Third Liberty Loan drive praise from Shepherdstown editor
The Shepherdstown Chronicle notes strong Jefferson County support for the Third Liberty Loan with $185,000 sold toward a $173,700 county target. Shepherdstown surpasses its $45,300 allotment, while Harpers Ferry also over subscribes. The piece criticizes prohibition and highlights Allied war efforts and General Foch’s leadership amid fierce fighting near Ypres.
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Jefferson County
Shepherdstown
Jefferson Security Bank
Furaiers Bank
Harper's Ferry
Food Administration Urges Max Crop Production War Time
The Jefferson County Food Administration and County Council of Defense urge farmers to maximize 1918 wheat and corn production and households to conserve sugar and wheat flour. Farmers must market the 1917 wheat crop by May 15, 1918, and use 200 pounds of fertilizer per acre with acid phosphate to shorten corn maturing. The council seeks a county agricultural agent and calls farmers to support war gardens and larger crops at the coming court session.
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Food Administration
United States
Jefferson County Food Administration
County Council of Defense
Charles Town
Council of Defense
Jefferson County
County Farm Bureau
Registets
Settled at last in our French headquarters
The letter describes arrival at a new permanent camp in France on Good Friday, with two barracks among pine woods. The company builds a kitchen and mess hall, cobbles a front yard and flower beds, customizes a tow truck and motorcycle for transport, trains men in carpentry, and bonds over daily town trips while Chow the dog keeps watch. The writer notes better weather, spring, and mail from home amid hoopla about wartime duties and future rest.
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Dad
New York
America
Chauteau
States
Europe
Uncle Sam
France
England
Wrk
SHARPSBURG NEWS CALLS PAYDAY IN FRANKFURT FRANCS AND LIFE AT CAMP
A soldier writes from Sharpsburg describing pay of 739.25 francs about 51 30, plans to buy a uniform, a river pier for washing, and upcoming electric lights. Henry Crampton and Evans Poffenberger visit furloughs. town trends include the last Saturday for saloons and local scenes around Battle Field visits and local work notices.
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Henry Crampton
Evans Poffenberger
Camp Upton
New York
Old Town
Maud Seaman
Hagerstown
William Ward
George Poffenberger
Baltimore
F. T. Staub
James Snyder
Thos, Staub
Staub
R. Dé. de Launey
Chambersburg High School
Battle Field
Reilly
Neir
Burnside Bridge
Harper's Ferry
Frederick City
Mr. Stouffer
Turnpike Company
Pike Company
Oliver Crampton
Corbett
N. Y
Keedysville
Commissioner's Notice Sets Hearing in Shepherdstown West Virginia
The following accounts are before me for settlement at my office in Shepherdstown West Virginia Exceutor of Mrs Alice H Bowers Mrs Hibernia L Billmyer guardian of Dora N Billmyer Bivens has the 2.
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Shepherdstown
W. Va
Alice H. Bowers
Hibernia L. Billmyer
Dora N. Billmyer
Bivens Han
Health Officers Conference Advocates Sanitation Drive
Report from Dr. Banks on the Huntington health officers meeting of April 24. Emphasized cleaning towns and camps, masking privies with screens to stop fly transmission of typhoid germs, and proper disposal of excreta. Urged school sanitation reviews, water plant inspections, and a town cleaning-up campaign.
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Banks
Huntington
Commonwealth
M. P. Shawkey
G. W. Banks
Dr Leedy Specialist Drugless Non Surgical Methods
Advertising a doctor offering drugless non surgical treatment for nervous troubles female complaints constipation stomach issues fevers rheumatism rupture heart lungs bladder spinal troubles and more. Claims twenty years experience with gratis consultation and C P phone office and residence.
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Leedy
Urge to Order Coal Now to Prevent Winter Shortage
United States Fuel Administration urges all coal users who can do 30 to place orders with local dealers for necessary coal to carry through next winter. The Federal Fuel Committee for Jefferson County West Virginia warns that without continuous mine-to-consumer flow during spring and summer a serious shortage may occur.
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United States Fuel Administration
Federal Fuel Committee
Jefferson County
W. Va
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Shepherdstown Citizen
A vintage public notice touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys backache and urinary disorders. Mrs. T. G. Rutherford of Washington St credits relief after using the pills from Hill’s Pharmacy and urges others with kidney complaints to seek the same remedy backed by home testimonials. The ad claims 50 years of use and widespread endorsement.
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Bright
Dean
Shepherdstown
T. G. Rutherford
Washington St
Doan
Hill
BILLMYER'S Bargain Store Opens New Goods Sale
Billmyer’s Bargain Store invites customers to visit the store for prices and value as new goods arrive. The ad promises substantial savings, especially on shoes, claiming 25 to 50 percent off through the Ross Racket System and urges shoppers to come in to see prices.
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Liberty Loan
Hagertown
Manuel
National Association of Distillers and Wholesale Dealers
Register
Levis
Quorners
Ypres
Foch
Mil
2Nd
M. M. Regiment
Via
A. P.O
O. Sharpsburg News
Mr. Hoyt
Fredericksburg
The
Washingtown
HL. Hout
West Washington Street
Mve Tani Lllunn
Germany
U. S
SHOES
Hagerstown, Maryland
Billmyer’s Bargain Store
Burpee
Robert Gibson
W.va
Ben
Cell
Main Street
Burwell
M. B. Baker
Harry M. Grove
West King Sr
Martinsburg
Fulk’s Repair
Kearneysville, W. VA
Automobile Accessories and Supplies
Goodyear and
Portage Tires
FORD
Jefferson
Charles Town, W. Va
Farmers and Merchants Deposit Co
Bank of Charles Town
National Citizens Bank
Farmers Bank of
Jefferson Bank and Trust Co
Bank of
Polack’s Jewelry Store
Washington Street
SSR Ma
the Model Bakery
Berkeley, Jefferson and
Morgan Counties
W. King St
Martinsburg, W. Va
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