Dauphin Organizes Branch of Harrisburg Red Cross
In Dauphin Pennsylvania a local auxiliary to the Harrisburg Red Cross was formed at a schoolhouse meeting. Dr William P Clark led the event with Harrisburg Red Cross members assisting. twenty seven people joined and will conduct house to house canvassing for members. Local headquarters are being arranged and officers elected: Mrs William Jones chairwoman Mrs Edith Eby vice chairwoman J D M Reed secretary and Dr William P Clark treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Harrisburg
Red Cross Society
William P. Clark
Department of Labor and Industry
John Y. Boyd
George Kunkel
Wilbur F. Harris
Miss Hayes
Harrisburg Red Cross
William Jones
Edith Eby
J. D. M. Reed
Society
Kidney disorders and nervous tension linked to lifestyle
The article warns that overwork and unhealthy habits strain the kidneys, causing nervousness and constipation and leading to kidney dysfunction. It describes symptoms such as headaches, neuralgia, backache, frequent dark and foul urine, and burning pain, with hysteria possible if untreated.
Great Kidney Medicine Promoted as Universal Healer
CTT area the greatest of all kidney medicines is advertised to regulate and ease irritation of the kidneys. Sold by all druggists in a public ad.
Cattle Losses Rise Slightly in State Report
The State Department of Agriculture notes a small rise in losses among cattle sheep and hogs despite expectations of a strong winter. Cattle losses average 22 per thousand, hogs 32, sheep 26, and horse losses steady at 20 per thousand. Corn planting is late due to cold May weather. wheat prospects are poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Clinton County
Franklin County
Department of Agriculture
Tioga County
Dr James Headache Powders Ad Offers Fast Relief
An old advertisement promotes Dr James Headache Powders claiming immediate relief from headaches and neuralgia. It urges readers to send a dime for a package and visit a drug store to avoid suffering. The copy promises quick comfort with the headaches and neuralgia pain disappearing in moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. James
Ady
Women's Missionary Society Ends Sessions in Carlisle
The twenty seventh annual convention of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society for the Central Pennsylvania district closed in Carlisle after sessions that began Tuesday evening. Officers elected include President J A Hollenbaugh of Carlisle and Vice President J W Thompson of York along with secretaries, treasurer M J Jamison of Newberry, and several coordinators for youth work, bands, cradle roll and home department in Carlisle and Williamsport area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Evangelical Church
Central
Pennsylvania
J. A. Hollenbaugh
J. W. Thompson
York
Hulda Baumgartner
C. L. Sones
M. J. Jamison
Newberry
Mabel F. Crowell
Emma A. Ditmar
Williamsport
J. O. Biggs
Baltimore
German Grain Stocks Dwindle Prompting Berlin Conference
German grain stocks shrink under bread allowances in a crisis blamed on missing potatoes. A conference of central powers in Berlin secured extra grain from Romania, costing Austro Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey portions but aimed to last until harvest amid transport woes. Authorities push a hopeful harvest narrative while historical crop failures loom. Local items note marriages in Marietta and PA child injury, plus a baccalaureate plan at Carson Long Institute and ongoing Red Cross activity in Shiremanstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Berlin
German Food Department
Germany
Romania
Brig Gen Crozier to Remain Army Ordnance Chief
Brigadier General William Crozier remains United States Army chief of ordnance, a position he has held a long time and is expected to keep through the current war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Crosier
States Army
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Forney’s Drug Store
Second St
Walnut
Chas. H. Mark
Theodore Roosevelt
Home Defense League
Mineola
Oyster Bay
L. L
Market Street
Salkins
Michigan
Sons
Serges
Nghams
Perand Madras
Tively
Gan Union
Palm Beach
Little Boys
Women’s Missionary Society
Adam
Elgin
Waltham
Ana Tant
Lewla
Klever Kraft Silverware
Klever Kraft
Marietta
Columbia
Ellis Simpson
New Bloomfield
Carson Long Institute
Methodist Episcopal Church
Homer C. Knox
Shiremanstown
Wm. Crozier
Ore Rs
W. L. Douglas
Goodyear Welts
Oxford
S.izes
Mary Jane
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