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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
7
The governor urges making the prohibition amendment an issue before Pennsylvanians and pressing legislators to back its ratification. He notes past legislative opposition and warns that a defeat could harm the public. He hints the administration will support ratification to shape next year’s campaign.
A convention of about 1,000 New Jersey manufacturers opened in Newark to discuss how best to serve the Government during the war. Emphasis was placed on closer cooperation between manufacturers and the Government as a key measure to achieve the national war aims.
Mrs. E Moore of 663 Shearer Street Harrisburg describes long standing stomach and liver trouble with bloating pain headaches nervousness and fatigue. After taking Sanpan her stomach nerves and appetite improved and she no longer wakes with morning sickness or headaches. Sanpan is sold at Keller's Drug Store 405 Market Street Harrisburg.
W H Hartman of York Pennsylvania recounts years of stomach trouble and failed doctors. He found relief after taking Tanlac, a restorative tonic, and praises its quick improvement. Tanlac is advertised at Gorgas Drug Store and other local outlets across nearby towns.
Washington reports that winter wheat on December 1 reached its lowest condition on record despite planted on the largest acreage. A forecast of 540 million bushels was issued by the Agriculture Department. Farmers are urged to increase sowings of winter wheat and rye to aid co belligerents and conserve wheat for export. Theodore Taggart, 79, died at 851 Morris Street from illness complications. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Otterbein United Brethren Church. Interment Mast Harrisburg Cemetery.
William H. Craighead, of Harrisburg, is one of six trained men selected to sail this week for Y M C A work in France. He trained at Camp Des Moines Iowa and has conducted Y canoe activities at Camp Meade. He is among the first picked to serve as a colored Y M C A secretary in the war zone.
Harrisburg reports a broad show of support as the Red Cross drive gains momentum. Residents, merchants, and households display service flags and pledge memberships. The effort includes a 10 percent proceeds sale by Miller and Kates, plus unions like Schleisner & Co joining the 100 percent club.
A Penbrook Red Cross drive begins under Captain Hooves and Miss Nissley with about 75 workers urging all local families to join. A town girl, proud to support soldiers, laments the attention over a dollar donation from Christmas money. Italians in Harrisburg pay 3 a year to aid Italian armies. Door slamming at front doors by responders is condemned and Red Cross workers report a strong Steelton and Central Plant turnout with many wearing Red Cross buttons.
Questionnaires marked enlisted are being returned to exemption boards. One board accepted a form with the word dread noted on it. Exemption Board No. 1 advisory board meets this afternoon to decide where to receive applicants for information. Chairman A Carson Stamm leads with Paul G. Smith, John Fox Weiss, and Stamm. The morning session noted many draft eligibles seeking guidance on filling out questionnaires.
The Kiwanis Club invites members to a noon picnic and business festival at the Elks clubhouse tomorrow with prominent Harrisburg businessmen speaking. The event reflects the group’s energetic Thursday luncheon spirit and the slogan One for all, all for one. Harrisburg Assemblies Postponed Winter events are canceled during the war.
Mayor Keister issues a formal order to the police to operate efficiently and harmoniously starting January 1, 1918. Monthly 7:30 p.m. conferences with department heads will address needs, recommendations, and grievances. The Chief may appoint a Complaint Clerk. obsolete clubs are banned, caps are removed during salutes, and loitering near superiors ends. Ten days of vacation remain, with full pay for duty injuries and half pay for illness, barring direct physician links to acts like alcoholism. Additional orders to follow as needed.
Leavenworth Kans Dec 19 The verdict in the court martial of Lieutenant Colonel James H Burroughs for paying his wife a salary from government funds was sent to the department commander at Chicago. Burroughs testified she worked as a clerk and aided with correspondence in buying horses.
New York December 19. Women acted as conductors on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit surface car lines today, replacing men who have gone to the colors. The company already employs women as guards on subway trains and reports satisfaction with their performance.
Kerr, a veteran public health leader, credits his career to reforms like diphtheria antitoxin use in Chicago, purifying milk for consumers, anti spitting ordinances, and sewer and garbage management, arguing widespread Nuxated Iron could ease public health burdens.
Note Nuxated Iron is not a patent medicine but a widely known iron remedy. It is said to assimilate easily, not injure teeth or stomach, and to aid indigestion and general weakness. Manufacturers offer a $100 charity pledge if a user under 60 does not gain strength, with refunds if strength fails to double in ten days. Dispensed by reputable druggists.
The fragment references an OVERLAND touring sedan and notes its designation within the context of a car listing or description. Details are limited in the snippet, but the term Overland Touring Sedan appears as the subject of the readable portion.
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