William Penn Highway and Real Estate Growth in Harrisburg
The article notes the William Penn Highway secretary's role in building a cross state road funded by a state loan and urges the association to drive constitutional amendment adoption. It also highlights Harrisburg real estate trends with new home designs, civic spirit, and beautification as builders invest in the city.
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Danielizing the Navy sparks debate over naval reform
Critics accuse Secretary Daniels of weakening the fleet by ordering six battleships held in reserve with reduced crews as part of his push to turn the Navy into a "university afloat." They warn this could cripple rapid action if a conflict arises, signaling a major controversy over naval policy and leadership.
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Telegraph Periscope and the Changing Convention Scene
A brief note observes some "booms" near completion and notes that attending national conventions no longer matches the old era when annual passes made travel easy. It implies shifts in access and participation.
Penrose Delegates Lead Pennsylvania to Chicago Convention
Pennsylvania delegates travel to the Chicago convention aboard two special cars led by Secretary W. Harry Baker. Governor Brumbaugh’s staffer, W. H. Ball, joined to explain the governor’s Gettysburg College engagement. Pennsylvanian factions discuss Knox Roosevelt Hughes and Brumbaugh as potential nominees and anticipate a ballot by Friday or Saturday.
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The Indictment of the American Housewife
A satirical survey argues the American housewife is charged with wastefulness as wasted leftovers reveal thrift gaps. Senator Smoot notes domestic science gaps in women’s colleges while praising the high cost of living fueled by high living. A Wisconsin student embraces tramp freedom despite risks and hardship.
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Understanding the Tornado as a Cause of Destruction
The article explains tornado development in the Mississippi valley, noting calm heat before formation, greenish skies, and a vertical funnel cloud that ravages towns. It cites the St. Louis tornado of 1896 and other historic events, discusses explosive pressure effects, and reflects on the rarity of precise forecasting and limited instrumental data.
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Coal price rise eyed by retailers with fall plans
Harrisburg retailers anticipate at least a 45 cent per ton increase for all hard coal by October 1 as mine costs rise since May. One dealer has added ten cents and predicts persistent wholesale hikes. Meanwhile mass Vacation Fund checks go out June 22 as banks in Harrisburg finalize fund distributions. The city also braces for a high school move and notes on river lamp damage from strong winds.
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No Room For Triflers
A Kansas City Star opinion discusses graduates facing the world and distinguishing success from failure. It argues success comes from earnest effort and broad interest in work, while trifling behavior—lack of thought and focus—leads to poor outcomes, despite talent or training.
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An Absentee Banters at the Ball Games
Bangs tells Whangs he never attends ball games. Whangs replies that the home team's play makes reading about the games less depressing than watching them.
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Call for Experienced Principal in Lemoyne School System
In fairness to Telegraph readers in Lemoyne district residents defend the current young supervising principal but urge the board to appoint an experienced leader. A remonstrance by over one hundred fathers taxpayers and voters supports replacing him with the assistant who has eight terms of teaching experience. The board will hear the petition at the June 6 meeting and readers are urged to remember the November conditions.
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