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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
3
The article surveys nationwide tariff reform with GOP objections and Democratic majorities, notes Governor Hatfield's archiving plan, and discusses Progressives at large. It also covers Harvey Chase's dismissal, railroads resisting parcel post, and a Bryan Chautauqua address with strong praise for his moral and educational impact.
Berlin reports Emperor William has abandoned alcohol after a northern cruise and plans to influence his subjects to similar abstinence. He prefers Temonide with orange juice and argues beer impairs efficiency. The piece compares Wilson and Bryan as abstainers and notes a forthcoming trial in Charles Town with talk of political influence on jurors. It also contains unrelated letters about pay disputes, public noises, Hall’s Catarrh Cure ads, and a case of a college president arrested for spanking his father.
Col. Cope of Gettysburg National Park leads the 51st anniversary event with many arriving by auto and carriage to spend the day on the famed battlefield. Attendees include local residents and guests such as Mrs. Maud Jones and Miss Martha McGraw while others travel for G.A.R. encampment duties and battlefield tours. A moving picture show is planned at the Red Men’s hall, with attendance varying by evening.
Nellie V. Turner of Shepherdstown West Virginia reports relief from a kidney disorder after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Hill's Pharmacy. She cites backache soreness and improved kidney function, endorsing the remedy and urging others to use Doan's. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York distributes the pills in the United States at 0 cents.
A 1909 testimonial extols Swamp Root by C E Ussery of Georgia, praising kidney relief and nightly sleep after using both fifty cent and one dollar bottles. The note includes notary verification and a request to mention Shepherdstown Register. Also advertised are sale offers for a brick house in Shepherdstown and livestock listings by D Vanmetre.
Public sale of eight parcels of real estate from the estate of a deceased in Shepherdstown West Virginia to be held at the Eller Hotel on Saturday September 27 1913. Descriptions include two story dwelling with outbuildings fronting the pike near the lane known as Britner property and another dwelling with outbuildings fronting the German street area near the town.
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