Joffre Honored by Nation with French Academy Admittance
Paris December 19 Marshal Joffre is made a member of the French Academy. President Wilson attended the ceremony as part of the tribute. In his address Joffre spoke of American aid and sacrifice, praising the allied cause and the bond between France and the United States.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Joffre
France
Marne
French Academy
Wilson
United States
Belgium
America
Brewery Capital May Be Transferred to the Orient
California brewery interests announce plans to shift large sums of capital to the Orient for a vast expansion of the industry. The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce foresees possible moves to China Japan and other Far Eastern markets and discusses Mexico as a source for South and Central American trade. Some say the publicity aims to influence California to oppose Federal Prohibition. Local anti prohibition advocates argue capital flight could spark non enforcement after the federal amendment becomes law. Chinese officials protest potential exploitation and seek steps to prevent the brewers plans.
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San Francisco
California
United States
Orient
Foreign Trade Department
Washington
Franklin Hishborn
China
Columbus
Ohio
Belgian Soldier Seeks Stamp Help From Readers
Interned Belgian soldier Alex de Rocker in Harderwijk Holland asks Harriburg Telegraph readers to exchange used postage stamps from all countries. He offers a war keepsake in return and hopes to pass hours pleasantly while awaiting release.
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Holland
Alex de Rocker
Monsieur V'Editeur
Harriaburg Telegraph
Alex. de Rocker
Belgian Line Regiment
Harderwijk
Americanization Work Boosted In City Meeting Planned
A Chamber of Commerce committee will discuss expanding Americanization night schools held three times weekly. Ross Seaman city clerk and Professor John H. Bickley will outline current programs and future plans. Committee members include Robert H. Irons chair, John Gray, and F. V. Larkin.
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Chamber of Commerce
Robert H. Irons
John Gray
F. V. Larkin
Coal supplies tighten city as dealers fall short
Coal piles grow in dealers yards as deliveries idle up to fifty percent. With cold weather, available stock will deplete unless homemakers already store coal. City leaders say the situation isn’t dire since many households still hold coal in cellars.
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Johnston
Christmas Gift to Soldier Son Inspires Donations
A Salvation Army note found on a street-corner pot urges donations for a Christmas dinner. The writer, addressing her son in France, asks readers to bring a dozen cans of fruit and money to Captain Myers Neilsen at 456 Verbeke Street.
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France
Salvation Army
E Street
Myers Neilsen
Captain Myers Neilsen
Verbeke Street
Coal Supplies Hold Steady As Winter Fears Ease
Officials report steady coal shipments may avert shortages as milder winter reduces demand. November sales reach 2,600 tons within a city allotment of 18,601 monthly. Buckwheat coal aids supply while river coal outlook remains encouraging due to active dredges and steady mine promises.
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Johnston
Rupp, MacWilliams death notices in York column
Warren R Rupp, 44, patternmaker at York Pattern Co, died at York Hospital after government work injury. Survived by four brothers and two sisters. funeral in Carlisle after removal from hospital. George W MacWilliams, 35, president of Mac Williams Construction Co, died at Keystone Hospital. Burial Paxtang Cemetery. prominent in city politics and society. member of Masonic groups and Junior Order United American Mechanics.
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Warren RB
Rupp
York
Warren R. Rupp
York Pattern Company
Harrisburg
York Hospital
City Hotel
Charles Rupp
Edward Rupp
Carlisle
F. K. Rupp
Brandt
LeRoy Rupp
Williamson School
Olive Rupp
Edith Davin
Bowmansville
C. A. Strack
George W. MacWilliams
MacWilliams Construction Company
North Fifth Street
Keystone
Premier Calls on President May Alter War Travel Plans
The article notes Wilson may cut his England visit short and return to Washington sooner than planned. It questions implications for his Italy trip and mentions Lloyd George and allies are likely re elected, with polls due December 28 determining the cabinet’s authority.
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Wilson
England
Washington
Italy
Lloyd George
Consumer to watch scales warns of basket fraud
The article cautions shoppers against unscrupulous merchants who short measure by using a twelve of fourteen quart basket and charging as if using a half bushel. It urges consumers to be vigilant about weights and pricing.
Consumer Guide to Weighing Goods and Preventing Loss
A consumer education bulletin urges shoppers to demand exact weights and clear price per unit, weigh poultry on scales, avoid weighing with deceptive vessels, and report suspicious scales or practices to the weights and measures bureau. It stresses asking price per pound, avoiding unknown hucksters, and using bureau services to curb high living costs.
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Bureau of Weights and Measures
Bureau
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