22 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
West Virginia neighbors report a buyer offering top cash for clean fresh poultry and eggs. The office near the freight station opens Saturday nights until 9 and other days until 6. Eggs can be collected at the seller’s residence after nine o clock.
Mississippi Senator Money asked an old colored man which breed of chickens he favored. The reply said all kinds have merits, noting white ones are easiest to find but black ones easiest to hide after you raise them.
A historical plea asks Rich Man to support the Y M C A drive November 11 to 18 raising 200000 for West Virginia. It outlines amounts for huts auto trucks Testaments and equipment with funds routed through M P Shawkey Charleston.
A wartime letter from a West Virginia soldier highlights how the Y M C A provides games, entertainment, education, religious work, and social clubs in camps. It notes Y M C A services extend to overseas service, funded by donations from back home, and that the organization costs nothing to the fellows.
A Morley described passage extols the Y M C A in war zones aiding American soldiers. It notes tea and hot soup for wounded men at dressing stations and tents behind lines serving thousands daily. General Pershing is cited as enthusiastic, with workers in dugouts supplying needs amid shellfire.
The piece recalls a British soldier sent abroad and a mother's plea to keep morally clean. It notes the Y M C A war workers fund drive during November 11 18 to support soldiers and help them remain pure in conduct, aiding their return to their mothers unharmed by shame.
State Senator Hary F Byrd, among Virginia's wealthiest and prominent young tech figures of Winchester, has been appointed fuel administrator for Virginia by Dr A Garfield. Byps owns Winchester Company Star and presides over Valley Turnpike Company. described as energetic and successful in business.
The article details U S Army service uniform insignia for officers and enlisted men across coats collars and field dress, including branch devices and rank marks. It also covers dental health guidance for children, a governor's proclamation designating Thanksgiving Day in West Virginia, and notes on local civic and military topics along with a light educational joke.
Hunters urged to buy Smokeless Shotgun Shells at low cents per box before price hikes. Victrolas rising in price and orders urged now. Assorted Ansco Cameras priced from 2 to 500 dollars, plus Hudaut’s perfumes, powders, soaps, and toilet requisites.
Miller's Pharmacy in Charles Town announces a special offer available at all drug stores. The promotion highlights a teased deal and invites customers to visit participating locations for details and savings.
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