According to the Harper’s Ferry Sentinel farm laborers are scarce in that vicinity and high priced, owing to all the laborers being in demand by the following industries in operation in the district. The Halltown Straw Board Mill, Shenandoah Pulp Mill, Potomac Pulp Mill, Keller Lime Kilns, Virginia Ore Bank, Baker Lime Kilns, Hoke Kilns and Brick Yard and Becker Lime Kilns.