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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
5
Editor notes Congress will likely remain in session all summer delaying or defeating measures. The piece criticizes the tariff bill and ship subsidy, arguing it benefits the Sugar Trust with a one hundred million dollar duty advantage. Consumers would bear the cost while monopolists profit.
An expert estimates the Fordney McCumber tariff raises living costs for a five person family by about 210 per year. Daily household necessities would rise across articles unless manufacturers refrain from price increases. The piece argues producers will seek higher profits and consumers pay more for goods.
Amid rising tensions, rail labor fears a broad strike as industry leaders argue wage cuts are necessary to curb expenses. Debates swirl over tariffs and chemical schedules, with critics denouncing lobbying by Du Ponts and big manufacturers. The public mood leans against disruption while bills move through Congress.
John H. Shively of Shephardsman origin died in a Brooklyn hospital in June at 82. Born on Rumsey Avenue he inherited knowledge from father David Snively a noted teacher. A practical chemist and former editor of the Druggist Circular he was famed for honesty and wisdom. He married Miss Chris Stim of Hagerstown. survived by daughter Katharine. His long, valued life earned respect beyond his era.
The United States Railroad Board on Friday ordered wage reductions for 325000 employees including clerks, storekeepers, janitors, freight handlers and laborers. The cuts, ranging from two to six cents an hour, are expected to save about $27 million, with total savings from three decisions around $135,000,000. The board advised reconsideration of wartime living standards and noted the new scale would still have greater purchasing power than July 1920, urging thrift as national need.
Colonel Mansfeld M Neeley former representative from the first West Virginia district is announced for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate. Neeley is described as an active progressive votesgetter and would represent the state creditably if nominated and elected. He is the only candidate announced for the Democratic nomination thus far.
Jacob L Hoffman of California writes from Medicine Bow Wyoming about a long motor trip south of Presno into vine yards and a vast fig orchard near Madera. He notes good fruit and variable grain crops due to late rains, plus heat extremes up to 118 in the shade and an unusual rain shower. He recalls highway quality from Los Angeles to San Francisco and strong travel by car, with a twenty mile stretch lined by vineyards and fruit fields. He sends regards to Jefferson county and asks the Sacramento Register be mailed to him.
J Max Popewret offers mail order film processing with 25 cent negatives and 20 cent prints. An 8 by 10 mounted enlargement costs 40 cents. Service advertised from W. A. Stevens at 2057 Griest Ave in Cincinnati Ohio.
A new repair shop has opened in Tolliver Culling on Princess Street just south of Main. Pee A.C. Morgan Jr announces readiness to handle all kinds of automobile repairs with a focus on Ford cars and careful attention to every job.
J N Bonham of Summit Point announces candidacy for re election to Jefferson county County Superintendent of Schools subject to the Democratic primary on August 1. He pledges faithful and competent service if favored by voters.
Nelson R. Roberts announces candidacy for County Commissioner from the Middleway district in the Democratic primary on August 1. If elected, he will deliver the same valuable service he has provided in the past.
A group of Jefferson County voters endorse J Strider Moler for the House of Delegates in West Virginia. The filing details reference August primary dates and emphasize Moler’s commitment to protecting local residents through committee support.
Jefferson county candi dates McKee for County Superintendent of Free Schools announces his bid. P B Nixon seeks State Senate nomination in the 15th District for August 1 Democratic primary. Prank J Beckwith seeks the House of Delegates seat, pledging to protect Jefferson county interests.
A brief political statement from W. W. Brow urging fellow Democrats to vote in the upcoming primary. He pledges to oppose radical measures and wasteful spending and to show appreciation through party service if elected.
A letter from TOR. WARE announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools at the Democratic primary election on August 10. The message appeals to friends and patrons of Jefferson County schools and seeks broad support from voters.
A well known paint offered at sacrifice prices. Stock available now and promised to be the best value. Buy a good paint while supplies last.
A statement emphasizes meticulous compounding and the use of the purest drugs available, reflecting standards of accuracy and quality in pharmaceutical practice.
Twenty five cents each of six beautiful big song hits listed by title including Sweet Dreams of You, Somebody’s Been Fooling You, and Cherry Time from St Enterprise Music Co at 211 Lyric Theatre Building, Cincinnati Ohio.
A long list of clothing and household items is cataloged with prices and sizes. Items include men’s and women’s garments, undergarments, and accessories, plus linens, curtains, laces, bathing suits, shoes, and paper goods. The fragmentary OCR shows varied textiles, bedding, and general merchandise likely from a store advertisement or catalog page.
A tar pin of d' Mmunds and sapphires set in platinum was lost near Shepherdstown on Sunday June 1. A liberal reward will be paid if the pin is returned to the Register office.
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