Hoover era debate on living costs and political doubt grows
May 26 1921 commentary highlights strain over secretary of state position and fiscal policy. It criticizes price inflation and calls for cutting purchases, notes Senate naval funding increase, and warns of regional unrest. Mentions Mingo County lawlessness, Washington County Md Sabbath laws, and Hoover remarks on coal industry publicity. Also questions Hoover’s stance and Harvey’s ambassadorial role, urging restraint and focus on practical economic reform.
Proctor Knott Chautauqua Visit in Lebanon Ky
Traveler notes the Proctor Knott lineage in Marion County and Lebanon family ties. He recalls the Knott heritage from Maryland to West Virginia and Duluth Duluth speech fame, mentions local publishers, and observes community hospitality and civic sentiment amid a Memorial Day burial in Avilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenanon
Cincinnnati
Ohio
Louisville
Marion County
Proctor Knott
Proctor Knott Avenas
Joseph M. Knott
Kentucky
Hon
Katherine
Joseph Proctor Knott
Northwestern University
France
Dexies
Princeton University
Lebanon
Congrees
Knott
Maryland
Yorkshire
England
Duluth
Taver
Post
Thir Sity
Dick” Knott
Nis
Richard Gilmore Knott
The
Nance
Melty
Ant Ja
Orenn
Keamneky
Richard Kot
Eyeene
Onigtey Knott
Intellicense
Sylvain
Wilson
Will
Binee
Personal notes from Shepherdstown readers visit and travel
Dr. John O. Knott of Washington visited Shepherdstown and was greeted by readers who praised his letters in the Register. He plans a busy summer touring through Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and New Jersey, delivering 180 lectures in 90 days. Other locals and visitors, including J Walter Barnes and Mrs. Latimer, were noted as stopping by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvey
Great Britain
London
Amt
Saeerable Tote
da¢ Wilson
Warditis
Oman
Colunes
John O. Knott
Washington
Register
Knott
Tune Tech
Michigan
Wisconsin
Inediana
Dr. Knotts
Pei
J. Walter Barnes
State Board of Control
Charleston
West Virginia
Barnes
Shepherd College State Normal School
M. [. Latimer
Shepherdstown
Washington City
H. Reinhart
Commencement Week Schedule at Shepherd College State Normal
A series of events for commencement week at Shepherd College State Normal School lists recitals, concerts, a naval sermon, inter-class and inter-society contests, exhibits in art and agriculture, a baseball game, alumni program, and a Thursday presentation. All events occur in the college auditorium except the two performances by the departments of expression and the senior class play. A note mentions two milk cows killed by a train near Charlie Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepfurd College State Normal School
Department of Expression
Department of Music
Purinton
Ll.d
Morgantown
W.va
Fame Eco
Welock
Anonas
Tanguet
West Virginia University
State Rover of Education
Thuresay
Tune 9
Bhiceps
Bakerton School to Close This Wednesday
Oak Grove school will close on Wednesday. Prizes awarded in the primary department to Anna Catherine Moler and others for perfect attendance. Teachers Miss Howser and Mr. Myers praised. News includes road work, a baseball game score 14 to 10, and routine local notices about residents and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Anna Catherine Moler
Eleanor Iower
Calvin Taylor
Miss Howser
Mr. Myers
Kenneth Monier
Maler
Rov Welch
Pion
Neurstala
PS. Millar
Washington D. C
An Ts
Dobson
Flannean
Washington
PS. Millard
A. G. Rice
Millard
Frederick
National
Rice
Ran Ternss
W. ©. Moler
Charles Gourker
Bakerton
Moler
Daniel Schell
Cumberland
M. Merchant
D. Ry Hous
M. G Maisel
Hagerstown
Carter
Moter
Charles Gounker
Church Notes and Services Across The Area
Sunday services listed for AM E Carren South Shepherds town Shenarden Junction and Ely Branch churches. Educational campaign to begin Sunday afternoon. solicitors urged to visit homes for subscriptions. Union services planned with communion at Presbyterian and Zion churches. Virginia Classis meeting notes and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM. E. Carren
Shepherdstown
Marvin
Ap. m
Mhey
J. Hi. Hatey
Presbyterian Church
Shenarden's Junction
Ita
Zion Presbyterian Church
Ely
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Col
Hughes
Congress
House
Navy
Senate
United States Senate
Mingo County
Sid Hatfield
Washington County
Balti- More Sun
New York
MRO
Herbert Hoover
Hoth
Gil Fat
Owen
J. O. Knott
Lewin
Pianta Bost
Raing
Wm H. Vink
Avilla
Link
Belium Soma
Arcanne Forest
Steiney
Preltiepe
Charles N. Whiting
Martinsburg
Boyd Locktider
Absalom Knnox
Baltimore
Southern Methodist Church
W. P. Locklider
Charles $_ Miller
Harry Miller
Estella Demery
Hanover
Mr. Miller
Shepherds
Charles Goldsborough
Gut Peper
Llewelyn Me.Veigh
Richmond
Netta Goldsborough
Leeland
Jane Paine
Helen Pendleton
Little Green Toa House
Paul Morrow
Shepherd College
Charles P. Harper
Catherine Henson
Frances Crowl
James M. Myers
Church Street
J. W. Snyder
Bluefield
W. VI
Geo, Turner
Edith Berry
Nellie Legge
Yolande Matone
Frank Cook
South of
Fowl
Vorsimenee
Forrest
Charlie
W. Railway
Church Notes
Virginia Clissig
Reformed Church
A. Barley
Tom's Brook
G. N. Souder
Lavettsville
H W. Whisster
Mount Crawford
Suneday
Ald. Kenstmond
Slaom
Charles Ghiselin
St. Louis
M. E
Wesley
William Rogers
Wutheran
Avilla Arry Am
My Christ, Reformed Church
Germon
Keatness
Sehood
Reed & Myers
Reedson and Duffields
Mendelssohn Orchestral Club
Walfred Lindstrom
International
Licksider Corporation
Shepherdstown, W.va
International Harvester
Eee
Ee Ad
Grain and Practice News
Chicago
Far West
Europe
Atlantic
Hodges-Lemen
Shepherdstown, W. VA
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