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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
13
A proposal in Altoona to have a single city tax collector handle city school and county taxes, with salary sharing by county commissioners, prompts debate over efficiency and patronage. Supporters argue it would cut costs and simplify payment for taxpayers amid rising costs and pressure on taxpayers.
The Rotary Club entertained about six hundred unfortunate children in Harrisburg with a holiday dinner. Members served as waiters trained the youngsters, operated miniature cars, and helped in various tasks. The event highlighted generosity and community spirit, showing that giving brings joy to both givers and receivers.
A local discussion argues for a formal zoning system to end haphazard construction. Advocates claim clear placement of new developments protects the community and guides property owners toward proper guiding lines.
A Pittsburgh era article from Harrisburg argues for strict zoning to shield residential districts from factories and junkyards. It cites St Louis and Chicago precedents, urges City Planning Commission action, and notes anticipated 1920 policy debates and local appointments across state offices.
A son-in-law who married a rich man's daughter scoffs at domestic troubles and sparks his father-in-law’s anger. He warns he will disinherit if he hears more complaints. The old man’s ultimatum ends the disputes.
The Salt Lake Citizen reports the Reds plan to supply employment for returning soldiers. The article notes organized efforts to create work opportunities and integrate veterans into civilian life.
The piece argues that consumer spending drives prices up and that people justify high costs by pride and status. It contrasts high prices with past frugality and notes the social pressure to buy the best, even when costly. It ends urging readers to pay or refrain quietly, as behavior shapes market prices.
Letters to Santa from Cove school pupils in Oyster Bay will be answered by Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, continuing a family Christmas tradition begun by the late Col. Roosevelt. The elder Roosevelt gathered the letters, bought gifts and candy, and now his son will carry on the practice.
A biblical excerpt from James 1 7 and 8 contrasts worldly wealth with humility. It warns that the rich share fate with the poor as life passes like a flower that withers, urging readers to seek steadfast faith over material status.
A Literary Digest profile recounts Alexis Carrel's rise from a French surgeon to a Nobel laureate for vascular suturing and organ transplantation. It notes his Compiegne laboratory hospital, wartime Carrel–Dakin methods, and collaboration with Madame Carrel born Anne de la Motte, who joined him in 1914.
Poem honors young soldiers fallen in distant fields. Reflects on teased youths, quiet memories, and their deathless honor in Picardy. Leaves readers with reverence for those who became legendarily majestic beyond reach of longing or grief.
A London observer laments Paris street chaos as pedestrians crouched in fear while crossing busy avenues. Amid clanging horns, roaring motors, and screaming bells, the breach of safety raises concern over casualty rates and traffic rules.
A domestic economy writer argues that hiring a kitchen maid costs about double wages for board lodging and extras, making a $10 weekly maid cost around $20 weekly or $1 040 yearly. The article notes households with reduced staff since the war face higher relative living costs.
In a Brandeis echo, the piece says a treaty remains a proposal until Senate approval. The proposal was submitted with conditions, wrapped in garb and the infant laid at the President's door. Now the President reportedly shuts the door on his offspring.
The Legislative Committee of the Pennsylvania State Grange disapproves of the centralized school idea yet urges a better plan through consolidating rural schools. It cites inadequate equipment and teachers, too many grades for one teacher, unsuitable curriculum, and crowding issues as causes of poor outcomes. The piece advocates gradual grading and home district reforms to provide more complete education locally.
Pennsylvania has 709 000 shareholders in 2123 building and loan associations with assets over 363 million at end of 1918 and helping to acquire more than 30 000 homes. Banking Commissioner Fisher notes probable 1919 gains and seeks tighter state control to safeguard savers.
A poetic fragment describes a Montana night scene with silver dust in the velvet sky a distant Moccasins range and dim cattle silhouettes near a lone cabin. The speaker hears a night bird a dog and recalls a calming sense of rest amid cool damp air and fading light.
Obituary notes Major Frank Leib of Harrisburg who died Sunday near Yellow Breeches. A Civil War veteran and longtime civic leader, Leib steered parades and ceremonies, helped bring the Lalance-Grosjean mill and East Harrisburg Railway forward, and supported Harrisburg baseball. He also aided local enterprises and warily shaped ceremonial titles policy for the American Legion.
Well known people include P. Wood reassigned to the Philadelphia district after trade investigations in France. Artist Joseph Pennell lectures in Philadelphia on the city. District Attorney C Rothermel of Berks retires and travels to Florida. William C Rehm of Lancaster becomes district attorney and will command a National Guard unit.
Historic Harrisburg notes that the first coal yards lay along the river near Market Street. Coal arrived by river in azke and served many government branches.
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