. Several residents and visitors, including Seymore Fisher and families, are noted among town scenes and errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Eavey
George Mongan
War Department
Burnside Bridge
State of
Ohio
Antietam Station
Seymore Fisher
Roanoke
Laura Delauney
Seymore
Howard Thomas
Ella Thomas
Ed’ Thomas
Arthur Thomas
Paramont
Daniel Souders
Harry Remsburg
Andrew Snyder
Frank Busserd
Daniel Fry
Steelton, Pa
Frank DeLauney
James DeLauney
Reno Weddell
Hagerstown
Our Town
Columbus Haines
Hezzie Thomas
Russell Stull
Roy Rowe
Leonard Highbarger
Camp Meade
Bertram Swain
Camp Laurel
Emma Mumma
Monroe
Boonsboro
Samuel Neikirk
Lieut
Hoover
Scout Girls
Hull
Post Office
Patterson Roulette
Fichter
Dargan
New York State
James Kidwell
Baltimore
Eugene Wilhelm
Arthur Stotelmyer
Camp Green
N. C
Henry Rohrer
Cook
National Cemetery
McComas Avenue
The School Agitation and Political Campaign Notices
A long letter argues against removing school supervision in Shepherdstown, praising the district supervisor and warning of backward steps. The item then lists political candidate announcements for West Virginia offices including U S Senator, Congress, State Senator, House of Delegates, County Superintendent, and County Commissioner plus a local insurance pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Shepherdstown
Normal School Board of Regents
Do It Now Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Trouble
An advertising item warns that kidney disease stems from minor troubles and urges immediate action for backache headaches and irregular secretions. It promotes Joans Kidney Pills, claims wide use with over one hundred thousand supporters, and cites Mrs. John Snyder of Shepherdstown praising Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Hill's Pharmacy. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
John Snyder
Shepherdstown
Dean
Hill
Here to Stay Dentist Ad Warns of Decay Risks
An dental advertisement promises lasting care after brief hiatus, warns germs cause decay leading to pain and loss of teeth. Emphasizes prevention and urges readers to consult now with guaranteed work.
Wartime discount list from Billmyer's Bargain Store
In a wartime pricing pitch the store touts underbuy and undersell. A long list of discounted footwear and apparel follows including Oxford shoes for men and boys, canvas boots, work shirts, pants, overalls, underwear, dresses, and children's clothing, concluding with shoe goods and soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Hoys
Tenni
Speaks
Shepherdstown
Cookus
Main
Sam Mill
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L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Paris
Italy
McAdoo
Eastern Territory
B. Campbell
Liberty St
New York
New England
L. H. Kentfield
South Station
Boston
Trunk Line
H. G. Burnett
Central District
C. J. Brister
Transportation Building
Chicago
Eastern District Coal and Coke Committee
E. B. Crossly
Reading Terminal
Philadelphia
Central District Coal and Coke Committee
J. C. Venning
Pennsylvania Station
Pittsburg
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Ledo
J. L. Waldeck
Frederick
Alexander Cooke
Jos H. Trout
Eastman Kodak Films
Owens’ Drug Store
Kodak
Sharpsburg
Mulford
Robert Gibson
Shepherdstown, W.va
Fairmont
W. Va
George M. Bowers
Milton Burr
M. O. Rouss
House of Delegates
J. N. Bonham
Kabletown
Free Schools
Charles C. Henkle
Harper's Ferry
Alexander & Cooke
Jos. H. Trout
Hutchison
King Street
Square
Citizens National Bank and Courthouse
Martinsburg
W.va
BELL
Owens & Miller
DR. Owens
Shephardstown
C. R Owens
Y B. Miller
Plymouth
Benj. Hartzel
Millville
Stone Lead
Ers
Plant
Blair Limestone Company
Martinsburg, W. Va
Charles Town, W. Va
W. Washington Street
Billmyer’s Bargain Store
Olter
Shephersstiiwet
EH Reinhart
Wo Va
Main Street
Burwell
M. B. Baker
SLE
Charlie Fulk
Kearneysville
Sorosis
Patent Kid Oxfords
SHOES
Hagerstown, Maryland
the Model Bakery
R. W. Dunaway
Charles Town
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