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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary anecdotes mention a dromedary as a two masted camel and include humorous exchanges about marriage ages and daily visitors at a public resort. The piece blends humor and dialect, preserving a dated newspaper flavor with brief, casual dialogue.
The Shepherds town team dominated with Brandy Myers as ace winning ten of his games and Henson close behind with seven appearances and three wins. Jack Crowl and Henson show promise, while Kirk McKee saved crucial games including a 9 to 8 win after a 5 0 deficit. The record lists per pitcher show Myers 7 games 3 0 750, McKee 8 3 3 500, Legge 1 0 0 000. Next week covers Collegian paths stolen bases and batting averages for five or more contests.
A Shepherdstown resident reports kidney trouble and backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Owens' Drug Store. The testimonial praises the product as meeting a public need and endorses its benefits for kidney function. A light anecdote about a father and son ends with a dental joke.
A garbled exchange at the Kit-Kat Club features Doctor and Subdubs discussing a wife under pressure and rumors of attention from many in the area. The dialogue references fitness, fame, suspicion, and a scornful remark about buying seats for a "bald-headed crew."
A whimsical verse references a woman's attire from hat to sole and lingerie to tacker, noting that shots always form a perfect whole and an ant finds its way into the husband’s pocket.
Government officials seek a problem solver to salvage eight billion feet of windstorm fallen timber on the Olympic Peninsula. Secretary of War Weeks sends planes to aid mapping and planning, while experts warn of vast fire risk and regional ecological impact.
State Board of Control will inspect northern state institutions including Moundsville prison to plan additions such as a women's hospital and to ease overcrowding. The tour covers West Liberty normal school Morgan town university Fairmont Spencer Magg ie and more with discussions on water supply and new buildings.
A fragmentary dialogue captures a scene where Mabe comments on an ant in her coffee as Wil and Jack react with confusion and surprise, mentioning Vivi Vi and exclamations about pain. The garbled exchange evokes a casual, humorous outdoor setting with unclear resolution.
A woman recounts how Cardus improved her nerve and back weakness after her husband bought it. She notes better rest and health, with her doctor approving the recovery. Thousands of women report relief, and the product is advertised as available everywhere.
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