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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
7
A brief catalog note lists Corsets on the second floor by Dives Pomeroy and Stewart with display of neat boxed selections.
At the regular meeting of Chiques Council No. 1825 Royal Arcanum in Marietta Pa the officers for the coming year were elected. Names include Past Regent J Barr Spangler Regent Chester W Rudisill Vice Regent David E Brandt Orator Frank McMullen and Ethelbert Miller Chaplain John H Miller Warden Leroy F E Brandt Guide Edgar R Willee Sentinel John Stoner Secretary W Wildey Wikel and J Nissley Brandt Collector Benton G Hipple Treasurer John P Mueller Trustees Frank McMuhen Ethelbert Miller Thomas McCoombs House Committee J Hoffman Garber J Barr Spangler and Chester W Rudisill. A banquet followed with a social hour. Chiques Council is in a flourishing condition.
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh. It promises a $100 cure via Hall’s Catarrh Cure, notes the product sells through druggists for 75 cents, and urges sending for circulars.
Sunbury and Marietta items report varied local notes. Doctors suspect Reuben Shuman of Catawissa has anthrax after examination in Harrisburg. Elmer Zink suffers serious injuries from a wrestling incident near Marietta. a Sunbury fire company mortgage is burned to clear debt and plan a mobile engine. an 1852 turtle was found at Unicorn. an engagement between Miss Bessie Byerly and Harry C. Leese announced at a Leed home.
A tip claims a safe method to remove hairy growths by applying a cow delatone and water paste to the skin for about two minutes, then rubbing and washing. The note warns to use genuine delatone to avoid disappointment and says repetition is seldom needed.
A short entry notes 30 inch bamboo trimmed boxes covered with mat sold for 33.00 dollars and 3.50 dollars appears as a related price.
Governor elect Dr. Martin G. Brumbaugh outlined a program after a Washington dinner with Rep. Ware. He pledged independence from pledges and urged cooperation with the state delegation for a liberal policy toward the Delaware and Ohio rivers, roads, ports, and natural resources. He stressed unity in the Republican party and a focus on public service over personal gain.
The article details changes in Pennsylvania law governing cattle appraisals after foot and mouth disease. It explains prior limits of 40 dollars for unregistered and 70 to 140 dollars for registered stock, causing losses for high value cattle. Congressman Kreider urged full-value appraisals, leading to new instructions that appraise stock by the state law and partially reimburse through state and federal contributions. It notes future legislative hopes to remove limits and reimburse unpaid balances, and advises farmers to keep duplicate appraisals for claims while noting reimbursement for decontamination and equipment losses.
Walter W. Inns a 32 year old flagman on the Williamsport division of the Pennsylvania Railroad was found dead beside the tracks at Clark's Ferry after a train failed to hear his presence. He was at work on an eastbound fast freight when a siding held a westbound passenger train. An umbrella may have muffled his hearing and led to the fatal accident.
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