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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
4
Agnes Morley battles fear after a visit from Randolph Pickens and plans a hospital trip to see her aunt Miss Lucy Morley. At the hospital Agnes comforts her sick aunt while facing questions about care, duty, and her uncertain future beyond the day’s tense events.
The May Manton pattern No 233 A offers a kimono style Christmas doll dress for 18 22 and 26 inch dolls with pockets and a matching princess slip. Materials include lawn batiste gingham chambray linen and embroidery. pattern mailed for fifteen cents.
Josephine Brownell of 42 North Twelfth Street Harrisburg Pennsylvania says she was a physical wreck suffering from stomach catarrh and threatened with a nervous breakdown. After trying Tanlac her nerves improved stomach trouble left her and she gained energy she calls herself among the happiest. Tanlac is being promoted at Gorgas Drug Store with a Tanlac man presenting daily to crowds.
An old advertisement prescribes drinking hot water with a spoonful of bisulated magnesia to relieve distension and pain from poor digestion. It claims the beverage draws blood to the stomach, neutralizes acid, and stops fermentation, advising travelers to take magnesia tablets after meals as a preventive measure. G A Gorgas supplies the product.
A testimonial from Mrs. F. E. Root of Buffalo endorses Peterson's Ointment for eczema, old sores, and various skin conditions. The ad claims a profit guarantee from druggists and notes a 25 cent box price with mail orders available from Buffalo.
A resolution by Rep Emerson of Ohio asks the Postmaster General to report in ten days on reducing parcel post rates raising weight limits and ending the zone system for foods. Census data show delivery costs around eight percent of retail prices in Washington with four goods classes totaling $6 million in gross sales incurring nearly $500,000 in delivery costs.
Atlantic City reports a joint campaign to reclaim over $1 million in property with backing from President Wilson General Goethals Dr Harvey Wiley Governor Edge and state representatives. The plan aims to eradicate mosquitoes in five to seven years with initial New Jersey spending of about $150 000 and total five year spending of $750 000. Details from the Panama Canal Zone Havana Cuba and India will guide methods in New Jersey and neighboring states.
Washington reports Senator Williard Saulsbury of Delaware, in his first term, was unanimously selected by the Democratic caucus to be president pro tempore of the Senate to succeed the late J. P. Clarke. The nomination equals an election and follows his long service in Democratic politics including as a national committeeman since 1892.
Public Service Commission today sustained Potter Gas Company's minimum rate increase from fifty cents to one dollar, rejecting a Galeton citizens' complaint. Commissioner Brecht notes rising gas costs and market trends justify higher gross income, and points out the company has had a 25 percent cost rise over three years and has not paid a dividend since 1908. The contract form remains unchanged.
Post Office Harrisburg lists remaining letters for the week ending December 9 1916. Ladies and Gentlemen's lists include numerous names with many initials and misspellings. Also notes firm names and agencies and advises addressees to use correct size and number for prompt delivery. FRANK C. SITES Postmaster. London report notes Lloyd George meeting and ongoing illness of the prime minister with rest ordered.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for rheumatism stiff joints and poor circulation. It claims quick pain relief without skin staining and notes its ease of use for sprains bruises and toothache with bottles priced 25 50 and 100 cents.
An article from Philadelphia outlines a doctor claimed method to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in a week using Bon Opto tablets. It describes patient testimonials, instructions to dissolve one tablet in water and rinse the eyes twice daily, and notes distribution by Harrisburg sellers and local druggists.
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