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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1919

Page

8

Begs President to Send Direct Aid to Armenia

A memorandum from ten members of the American committee for the independence of Armenia urges immediate U S recognition of the Armenian republic and direct aid. Signers include James W Gerard Charles E Hughes Elihu Root Nicholas Murray Butler Jacob Gould Schurman and Admiral Fiske.

Associated Press New York Near East United States Wilson American Committee For the Independence of Armenia James W. Gerard Charles E. Hughes Alton B. Parker Elihu Root Frederick C. Penfield Nichlas Murray Butler Jacob Gould Schurman John Grier Hibben P. W. Rhinelander Admiral Fiske

Home Made Remedy for Catarrh and Colds

Thousands use a simple at home remedy for catarrh and colds. Ask a druggist for Menthol ized Arcine a three quarters of an ounce and fill a pint bottle with boiled water. Gargle the throat then snuff or spray the liquid into the nostrils twice daily to keep nasal passages clean and healthy and hinder flu germs.

Bio-Feren Tablets Praised For Rapid Nervous Remedy

Joseph E. Webb of Muncie Indiana credits Bio-seven with restoring him to normal after nervous fatigue. The ad claims the tablets quickly alleviate weakness anemia and low vitality and instructs dosing of seven days and a money back guarantee if not improved.

Joseph E. Webb Muncie Indiana

U S Memo Cautions Against Armenian Mandate Plan

The memorandum argues Americans should not take hazardous responsibility that benefits Turks and could empower them to murder and raid. It states that Americans would support direct aid to Armenia and urges recognizing the Armenian republic as a preliminary step.

America Armenia Republc

Famous Child Pianist Brard to Perform in Paris Audience

Magdeleine Brard, famed young French pianist, earns top prizes at the Paris Conservatoire and Prix d honneur. Her December 16 recital at Technical High School promises mature artistry beyond her years, drawing praise from The Tribune Herald Times for a child noted as the greatest since Hoffmann.

Magdeleine Brard Technical High School France New York “Tribune Miles Brard Hoffrhan New York The New York Herald Miss Brard

Home Made Cough Syrup Popularized by Lents Reader

Mrs M H Van Wart of Lents Oregon writes that Mentho Laxene or Mentho Laxere cured her husband’s long lasting cough and now helps her two boys and her winter asthma. The concentrated essence sold by druggists is mixed at home with syrup to make a pint at low cost per bottle.

M. H. van Wart Lents Ore

Daniels urges pay increases in U S Navy

Secretary Daniels urges Congress to pass a joint resolution for pay increases to Navy personnel. He warns loss of skilled men reduces fleet effectiveness and threatens current operations. With enlistments near 102,000 but many under nineteen, the Navy would need higher pay to retain warrant and petty officers.

Associated Press Washington Congress Daniels Navy Guantanamo Cuba

Prominent York Pastor Dies of Heart Trouble

Rev. Dr. Andrew Todd Taylor, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in York, died of heart disease aged 53. A native of Ireland, he had served Gaston Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for twelve years and was elected secretary of the American branch at an England conference. He is survived by his wife and four children. the body will be taken to Philadelphia for burial.

York Andrew Todd Taylor First Presbyterian Church Benjamin Marsh Washington, D. C Mary J Lauretta Andrea James I. Taylor Philadelphia

Democrats Are Split by Knox Resolution

Washington reports the Knox resolution widened rifts among Senate Democrats. Some lawmakers oppose President Wilson’s stance and fear the plan makes compromise impossible. Belief grows that dissenting Democrats may push a separate compromise, with intensified outreach over the holiday recess.

Knox

Miss Anna MacDonald Returns From France

Miss Anna MacDonald returns to 306 North Second Street after a year distributing books to soldiers in France. She sailed December 14, 1918, as the American Library Association placed over 2,500,000 books in camps and transports, with sites at St Aignan and Brest.

France Anna MacDonald North Second Street Miss MacDonald American Library Association

Lemoyne Bible Class to Give Christmas Entertainment

The Bible School of the Lemoyne Church of Christ offers a Christmas service titled White Gifts for the King tomorrow at 7 45 featuring recitations songs and choir selections. Each class contributes a gift of money or provisions to aid orphans and the needy. Bible class attendance records were broken at Zion Lutheran as Dr E E Campbell led a talk on The Prince of Peace with a class of 91 and a new quartet singing two carols. Y M C A plans include a Christmas party for younger boys on December 26 and industrial-plant tours for older boys starting early next week.

Bible School Lemoyne E. E. Campbell Zion Lutheran Church Prince of Peace George A. Kline Walter Co. Heiges Arthur H. Hull Luther Kuhlman S. Winfield Herman Wilbur Horton C. W. Miller Arch H. Dinsmore Lincoln Nebraska

Audacious burglaries in St Nazaire claimed by cross‑border bandits

Police at St Nazaire arrested French Spanish and American hold up men on charges of stealing American army stocks and transporting them by automobile. The suspects are tied to numerous burglaries in the region. Christmas exercises at Camp Hill Church of God featured a Sunday school program before a large audience. The children received a yearly treat and the pastor was given a purse.

Associated Press Paris Havas St. Nazaire Camp Hill

Rural Education Topics Highlight Pennsylvania Conference

Professor Frank E. Shambaugh attended a Reading meeting of the Coun ty Superintendents Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Discussions centered on developing rural schools through a State Bureau and forming a county unit for school taxation and administration.

Frank E. Shambaugh

Rich iron builds strength and nerve power for success

An advertisement extols organic iron-Nuxated Iron as a cure for nervousness fatigue and lack of stamina caused by iron deficiency. It cites physicians Dr James Francis Sullivan and Dr J Van Horne praising iron in blood for vitality and achievement, notes easy absorption, teeth safety, and a money back guarantee with local retailers listed.

James Francis Sullivan Bellevue Hospital New York Westchester County Hospital J. van Horne Board of Health of the City of New York D. Nelson Clark Croll Keller Geo. Gorgas Kenned's Druggists A. Medicine Store

Senate Passes Railroad Bill With Anti-Strike Provisions

Washington December 22 The Cummins railroad bill passed the Senate 46 to 80 to return railroads to private operation. It retains anti strike and other provisions and goes to conference with the Esche bill. Final enactment hoped early next month amid ongoing doubt over railroad disposition as Congress adjourns for holidays.

Washington Senate Congress House Wilson

Compromise Treaty Plan Ready as Senate Meets

Negotiations toward a compromise on the German peace Treaty and conferences on railroad reorganization legislation promise to be the only activities of the few Congress members remaining in Washington during the two week holiday recess. By January 6 a compromise treaty plan should be ready for Senate presentation. railroad action is not expected until late next month. Senate and House managers on the railroad measures will meet Tuesday to outline work on adjusting the Cummins and Esch bills with parallel prints. Conference adjourns Tuesday for a week, then daily sessions are planned for weeks. A few House committees plan to work during the recess drafting bills for the new session.

Washington Congress Senate House

Barnes Approves Hoover Plan to Aid Europe Food

New York reports Julius H. Barnes president of the United States Grain Corporation and wheat director announces approval of Hoover urged plan to supply food to Central Europe on credit from U S Grain Corp profits may fund humanitarian relief. He says the treasury is unlikely to incur losses on the guaranteed price program and suggests Congress authorize a loan of 100 to 200 million dollars.

Associated Press New York Herbert Hoover Europe United States Grain Corporation Julius H. Barnes United States Barnes National Treasury Congress

Maynard to Quit Flying and Return to Pulpit

Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard the flying parson and winner of the army trans continental air race has resigned from the army air service and will resume church work. He plans to leave by January 1 and heed a warning to give up flying for newspaper fame. General Rickards argues for peace, then a local burial notes a 12 year old boy Earl Krone buried after a fall from a tree delayed by ice floes and a plane aid.

Associated Press New York Belvin W. Maynard Army Air Service Maynard

Theatres Chronicle: Thurston Majestic Regal and Colonial Picks

The Orpheum hosts Thurston the magician with a two month New York run and matinees on Christmas Day. Majestic presents Rex's Circus and Keith acts headlining Christmas week. Colonial shows Rex Beach's The Girl from Outside all week with Nome frontiers and June the heroine. Regent features Vivian Martin in Louisiana and Enid Bennett in Partners Three. Victoria books Florence Reed in Her Game and Tom Mix in The Feud.

Majestic Rex's Company Circus Keith Rex Beach Victoria Florence Reed Tom Mix Vivian Martin Louisiana Enid Bennett Partners Paramount Artcraft Wallace Reid Regent Great American Desert Partners Three Paramount Arizona Wallace Reid Pe

Deaths and Funerals for Della McCamant and Elizabeth Bright

The funeral for Mrs. Della McCamant widow of ex Auditor General Thomas McCamant was held at 3 p m from her 404 North Second Street home with Rev Dr Lewis Seymour Mudge officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg cemetery. Survived by Jannie Bruce of Harrisburg and Wallace of Portland Ore. The late Thomas McCamant served as Auditor General 1889 to 1892. Mrs Elizabeth Bright aged 85 died Saturday and funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at her son Harry Brights home 1410 Walnut Street with further services at Shoops Church and burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son a daughter Mrs May Schwarts sister Mrs Margaret Tarling and six grandchildren.

Mes LA McCamant Della McCamjant Thomas McCamant North Second Street Lewis Seymour Mudge Pine Street Presbyterian Church Harrisburg MeCamantte Jannie Bruce Wallace Portland Ore Bsss Elizabeth Bright Harry 3

Roberta Disbrow Society Sends Apples to Har risbore Orphans

The Roberta Disbrow Lloyd Sunshine Society arranged Christmas parcels for three Harrisboro children’s homes including barrels of apples and standard gifts like candy, cake and nuts. Disabled children treated by Dr. Rhue in Philadelphia are improving and fitted for new braces.

Harrisbore Roberta Disbrow Lloyd Sunshine Society Rhue Philadelphia

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Dirks the Dill Co Norristown United States Army S. Navy Senate, Foreign Relations Committee Lemoyne Bible Class Hoover Rickards Stevens Church George C. Rickards Oil City One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry Stevens Memorial Church Richards Japan al. K. Thomas Earl Krone Urban Krone Newberrytown Paddletown Krone Empress Empress Manufacturing Co West 20Th St New York City Orpheum Thurston Vitagraph Los Angeles John M. Quinn Duncan Il Am William Duncan Sandow Canada William Dun Globe Theater Broadway Orope Theater Victoria Theater Miss Reed Rex Tiex Majestic Theater C. Fployd Hopkins Hopkins Colonial Goldwyn Nome Curly Kid Seattle Nithie Prince Magdeleine Brard Furore New York Symphony Orchestra Frederick Gunster C. M. Sigler, Inc North Second St Salome Sanders Martin Sion Dad Carol 405 Swatara Street Malehorn Steelton
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