State Pleads For The Honey Bees In Modernized Apiary Efforts
State Department of Agriculture moves to end smoking out honeybee colonies to harvest honey. Chief Apiary Adviser George N. Rea notes many farmers still use sulphur smoke, killing thousands of valuable colonies annually. He cites costs per hive and urges transfer to better hives to boost honey output and aid sugar shortages. State Zoologist J G Sanders promotes placing colonies in orchards. Also discussed is feeding horse meat to poultry during winter as a cheaper protein source amid high grain costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
George N. Rea
Rea
J. G. Sanders
Department of Agriculture
Theo Wittman
Eight More Men of Jones Crew Reported Alive
Navy dispatches from Vice Admiral Sims report three regular crew members were not aboard the destroyer Jacob Jones when sunk and are safe. Most survivors are well. two are hospitalized, one killed, and several missing or transferred before the voyage. A second item notes Charles Smith resigns as superintendent of Hill United Brethren Sunday school in Watts Township, Marysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Sims
Jacob Jones
Marysville
Charles Smith
The
Hill United Brethren Sunday School
Watts, Township
Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney and Bladder Health
A vintage advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a century old standard remedy for kidneys liver bladder stomach and urinary diseases. It claims cleansing effects through the kidneys and bladder with promises of renewed vigor and notes refunds if not as represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Discover
Cutting Down the Cost of Living With Father John’s Medicine
Mrs John McDermott of 2334 Mountain Street Philadelphia says Father John’s Medicine saved her family doctor bills and kept her three year old Francis strong. She praises the remedy for building flesh and easing colds without alcohol or dangerous drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDermott
Mountain Street
Philadelphia
Francis
Father John
William Lee
Monmouth Street
Lawrence
Mass
Hamburg Sanatorium patients praise Dr Dixon on recovery
Patients at the Hamburg Sanatorium send a Thanksgiving tribute to Dr Samuel G. Dixon head of the State Department of Health. The message thanks his devotion and education efforts and notes the gratitude of beneficiaries who praise his recovery and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Dixon
State Department of Health
Hamburg
Department of Health
Dr. Dixon
Grange Seeks Bone Dry Law as War Aid
Williamsport Pa December 12 Pennsylvania Grange adopts unanimous resolution urging prohibition as a wartime measure and permanent policy joining National Anti Saloon League in Washington. W J Ross Lackawanna countrys sponsor. Also denounces reports that farmers wives wasted food and pushes a high school township establishment. In other notes Dorcas Society Bazaar planned in Marysville featuring sauerkraut supper. Mrs Jacob Walls of Shiremanstown dies pneumonia age 64 survived by three children and five grandchildren. Burial at Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Grange
National Anti-Saloon League
Washington
W. J. Ross
Lackawanna County
Harriet Lyons
Household Economics Committee
G. W. Hatch
Mahaffey
Jacob Walls
Shiremanstown
Main and Locust Streets
Calvin Krone
West Main Street
William P. Walls
Notary Public
Carrie Walls
Harrisburg
Bethel Church of God
Jacob Hoopert Dies in Carroll Township
Jacob Hoopert aged 87 died at his home in Carroll township near Dillsburg on Monday morning after a period of invalidism. Death was from cerebral hemorrhages. He is survived by his wife and one son George Hoopert. Funeral held at the home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hoopert
Dillsburg
Jacob, Hoopert
Carroll Township
Hoopert
George Hoopert
How Fat Actress Was Made Slim
A paid ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a fat reducing aid used by stage performers. It claims 2 to 4 pounds weekly loss and recommends regular use, priced at 75 cents for a large case or by mail from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Vinol Claims to Strengthen Weak Women Across Nations
Patent medicine touts Vinol as a sure formula with cod liver and beef peptones plus minerals to cure weak run down nervous conditions. It promises money back if no improvement and lists several local druggists and stores selling the product as proof of its wide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
George A. Gorgas
Kennedy
Market St
C. F. Kramer
Third
Broad Sts
Kitzmiller's Pharmacy
Derry St
Harrisburg
Natura
Poly
Schuyler C. Jaques
St. Elizabeth's Hospita
New York City
Europe
America
Nelson
McAllister Brothers in U.S. Service
Arch McAllister enlisted June 4 1917 in Company I eighth Pennsylvania Infantry now 112th United States Infantry at Camp Hancock. Carson McAllister, State College student, joined Naval Reserve in April and is stationed at Pelham Bay Park New York after assignments at Newport and New London. Carson, 1914 Central High School graduate, was injured playing football and confined nineteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John CC. McAllister
Peffer Street
Germany
Arch. McAllister
Eighth
Pennsylvania Infantry
One Hundred Twelfth United States Infantry
Camp Hancock
Kochenauer
Third
Market Streets
Carson McAllister
State College
Naval Reserve
State
Pelham Bay Park
New York
Newport
R. I
New London
Cold Storage Meat Held Months Longer Than Federal Law Permits
Philadelphia officials report hundreds of thousands of pounds of beer pork and poultry stored beyond the four month limit allowed by state law. State agent R M Simmers says some beef has been kept eight to nine months in city cold storage. Federal administrator Jay Cooke declined comment while Washington reviews the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Federal Food Administration
Pennsylvania
R. M. Simmers
State Food and Dairy Department
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia County
Simmers
Washington
Mr. Simmers
Food Administration
Howard Ueinz
James Foust
State Dairy and Food Department
Foust
Harrisburg
Heinz
Rev Spicer Gives Up Church for U S Soldiers in France
Rev William C Spicer of Gloversville New York volunteers as a Y M C A secretary to serve in France. He is released for one year from First Presbyterian Church Gloversville and expects to depart December 19 joining War Work Council efforts behind the front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Spicer
U.S
France
William ©. Spicer
Glyoversville
N. Y
Charles A. Spicer
North Second Street
War Work Council
Spicer
First Presbyterian Church
Gloversville
Leader- Republican
Princeton Eleven
Harrisburg
J. Henry Spicer
Guide for Address Changes by Army Registrants
Men who registered for Army service and changed their address were told to send the new address to the local district board where the registry was taken. Mr. Free announced the ward and district chairmen and the districts with their respective wards and addresses to expedite the work. In New Cumberland Pa on Dec 12 BE H Fisher Sunday school class held a social at Baughman Memorial Methodist Church with a program of music readings and games followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
W. W. Coldwell
Sheriff's Office
I’. R. Smith
State Street
John ©. Orr
North Third Street
New Cumberland
H. Fisher
Baughman Memorial Methodist Church
Debates Planned for Tech Class Teams and Freshmen
Professor J Clyde Ziegler arranges debates among the three upper Tech classes with possible freshman participation. Debates set for chapel period after holiday recess. Senior class leads the Christmas entertainment drive with gifts and stockings for city open air school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyde Ziegler
Tech
A. M. Lindsay
Rees M. Lloyd
George S. Fisher
Foster Cocklin
William Fortna
Laird Landis
Harold McCord
Ralph Stauffer
Harry Ellinger
Luther Landis
Ernest Buffington
John M. Smith
Arthur Helf
Robert Leiby
Roy Seidel
Frank Stewart
John McCullough
William Diener
Alex Wieland
Vincent Brennan
William Dickinson
Earl Gates
Emerson Beibel
William Edgar Meloy
Jack Meek
Paul Bricker
J. C. Sparrow
Ed. Crawford
Ziegler
Fr. Y. Wilson
Reading Girls Admit Illegal Drug Selling
Helen Wilson May Penn and Daisy Jacobs, Reading girls, were charged with illegal drug selling and pleaded guilty in criminal court. Sentences will be imposed later. Wilson broke down in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Helen Wilson
May Penn
Daisy Jacobs
Wilson
Mrs Burnham Recovers Health With Lydia E Pinkham
Jamaica New York woman Mrs L N Burnham describes long head and backache weakness dizziness and hot flashes. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Compound, taken three times daily after meals and at night, with restoring her health and urges others to consult the company for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
N. Y
Lydia
If Germany Plays Fair Swiss Needn't Fear U S
Secretary Lansing released the text of the United States memorandum to Switzerland asserting adherence to neutrality. The memo notes American forces in Europe and promises to observe neutrality amid the war with the German government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
Washington
Lansing
Switzerland
Europe
United States
Rural Carriers Resign in Waynesboro Pa Local Notice
A. We Cowan and Daniel C. Kline, rural mail carriers on Waynesboro routes, have resigned their positions to take effect as soon as replacements can be found. The resignation cited pursuit of other work as the reason for leaving the service. The community awaits new carriers to continue mail delivery services in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Cowan
Daniel C. Kline
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Santa
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Schell’s Seed Store
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Wm. Strouse
Hamburg Sanatorium
Dixon
Dorcas Society Bazar
Dorcas Society of Zion Lutheran Church
Diamond Hall
M’allister Brothers
Arch McAllister
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