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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
19
In a tense office scene a weary steno trembles at the machine while the boss paces with a cigar. The anxious moment ends as the boss’s legible signature appears, prompting a grand, glorious relief among the workers.
A playful remark from Hannan More on how people who seek constant amusement push themselves to work harder, contrasting leisure with daily labor and highlighting personal motivation and discipline.
A Harrisburg assessment praises the Technical High School football squad as the finest in the city and among the best in the state, noting its national standing and the coaching leadership. The Rotary Club plans a luncheon for the team to honor their achievements and promote local pride. The piece also hints at future junior high contributions to sustain success.
The piece notes Wilson's message to Congress praising Republican policies like tariffs and the budget, while criticizing his own party for not fully adopting constructive ideas. It argues the president’s stance on war entry and peace talks could have reduced U.S. unrest, and urges a firmer approach to deporting agitators. It laments perceived dereliction by Wilson-era agencies in dealing with anti-government conspirators.
The piece argues President Wilson is evasive and wasteful in public spending on publicity while urging reforms for living costs. It seethes at his supposed failure to provide practical guidance on industry, labeling his rhetoric as opportunistic palaver and dismissing it as ineffective leadership.
The item argues that without powers or facilities for government sugar control, sugar prices will rise and the Attorney General lacks authority, implying the food controller role under President Wilson would be only nominal. It questions Mr. Palmer's ability to manage other foodstuffs if he cannot control sugar.
Cho Cho Coming to Harrisburg to plead for Red Cross seals. He uses humor to promote sanitation and good habits, aiming to teach children through laughter. The comic has won hearts with his witty health lessons and should engage local families.
The piece argues against a five billion dollar administration budget for the next two years, noting war debt and essential needs but urging large cuts. It calls for dismissals and salary cuts for nonessential clerks and officials and predicts a wage axe would become a Washington winter hero, warning delays may spoil Christmas shopping.
An Episcopal Church proposal urges raising funds in a one day drive to set a minimum ministerial salary of $1500 annually. The piece argues ministry is not a money making field yet deserves fair compensation to cover rising costs and enable capable men to rear families.
A sprawling digest of Keystone State political undercurrents runs through the weekend, highlighting ex-committeeman Augustus Oliver joining Pittsburgh City Council against Mayor E V Babcock allies, Vare’s county power, Penrose health, Sproul’s national role, and cabinet strains in Washington. The coverage notes Moore’s Philadelphia leadership, Vare press on city control, and looming reorganizations as Governor Sproul plans appearances and Day grows candid for Congress.
The Kansas City Times celebrates Governor Allen’s call for volunteers to mine coal, praising thousands of patriotic, disciplined Americans who bolster democracy by serving in the state’s coal fields. The piece links this effort to national resilience, citadel of citizenship, and Lowell’s lines about a stalwart people.
Poem describes a joyful Christmas path with children dancing and music. It speaks of faith in old dreams, love growing divine, and a hopeful world where people pass with light hearts under bright blue skies. The piece ends with a prophecy of a coming King.
A local columnist argues communities need more buttinskys who meddle in others affairs. He mocks bankers, ministers, editors and those without business experience, claiming such busybodies can run others lives better than the owners. The piece notes the pay of meddling and mocks competence based on success.
The piece argues Gen Leonard Wood is best qualified for the next U S presidency after March 4 1921 citing his leadership in Cuba the Philippines WWI training and civilian executive work It counters objections about his military background praising his temperament character and square dealing especially in labor disputes and public service leadership
Extraordinary interest marked the Chesterfield sale of William Arkwright’s trust estate. The Market Hall was packed as most of the tenants bid, with many becoming owners of their farms. Sutton Scarsdale Hall was withdrawn at 63 000, Sutton Rock sold to the Duke of Devonshire for 19750, and the Arkwright Arms hotel with land was bought by Brampton Brewery for 18000.
The Endicott Johnson Corporation, a leading shoe maker, announced a quarterly dividend of $1.25 a share on common stock and a $2 extra dividend for the year, totaling up to 5 a share on the $50 par. The move, while pleasing shareholders, raises eyebrows among hard hit consumers facing higher living costs as extra profits come under official scrutiny.
The New York Times notes interurban lines carried over two billion riders in the last fiscal year, with fares per person rising from 43 in 1860 to 470. Not every resident rides daily, but frequent riders offset the lighter usage.
A reader rebuts a Telegraph piece on Taft and the League of Nations, noting Taft’s support for amendments and reservations. The letter analyzes Senate votes, calls Taft reliable, and argues that the “small minority” phrase refers to anti ratification forces, with attention to Pennsylvania and Knox.
A brief item notes cigarette bands as a telltale mark of profiteers and mentions the habit of using cigars with bands as a giveaway, reflecting wartime curiosity about contraband and behavior.
State officials in Harrisburg consider setting summer hours from eight to four or five to match Philadelphia and other cities. The move follows years of department driven time changes and echoes past actions by Dr. Samuel Dixon. Also noted are deer control success, military officer Harrell’s West Point ties, and Mayor Hoagland selling army goods by carload.
Attorney General W. S. Schaffer warned men engaged in marriage brokerage in Philadelphia that the law may be invoked against them if they persist in evil practices. Crawford county revenue chief B. L. Humes is pursuing vendors of near beer nearly as strong as the old stuff. Bishop J. F. Berry urged churches stay open for pastors unable to obtain coal at home.
Historic Harrisburg notes the city library surpassing prior circulation records among school children as part of its outreach. The piece recalls Harrisburg's early roots, including the 1790s date marking its first borough legislation.
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