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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
10
An advertisement touts mercorized wax as a winter skin remedy to remove rough discolored skin and promote a white smooth complexion. It also promotes a free trial dropsy treatment from Dr. Miles, promising cures and a two pound trial offer with an examination chart and advice.
An old advertisement cautions readers to diagnose pains in kidney, joints, and stomach areas. It promotes Gold Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily preventive and treatment, claiming relief and offering money-back guarantees. It warns against substitutes and notes authenticity of the imported product.
The Office Training School offers training to reveal best opportunities and power to choose a high paying occupation. Ambitious students may enter January second for the Winter Term at 4 South Market Square. Telephone or postal appointments available.
William T. Ellis argues that 1916's lasting impact lies in Sunday school study of the Acts, shaping historical thinking more than battles. He compares early Christianity’s rise to Alexander and Mohammedanism, noting World War I’s vast reach and the church’s spiritual influence surpassing printing, discovery, and Reformation. Dayton papers raise daily copy price to two cents due to higher paper costs.
R W Welker a railroad man from Mechanicsburg Pa recovered from stomach catarrh and a lingering cold after taking Tanlac the reconstructive tonic. He reports his appetite returned and his strength improved allowing him to crave venison again and feel lively. Tanlac is being demonstrated at Gorgas' drug store by the local Tanlac representative.
The article notes German forces pressing toward Braila and the Sereth line in Moldavia with 1,400 Russian prisoners taken, and reports Bulgarian Turkish and German moves near Ratchelu in Dobrudja. It also covers Verdun trench actions and a peace note explanation from Rome via Paris.
Three governments express hope that President Wilson’s initiative will lead to a result worthy of the generous spirit behind the action. The note emphasizes growing consequences of the war and a collaborative path toward peace.
London December 29 The entente reply to the German note is completed and will be transmitted to all allies before final delivery. Delivery is expected early next week in Paris and then via American channels to Germany. The document is lengthy due to many points needing clarification. Alexandra Ribot attended the conferences. An American note follow up is expected within days. Peter Elijah Meiller died at 71 from a stroke at his Summerdale home. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four sons and several grandchildren. Funeral at his son Albert’s home in Marysville on Sunday at 2 pm. Burial at Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Miss Anna Ewing and Robert Smith wed in a private Dec 29 ceremony at Mt Union. The Rev C W Todd and Rev Smith officiated with close friends present. Miss Eleanor McClelland attended. The couple will reside in Ohio.
A home treatment promotes inhalation and skin absorption of Vicks Vap-O-Rub with no stomach dosing. Fresh air in the bedroom and a Vicks application to the throat and chest are advised. Medicated vapors loosen phlegm clear airway passages and soothe inflamed membranes. Prices listed 25c 60c or 1.00.
Advert says apply Famousorkola over throat and chest at night with a warm flannel. Vapors released by body heat reduce inflammation, loosen phlegm, and open air passages. Little insert in nostril advised for head colds. Get from druggist or H. C. Kennedy.
Notice that viewers appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County filed their report in the January Term 1917 proceeding concerning nine teenth items from Rudy Street to Swatara Street Harrisburg. Also notice letters of administration for William A. Bothwell estate granted to Maude H. Rothwelik Administratrix.
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