Automobiles and 1910s Classified Ads on Opposite Page
A cluttered automotive classifieds page lists many used cars including a for sale Buick roadster, 1917 Ford touring, Maxwell tours, 1918 Chandler touring, plus repair services and auto top shop ads. Notable items include a 1917 Ford touring priced at 475 cash, a 1918 Maxwell touring at 750 cash, and a new Chandler touring car described as in good condition. Local addresses and contact names appear in scattered ad lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
FORD
Maxwell
U. K
Horst's
Linglestown
Gardner & Baptists
Inird
Chestnus
Welcome Home Musicians From Harrisburg Area Band
A large program planned for the Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry Band’s return from service. Frank Blumenstein leads a city-wide reception with all bands and choirs invited. A march from Market Square to the railroad station will precede speeches by Mayor Keister at the Board of Trade building. The unit, formerly the Eighth Regiment Band, served overseas with the One Hundred Twelfth Infantry after formation from the Eighth and Sixteenth Regiments. Discharge orders were expected at Camp Meade, Md., with no firm date.
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Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry
Marrisburg
Orunday
Frank Blumenstein
Harrisburg
Old Eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania
Board of Trade
Keister
Camp Hancock
National Guardsmen
Camp Wadsworth
S. C
Camp Meade
David M. Clark
Council Advances Park and Street Improvements in Capitol Area
The council postponed ash collection bids by Steel Simonetti Co until the budget is complete and passed a series of ordnances. These include widening North Third Street from Walnut to North as part of Capitol Park works, enabling street payments to Paxton Creek along Walnut Street, and authorizing water mains purchase from Dauphin Consolidated Water Co for the Fourteenth Ward at 13 500. Additional bids for extending water pipes for fire protection in the same ward are authorized, with estimated costs not less than 29 000.
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Simonetti Company
North Third Street
Walnut
North Streets
Capitol Park
Lynch
Paxton Creek
Walnut Street
Hassler
Dauphin Consolidated Water Company
Fourteenth Ward
City Works Aims at Street Paving and Water Lines in Harrisburg
Urban improvement plans include advertising bids for 3000 feet of six inch pipe and ten fire plugs on Vaughn Street from Sixth to Fourth and related blocks. An ordinance funds paving Walnut Street from Cameron to Paxton Creek, with North Third Street widened as Capitol Park extensions proceed. Funeral for two year old William N. Lontz set for Thursday in East Harrisburg Cemetery. Letters testamentary granted for Susan Miley estate. notices urge debts and claims. Regular stockholders meeting for Penbrook National Bank set January 14, 1919. Notices of Caroline Fremell estate and legal representation listed.
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Lewis Henry Sale
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Jarcisburg
Paul G. Smith
North Third Street
Vaughn Street
Vaughn
Lewis
W. H. Lynch
Walnut Street
Cameron Street
Paxton Creek
Walnut
North Streets
Capitol Park
Third Street
Park Terrace
William N
William N. Lontz
Barte J. Lonts
Harrisburg Hospital
East Harrisburg
Caroline A. Fremell
Tate
Torrieeh
Ree
Tealding
tNoeth Hecong
Hegie A. Hopman
Penrose Urges Prompt Passage of War Revenue Bill
In Washington Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania urged swift Senate action on the income tax section of the war revenue bill. He supported early passage with future remedial fixes, favoring abolition of excess profits taxes and a flat tax system while acknowledging 1920 rate concerns. He called the measure essential as a war emergency and noted anticipated demobilization changes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Finance Committee
Simmons
Three Damages Suits Filed Against Harrisburg Railways Co
Three lawsuits filed against Harrisburg Railways Co. cite injuries from a January 24 trolley crash at Paxton, a 15 year old girl named Vivian Mumma among survivors, plus two wrongful death and injury claims for Wesley M. Stanford and Zell C. Stanford. The Stanford incident involved a Paxtang Park summer car with a defective front controller causing flames and severe burns. the motorman fled.
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Harrisburg Railways Co
Harrisburg Railways Company
Sadie GB
Mumma
Vivian
Paxton
Wesley.m. Stanford
Zell C. Stanford
Stanfords
Paxtang Park
Whcen
Itilcharged
President Wilson Moves About in Paris
President Wilson continues his Paris stay as peace conference activities unfold. He met Premier Clemenceau in a largely personal visit and remains in close touch with U S affairs through White House contacts. Secretary Lansing organizes American delegation duties while no rail chief is yet named and McAdoo may stay on until Wilson’s return.
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Cally
Wilson
Clemenceau
Europe
United States
White House
Lansing
Congress
McAdoo
Monsignor Cerretti
Paris
Cardinal Gibbons
E. M. House
Pope Benedict
Rome
London Daily Mail
Versailles
Grayson
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Sharp
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Italy
Murat
Ministry of War
Georges Clemenceau
Council
Wilson Hie
Adrien Milhouard
Venizelos
Greece
Hotel de Ville
Poincare
Senlis
Marshall Fech
Amed
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Steelton Red Cross drive lags despite big gifts
Slow response to the Red Cross roll call in Steelton shows fewer than 5 000 enrolled by noon with a goal of 20 000. A generous $19 gift from Clarence Diffenderfer boosts morale as canvassers report many refusals and warn the drive may falter without more supporters. In other news, St Johns Lutheran Church choir plans a Christmas cantata, and President Wilson’s peace mission and arrival details fill the dispatches along with health news on Dr Downes.
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Red Cross
T. J. Nelley
Clarence Diffenderfer
Steelton
St. John's Lutheran Church
Peace
Markets Copprs in Lead on the Markets
New York opening shows coppers and utilities lagging the broad market gains while oils rise 1 to 2 percent. U S Steel, U S Rubber, Great Northern Ore, American Can and Distillers gain, with several rails and other major names advancing. oils extend gains amid mixed actions in Liberty Bonds.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
United States Rubber
Great Northern
American Can
Baldwin Locomotive
American Car
Utah
Wilson Packing
American Woolens
Studebaker
Rais
Liberty
Chandler Brothers and Company
Philadelphia
North Market Square
Harrisburg
Chestnut Street
Pine Street
Allis Chalmers
Can .c
Amer Woolens
Gils
Baldwin Locomotive Oe Tom
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem. Steel
China Con Copper
Crucible Steel
Blessccee Ce Otaassececs
Goodrich BF
Great Northern Ore
Hide and Leather
Inspiration
International Paper
Kennecott
Mere Mar Ctfs
Mere Mar
Mex Petroleum
Midvale Steel
New York Central
NYN H and H
Norfolk and Weste Northern, Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh Coal
Railway Steel Spg
Ray Con Copper
Rgaaing
BEN Republic Iron and Steel
Southern Pacific
Southern Ry
Studébaker
Seseeeee
Union Pacific
Seeeseeses
Willys-Overland
Philadelphia Produce Market Report Highlights Varied Prices
The Philadelphia market lists soft wheat at 2.50 for No.2 red and 2.24 for No.3 red, with corn to grade and yellow varieties around 1.05 to 1.70. Oats rise, bran remains steady, butter and cheese show firm prices, and poultry, potatoes, flour, hay, tallow, and other commodities display mixed movements across multiple regional sources in December. Chicago cattle and hog receipts show steady to firm trends, with a wide price spread for hogs and butchers.
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Philadelphia
Pec
Newark
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Peking Spring
Long Island
New Jersey
Western
New York State
Maine
Delaware
Maryiana
Michigan
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Norfolk
Eastern
Kansas
Timothy
Tlerces
Live stock and grain markets clear at Chicago Board report
Receipts in cattle and sheep show mixed tone as openers hold steady. Cattle prices range from common to prime with beef cattle moving 9.50 to 19.75, veal and feeders mixed, lambs and sheep quoted at several levels. hogs not listed. In grain, corn and oats show January futures with modest shifts. lard and ribs priced for January and May contracts under Associated Press filing.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Chieago
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Chicago Board OF Tradery
Board of Trade
Workmen Escape Injury As Furnace Explodes at Foundry
A pit furnace used for snelting bronze at the Pennsylvania Bronze Foundry on Seventh and Emerald streets exploded after a plug was not removed in time. The blast blew the furnace through the roof, damaging two other furnaces while three nearby units suffered partial damage. Two workers standing near the front top four feet away were unharmed. no flames followed and the fire call was answered.
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Pennsylvania Bronze Foundry
Seventh and
Emerald Streets
Seventh
Curtin Streets
Boy Scouts to Sell War Stamps For $25 Prize
War Savings Stamp contest opens with Boy Scouts as contestants. Prizes include a complete scout uniform for first, aluminum cock kit featherweight shelter tent or ceebynite compass for second, mag napole compass for third, Scout jewelry sets for fourth and fifth, and a souvenir edition Scout diary for sixth through tenth. An American Red Cross First Aid.
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Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Scout prize plan announced by executive J Fredrik Virgin
Scout Executive J. Fredrik Virgin announced that a troop prize and regulation ace medals will be available as standing prizes. The details emphasize continued recognition for top units and individuals in scouting activities.
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Scout
J. Fredrik Virgin
University Club Sings War Songs at Luncheon
Major W. G. Murdock could not address the University Club luncheon due to Washington duties regarding demobilization plans. Ehrman B. Mitchell Jr. led the community singing with help from P. B. Rice and Elmer Erb, as members echoed Brainless Bates’s Doughboy Ditties. A large dance is planned for January 2 with invitations issued to members and guests.
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Washington
W. G. Murdock
University Club
Murdock
Ehrman B. Mitchell Jr
P. B. Rice
Elmer Erb
Beltelco Orchestra Reorganizes For Year in City
The Beltelco jazz orchestra reconstituted at a meeting at 1247 Market Street led by Fred T. Spahr. Guest of honor Russell Zimmerman, recently discharged from the Army, attended. After the business session, vocal and instrumental selections and refreshments were enjoyed, with attendees including Mrs. Davids, B. Sarvis, Mrs. Raymond Zigler, Miss Emma Sarvis, R. H. Zeigler, F. T. Spear, C. B. Sarvis, Howard St. Clair, and Russell Zimmerman. Lieutenant Otto Weise, brother-in-law of Arch H. Dinsmore, of the Central Y.M.C.A., passed through en route from Washington to join his wife in Lincoln, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltelco
Fred T. Spahr
Market Street
Russell Zimmerman
United States Army
Davids
B. Sarvis
Raymond Zigler
Emma Sarvis
R. H. Zeigler
F. T. Spear
C. B. Sarvis
Howard St. Clair
Russel Zillmerman
Visuns
Otto Weise
Arch H. Dinsmore
Y. M
Washington
Dinsmore
Lincoln
Nebraska
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Bosch
Eishmann
Dixey
Splitdorf
Mea
Remy
Schiffman
Cameron Careet
Baisain Fur
Schittman
North Cameron
BUICK
Kuns Fae
Ugnis
Horst
Lingies
Uwn
Mitchell
Edward W. Evans
Na Third Street
Oeti Neon
Ford Ourss
Teleonan
Lauguire
Keystone Auto Top CO
PEXN
Muench Street
Bell
Atdition
Horst Linglessown
Apperson
Keystone Sales CO
Harley
Lingiwsown
Gys.uu
Horst, Lingies
Tor Sale
Harrisvare Motorcycle Exchange
Nurit Sixth Street
Dorry
Nils
Amond
Vent North Phird St
Chiessan
tHardisourg
Sud
Thig Street
Seavy
Rapert
Capital City
Whluing CO
Logan St. Hell
Eee
Battlle
Mlizabeth Holland
Hs . Central Trust Company
Hertepure
Elmer E. Flese
Register of Wills
Elmer E. Fiese
Steelton,s Trust Company
Steelton, Pa
Wickersham & Metzger
Bergner Bidg
Sue Eberly
Court of Common Pleas
Commonwealth
Pe Tse Courton
Horace A, Segelbaum
Old Eighth Regiment Band
Lieut
Susan I. Miley
Cunkle
Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, Pa
Edward 'F Dofhne
Warrietvarg, Pa
Penbrook National Bank
Penbrook
J. L. Unger
Mr. Wilson
Clemence Gt
Clemenc
Ototes Privace
Mordacqg
War Ministry
Montmartre
Seine
Alexander HiIbridge
Territorials
Guard of Honor
Wil
Shellon News
The
Son
Joseph C. Grew
Vienna
Ray Stamnard Baker
Maximilian Foster
Orlando
Vittorio Orlando
Sonnino
David Lloyd George
A. J. Walfour
France
Licviathan
Coyle Kennedy
Cham
Lersburg
Philadelymia
Seals & Stencils Mfg
STENC
U. S
Liberty Bonds
National City Company
Chestnut St
Employees Loan Society
Bergner Building
Securities and Real Estate
Chestnut Street Market Company
Columbia & Montour Electric Company
Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company
C. Day Rudy Company
Logan Street
Fulton Street
Green Street
Vront Street
Secon Street
Hamilton Street
Dauphin & Wood
Muench
Fourth
Euench Strent
Heal Estate
Commonwealth Trust Company
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