Tariff debate and political shocks in 1922 in Shepherdstown
A 1922 Shepherdstown column discusses the tariff bill facing the Senate and public backlash. It notes Pennsylvania GOP upheaval with Giffort Pinchot defeating Alter and Massachusetts politics affecting Republicans. The piece also critiques Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty amid Morse case questions, and cites broader economic strains in Virginia with railroad freight concerns and calls for wage and freight reductions to revive business.
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Harry M. Daugherty
Caraway
Daugherty
Charles W. Morse
New York
Waugherty
Orrers
Dasaterty Stouts Resinn
Washington Editors Press Reclaimation Bill Split
A memo of fractured politics shows eleven Republican editors from Washington telegramming President Harding to urge passage of a $350000 reclamation bill funding irrigation and land reclamation. The piece also notes opposition to ICC repeal amid broader debates over rail rates and civil service reform.
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ICC
State of Washington
Harding
Eity
Congress
Smith
Senate Appropriations Committee
Baltimore
Oeden
Wheeling
Nait
United States Senate
Sutherland
Elkins
Sena
Harting
Harges
Blutiehs
Moler Declared Candidate for West Virginia House
A group of Jefferson County voters announces J Strider Moler as a candidate for the House of Delegates. They pledge to support him at the meeting set for August 1 and seek voter backing and committee endorsement from the local community.
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J. Strider Moler
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Kirklane S McKee Named Democratic Candidate for County Superintendent
Kirklane S McKee of Shepherdstown is announced as a candidate for County Superintendent of Free Schools in Jefferson County, subject to the Democratic primary on August 1 1922. He is fully qualified for the office to the satisfaction of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirklane S McKee
Shepherdstown
Jefferson County
FORK STATE SENATOR CANDIDATE ENTERS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RACE
A prospective candidate from Morgan County West Virginia announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for the 15th State Senate district and pledges to protect Jefferson County residents if elected. The notice includes other wedding notices and local business ads, reflecting community life and local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Hill to Take Orders for Thomas Suplex Raincoats in Shepherdstown
VP Hill will be in Shepherdstown Saturday evening to take orders for Thomas Suplex raincoats for men women and children. The ad touts them as the best on the market for a really good article.
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Urasoning
Fort Ad
Weyf
Feal Sves
Paiffone
Hill
Shepherdstown
Thomas
McCormick
Deering
Administrator's Notice of Estate for Merton M Good
Notice announces appointment as Administrator of the estate of 1 FP Good, deceased. Creditors urged to settle accounts at the office and claimants to present properly authenticated claims. dated May 11, 1922.
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Good
Offce
Merton M. Good
For Sale Five building lots near Shepherdstown for sale
Classified notice offering five desirable building lots adjacent to Shepherdstown at four cents per square foot. Contact H. C. Getzendanner in Charles Town West Virginia. Published May 11, 1922 for four weeks.
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Shepherdstown
H. C. Getzendanner
Charles Town
W. Va
Homes for West Virginia Children Seek Families
The State Board of Children's Guardians of West Virginia invites applications from families wishing to adopt or foster children. Homes undergo strict investigation and must pass references. Children receive medical exams and training before placement. Applications handled by Agent Kathleene W. Welton of Petersburg, WV.
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Boar of Children’s Guardians of
West Virginia
Burpee's Garden Seeds and Paint Offer Sacrifice Prices
A local advertisement markets Burpee's Garden Seeds and a sun proof paint, claiming superior quality. It notes stock on land available at sacrifice prices and urges buyers to act promptly, listing Pyrox bug killer and school stationery among offerings.
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Gir
Regista
LL. Beyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Senate
Henneylvania
Keystone
Giffort Pinchot
Alter
Senator New
Indiana
Bng
Herd
New Tor Lodge
Massachusetts
West
Maryland
Manu
Leo Sipmot
Cape
Wis
Scoomuntry
Mary Ann
Enem
Rousenuid
Grandstaff
Charles Town, W.va
P. E.nixon
Morgan Co
W Va
Robert Wintermeyer, Jr
Margaret Whittington
Duffields
Towner Henretty
Cumberland
Mr Dickey
Charles Kraus
Wintermeyer
Pittsburgh
A.C. Miller
Martinsburg
Lars Scollay Evans
Miller
Mason Evans
Middleway
This County
Edna Boyer
Sample's Manor
Harper's Ferry
Washington
Alexander & — Conke
Jos
H. Trout
Anyang
Standine
Tim
Saafety
Charis
Hutndtine
Bott
Hodecs
Gettysburg
Penna
Norfolk & Western Railway
Shepherdstoen
C Saunders
Maryland Upholstery Co
F. J. Gack
N. Locust St
Hagerstown
Edward L. Reinhart
Henry Shephera
Homes For
Burpee’s Garden Seeds
Warker
Robert Gibson
BON Ton
Royal Worcester
H. R. Bunting & CO
ST. George Building
W. 4
Reed & Myers
Reedson and Duffields
Baoan
Firestone
Chicago
Oldfield
Ford
National Highway Garage
Kearneysville Auto CO
Kearneysville
Bakerton Garage
Bakerton
J. W. Strider
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