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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
2
A reflective poem thanks the Lord at dawn and rest for health hope and strength to do God’s will. The speaker praises hidden wonders in divine will and acknowledges the toil of the day while seeking peaceful steadfastness in faith.
A Texas traveler recalls a night fire at a small Youngsport church that sparked fear and unrest among locals. A fervent preacher led a midnight prayer as a sudden hurricane doused the blaze, sparing the ruined exterior and inspiring a summer 1890 Waco conference recounting the event and the revival’s promise.
The Weather Bureau attributes this unusually dry summer to shifts in global atmospheric pressure. A mild 1920-21 winter and an unexpectedly warm February reduced snow and ice, while higher barometer levels over Atlantic and Pacific regions disrupted storm tracks. Crop yields suffered as rains moved to higher latitudes.
An old advertisement claims catarrh is local yet influenced by constitutional conditions. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to cleanse the blood and mucous surfaces, praised by a prominent physician and listing other Cheney products. Testimonials are offered on request from Toledo Ohio.
A dialogue recalls a strange sight at sea a lying fish and a red sea crossing tale where a wheel from Pharaohs chariot is said to have appeared on a dropped oar or wheel during a crossing. The tale blends humor with myth as two mariners exchange incredulous banter.
Prof Alan F Arnald of the New York State College of Forestry advises planting a variety of native trees shrubs and vines to provide food shelter and nesting sites for birds. He highlights cedar dogwood honeysuckle elder grape vines and Bet will attract species like bluebird cardinal and cedar waxwing, urging homeowners and farmers to plan plantings with birds in mind to aid conservation.
A Popular Mechanics November feature describes a deployable life raft for planes operating over oceans. The pneumatic raft, attached atop the fuselage, uses two long air tanks and a collapsible bag to form a rigid oval, with a wooden platform and small boats for rescue.
An advertising piece promotes THE OPEN ROAD magazine as a year round gift for the whole family. It touts Dr. Charles W. Flint’s endorsement and outlines subscription rates, advising to subscribe at the office and forward to 148 Boylston Street Boston. Also includes a quip about George Washington and a medical remedy advertisement for Dr Thomas Electrolyte Oil with pricing.
A vintage testimonial from Nashville praising Thedford's Black Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach indigestion and torpid liver. W N Parsons grocer vouches for its efficacy, urging readers to keep it on hand and use it to cleanse bowels and regulate liver function.
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