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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
15
James J. Breen, treasurer for the Bonniwell Campaign Committee, filed the expense account showing contributions of 24700 dollars and expenditures of 24332.74 dollars with 638.15 dollars due. Large contributors included James.
An old advertisement claims a teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs cleanses the bowels, cures a cross feverish child, and prevents sickness tomorrow. It promotes the product as safe for babies to grownups, urging mothers to ensure the bottle is genuine and made by the California Syrup Company.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a internal remedy to remove uric acid and impurities from blood, promising relief from rheumatic pain without topical treatments. It offers bottles at 60 cents and one dollar, sold in Harrisburg by Geo. A. Gorgas and P. R. R. Station.
A vintage advertisement claims youthful vitality comes from eliminating poisons with a focus on kidney and digestive health. It markets Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a guaranteed remedy from Haarlem Netherlands, offered by druggists in three sea packages.
The Red Cross has helped win the war and must continue to aid peace through ongoing service. Membership remains a badge of honor and carrying on with Red Cross work is essential. Display a service flag and Red Cross emblem to greet returning servicemen.
Donations listed include H Pearson ten thousand dollars and H N Gitt five thousand with other sums noted for P Logue treasurer and Henry C Niles. A ruling by Deputy Attorney General Keller limits state half pay eligibility, citing Dr H L Orth case and state policy. New corporate charters and rate filings by several utilities are announced, with detailed city and regional implications.
The ninth anniversary banquet of the Royal Fire Company No. 14 on Twenty-first and Derry streets will be held January 6 at an announced location. Officers for next year were elected including President M. M. Tawney and Vice President Warren Bondman with a full slate of secretaries, foremen, chaplain, trustees, delegates, and directors named.
At the Central Y M C A social work meeting in the Y assembly room Ross H Swope was named chairman of a committee to arrange a New Year open house entertainment to be a holiday highlight. Joining him on the rent lare are J F O Neill, Frank C Foose and Paul H Chadwick. Final plans for the woodchopping show Saturday were announced. Present were E Fred Rowe acting chairman A H Dinsmore C Linn Scott Walter Dietrich M V Hazen Frank F Davenport C W Miller and V Grant Forrer.
Atlantic City a AP report notes a speech urging the United States to avoid boycotts or pacts that divide nations postwar trade. James A Hes of New York argues against German miltarist blocks while John D Rockefeller Jr outlines an industrial creed for four party participation.
Zurich reports several former Austrian Hungarian leaders have reached Switzerland with large sums to promote Bolshevism abroad while remaining out of Swiss political activity.
In a Businessmen's gym class at the YMCA the lights failed but the drill continued. C W Miller, the physical director, says it was the first time directing a class in the dark and the group performed well despite the blackout.
The exiled Wilhelm Hohenzollern tells an Associated Press correspondent he will not speak publicly while in Holland, citing threats of criminal charges and loyalty to the German government. A courier reports the Crown Prince’s telegram was signed under pressure, with the former emperor accepting responsibility.
London reports there will be no formal surrender of German aircraft as assembling two thousand planes is impracticable. The first surrender is by piecemeal as pilots and wings are shed during retreat while allies gather them. Churchill announces no demand to recover Helgoland and notes railway nationalization policy.
The National Race Congress elected five delegates to attend the International Congress of Darker Races of the World in Versailles France. Rev E Luther Cunningham of St Pauls Baptist Church in this city received the telegram and appealed for funds by December 23. The matter was referred to C Sylvester Jackson of the local NAACP chapter.
The Paxton Fire Company's new motorized chemical wagon is ready for service, marking the city’s complete shift to motorized apparatus. After a final test period, it replaces the old horse drawn wagon, joining an aerial ladder truck, two ladder trucks, three pumpers, six steam engines, and eleven chemical wagons. The Harrisburg Automobile Company delivered the vehicle in nickel plated finish. The Men’s Bible Class at Derry Street United Brethren Church plans a monthly paper titled The Class News featuring class and church news, a social column, sports, editorials, and coverage of other city churches.
Olympia declares Washington officially a bone guy at midnight ending debates over the title as state authorities formalize the designation with a ceremonial moment yesterday.
William T. Creasy praises the Red Cross for its war era aid in war, famine, and pestilence, urging men and women to enroll in the forthcoming drive as a duty to humanity, nation, and Allies.
In Steelton, Vasil Dundoff faces trial for shooting James Moore after an assault on his father at the Dundoff store. Harry M. Bretz, bankrupt attorney, seeks verdicts in false pretense cases over $100 paid by Mrs. Catherine Miller on a mortgage dispute with Dr. Harry McDanel. H E B Ruhl stands trial for collision with a farm wagon injuring Mrs. Clara Bretz and failing to aid, amid additional aggravated assault charges. Other resolutions include fines for John Davis and Mary Radecaj, and John T. Ensminger Jr. fined $50 for operating a drug business without a pharmacist’s certificate.
Philadelphia reports a large Franklin Sugar Refining warehouse fire ruining two million pounds of sugar destined for Europe. Ten workers were injured leaping to escape. New York notes the death of Mrs. John Drew at the Hotel Algonquin. Oakdale mourns Captain Jacob Ockers, a leading oyster grower and shipper aged 72. Washington notes Lovett resigning from railroad capital expenditures to return to Union Pacific duties. London buzzes over Churchill's rail nationalization and its possible form.
Paris allocates suites at the Crillon for Secretary Lansing and U S peace team with a dedicated business office next to Esplanade de la Concorde. The hotel scene is crowded as war trophies, floral tributes and flags decorate the area. Prices for rooms double or triple amid rising food costs.
Keystone Lodge No 1070 of the International Order of Machinists elected officers Tuesday at White Hall. The 1240 local members, active since May 16, 1918, chose C. L. Leidy as president H. O. Beam as vice president C. S. Davidson as financial secretary A. F. Speese as corresponding secretary H. H. Grant as treasurer F Seiple as conductor George Brown as sentinel and M Calen George Owens and W H McNair as representatives to the local federation.
Executives from railroads covering over 90 percent of the nation’s mileage called for a return to private ownership and operation as federal control ends. They argued government operation is not conducive to maximum economic efficiency and urged private initiative and responsibility to guide future railroad development.
District governor Howard C. Fry will address the York Rotary Club this evening during a dinner program marked by a ladies night.
The W C T U annual rally convened today at 2 PM in the Fourth Street Church of God with Mrs Syl via B Norrish and Mrs J Carrol Kinter speaking on State legislative matters and Red Cross work. Mrs Kin ter presided as Mrs S A Bone mus led the program and influenza kept Mrs W I Cooper away.
Medical authorities link indigestion to excess hydrochloric acid. A teaspoon of Bisurated Magnesia with meals neutralizes acidity, aids digestion, and avoids laxatives. obtain from G. A. Gorgas or a reliable druggist.
A health advertisement claims Mi-mesia or Mesnia relieves indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid and reducing fermentation. George A. Gorgas and leading druggists offer it in powder or tablet form with a money back guarantee, priced about 50 cents. Try Epnesla today.
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