Harrisburg to Begin Capitol Park Beautification Work
State Board of Public Grounds and Buildings and Harrisburg City Council move to start preliminary Capitol park beautification with street filling and ground leveling for gardening. War or not, officials expect funding and contracts to proceed, while motorists are urged to keep main highways open for war effort and city residents to support home service.
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Harrisburg
State Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
State Board
Commonwealth
Harles W. Burtnett
State Committee of Safety
Whittier
Pennsylvania
New England
Kaiser
Burtnett
Pennsylvania Politics and Pre-emptions Shape 1918 Elections
The report notes widespread pre-emptions of the Town Meeting party name across 137 Dauphin county filings and statewide, with districts in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and other counties affected. It also covers legislative and congressional districts, judge appointments, labor tensions, potential races in Schuylkill and other counties, wage protests in Darby, and speculations on multiple incumbents and party maneuvers ahead of 1918 elections.
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Dauphin County
State Department
Philadelphia
Montgomery
Delaware
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Allegheny
Dauphin
Blair and Lycoming
State Capitol
Brumbaugh
Darby
Pennsylvania
W. W. Griest
Lancaster
R. D. Heaton
Schuylkill
Edgar R. Kiess
Lycoming
John V. Lesher
Northumberland
Lt. K. Pocht
Union
John M. Rose
Cambria
Warren Worth Bailey
Philadelphia North American
Scranton
Henry J. Scott
Town Meeting Party
Republican
Republican Organization
Scott
William D. McCoach
Pubiic
Service Bee
A. Mitchell Palmer
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Philadelphia Ledger
Joseph F. Guffey
Pittsburgh Traction
National Oil
Beaver Meadowborough
James M. Breslin
Carbon County
A. Merritt Taylor
Draft continues as needed for war time farming
Pennsylvania editor notes draft horses remain essential, with war driving breeding and European expor ts. A badge of resilience is seen in farm work while conflict prompts infrastructure plans and social debates. A Lebanon County case reports a death sentence tied to alcohol fueled murder. Local events include barracks orders and school book policy changes.
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H. H. Hefner
Pennsylvania State College
Europe
United States
Tifa Obric
Lebanon County
Henry
Pennsylvania Eggs and the Old Keystone’s Hidden Reputation
The piece recalls how Pennsylvania eggs have flown under the radar despite the state’s fame in coal iron steel oil lumber and potatoes. It notes enduring use of Pennsylvania Fresh in markets and suggests a missed opportunity to publicize the state as a breakfast provider amid broader regional pride.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Atlantic City
Keystone
Old State
State Bureau of Markets
Pennsylvania Eggs Take The Spotlight In The Nation
The text credits Pennsylvania critics with boosting the state’s egg industry by a bold red and black label that became widely seen in eastern warehouses. It praises the state’s quality and branding, noting Pennsylvania fruit and produce may soon carry similar iconic labels. The piece urges more publicity for the state’s sixty seven counties' fine eating.
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Pennsylvania
Oregon
Red Cross rummage sale urged to boost funds
The article extols converting unused valuable autos and storeroom articles into cash for the Red Cross, praising Hershey for proposing a wide scale rummage sale. It notes generous cash gifts already given to war efforts and highlights the need to fairly compensate property owners as riverfront dispossession proceeds.
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Red Cross
Mr. Hershey
Germany's Future in War and Trade Aftermath
The Bulletin of National City Bank outlines how 1918 war events impact Germany. It notes Russian collapse, Italian setback, Allied gains, Brazil’s declaration of war, and Germany's effort to revive foreign trade via a shipping grant, tied to peace terms and nonaggression.
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Russia
Kerensky
Germany
Italy
Brazil
Reichstag
Bulletin of National City Bank
New York
Years of Life Lost to Overeating Emphasis on Diet
A historical editorial extols scientific eating, arguing overeating shortens life by decades. It cites Luigi Cornaro as a model of disciplined nutrition who extended life by over sixty years and warns health hinges on daily dietary choices.
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Luigi Cornaro
Italy
Bernard MacFadden
Empey Offers Front Line Insights From trench talk
The interview with Gunner Empey recalls his early days in the front line trenches. He notes the psychological shifts of American soldiers and urges writing home to convey the real war story. Empey emphasizes frugality and respect for resources as the war effort continues.
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Empey
Gunner Empey
Paris
France
Mr. Empey
Harvard Unit
Retort Courteous Lady Aids 1861 Confederate Reunion Veteran
Natalie Sumner Lincoln author of The Nameless Man published by D Appleton and Company served as Adjutant at the National Service School in Washington DC during the Confederate reunion. Red Cross aid for veterans overwhelmed the capital as a feeble old soldier joked he arrived in Washington only this week after starting in 1861.
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Natalie Sumner Lincoln
D. Appleton and Company
National Service School
Washington, D. C
Washington
Red Cross
Miss Linegin
Union Station
Russian leaders seek 25 million ruble advance
The Grand Rapids Press reports Lenine and Trotzky may have ordered the Russian State Bank to issue an advance of 25,000,000 rubles, hoping to cover laundry costs if any funds exist.
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Messrs. Lenine and
Trotzky
Grand Rapids Press
Labor notes on wartime employment and union activity
The piece surveys how wartime labor policies shifted to mobilize women and children, then moved to restore prewar standards as conflicts continue. It notes Arthur E. Holder’s Canadian mission on veteran training, and details AFL membership, allied departments, and labor unrest in Britain and Scotland followed by government action to curb speedups.
Editorial snippets on patriotism and travel from 1914 era papers
A collage of editorials notes patriotism and safety for enemies, plus travel trends. It cites Providence Journal on coat of arms and conduct, New York World on enemy aliens, Dallas News on wintering in Italy, Columbia State on newspapers with patriotism, and Emporia Gazette on Germany's derision of the U S Army.
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America
Providence Journal
Italy
Dallas News
Public and Private Life in the Car and Navy
A jokey exchange contrasts public life and private life. A traffic stop prompts a quip about a father and son, blending satirical remarks on manners and conduct in everyday scenes.
Harrisburg notes on Frost talk and camp activity
The Harrisburg crowd recalls Wesley Frost's praise for the city after his Augusta Georgia visit. Camp Hancock buzzes with Col Maurice E Finney and Captains Bretz Jenkins and Stine training troops for overseas service. State license tags proceed to shipment with large cash handling.
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Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce
Wesley Frost
Queenstown
Frost
Augusta
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Ireland
Lusitania
Susquehanna
Camp Hancock
Maurice E. Finney
Bretz
Jenkins
Stine
Zeigler
E. L. Kearns
Pittsburgh
Henry M. Stine
Ea” Kearns
Notable Figures Travel and Health Updates
Judge J N Langham of Indiana courts was en route to New York for a State Society dinner. Ex Governor James B Shea ley of Alaska is seriously ill at home in Mercer county. John Philip Sousa has shaved his beard according to Harrisburg friends. Thomas Kennedy leader of Hazleton miners says he is the youngest labor leader at twenty eight. Dr L C Thomas former recorder of Westmoreland has returned from camp after a failed physical.
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J. N. Langham
New York
State Society
James B. Shealey
Alaska
Mercer County
John Philip Sousa
Harrisburg
Thomas Kennedy
Hazleton
L. C. Thomas
Westmoreland
Bartevere sausage for the army noted in history
Historic Harrisburg paper making thrived a century ago in Pennsylvania as Bartevere sausage becomes linked to military supply. The Missouri poets include Phil Campbell of Kinley County with verses praising old Missouri and seasonal life.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Phil Campbell
Kinley
County
Phil
Eouey
California
Kansas City
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Keeven
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Cumberland County
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J. P. Kerr
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