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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Swamp Root by Kilmer and Co. It claims swift relief for various afflictions and urges readers to buy the product in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. Testimonial letters supposedly document cures, with address details for Binghamton New York on every bottle.
The estate of George Washington is reopened in Fairfax county circuit court after over a hundred years. Lawrence Washington of Alexandria and 8. W. Washington of Charles Town seek administration for undistributed lands. Robert E. Lee of Fairfax is appointed administrator to pursue recovery of lands granted by Britain and the United States, or monetary compensation. The heirs expect Congress to award value, potentially hundreds of millions, covering land that includes Cincinnati as part of the grant.
A pair of stylish young women board a crowded streetcar and one bows to a puzzled young man who promptly offers his seat. The other asks who he is. the first reveals the ploy is to induce politeness by acting as if they have met, a harmless con trick. A second ad promotes KODOL for stomach troubles, praising its ingredients and promising relief under a guaranteed plan, sold by Beinhart's Pharmacy.
A Virginia company develops plans to build a 200 foot long by 35 foot high concrete dam downstream of Natural Bridge to generate 100 horsepower for an electric power house. The project includes lighting grounds, ferrying visitors, a stocked lake for boating and fishing, a large bathhouse, and improved county roads and internal drives.
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