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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
13
An American soldier in France recounts the language barrier hindering a haircut while a new pocket diary and English trench dictionary is being distributed by newspapers to aid soldiers. The Soldiers Sailors Diary and English Trench Dictionary offers diary space and a practical language aid for daily use.
The Soldiers Sailors Diary and English French Dictionary is distributed on a coupon plan explained elsewhere in this paper. The book proves invaluable to nearly everyone, aiding those in military service and beyond.
Hollidaysburg, Pa. December 8 Blair County Teachers Institute urged President Wilson to conserve food and resources while noting the brewing industry consumes scarce grain and coal. They endorsed government food policies but called for limiting brewing to free up grain for food and essential industries.
Cleveland December 8 James R Garfield manager lake division American Red Cross issued a statement urging the public to disregard and burn all supposed Red Cross chain letters. He said the Red Cross has not authorized any such letters and warned they waste chapters headquarters time and flood mail with unnecessary replies.
Sunbury reports East Lewisburg with 500 residents under smallpox quarantine after Miss Hattie Forney, 22, develops a clear case. Four children at her home, three exposed, attended school. state inspector C N Malone orders school closures and vaccination of nearby residents. Colts' Northumberland residence also quarantined and vaccinated. Forney had visited Richfield last week amid local epidemic restrictions.
New Bloomfield Pa Dec 8 John C Motter appointed chief clerk to local examining board and county chairman for sale of war savings certificates known as Baby Bonds He will appoint committees to sell in districts A KNABE piano player piano makes a Christmas present Sole Agency John Bros 8 North Market Square Advertisement
Express Music Now in Color introduces Isadore Berger's theory that color and sound mirror emotions, enabling a deaf audience to enjoy music through color. He writes an opera titled The Solar Spectrum featuring a color score and a musician electrician orchestrating stage lights with a goddess trio as principals.
A detailed church music program lists morning and evening offerings at St Stephen's Episcopal, Christ Lutheran, Fifth Street Methodist, and Messiah Lutheran. Items include anthems by Martin, Sullivan, Barnby, Handel, and others, with varied preludes and postludes by Diggle, Diggle, Rousseau, and Bach-related pieces, featuring choir and organ works across four congregations.
John W. Phillips recalls childhood tales of cattle kneeling on Christmas Eve and a protective blessing through churchyards. The article traces Christ mass carol origins from Pagan roots, merging with Christian tradition as missionaries compromised with older customs. It notes the evolution of carols from French Latin roots, their themes and the enduring call for peace and goodwill.
The Harrisburg Associated Aid Societies report a strong public response to wartime needs with 279 children under care and ongoing efforts to keep homes intact. The board noted 84 children in free foster homes, 24 in private boarding homes, 161 under supervision, and various families aided through employment, transportation, loans, and material relief.
As the United States enters the war, American music enjoys growing vogue in London. Concerts and recitals feature American numbers, led by a Queen's Hall Symphony Orchestra program praised for its scope. Critics note mixed enthusiasm, citing American modern technique and self-directed progress, yet praise America's musical generosity and potential.
A two church program features Zion Lutheran Moraine Prelude Allegro with baritone solo William Boyer and offertory pieces plus Handel and Merkel. Grace Methodist Morning Organ Christmas Cycle includes Malling baritone solos Hoover and Adam anthems with Garrett and Merkel organ numbers and several Christmas themed works.
The article argues for child friendly community choruses as a natural outlet for musical instinct. It notes children sing best in groups, contrasts with limited school time for music, and urges broader community participation to nurture joy and confidence in young singers.
Morning Prelude and evening program feature a mix of organ works by Guilmant Dubois Fry and Dunham, with anthems by Barnby and a spiritual, and a talk by Dr. Hawes on Christian Science given by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Henry, highlighting a varied church musical schedule.
In store demonstrations invite customers to try a Columbia Grafonola at home. Learn to play, choose style and price, and arrange payments. The ad stresses long term sight and ear appeal and invites a complete home trial before deciding to keep.
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