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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
4
The lines urge renewed charge at folly’s forts and await victorious arrivals. It frames triumph as a response to repeated challenges and mocks weakness in retreat. The brief text circles around courage, competition, and enduring resolve.
The Christmas number of Tech Tatler is brightly illustrated and includes cartoons and features. A paragraph on page 40 under Who's who at Tech praises The Telegraph as the best Harrisburg newspaper, noting Tech is turning out leaders for the next quarter century.
The piece criticizes the governments actions to curb living costs noting a two percent rise in food prices in November and doubting promises of price cuts. It discusses Mr Palmer urging retailers to hold January sales and aims to shift demand toward mid priced goods to restore normal market conditions.
A brief note promotes Dr. John T. Faris' new book Seeing Pennsylvania as a charming gift. It boasts handsome binding and illustrations and appeals to lovers of the state, mentioning two recent appearances on the page as testimonials.
A critic praises a book about the Commonwealth as charming and accurate with vivid history. It should reside in libraries and serve as a public school supplement and a useful motorist guide. The writeup lauds Pennsylvania pride and ends noting a political jibe about Berkman and Lenine.
Senator John Sharpe Williams declares retirement from public life and urges action on a railroad bill to fix United States transport. He warns modern civilization rests on interstate and international transportation and favors finishing the Cummins bill with cross‑house agreement. Santa Claus note closes the remarks.
The letter frames Victor Berger as pro German and disloyal, urging deportation and denouncing his supporters. It condemns the Berger district for large margins for a radical candidate while many voters stay home. The author warns of consequences if Berger seeks reelection and questions Pennsylvania voters’ patriotism.
A New York Times quote questions Frank Hitchcock's influence over Southern Republican votes, arguing that relying on vest pocket organization is poor politics. The piece urges presidential hopefuls to win Southern support openly rather than through manipulation, noting past defeats of such nominees and calling for genuine Southern representation in the convention.
A Pennsylvan ia constitutional revision commission plans immediate steps through the Attorney General to draft amendments for a budget based state finance. Proposals may make the budget optional or tied to legislative control, with emphasis on road bond funding and sinking fund rules.
The text notes Ruth as the wife of Boaz, bearing Obed who becomes ancestor of Jesse and King David, referencing Ruth iv 13 to 17. It highlights Ruth’s lineage and the birth of Obed within the biblical genealogical line.
The Albany Journal notes the disappearance of periodic official reports detailing cold storage food supplies. The piece questions why authorities no longer publish these figures and what has happened to the prior transparency on staple stock levels.
Lee Shippey laments price controls after Chicago’s fair price list shows suited clothing and shoes affordable for some, while others hoard or mock lower costs. He recalls trying to save, facing humiliation and scarcity, and argues a fair price law needs enforcement.
John Timothy Stone urges turning to Almighty power to meet today’s tests. He argues God’s power surpasses worldly strength and that only Christ’s life can quicken us. The Niagara of God rushes past unless faith rests on Jesus Christ. The Spirit's gifts enabled the apostles in Jerusalem.
The piece opens with a parable about Adam and Eve and their shift from paradise to labor as a cure for excess mischief. It frames work as a remedy for unruly impulses and invites readers to reflect on personal self control.
The article denounces perceived undignified and coercive pressure on U.S. Senators over the League of Nations. It argues outside influence and moneyed interests attempt to force votes, defends Senate independence, and cites examples of Democrats and opponents who acted as patriots. It notes the ongoing debates, the interwoven Covenant and peace treaty, and references The Hague as an existing framework.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes widespread prosperity as families hope Santa will bring gifts and eggs as part of holiday cheer, reflecting buoyant times and optimistic spirit this season.
A poetic plea for Christmas hope and world peace seeks to end war and greed. It calls for brotherhood, honest dealing, and shared labor for the common good to replace marches of war with faith and truth.
The Edinburgh Scotsman reports a London Times note that phenol based surgery offers painless operations without general anesthesia. Surgeons in Milan at major military hospitals have used dipping and marking with phenol to form a tissue anesthetic film on the scalpel.
Excerpted verse urges selfless service and helping others. It calls for red blooded, cheerful, respectful men who uphold laws and support fellow citizens. The poem emphasizes simple deeds, shared responsibility, and personal growth through aiding others.
Prince Ludwig declares Emperor Charles of Austria never quit his post despite rumors he has missed several pay days since November 11 1918. The report notes persistent chatter abroad about the emperor's status amid wartime upheaval.
The piece notes a return to pre war petty theft by light fingered individuals. It cites a clety lady who recently found a new evening tract item stolen from her reticule, illustrating ongoing concerns about theft and social observations in London.
The article notes extensive home vegetable growing around Harrisburg including celery bands near the Capitol. It urges advertising home raised produce, cites W S Aaron of Altoona on cultivating at least an acre, and recalls war garden lessons while recounting town ski antics and public officials like Banking Commissioner John S Fisher and county detective James T Walters.
Well known people include John C. Bane a top Pittsburgh lawyer who has appeared in traction matters before the Public Service Commission. Judge elect M C Henninger of Lehigh has long served in the Lehigh bar since 1877. Thomas Cadwalader captain of the First City Troop is descended from a founder of the group. Captain C C McLain of Indiana appointed a captain in the National Guard comes from a waring family. C G Setser district attorney of Carbon county will relocate to Florida.
The initial passengers rode the old Camelback about 1023 years ago marking an early transit milestone and drawing attention to the region's historic transport routes.
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