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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1914

Page

11

Vinol Ad Targets Elderly in Grand Saline Texas

An elderly woman testimonial extols Vinol as a strength booster for old people and chronic colds. The ad cites improved health, ability to do housework, and cheaper benefits than doctors, with endorsements by local druggists and pharmacies. It urges readers to publish the claim for others.

Grand Saline Texas Vinci Fannie EB. Rodgers George A. Gorgas Kennedy's Medicine Store Market Street C. F. Kramer Kitzmiller’s Pharmacy Derry Street Harrisburg

What dyspeptics should eat

An advertisement advises dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods when possible and to balance meals with a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia after eating. It claims this antacid neutralizes acid, relieves fullness, and supports better digestion without heavy drug use. It promotes bisurat ed magnesia as the best food corrective.

Bizarre staff entertained by Miss Viola Gruber

The Bizarre staff of Lebanon Valley College, junior class, was entertained last evening by Miss Viola Gruber at her Maple Avenue home in Annville.

Annville Lebanon Valley College Viola Gruber Maple Avenue

Perry County KiwIt Growers Exhibit Opens in Newport

Perry County Fruit Growers Association holds its fifth annual convention in Smith Bros auditorium Newport starting tomorrow through Saturday. J Howard Jones of Sharon Fruit Farm chairs the arrangements. officers include Daniel Rice president M R Bower vice president Mrs S B Fritz Zeigler secretary E T Bower treasurer William S Clegg. executive committee members are Warren K Clouser, William Stewart, Daniel Rice, Reuben Kell, J Howard Jones. committee and arrangements by J Howard Jones Warren K Clouser William S Clegg and Daniel Rice.

Newport Perry County Fruit Growers’ Association Smith Bros J. Howard Jones Sharon Landisburg B. Fritz Zeigler Duncannon E. T. Bower New Bloomfield William S. Clegg Warren K. Clouser William Stewart Daniel Rice Reuben Kell Blain William S. Clogs New Bloomeld

Recent Deaths in Central Pennsylvania

Sunbury Miss Ethel Lyons 13 died after a long illness, daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Lyons of Madison township Columbia county. Sunbury Thomas Berlew 67 a widely known resident died at home from complications. Mountville Mrs Elizabeth Cohn 86 died from a stroke of apoplexy, one brother daughter and two sisters survive. Bainbridge Kathryngrundon 8 died yesterday maiden Keller. Lutherville Amanda L Whorf 75 died after four years illness survived by six children four sisters one brother and thirteen grandchildren. Lancaster Barbara Trier 49 died yesterday after long illness native of Germany resided here since childhood. Besides her aged father seven children four brothers and two sisters survive. Columbia John Sterline Sr 82 died at Norwood on Sunday evening widow and nine children survive oldest First English Lutheran Church of Columbia member over fifty years.

Sunbury Ethel Lyons Irvin Lyons Madison Township Columbia County Thomas Berlew Mountville Elizabeth Cohn Bainbridge Kathryn Grundon Keller Lutherville Amanda L. Whorf Lancaster Barbara F. Trier Germany Columbia John Sterline Norwood

Columbia Man Ends Life With Knife At Home

Abijah Butt a 40 year old ironworker in Columbia Pennsylvania cut his throat with a butcher knife at his Eighth street home and then jumped into a pool. He had been in ill health but worked at the Janson iron mill. He died early after the self inflicted wound and drowning. He is survived by a wife and one daughter.

Telegraph Columbia Abijah Butt Eighth Street Butt Janson Iron Mill

Central Pennsylvania Wedding Notices Highlight Several Marriages

Miss Ida Weiss wed David N Lichty of Coatesville yesterday at Terre Hill United Evangelical Church parsonage in Bainbridge. Miss Mary Tschudy married Hiram Ginder of Elizabethtown today at St Pauls United Brethren Church parsonage. Iva E Raup of Sunbury wed William F Keim of Danville yesterday at Sunbury First Reformed Church. Ralph E Willis, Snyder County Tribune foreman, married Blanche Zechman of Middleburg at the First Reformed Church with Rev. Robert O Boyle officiating.

Marietta Ida Weiss David N. Lichty Coatesville William S. Rehrer Terre Hill United Evangelical Church Bainbridge Mary Tschudy Hiram Ginder Elizabethtown St. Paul’s United Brethren Church L. N Seldom Bridge Sunbury Iva E. Raup William F. Keim Danville First Reformed Church Robert O’boyle Ralph E. Willis Snyder County

Girl Burned to Death in Oil Spill Fire at Home

Ruth Spangler eighteen died from burns after she poured oil into a parlor stove causing an explosion and flames. Her brother George Spangler suffered severe burns while trying to help as the fire swept through the room in Idaville Pennsylvania on a Sunday morning.

Idaville Ruth Spangler George George Spangler

Mrs Wishard Undergoes Second Operation in Hagerstown

Waynesboro Pa December 8 Mrs John Wishard who lives near Waynesboro underwent a second operation at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown on Saturday. The report notes this is her second surgery.

Waynesboro John Wishard Washington County Hospital Hagerstown

The Drawing Contest Proves An Exhibition of Art

Public display on the fourth floor showcases Santa Claus drawings by over seven hundred children. The works reflect school and private instruction, earning praise for quality beyond the artists ages. Visitors may cast one vote to select ten prize recipients.

Santa Claus

Hand Sewn Leather Bags and Travel Cases at Bowman’s

Genuine cowhide bags in walrus seal grain with leather lining and brass trim priced from 98 cents to 9.98. Walrus bags feature hand sewn frames and leather lining from 6.98 to 9.98. Suit cases of heavy fibre with straps and catches 98 cents to 1.98. Travel companions in seal grain leather with brushes and toilet articles priced 2.50 to 6.50. Third Floor Bowman’s.

Bowman’s Bowman's

Shower bath fits any tub without curtain price cut

A universal shower bath fits any bathtub and requires no curtain. It is offered at a standard price of 6.00 and a special price of 3.85, making it a common household necessity in many homes.

Telegraph Employes Association closes best year

The Telegraph Employes Association, serving staff at the Telegraph Printing Company, reported 1914 income of 8928.90 in its sixth year. The fund includes 7722.00 from income and 1076.65 from interest and loans, with a death benefit of 130.25. Samuel Jones, long time watchman, was the sole casualty. Officers for 1915 were elected led by President H Bruce Mumma and Treasurer Gus Steinmetz. The association began with 40 members in 1907 and grew to 106, ending the year with 83 members. The distribution of proceeds will occur soon.

Telegraph Employes’ Association Telegraph Printing Company Frank Bell Variana Danart Samuel Jones H. Bruce Mumma Gus M. Steinmetz Charles P. Meek Frank R. Oyster A. Boyd Hamilton A. E. Burkholder Robert N. Bernheiser Edward Ripper Ed. H. Weigle William C. Spurber

Dixon on Fussiness and Selfishness in Health Talk

Dr Samuel G Dixon state health commissioner discusses fussiness a common preventable ailment. He links selfishness to nervousness irritable behavior grows with age and activity level impacts mental control. Contagious irritability advised to avoid peremptory self focus and promote unselfish conduct. Diamonds ad and family visit note follow.

Samuel G. Dixon

Discolored skin promise of rapid removal with wax and saxolite

An advertisement extols mercorized wax to remove blotchy complexions by sloughing a thin surface layer and revealing lighter skin. It also touts saxolite as public property for quick wrinkle reduction, claiming a pyran lotion smooths lines overnight.

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