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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
1
A clipped local item notes wheat and corn prices with mentions of local officials and Washington. It records price quotes and a brief municipal reference, indicating a community update on commodity costs.
The county faces wage cuts, rail freight hikes, and labor tensions as unions led by figures like Samuel Gompers push for wage reductions. West Virginia, Virginia, and nearby counties report strikes, peaceful protests, and government pressure while farmers fear shipping costs and citrus growers worry about northbound freight. Local notices reference court actions, road improvements, and public meetings amid a persisting economic downturn and political maneuvering.
Billmyer's Bargain Store offers two week sale on all shoes for men women and children. Sale ends September 15th or earlier at store discretion. Customers urged to visit store for discounts on entire line of footwear.
By the 15th anand will open big new lines at rock bottom prices amid usual bustle. Saturday September 3, 1921 at Mainsee Shepherdstown will hold public sale of personal property including taps, mattresses, feather beds, trunks, cabinet with drawers, a lounge, and various household items. Sale starts at 1 AWS M1 Merrington M P Crowed Aschineet Geo cSt Gere Eeienaees cane ee cee WILLIAM LURIA Set 19214.
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