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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
1
Mrs Kate Lee Able of Roasville Georgia recalls her husband injuring his abdomen while at work and losing weight to 110 pounds. After doctors failed to relieve his constipation a large dose of Thedford's Black-Draught produced rapid relief and recovery, prompting her to urge others to try the remedy.
A poem questions returning to yesterday while a New York press notice reviews George Trobridge’s Life of Swedenborg, praising its fair, concise portrayal of the seer’s life and teachings. Humprhey stories are recounted as local color, along with reader notes on seed vitality and a financial outlook for 25 years of war debt.
Mrs. John Snyder of Shepherdstown reports years of kidney trouble with back pain and irregular kidney function. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Hill's Pharmacy, she recovered and has had no relapse. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Mfrs Buffalo N.Y.
Harry M Kretzer, son of Otho and Mrs Kretzer of Shepherdstown, writes from Genicourt France dated January 29 1918 about September 26 to the Meuse sector fighting. He details six days of heavy shelling and machine gun nests at Montfaucon, narrow escapes, captures of German soldiers, and enduring conditions behind the lines. He notes armistice time in the Verdun Meuse sector and expresses hope to return home soon.
A survey of farm wealth notes record earnings in 1918 and rosy prospects for 1919 with guaranteed wheat prices, higher market demand from Europe, and strong farm credit. It asks how farmers will respond to Liberty Loans, government price supports, and potential mortgage reductions while recounting a humorous roadside anecdote.
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