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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
The 13th Annual Convention of the Association of Insurance Presidents opened in New York with a focus on the housing shortage in U S cities. About 150 life insurance companies were asked to provide statements on the issue as part of the proceedings.
Poultry expert Henry Trafford claims hens can produce about 1000 minute egg germs and publish secrets to lift production for four to six years. He offers a free copy of The 1 000 EGG HEN guide to readers with six or more hens who send their name and address to Binghamton New York. Eggs may reach a dollar per dozen this winter, implying high profits for poultry keepers who obtain the guide.
Advert says Parisian sage in liquid form repairs dull harsh hair, stops itching and dandruff, and promotes new growth. Claims thousands testify to success, with money back guarantee. Kennedy's Drug Store sells it and urges quick use for fuller hair.
The convention reviews farm mortgage data showing growth from 655 million dollars on January 1, 1915 to 845 million dollars on January 1, 1917. The discussion covers loan allocation for building purposes and life insurance contributions toward meeting agricultural financing challenges.
J C Johnson superintendent of the Middle division issues a notice inviting suggestions from all departments to reduce schedule time failures. For December 1 the perfect record on making schedule was 84.2 percent with 15.8 percent losses due to steam coal wreck mail work and motive power issues. Three Juniata division engineers J R Johnson J H Sulleberger and Ross Bagley posted 100 percent schedules in November on every trip. conductors J H Clapper and E H Snooks matched that record.
An advertisement claims Kellogg's Brown Tablets relieve bladder and prostrate gland issues that cause nightly urination. It promises restful sleep and offers a free trial box by sending six cents to Frank J. Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.
Dr Carey warns against harsh remedies for fragile kidneys and promotes Marshroot. He claims four decades of prescribing the formula and notes it is sold through drugstores via George A. Gorgas.
United Brethren Church groups meet at Derry Street with Bishop Kephart presiding. Reports on foreign and home missions, church erection, and surveys are heard. George G. McFarland named chairman to head fund drive for Poly Clinic Hospital improvements.
Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York claims a miraculous remedy cured his muscular and inflammatory rheumatism after three years of suffering. He offers free trial upon mailing name and address and requests payment only after satisfaction, with the option to mail the dollar if proven effective.
Endure pain with Sloan's Liniment which has held the World’s Liniment title for 38 years. Penetrates without rubbing, leaves no skin staining, and treats rheumatic aches, sore muscles, lumbago, neuraglia, strains, and bruises. Available at all druggists in 36c, 70c, and 1.40 sizes.
Paris December 4. Kurt Von Leisner head of the German peace delegation demands revision of the Versailles peace protocol before signing. Berlin denies responsibility for Scapa Flow wrecks and seeks Hague arbitration on indemnities. He argues evacuation of Lithuania is complete and seeks limits on coercive measures. London reports Emden papers show Von Trotha urged surrender to never occur, with Von Reuter scuttling orders found.
Paris reports the Supreme Council spent most of the session examining Germany's attitude toward signing the protocol implementing the Peace Treaty. Germany objects to reparations for ships sunk at Scapa Flow and other provisions. A note to Germany was reviewed but no decision made. The council plans strong representations over further German resistance and decided to hand small coastal powers a few German torpedo boats.
Williams Leib Schuylkill county commissioner and former state house clerk testified to deny forging state clerks names to duplicate tax receipts for Merchants and Evans Company. Judge Johnson reserved decision until today as rebuttal testimony and varied defense points proceeded.
Berlin reports the government released the Entente note of December 1 condemning Germany for forming bodies outside the army such as the public security police and citizens guards. It urges abolition or reduction to treaty terms and denies any plan to enlarge the armed forces while confirming a 200000 mark limit is in effect.
Washington dispatch reports Director Hines conferring with leaders of the four railroad brotherhoods over a proposed settlement of wage and working contract demands. A brief session adjourned to allow data gathering requested by Hines.
Syracuse December 4 James P Holland president of the State Federation of Labor argues wage reductions will not be accepted for at least five years. He spoke in attendance at the State Industrial Congress after touring the country meeting labor leaders. He says a lower cost of living could raise purchasing power and later allow slightly lower dollar wages.
Martha Hedman starred in the year’s new play Forbidden an after the war drama set in Occupation Germany. The cast delivered flawless acting with pathos and humor as American soldiers arrive at a castle headquarters and a love affair confronts murder and forgiveness. MAX ROBERTSON.
The Polyclinic Hospital recorded 627 days in November with 290 charity days 118 part pay and 219 full pay. Miss Landis superintendent reported admissions 76 discharges 72 births 16 surgical cases 30 and medical cases 46 at Front and Harris streets.
Advert says Stuart's Calcium Wafers cure pimples blackheads and rough skin by calcium sulphide. Claims a rose tinted complexion from drugstores 60 to 50 cents a box. Promises skin freed from grease greasy lotions and tallow. Endorses safe harmless and effective results.
An old remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolved with nightly scalp application will remove dandruff entirely and stop itching. It promises hair will look thicker and healthier after several uses and notes liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a high quality skin healing remedy. It claims concentrated powers ease itching and disordered skin with nightly application and daily use of Poslam Soap for daily care. Potential customers are urged to request free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Balti more humorist Strickland W Gillilan in Harrisburg en route to Carlisle urged the American Legion to create a civilian auxiliary. He argued enlistments would swell quickly and unite non veterans with the Legion against radicalism, expanding the organization’s civic work.
Dauphin county court weighs city claim to assess benefits against properties on the east side of North Front Street for west side improvements in the Hardscrabble district. The decision, pending for several years, could end the dispute over the proposed improvements.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the only guaranteed corn remover that peels away corns in one piece with no fuss. It claims immediate drying, no tools or discomfort, and a money-back guarantee sold by BE Lawrence & Co. in Chicago and available at Clark's Medicine Store and Golden Seal Drug Co. embeds.
A reader describes a home wrinkle treatment using eptol and glycerine mixed in water applied daily to reduce fine lines and crow's feet. Another tip promotes eggol as a head wash for scalp cleanliness and hair gloss. A third method uses sulfo solution to permanently remove superfluous hairs without leaving marks.
Solicitor John E. Fox said to day that all other legal questions have been disposed of except this one and that the court’s decision will be given soon unless it’s appealed.
The next step in the project will seize and clear properties on the west side of the street, level the structures, and finish River Front park improvements as part of the ongoing redevelopment.
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