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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
6
Shepherdstown editorial notes Congress nearing adjournment after a long session It criticizes the failure to take action and mocks party leaders and liquor interests It condemns vetoes on the bonus bill and warns about burdens on the public It discusses coal miners strike outcomes and political maneuvering with references to Harding and Ford era figures.
Local notes reveal Lewiy Woods and others visiting relatives in Winchester Baltimore Hagerstown and Wilmington Del Friends gather in New York before return Mrs Fannie Swann visits her son in Washington and families from Baltimore Morgantown Front Royal and Hancock circulate. An advertisement proclaims old time meat prices at Cash-and-Carry with J D Billmyer promising value and protection to moderate income shoppers.
Editor Helen Pendleton condemns Ku Klux Klan rhetoric heard in Shepherdstown and blames internal causes for danger. Four autos with Virginia and West Virginia plates carried masked members away after the event. In Maryland, Orval Wright, seven, was fatally stung by bees while walking in a field, his mother nearby as he perished from the swarm.
Tiny lot of seed wheat offered by STANLEY DUTROW of Charles Town West Virginia for 1922. Yield stated as 80 bushels per acre with price 1421, 5 lussels. Sale note indicates September 21, 922-2w date.
The Shepherdstown American Legion team finished a strong season with 14 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie over 22 games. Willis led in 14 games, posting nine wins and four losses, with Myers adding three wins. The article praises local players, notes no paid outsiders, thanks loyal fans, acknowledges debt from gate challenges, and anticipates a new grandstand and continued local college support next season.
The Berkeley County Fair Association announces a expanded premium list and substantial prizes across home and farm divisions. Agriculture, horticulture, livestock, poultry and horse shows promise record attendance with five free daily acts, aerial maneuvers, fireworks, riding tournament, three bands, and daily performances by the Third U. S. Cavalry. A large modern dancing pavilion will operate day and night as the fair opens October 3d through 11th with merrymaking and varied entertainment guaranteed.
Mrs J Albert Link announces a public sale at her home a half mile west of Duffields on Saturday September 22 at 2 oclock. Items include household goods one Holstein cow about thirty chickens and more. The notice also mentions itching skin eruptions and recommends Deans Ointment.
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