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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
7
Domestic and foreign railway orders in the first five months signal strong business prospects. May totals show 398 locomotives ordered, with engines priced around 27 to 28 thousand dollars yearly, now quoted near 40 thousand. Year to date orders reach 1 019 versus 1 573 in all of 1915, while May figures compare to 165 in May 1915 and 182 in May 1914.
John Swope of Spring Grove York county retires after fifty three years as an engineer on the Baltimore Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Baldwin Company files several engine contracts including shifts from Illinois Central and Maryland Steel. John W Arnsberger, a Middle Division brakeman, is injured after a fall from a car in Altoona yards yesterday. The Veteran Employers Association second annual outing for the Central Division will be at Atlantic City Saturday. A special Erie bound train passing Harrisburg at 7:30 Saturday morning will stop at all points east to Harrisburg.
A New York physician touts Nuxated Iron as transformative for iron lacking patients. He says two five-grain tablets thrice daily after meals for two weeks can double or triple strength and end many symptoms, contrasting it with old iron forms that harmed teeth and stomach. The ad promises refunds if results fail and notes availability through local druggists.
William L. Maze a veteran Pennsylvania Railroad conductor retires after fifty years of service on December 10 1915. Born June 25 in Colebrook Dauphin county he served in the Civil War 1862 1864 and began as a brakeman in 1865 rising to conductor in 1872. He never had an accident while in charge of crew 178 from Marysville to Jersey City. His son Frank Maze works with the State Game Commission.
The document lists detailed standings of multiple railroad divisions including Philadelphia, Enola, and Reading. It names crews for various time slots, with engineers firemen conductors flagmen brakemen and yard crews and lists specific up crews and personnel by number and surname across divisions. The piece also notes bidirectional yard duties and a brief Associated Press note on Lodge’s re election campaign.
Bowman’s Fourth Floor advertises new lots of wall paper suitable for upstairs rooms with natty designs and matched borders. Friday price per roll 42¢. Also 9 or 18 inch borders for parlors dining libraries and halls. Shadow effects and conventional patterns plus 8¢ to 12¢ rolls.
A fragment lists Friday prices for domestic textiles including Domestics Unbleached Sheeting 5 inches wide at 12 2/3 yd, Madras Cloth 34 inches wide at 12 2/3 yd, white cotton blankets 70 by 80 inches at 1.10 per pair, Pillow Tubing sizes 36 to 45 inches wide at 15 cents each, 42 by 72 inch bolster cases at 23 cents, Mohawk Bleached Sheets 90 by 90 inches at 85 cents, Apron Ginghams Lancaster/Amoskeag remnants at 63 1/2 per yard, Unbleached Muslin 40 inches wide at 81 1/3 cents per yard.
Boys clothing wash suits in dark materials for ages 2 to 8 years priced at 20 cents Friday. Gray linen knickers for boys aged 6 to 18 years priced at 65 cents Friday. Bowman’s second floor.
Late local notices report the Knights Templar of Harrisburg will observe Ascension Day with solemn services at Christ Lutheran Church on Thirteenth and Thompson streets. The Pilgrim Commandery will march from the Masonic Temple at 7:30 in uniform, led by the Commonwealth Band.
Friday bargains on cotton voiles shirtings Madras and poplins with prices to penny. Range includes Figured Batistes lawns and remnant half-price offerings with Crasho Suiting and Mercerized Latine at yard prices. Main Floor Bowman’s offers various silks and fabrics in multiple colors.
Women’s sample oxford pumps and Colonials from a prominent New York City maker in sizes mainly 4B. Friday price per pair 1.98. Women’s fine kidskin lace and button high shoes high grade with occasional size missing, Friday price per pair 3.15. White canvas shoeshigh and low styles offered at much less than half price, Friday price per pair 1.00. Bowman’s Main Floor.
A brief notice lists Toys Puzzles three in a box at 19 cents and Garden Sets including rake hoe and shovel with Friday prices at 7 and 19 cents respectively.
Kitchenwares splint clothes baskets twenty three inches diameter offered limited to one per customer at Friday price thirty nine cents. Waste paper baskets in two sizes made of splint and fancy straw carry Friday prices fifteen and nineteen cents. Big Wonder Dust Mops with oil mop dusting cloth and oil bottle available in limited quantity at Friday price twenty nine cents. Preserve Kettle Wear aluminum preserve kettle with six quart capacity and lock bail handle priced Friday at eighty three cents.
Outdoor porch swing in fumed oak with chains and hooks included priced at 1.79 dollars. Folding lawn benches measured 3 feet priced at 0.75 dollars during Friday sale.
Lawn caps plain and dotted swiss tucked and turn-back styles with lace and embroidery trim offered Friday for 25 cents. Bow Man's Third Floor.
Friday sales promote American Silk hose two for 25 cents with fine lustrous thread resembling silk. Promo highlights sought after shades reinforced heels and toes. Night shirts offered at 93 cents in light summery white fabrics. Shirts on sale at 59 cents in madras and percale with soft cuffs and stripes.
Vintage item notice advertises children s handbags made of real leather with fancy lining and a small mirror fitted inside. Available in various colors with a Friday price of 49 cents.
Official notice of the twentieth annual banquet of the Veteran Employees Association of the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, to be held in Harrisburg, with a 2 pm business session and 6:30 pm banquet at Chestnut Street Hall. An automobile trip is planned. a special train will run west after the banquet. Passes and tickets required for all riders, and the association will cover fares for needy pensioned members under by-law provisions.
An old home remedy promises a fresh complexion by nightly application of wax to remove freckles and blemishes. The method claims the wax absorbs fine skin and reveals a younger look, while saxolite lotion is touted to prevent wrinkles.
A list of fabrics and linens with widths and Friday per yard prices. Items include Plisse Crepe 31 inches wide at 8¢, Pajama Check 36 inches at 8¢, Nainsook 40 inches at 12 14¢, Handkerchief Lawn 40 inches at 13¢, Mercerized Table Damask 64 inches wide in 2 yard lengths at 8¢ per yard, and Pique 27 inches wide at 8¢.
A reader shopping list of Notions items with low prices. Pearl buttons 5¢ to 3.00, bias binding 10¢, wash buttons 10¢, dress buttons 10¢, unicorn hair nets 15¢ and 25¢, kiddie garters 15¢ a pair, bronze hairpins 10¢, Dr Parker waists for children 25¢, black and white snap tape 20¢ a yard, Naiad shields 18¢ a pair, Niagara snap fasteners 10¢, assorted colors and sizes.
White 11 inch chinaware mixing bowls with blue band decorate a Friday sale. Colonial Glassware footed ice cream or sherbet dishes priced Friday at 90 cents per dozen. Brown Glass Water Sets with jug and six tumblers floral cutting priced Friday at 89 cents. Bowman's Basement.
An old Harrisburg druggist at 321 Market St advertises Adler-ika buckthorn bark glycerine tonic claiming to prevent and cure common digestive ailments including appendicitis like symptoms. The promotion promises rapid relief from constipation sour stomach and gas with a single spoonful and touts Adler-ska as the best remedy sold.
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