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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
10
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for dyspepsia gas and upset stomach. Claims quick action within five minutes with no relapse and promotes a fifty cent case from any drug store as the genuine remedy.
Military report describes a violent artillery fight north of Monastir with a new northwest route opened toward Ploechti and Bucharest via Sinai. Romanian defenders evacuated Sinai as Mackensen’s forces advanced, while Teutonic forces captured about 6,000 prisoners. Italy pledges continued war effort, citing 2100 factories producing war materiel with one-fifth of workers being women.
Rome reports Premier Bosselli told the Chamber of Deputies that the allies do not seek to force Greece into war nor back any anti dynastic move. The statement comes as Greece weighs its position amid the war.
George B. Nebinger, longtime member, will be president of the Harrisburg Republican Club, elected without opposition at the December 26 annual meeting. Nominations include Edward A. Faler as vice president Ashton D. Peace as secretary F. A Title as treasurer and trustees W. H. Hoffman L. R. Metzger Herman Geiger with a membership slate led by W. D. Block H Eisenberger Joseph H. Henning Walter Collins and Clyde Richardson.
The stearing gear of Samuel Couffer’s auto failed twice in one night causing two crashes. First he struck a buggy on Front Street injuring Mrs. Charles Look and another occupant. He then hit Harry Long’s car at Second and Pine, bending Long’s front fenders and axle while Couffer’s car was only slightly damaged.
The Dauphin County Women s Christian Temperance Union holds its annual institute at the Methodist Church with a 2 PM devotional, 7 45 PM evening program, and events including solos by Mrs Heffner and duets by Mrs Roth and Mrs Danner plus talks on temperance strategies and 1917 campaign plans led by county leaders.
Christmas seals are on sale in nearly every borough business today. A committee distributed the seals yesterday with Mrs. John M. Heagy serving as chairwoman. C. S. Davis, principal of Steelton High School, will oversee school distribution.
The Transportation Relief Association announced a dividend of 8.40 dollars to be paid December 19 from 2 to 8 PM at 144 North Front Street. The issue also lists local booster and moose meetings and notes several community notices and forthcoming speakers from Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce events.
In a Bethlehem and South Bethlehem dinner plan, Schwab urges a union of the two cities and 50 memberships are taken. Eugene G. Grace, Bethlehem Steel president, lauds Schwab as the country’s top steel man and joins Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce. Bent, Quincy Bent, general manager of the Steelton plant, joins Industrial Committee. Bethlehem officials W. Y. E. Roberts A Johnson C A Buck H S Snyder E S Knisely also serve in the Harrisburg chamber network.
Dr Raunick warns parents that sending children to relatives does not allow school attendance after chickenpox diagnosis. Watch children for illness and call a physician promptly. Emergency typhoid hospital to close. eleven convalescents remain. Food inspectors note twenty licenses unpaid. prosecutions will follow. Plumbers must register again before January 1 1917.
Temporary chairman opens proceedings as the State chamber plans permanent headquarters in this city. President French of the Philadelphia Chamber reports favorable notices from across Pennsylvania, endorsing the state organization. After the session, delegates will brief their groups to link with the new body.
Government investigation led by Wilson focuses on measuring the high cost of living including fuel clothing and food. Justice Department may probe trade boards produce associations dictating food values while Congress debates bills awaiting the President's prepared legislative recommendations.
A home beauty note claims a paste of powdered delatone and water removes hair quickly. The article says apply to the skin for a few minutes and rub off to leave the skin smooth with no hairs unless growth is unusually thick. Genuine delatone is essential.
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