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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
4
A vintage health note cautions that soaps and shampoos damage the scalp and hair by alkali. It recommends malsified cocoanut oil as a cheaper, gentler cleanser, detailing usage and benefits for soft, silky hair and easy maintenance.
Dr. B. Frank Zerbe of Schaefferstown died in Lebanon yesterday from meningitis following a seven month illness due to a complication of diseases. He was 61, former Lebanon county prothonotary and a Republican leader in the southeastern end.
Shippensburg Pennsylvania June 1 two pulpits were filled Sunday by visiting ministers Bishop W M Weekly preached in the evening in Messiah United Brethren Church and the Rev William Young soloist of the Johnson evangelistic party preached at the Reformed Church.
A weight loss advertisement urges outdoor exercise to boost oxygen in the blood and combat obesity. It promotes oil of korein capsules taken after meals and before bed, claims harmlessness and faster weight reduction, and advises weighing yourself regularly until reaching normal weight.
Swollen veins should not wait until bursting. Secure a two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil from a reliable druggist. The germicidal treatment shows improvement in days and may reduce enlarged glands goitres and wens. Used by physicians and in hospitals, it is guaranteed to work.
May reports to Dairy Commissioner James Foust show 254 prosecutions statewide for skimmed or watered milk, low fat content, and 322 arrests total. Actions spanned 32 counties including Allegheny and Philadelphia with cases for skimmed milk fats 132, milk not meeting standards 46, cream under standard 35, and substandard ice cream 30. Philadelphia saw cases for frozen eggs, waterlogged butter, doctored cakes and candies, honey, and vinegar adulteration.
Captain Albert W. Grant has been appointed commander of the submarine branch by Secretary Daniels with full authority to elevate its standard and efficiency. The move follows criticism of the flotilla's performance in recent Atlantic fleet maneuvers. Harrisburg and Chicago vied for a 1917 Lutheran General Synod biennial convention, with Chicago chosen and the convention set for 1917.
United Brethren reunion at Quincy For the annual gathering at the United Brethren Orphanage Quincy Pa the Cumberland Valley Railroad has arranged for special low rate on Thursday June 3 A large turnout is expected as in former years Full particulars on application to Ticket Agents London June 1 Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey to rest his sight Lord Crewe to take charge of foreign affairs Marquis of Lansdowne to assist him Mayor John K Royal and the Rev Leonard Hynson Lebanon will speak at Covenant Presbyterian Church Boy Scout rally tonight Concert Thursday evening Junior Christian Endeavor Society lawn social yesterday
A vintage advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female illness. It portrays women smiling through pain and urges every woman suffering from female ills to try the product for relief.
The growth of children is a daily topic as relatives remark on changing features. Preserve infancy by a photographic portrait at Kelberg studio on Market street. Mounted portraits offered on plain panels or elaborate folders for $2.00.
Mrs. Frank M. Roessing, president of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association, denounces the Congressional Union and says Pennsylvania suffragists will keep to dignified, educational methods. She emphasizes they will not urge the President but will present reasons for suffrage to voters and seek citizens’ rights with respect.
Special to The Telegraph Kansas City Kansas June 1 Frank P Walsh chairman of the Industrial Relations Commission states the commission proves the absolute responsibility of John D Rockefeller Jr for everything that happened in Colorado The men who led the Colorado strike fight for liberty against an enemy as powerful as any faced by our revolutionary forefathers Walsh says the Washington hearing record confirms indictments against the Rockefellers and coal operators shown by quotes from Rockefeller or his hireling authorizing actions with signed letters backing their joint wills
Devereux Company of New York brings eighteen Shakespearean artists to Harrisburg Academy for an open air production of As You Like It tomorrow evening. Tickets at Gorgas Drug Store for reserved seating. company arrives 1.40 pm with stage work to begin soon after. A unique, company property lighting system will illuminate the 24 by 36 foot stage.
Washington reports from American Minister Birch in Lisbon say the city is quiet as President Arriagas resignation was read to Congress and accepted. Theophile Braga was elected. An Athens dispatch notes Turkish troop transport to the Dardanelles halted by a British submarine near Constantinople. In the U.S., 20 Chinese officials began a chartered inspection tour in Washington. A Dallas auto truck overturned, killing six and injuring nineteen returning from an orphan home event.
President Wilson will meet tomorrow with Miss Mabel Boardman of the American Red Cross to discuss a plan to use Mexican border army posts as depots for collecting and distributing food to starving Mexicans. He will also confer with Secretary Garrison on the subject.
Ground was broken this morning for the Harrisburg Academy dormitory. The contract went to Augustus Wildman, who is advancing the project quickly to finish before the opening of the school next Fall.
A combination sale offers ten pounds of granulated sugar for 59¢ with every purchase of tea and coffee. The ad lists prices for Banquet coffee, Record coffee, Senate blend tea, Maine style corn, Heinz pork and beans, Jello dessert powders, cleaned spinach, green beans, white Norway mackerel, Royal Blue tomatoes, kidney beans, and kippered herring. Dives Pomeroy & Stewart basement.
Mrs Ward demonstrates the Ideal Fireless Cook Stove at Dives Pomeroy Stewart Basement this week. The fireless cooker claims to boil bake steam stew fry and roast with better results and greater economy than ordinary methods.
The Irving College graduation list from Mechanicsburg shows donors including Wildman, Gately & Fitzgerald Supply Company, W. M. H. and J. H. G. cash gifts, J. L. Lampas, Walter S. Schell, Arthur H. Bailey, Dr H. M. Stine, William Jennings, among others with amounts ranging from one to ten dollars. The item documents community support for the commencement event.
Weekly list for week ending May 29 1915 shows ladies and gentlemen names including Mrs A J Borger Mrs Mary Breneman Miss Betty Carothers Miss Dora Cramer Miss Mary Eshenower Miss Margaret Faust Mrs Irvin Fernster Miss Mary Fos ter and many others. It lists Gentlemen's List names such as Irwin Alten derfer Charles Baker George Branness Jack Bell and more plus firms Miss Esther Dixon foreign and notes advising proper addressing for prompt delivery. Postmaster Frank C. Sites reminds carriers to ensure mail reach and address correctly.
Seven teen young women will graduate tomorrow from Irving College and Music Conservatory at the fifty ninth annual commencement in Columbian Hall. Tonight the president's reception, with Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Campbell and Rev. Dr. Trump, features music by Updegrove's Orchestra and refreshments for about 400.
Harrisburg residents filled Reservoir Park for the season opener of the Harrisburg Band Concert Association. The Municipal band drew about 6 000 listeners as contributions climbed to 881.06 with the goal of 1,000 by week’s end.
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