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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
18
Professional entertainers known for long hours organized Smoke Week across seventy burlesque companies to donate 30 000 toward tobacco kits for soldiers in France. Within six days the fund was complete and a check purchased 120 000 complete kits including cigarets tobacco rice papers and a tin of tobacco for each soldier.
Washington reports health conditions generally improving in National Army and National Guard camps for the week ending November 30. However deaths rose to 164 among Guardsmen and 79 among draft men, with pneumonia accounting for 134 and 39 deaths respectively. Measles outbreaks declined in most divisions, though the Thirty-sixth Guard division saw pneumonia follow a measles surge, but its death rate remained comparatively low.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Essen General Anzeiger urging immediate enlistment of youths aged 16 and 17 into Germany’s juvenile corps. The paper warns the great struggle may require those ages to be called up soon for army service.
Boston physicians tout phosphorated malt as a nerve tonic and tissue builder. The doctor argues that phosphorus deficiency causes apathy, reduced concentration, and fatigue after thirty, recommending two five grain tablets after meals for ten days to restore vigor and mental stamina. He cites a patient case of renewed energy and notes malt’s benefits without alcoholic stimulation. The product is sold by druggists, including Harrisburg sellers J. Nelson Clark and H. C. Kennedy.
Waxasstigro Pa December 6. Severe shooting in the South Mountain deer preserves raises safety concerns for hunters. Reports mention “pet hunters” firing at any deer, four does shot illegally in Caledonia, one stag with spikes under legal length, and a deer found dead near Waynesboro water dam. Mabus M. Price of Philadelphia boasted after keeping an eight pronged deer. The season’s first accident occurred when Henry Taylor near Bendersville was struck in the neck by a stray bullet on First Piney Mountain. The bullet narrowly missed his spine as he sat at Horseshoe Bend with other hunters.
The Rev. F. F. Bahner marked his fortieth anniversary as Trinity Reformed Church pastor in Waynesboro with services recounting four decades of changes in the congregation and community. He noted sermons and records include 4145 sermons 4150 catechetical talks baptisms 714 infant 494 adult 1727 accessions and 750 remaining on rolls across Trinity and Salem churches since his arrival.
The blue 1913 roadster owned by J. Walton Lyman was dragged from the Delaware River at Dyott street by the Schuylkill dredging boat crew. License 6044 matched Lyman, last seen April 28. Police still seek his body as the case remains unexplained after four and a half years.
Philadelphia man Benjamin Fogelman was arrested by Mayor Filbert for an insulting remark about the national anthem at a boxing show in Reading. Fogelman’s companion Isaac Blumfield was also detained as a witness. Both held for Federal authorities. Also noted, the reorganized city school board will meet Friday afternoon to review heating plant contracts and vacancies.
In New York on December 6 a German subject, Eric Hoecker, a butcher boy, showed unusual stupidity yet earned daily access to Fort Totten. Army intelligence officers later detained him on Ellis Island after discovering important papers among his effects revealing his telegraphing and mapmaking expertise.
West Fairview Pa December six residents along First avenue criticized council for refusing to authorize a fireplug. Councilman Eltmer Erb pleaded for the installation, but opponents led by William Smeltzer noted nearby plugs on Third street and Main street. Other councilmen opposing included Harry Shaull Charles Carrell and Samuel Stuckey. Red Cross meeting in New Cumberland reports twenty women attending the auxiliary gathering on Wednesday afternoon.
A dated fragment notes funerals numbering 829 and 637 within the Trinity congregation, 870 marriages, and money contributed totaling 1000. It also mentions travel by vehicle covering 20 000 miles. Dr Bahner references using his first horse eighteen years ago.
Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania December 6 Former Governor Frank B Willis of Ohio warned during the Blair County Teachers Institute that coal shortages may force school closings but breweries will be next warned to conserve coal He cautioned that the nation could be as dry as a powder horn within a year if breweries do not cut back production.
The West Shore coal shortage eases as reports show only one complaint yesterday, with thirty to forty previously. Coal is expected to arrive soon and supply should stabilize across towns. In personnel moves, W H Lenker shifts to sales, while W H Houser becomes VP, director and sales manager at Southern Petroleum Development.
November saw 169 property transfers in Harrisburg. Buildings and ground sold totaled 414,550, lifting the year’s total assessed value of sold properties to 4,131,978, with the Tenth ward reporting the most sales according to Assessor James C Thompson.
Dr Conner of the White Star home for young men reports on Tescum Powders as a secret, non habit forming remedy that stops alcoholism within days. He cites five cases with dramatic improvement and no relapses after three days of treatment. The product is odorless tasteless and can be hidden in tea or coffee, with a money back guarantee marketed through local druggists.
The saying emphasizes balance between physical and mental health to enhance performance. It notes that calm, rested individuals tend to think clearly and apply effort efficiently, improving outcomes in tasks requiring focus and skill.
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