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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
5
A postal card addressed to The Most Popular Man in Germany arrived at a field post and was delivered to Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg. The incident is described as part of an ongoing retreat narrative from Dixmure.
The Official Press Bureau reports King George has traveled to France to visit the general headquarters of the British expeditionary force. He is accompanied by his entourage and officials at the front.
A vintage advertisement advises applying a thin coat of mercurized wax to the face and leaving it overnight, repeating daily to reveal softer clearer skin. It promotes mercurial wax and saxolite as remedies, claiming the wax absorbs dead skin and reveals new flesh, with a saxolite wash for firm smoothness.
An old advertisement-style notice touts a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It claims constitutional causes, critiques salves and sprays, and presents Parmint Double Strength recipe: parmint, hot water, granulated sugar, four daily tablespoons. It urges readers to obtain Parmint through a local druggist or International Laboratories, Binghamton, NY.
Petrograd reports German retreat marked by discipline and bold tactics as Russians fail to close gaps near Strykow. Ludovic Naudeau cites three German groups around Gombin Brzeziny and Kutno with surrounding efforts and potential for retreat via Kalisz. Berlin notes quiet western front and 9,500 prisoners plus 19 cannons in the east.
Mrs Edward W Biddie of Carlisle will address the Camp Hill Civic Club on Thursday December 3 at 3 o clock in the council room speaking on Woman's Clubs. The business meeting starts at 2 30 to finish the routine items before the talk. Mrs James W Milhouse presides.
General Villa issued a statement to the Associated Press saying his sole mission is to restore order in Mexico and not seek personal revenge. He pledged order will be restored at once and said he acts under Provisional President Gutierrez and the national convention. Visitors will be protected by special white slave officers.
Winnipeg reports Premier Sir Rodmond Roblin announced the Manitoba government will seek a legislature bill to let municipalities limit liquor licenses by majority vote and to grant the government power to restrict liquor sales hours during public stress in the war period.
An advertisement claims a simple method to rid skin of hairs using powdered delatone mixed with water to form a paste applied for about two minutes and then rubbed off. It asserts all hair vanishes and cautions buyers to ensure the product is in the original package to avoid disappointment.
A vintage public health ad urges early Tonsiline use at first sore throat to stop diphtheria germs. It claims the medicine directly contacts diseased membranes, aiding defense, and is available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes for households.
Rotary members will sell tickets at Orpheum prices for a week long event to benefit the Belgian fund. Manager Hopkins and Wilmer & Vincent pledge support and plan to secure the best possible bill in Harrisburg. The club aims to raise between 1000 and 1500 dollars for Belgian relief.
Mr and Mrs Tolbert Miller of 1633 Apricot street welcome Luther James Miller born Sunday November 29 1914. Mrs Miller was Elizabeth Mullen before marriage. Mr and Mrs George D Calvert of Cincinnati Ohio announce daughter Lillian May Calvert born Thursday November 26 1914. Mr and Mrs John A Smith announce daughter Evelyn Winifred Smith born Monday November 30 1914. Mr Smith was former principal at Enhaut schools and Mrs Smith was formerly Nellie Waidley daughter of Annie H Waidley postmistress at Enhaut.
Members of the Pennsylvania Canners Association at the Commonwealth Hotel praised the state pure food laws as satisfactory for both manufacturers and consumers. They reported Pennsylvania ranks fifth in U S canning and preserving, with about 10 million dollars yearly in canned food value. California New York Maryland and Washington lead ahead. Many members will attend the national association meeting in New York City the first week of February.
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a scalp tonic that halts dandruff, stops hair loss, and nourishes roots. It claims immediate effects after one application, softening and thickening hair, with the product sold by H. C. Kennedy and drug or toilet counters.
A two day sale Friday and Saturday December 4 and 5 at the Studebaker Store offers Bellefonte baskets in all sizes and styles with a guest basket weaver from Bellefonte present. Baskets range from hanging baskets to hampers and specialty baskets priced from 25 cents up, highlighting plenty of practical and decorative options for Christmas gifts.
At Bow Street Police Court Sieg fenried Schneider a German admitted serving in the British army in France and that Red Cross members knew his nationality. He faced charges for failing to register as an alien and traveling beyond five miles without a permit. He was arrested at Boulogne Military Hospital where he served under the name Frederick Taylor and was remanded without bail.
The Melbourne Age reports ex President Taft’s claim that the United States would not be compelled to intervene if Canada were attacked by Germany, provoking the suggestion that Monroeism may be a thing of the past and the Wilson government could have abdicated decades of policy.
Representative Jewish women from all sections of the United States meet in New Orleans for the opening day of the National Council of Jewish Women seventh triennial convention in the city.
A drugstore advertisement touts a four ounce bottle of liquid arvon as a guaranteed method to dissolve dandruff. Nightly application moisturizes and rubs into the scalp, with most or all dandruff disappearing by morning after a few uses. It claims instant relief from itching and a dramatic improvement in hair shine and softness.
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