The Greatest Mother in the World Red Cross Drive
A Jefferson County weekly urges support for the second Red Cross war fund, praising the organization as lifesaving for soldiers and civilians. It recalls sons fighting in France, emphasizes giving as duty, and urges large donations to reach a $10,000,000 goal while condemning liquor and war profiteers. It also notes wartime critiques of Congress and rail rates amid broader war effort calls.
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Red Cross
Congress
Jefferson County
American Red Cross
France
Flanders
United States Army
Gresham
Enright
Hay
Flanders Field
Belgium
Switzerland
Kyd Beckenbaugh
Constipation cure praised in 19th century ad
Mrs Pearl Patrick of Meadowsville Kentucky lauds Thedford’s Black Draught laxative for easing stomach trouble, improving digestion, and relieving griping. The testimonial asserts the remedy is easy to swallow, gentle, reliable, and free of harsh aftereffects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowsville
Pearl Patrick
Plas
Doans Kidney Pills Backed by Shepherdstown Testimony
A Shepherdstown reader cites relief from backache and kidney irregularity after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Hill's Pharmacy. Mrs. Jacob Rush describes repeated success and endorses the remedy, claiming widespread approval across 3,800 towns and urging readers to ask for Doan's at local stores. Foster-Milburn Co. promotes the product with home testimonies as proof of merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Shepherdstown
U. S
Doan’s
Jacob Rush
Church Street
Prospect Avenue
Dean
Hill
Public sale notice from Engle resident departs Jefferson county
A resident planning to move from Jefferson county West Virginia advertises a public sale to be held at his Engle residence. The notice indicates the sale is intended to dispose of personal property before relocation. The exact date and items to be sold are not provided in the fragment.
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Paris
Pennsylvania
John Barleycorn
Washington
J. N. Bonham
Kabletown
Free Schools
Jefferson County
W. Va
Licklider Corporation
Engle
W. F. Clabaugh
Ford
Corstieres
Warner
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Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
New York
Chicago
Europe
Kaiser William
Germany
Baltimore Sun
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Oliver Cultivators
Buckeye
Deering
The
SHOES
Hagerstown, Maryland
Billmyer’s Bargain Store
Sole
Oxfords
Burpee's Garden Seeds
Mulford
Robert Gibson
Prescription Drugagist
Shepherdstown, W.va
Main Street
Burwell
PR MB
Baker
Willar Services
Berkeley, Jefferson and
Morgan Counties
W. King St
Martinsburg, W. Va
Leedy
West Washington Street
Hagerstown
Gratis
Plymouth Rock
Renj. Hartzell
Rumseyse
Hus Hotel
M. B. Baker
E. H Reinhart
Shepherdstown, W. V
Cookus
M. O. Rouss
House of Delegates
Peres
Deering Binder
the Model Bakery
Polack’s Jewelry Store
Washington Street
Pfee Glene
National Highway Garage
Charles Town, W. VA
Jefferson
W. Washington Street
Wage
Warner’s Corsets
Lester Brothers
Maryland
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