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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
9
The commissioner’s approved cut to rip-rap funding endangers park protection and a favorable contract. Unprotected bank area could flood and cause thousands in damages. Meanwhile labor and railroad issues loom as government assumes control and must address worker needs and transport stability.
The piece surveys England’s national arbitration in war industries, compulsory during war, labor adviser roles, shop committees, and postwar goals. It argues the United States should study and adopt similar measures to boost efficiency, worker representation, and industry reconstruction including a reconstruction ministry and representative industry bodies. It contrasts pacifist critics with Roosevelt's mobilization and calls for stronger internal response to bolster morale and production.
In early Missouri taverns newcomers were labeled Northerners or Southerners by their milk preference. Sweet milk indicated origins north of the Ohio River, while sour milk marked southern roots. Prices noted: sweet milk twenty five cents a gallon, sour milk eighteen and three quarters cents.
A religious text excerpt from Isaiah chapter nine verse six proclaims a child born with titles Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace, announcing the governance of a destined figure in prophetic language.
The Chicago Tribune notes a bitter irony between General Crozier’s Senate testimony and Secretary Baker’s New York address. It also cites irony in Baker’s War Department tenure during war and in the unemployment of Root, Garrison, and Roosevelt, suggesting President Wilson’s possible unawareness of these contrasts.
A private on a New Jersey ferry vows the scene of downtown New York and distant places inspires him. He declares the moment “They can't beat that” while reflecting on duty, home, and the vast nation behind him.
Collier's Weekly excerpt by Hooverneur Morris notes Paris remains lively with crowded cafés and taxis despite hardships. Prices rise for meat avoidance days, utilities and stationery costs climb, yet American Red Cross HQ feels like an exclusive club. Paris shows outward gaiety while its heart bleeds from three years of war.
A Washington Star quip notes that many men think they have worked if they have merely crafted a good excuse to avoid yesterday's labor. The line frames laziness through humor and regional dialect.
Andrew Redmond warns readers against misreading the cash and carry idea and urges backing wartime business and Liberty Bonds. He argues fools threaten prosperity with boycotts and anti-industry protests, insisting that experts should carry out President Wilson’s conservation and production aims.
Organized workers in New York back pending wage legislation to raise city laborers pay to 3 dollars daily. London Society of Compositors seeks candidate for London County Council. National Defense Council to study labor apportionment with union leaders. Immigrant influx predicted after the war by Frederic Howe at New York port. Street Car Men in Massachusetts push remedial laws. Stamford iron molders seek 5 dollar wage and eight hour day. Steam and operating engineers back eight hours in British Columbia. Boilermakers bound by agreement not to speed up at Cincinnati line. Toronto jewelry workers organize. Hannibal machinists form a union. New Orleans sheet-metal workers gain higher pay. Rochester brewers raise wages. Portland meatcutters win nine-hour day.
A collection of editorial quips from several papers commenting on World War I era topics. Sentiments touch on patriotism in prayers, Austria’s peace aims, German war prospects, a suggested dramatic legal reform, Liberty Bond impacts, and socialist appeals across publications. The tone is editorial and opinionated.
Cartoonish dialogue captures playful banter among characters with lines about a man on the water wagon a fast potato peeler and a charming magnet. The exchange begins with Hook and Cook and includes Miss Needle and other townsfolk in a humorous vignette.
The 1917 codes on decedents estates, fish laws, and dog control will take effect next week in Pennsylvania with several minor laws becoming operative January 1. Key changes include uniform inheritance for real and personal property, abolition of dower and courtesy, and extended rights for illegitimates. The wills and intestate acts alter how property is vested when no will exists, while rules on spendthrift trusts address support for a spouse and children.
Ex Judge Charles E. Rice of Wilkes-Barre is congratulated as his son receives the French war cross. Prof D R Sumstein of Pittsburgh urges physical training for soldiers. J H Sundheim of Philadelphia champions thrift stamps sales by building and loan associations. Joseph Spang of Pottstown marked his 52nd wedding anniversary with good wishes. Hampton L Carson, former Attorney General, is in demand for luncheon speeches.
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