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Shepherdstown Register

Location

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1911

Page

4

A Black Hander Trapped Near Williamsport Md

William H Guessford a 40 year old father of ten living near Williamsport Maryland was jailed for allegedly extorting 10000 from Mrs Julia Hamilton Briscoe wife of James T Briscoe editor at the Hagerstown Mail and daughter of the late Governor Hamilton after letters threatened death to her family detectives set a trap with Briscoe and the washboiler money. Guessford denied wrongdoing but a U S Commissioner found probable guilt and he was jailed in Baltimore.

William H. Guessford Williamsport Julia Hamilton Briscoe Briscoe James T. Briscoe Hagerstown Mail Wm. T. Hamilton Harry K. Startzman Jose Startzman Mr. Briscoe Guessford Hagerstown U. S Baltimore Quessford Hamilton Farms

Women Avoid Operations With Lydia Pinkham's Remedy

Mrs Orville Rock of Paw Paw Michigan describes severe displacement pain, four weeks in hospital, and a failed operation. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered fully, resumed housework, and urges others with female complaints to try it before surgery.

Lydia E. Pinkham Orville Rock Paw Paw Mich Ann Arbor Lydia K E- Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham

Mulching and moisture in soil preservation

A historical note explains how earth mulch helps retain moisture in soil through dry periods, detailing how shallow cultivation reduces evaporation, the risks of using a planter wheel for pulverizing soil, and the value of maintaining soil humidity for July and August crops. It references farm practices, health remedies, and a few local anecdotes and notices.

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