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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
6
Shepherdstown editor surveys national mood after the 1920 election. He notes Republican gains and President-elect Harding, warns of unconfirmed appointments and rising prices, and questions labor party loyalty while predicting economic caution and press struggles ahead.
Reports from across the country show business and industrial readjustment as major firms cut payrolls. Pennsylvania Railroad sheds 1,350 at Altoona and 2,500 more on lines east of Pittsburgh. New England mills close or reduce hours. New Jersey silk mills shut. Michigan copper mines cut or reduce pay. Unemployment rises amid gloomy winter forecasts and waning savings. Those who were inefficient face consequences as layoffs mount.
The American Federation of Labor outlines a broad legislative program demanding wage protection and four year foreign migration limits. It cites poor labor election influence and urges efficiency and fairness while condemning graft and leader self interest. At Annapolis St Johns College crowns a student strike resisting disciplinary hazing. The Non Partisan League plans to persist after a West Virginia governor race surge, promising to regroup for another run.
A cryptic notice hints at refined scent trends and a mysterious event. Prominent terms suggest fragrance, beauty, and altered wording influencing perception. Context remains unclear, with scattered names and concepts lacking concrete details or outcomes.
Charles Town advocates report Halltown Paper Board Company plant has suspended active work affecting about a hundred workers. A few kept on payroll for repairs and readjustment. no reopening date given. Factory operated in the poftman building by Town Manufacturing of Baltimore employed up to sixty women and girls.
The attorney for the devisees of Maria A. Rickard and heirs of Elijah Rickard will offer at public sale to the highest bidder before Mrs Shipley’s hotel in Shepherdstown on Saturday December 4 1920 at 8 oclock p m the real estate of which said decedents died seized Consisting of a lot facing north on German street about 29 feet by 206 feet deep to a rear public alley with improvements described as the residence.
Two-Story Dwelling (brick cased) with pasement, out buildings, cistern, etc, known as the Rickard residence. Located conveniently, offered for sale to close estates. Terms: one-third cash at day of sale, balance in two equal payments at six and twelve months, notes with interest from date secured by property lien. Attorney Geo M Belthoo ver, Nov 18, 1920.
The attorney for the devisees of the late Miss Ida E. Adams will offer at public sale the real estate in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, before Hotel Mrs Shipley’s at 2:00 p.m. The property fronts German Street on the north side, 31 feet wide and about 206 feet deep, with improvements on the lot.
Two story brick house with wing storeroom and dwelling, stable and other outbuildings formerly Adams residence, now Model Bakery. Centrally located well established business stand. Terms of sale one third cash on day of sale, remaining in quarterly payments at six and twelve months with interest. secured by the property. GEO M BELTZILOOVER Attorney Soy 4 1090 a0
Postponed sale from November 16 and 24 1920 at the Netti Agilonby farm two miles south of Shenandoah Junction and four miles north of Charles Town W Va begins at 10 a.m. The undersigned moving to New York State offer 7 head of horses and mules 21 milk cows and calves, 17 brood sows with pigs, 10 fat hogs, farming implements and more. Terms: twelve months on sums over 10 with note, cash for food and under. Sellers: Catherine M Skaull Col Chas T Engle & Bro auctioneers. American Restaurant Huckster.
The ad promises big bargains with dramatic price cuts on fall stock. It lists items such as men and boys’ clothing, bedding, undergarments, furnishings, dresses, aprons, caps, hosiery, laces, enamelware, rugs, and more. Featured deals include men’s blue work shirts from 1.75 to 1.50 and 9x12 Crex rugs from 14.0 to 10.0, highlighting limited time savings.
Public sale of the estate of Thomas S. Unin deceased to be held at the late residence 24 miles east of Shepherdstown adjoining Gitte Bourn and James Staley. Items include furniture, household goods, tools, livestock, crops, a shotgun and gun working shoes, with terms under ten dollars cash and credit six months secured by Bank of Jefferson and Security Bank. Sale to begin at 1 o'clock. administrator T. Knott assigns.
Notice seeks pupil nurses for Washington Hospital Frede Virginia with monthly salary increases and a gold bonus. Address Superintendent of Ho ftl. Nov 4 1920 4w.
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