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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
13
The piece argues for resuming two-cent coins to ease pricing and newspaper costs, citing lower costs and better price granularity between cent and nickel. It also critiques Washington politics, rail against tea and coffee taxes, and discusses Pennsylvania politics and the speakership contest with Cox and Baldwin factions.
Cochin China imports of hardware machinery and iron are valued at 2 million dollars yearly with hardware as the strongest American market. War freight rates cut maize shipments, France remains sole buyer. Over half of Tonkin petroleum and most lubricants come from the United States, but imports drop on high prices. A Spanish bank bill seeks foreign trade expansion. Consul Olivares calls for aggressive ads for American lighting. Argentina buys steel stamps dies machinery plates and rubber stamps. rubber scarcity pushes wooden bicycle tires. steel coil tires tested but harm pavements. South Africa seeks safes market.
Public men and editorials from leading papers condemn the South’s three bills the omnibus public building flood reclamation and river and harbor measures accusing Southern Democrats of looting the Treasury by seeking more than 120 million dollars for unnecessary projects described as a national scandal.
London AP report says Rt. Rev. Herbert Bury, English Anglican bishop for Northern Europe, praised Ruhleben prisoner camp after a week there. He described orderly life, self-governed prisoners, fair German guards, and strong moral and spiritual influences among about 3,000 inmates. He noted meals from home, open letters, and a performance of God Save the King with enthusiastic reception.
The piece surveys optimism for peace, King George approving cabinet reforms, and questions about the Clark act. It notes U S punitive action in Mexico boosting enlistment and cites Villa with 10,000 troops as context for the era's defense and policy debates.
The Bethlehem Steel chief Charles M Schwab predicts strong steel demand after the war and plans to invest millions to expand capacity at Bethlehem and other plants. He argues a busy American steel sector benefits the nation and defends investment against pacifist critics.
An opinion piece critiques the Clark law commission form of government in Williamsport. It argues the system produces incompetent officials and risks public funds, blaming poor business judgment and politics for the city's 50 000 population challenges.
Fragmentary recollection mentions Harrisburg tin plate used in army cups and references a snowy session of the first Legislature in Harrisburg. The prose shifts to a humorous verse about meals and a lighthearted narrator, ending with a moral about letting each child live their plan.
The Eighth Infantry and Fourth Infantry are expected to return from duty on the first ten days of February, with units mustered out to home stations. Troop C will keep thirty-two horses for mobilization and training under Captain George C. Jack, while machine gun and wagon companies stay for material and horses. Harrisburg discusses armories funding as revenues rise. a Beaver Springs farmer reports a 595 pound pig with nails and hardware in its stomach. watch night services attract large, non-denominational congregations. local waste disposal sparks resident complaints. Rep. Miles A. Millican balances legislature duties with business interests in Harrisburg.
Hazleton Mayor James G Harvey designates where children may coast and has named streets for sports. Philadelphia scholar Paul Haupt noted ancient wine strength was twenty five times today's. Ralph Bingham dressed as Santa Claus for the Pen and Pencil Club in Philadelphia. E F Romig, scion of a prominent Allentown family, returns home from the Orient where he taught early in the year.
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