This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
8
Firing heard off Cape May and an aviator sighted boats with men women and children several miles offshore but reports could not be confirmed. Airplanes flew over the mouth of the Delaware Bay as Allied wartime patrols continue.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a concentrated healing remedy for eczema and skin diseases. It claims quick soothing of burning and itching and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Howell Becht son of Dr. George J Becht secretary of the State Board of Education writes from No Man's Land describing close combat under star shells and the constant risk of detection. He recalls the fear and duty of frontline life, the grisly realities of war, and his unit as pioneers in their sector while noting limited comforts and the demand for more troops.
Camp Hill Pa June 5 The eighth annual commencement exercises of Camp Hill High School will be held in the high school auditorium tomorrow at 8 o clock. Members of the graduating class are John L Bashore Virginia E Breen Pauline E Davisson Mary B Kapp Rebecca E Kilborn Elma E Koser Adam H Nell John K Nell Fannie F Smeltzer and Mary L Strode. Nathan C Schaeffer state superintendent will be principal speaker and W K Roland board president will present diplomas.
Mrs. Wm. L. Frederick of Harrisburg says Tanlac cured her rheumatism after 25 years of pain. She reports immediate improvement and now works cheerfully. Tanlac is sold at George Gorgas drug stores and other local pharmacies in nearby towns including Carlisle and Greencastle.
Appears as an old advertisement claiming rheumatism stems from uric acid in the blood. Promotes S. S. S. as a fifty year old vegetable blood purifier that cleanses toxins and restores health. Advises contacting Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for free guidance.
A Miss Marguerite Fisher music class recital in the Methodist Church in New Cumberland featured students and pieces such as Daisy Troup Bessie Dull Marie Kilmore Wilma Drayer and Hazel Nonemaker among others. The program included songs dances and instrumental pieces directed by Miss Lillian Grove.
Camp Hill officials plan to purchase an automobile chemical apparatus and a siren within two months with funds raised by subscriptions. The Pennsylvania Railroad Glee Club concert at Camp Hill High School netted nearly $100 for improvements.
Social notices from Shiremanstown to New Cumberland list visits and gatherings. Families such as Starr Ward Spong Eppley Atkinson and Hollinger share weekends in Gettysburg Harrisburg Lemoyne Mechanicsburg and Clark's Ferry. Diplomas and teaching posts noted for Greenawalt Reigle.
City ash collectors report yards left uncollected for weeks as three gangs operate under three foremen. Critics urge chief inspector out on streets. office workload and complaints cited as cause. Garbage collection improves with semiweekly pickups and contractor shifts. Total yearly ash and garbage costs about $64,000.
An appeal explains store operation under wartime rules. Merchants claim merchandise access is limited transportation is uncertain and prices rise. They urge customers to stay loyal accept higher costs while paying tribute to soldiers abroad.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.