Striking Coal Miners Return Amid Wage Loss
The article notes nearly all anthracite coal miners have resumed work after a month-long strike. It cites wage losses for workers and higher coal prices for consumers, compares the dispute to European tensions, and discusses political remarks on League of Nations and President Wilson. It also mentions legal actions against coal operators for suspected price-fixing and various editorials on suffrage and alcohol policy.
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Wiem
Wilson
Cox
League of Nations
Wall Street blast survivor recounts New York explosion
Ernest K. Darby of Kagoran and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs H J Maytwn Shepherdstown survived the Wall Street explosion before J P Morgan & Co. He says a blast knocked him down and left him bloodied as chaos and wreckage filled the street with injured and dead. He crawled to safety then washed his face after escape.
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Ernest K. Darby
Kagoran
H. J. Maytwn
Shepherdstown
New York City
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Darby
Republican Committee Meeting Names Local Women to County Board
A meeting of the Republican county executive committee in Charles Town last week adopted a resolution inviting county women to affiliate with the party. Ten women were to be appointed to the county committee on the same basis as those elected at the May primary, including Mrs Edwin S. Jarrett and Mrs Jas S Phillis of Shepherdstown, Miss Elsie E B Murphy of Charles Town, Mrs Blanche A Wheatley, and others from Harper’s Ferry, Kable, and Kyatneya vile. The notice also references a separate Wheeling case and a local market ad with prices for eggs, butter, and other goods.
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Epublican County Executive Committee
Charles Town
Republican County
Edwin S. Jarrett
Jas, S Phillis
Shepherdstown
Mise Elsie Eb, Murphy
Charles Tawny
Blanche A. Wheatley
Mrv Newcomer
Harper's Berry
Lidvd
Wallers
Kable
Brilley
Ledtoen
Stan Hiller
Kyatneyavile
Cave Discovery Near Boonsboro Sparks Local Interest
A Boonsboro area cave near Edward Hutzell’s farm, half a mile from town, drew weekend crowds as workers blasted rock for a State road project. Explorers descended through 25 foot passages to a multi chamber cave with large rooms, stalactites, and a musical glow, planning a fuller investigation.
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Boonsboro
Edward Hutzell
Keedysville Road
Boons
John Wheeler
Harry Herr
Horse Kicks Boy in Face Near Kabletown
Richard Welsh aged 13 son of Alpert Welsh near Kabletown was kicked in the face by a work horse on Rouss Brothers farm. The skull fractured and an upper tooth was knocked out. The horse reacted after the coat tossed to it by the boy’s father triggered the kick. The skull injury is described as slight and the boy is expected to recover. Wheat and corn prices slipped, with wheat at $2.32 and corn at $1.25 per bushel in Shepherdstown.
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Richard Welsh
Alpert Welsh
Kabletown
Rouss Brothers
War wounded soldiers aided by Red Cross workers
Fragmentary poem like wartime prose recalls troops abroad and the Red Cross teaching civilian occupations. It mentions hospitals and relief efforts, urging care for wounded soldiers and relief remedies amid hardship.
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Red Cross
Ford Cuts Prices On Cars And Tractors In War Aftermath
Henry Ford announced immediate price reductions across all Ford cars and tractors by about 142 dollars on average, returning to prewar levels. The company cited stock held at inflated wartime costs and warned of a temporary loss to restore normal commerce and reduce war profiteering effects nationwide. The statement emphasized broader economic readjustment, reduced demand, and a push to end artificial pricing.
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Henry Ford
Ford Motor
National Highway Garage
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Mothers Klenzo Mouth Wash at Owens Drug Store
An older advertisement urges mothers to protect children from influenza and contagions by using Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic Mouth Wash, promoting purchase exclusively at Owens Drug Store.
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OWENS
Public Sale of Household Goods and Cattle in Shepherdstown
An auction on Saturday September 25 1920 at 1 o'clock lists two milch cows a Jersey calf and a full range of household items from parlor furniture to farm tools and kitchen gear. Terms: cash under 10 dollars. over 10 dollars with endorsed bank note payable at Jefferson Security Bank in Shepherdstown in six months. Auctioneers M C Crowl and Mrs D H Moler.
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Villa
Jersey
Davis
DeLara
Jefferson Security Bank
Shepherdstown
Billmyer’s Bargain Store Opens New Stock
Billmyer’s Bargain Store announces new Fay and Winter stock arriving, promising rock bottom undersell values that will not be matched elsewhere.
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Billmyer’s Bargain Store
Extra Special Caps Offer Before the War Prices
A catalog note advertises a collection of men’s and boys’ caps valued at 3.00 each. It claims twenty dozen caps are available, described as BONY and offered before the war price.
Voice Culture Lesson Resumes at Garnegle Hall New York
Joseph Pizzarello, the noted teacher, will resume his classes in his studio No 85 Garnegle Hall New York City on October 12. The notice promises attention to phonics and voice care with Cassino remedies offered for better enunciation. Owens advertises his full line of voice training products including serums and tips with a money back guarantee.
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Joseph Pizzarello
Garnegle Hall
New
Owens
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