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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
8
Advert says American Navy plug tobacco offers full leaf richness and savory flavor for a wholesome chew. It touts digestion benefits and full leaf quality, contrasting with partial scraps, and notes price of 5¢ and 10¢.
An old fashioned ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that quickly eases pain, stiffness, and soreness in joints and back. It claims internal treatment is rarely needed and urges readers to grab a trial bottle at any drug store.
London dispatch reports Winston Spencer Churchill, who resigned as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to serve in Britain’s forces, set for early promotion to general with brigade command. The Daily Express says he joins the Grenadier Guards, famed for harsh conditions, under Colonel Jeffreys.
Mothers urged to switch from harsh calomel and castor oil to California Syrup of Figs a fruit laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels. The ad touts a 50 cent bottle with clear directions for babies children and adults and warns against counterfeits.
Lancaster revenue collector Ben F. Davis faces accusations from the Philadelphia Public Ledger that he helped solicit funds for the county Democratic committee while holding a federal post. The article notes letters bearing his signature were sent to Democratic donors and possibly to federal officials, potentially violating the 1909 federal act.
Hickok Manufacturing reports its new plant near completion with automated iron and steel working equipment. The facility targets rising export demand from South America including Argentina, and features a large iron and brass foundry plus concrete brick and steel construction, a fireproof pattern storage house, and an industrial rail system linking all buildings.
A Julius Kayser & Company product known as Kayser’s offers full silk lined gloves with two clasps and a wide hem. The style suits wear with a muff, providing warmth and protection without perspiration, finished with fancy stitching and smart appearance. Price 75 cents.
A playful column notes many toys arriving from Germany with new ideas fully worked out. It portrays abundance and a steady stream of visitors seeing Santa daily, reflecting fascination with German influence in toys.
Home Pattern Days offers a free Ladies' Home Journal pattern to every woman visiting the Pattern Department for a limited time. Choose one of three patterns two are simple stylish frocks for women and the other a little girl's smart dress.
White cotton blankets offered at 1.69 dollars per pair with heavy size 74 by 80 inches and single blankets at 69 cents each. Drapery cretonnes priced at 5 cents per yard, 26 inch width, plus a range of horse blankets from 1.00 to 8.00 dollars and lap robes in white gray or tan.
An era ends as the old plant will be abandoned and taken over by the State as part of the Capitol Park extension territory. The facility features a high iron fence, steam heating with concrete conduits, active sprinkler protection, and upgraded amenities for workers including showers and lunch rooms. A Moose Lodge Ladies Night is planned in Morrisburg with family and friends invited. New Cumberland hosts a sermon by Rev A G Wolf for the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, with lodge members assembling at 10 am before services.
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