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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
9
A private letter from a soldier describes camp life with cheer, detailing hikes, rides on a caisson, equitation, gun practice, movies, and meals. He notes a large influx of recruits the next day, plans for tents, and ends with rest after a strenuous day.
Harrisburg buys 438000 more bonds as the Liberty drive widens. The campaign reports 2064 subscriptions with 1068 yesterday and 96 today. Division leaders include A E Buchanan and Reinoehl, while allied towns and rail workers raise substantial sums. Headquarters remain open to finish the drive.
Washington reports crop forecasts from the Department of Agriculture based on conditions as of June 1. The estimates list winter wheat at 273 million bushels, spring wheat 228, all wheat 506, oats 1,381, hay 102, apples 205, and peaches 45 million bushels or tons, reflecting a rise over 1911-15 averages.
The speaker rebukes chasing wealth and calls the man an old woman hater while asserting she is a young woman not swayed by riches. The dialogue frames a clash between money play and personal integrity.
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes loading freight cars to capacity to cut waste and speed shipments. Bulletin No 5 shows methods to enlarge the shipment unit, including cross boards to create space savings and higher carload figures for items like tomatoes fertilizer sugar salt oil and cotton.
Harrisburg side lists crews by Philadelphia and Snola sides with first departures after 1 2 and 4 15 oclock. Mentions engineers firemen brakemen yard board and up crews for multiple divisions and specific crew numbers. Reading division notes its 20 crew first to go after 3 30 p m with corresponding personnel and roles.
John Lindsey Reed, retired Cumberland Valley railroad conductor, died at his home in Chambersburg Pennsylvania at age 57. He left no wife. brother Fred B. Reed, cashier of Valley National Bank, survives. Reed had twenty years of service, later managed Fagle Mountain Orchard Company, and was known as a singer with a fine bass voice.
A federal court ordered the sale of 140 homes in Danbury Bethel and Norwalk to satisfy a $252,130 judgment in the Danbury Hatters case. Sidney E Hawley named special master. sales run July 16 to August 9. Nearly $69,000 already paid. about $250,000 still due. 150 properties subject to sale with expected yields around $20,060 per property.
Members of Lodge No. 42 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen adopt resolutions praising the eight hour law and urging fair treatment of railroads and workers. The group commends officials Wil lard Wilson Gompers and four brotherhood heads, condemns Pinkerton's anti eight hour tactics, and denounces local yard remarks against grand lodge officers.
Bedford Springs Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania Bankers Association opened its annual convention urging banks to subscribe to the Liberty Loan on 10 percent of assets rather than 6 percent as urged by the U S Treasury. The association subscribed 5000 to the loan. J W B Rausman Lancaster outlined support and P W Goebel Kansas City urged support along with other leaders.
Brigadier General Frank McIntyre assumed duties as chief military censor, taking over from Major Douglas MacArthur. McIntyre will oversee censorship on the Mexican border and supervise message scrutiny, with MacArthur returning to regular staff duties.
General Pershing arrives in Britain with a British aide and a guard of honor as Royal Welsh Fusiliers parade on the landing stage. He praises the escorting destroyers and notes the significance of landing at a British port. The party proceeds to London amid ceremonies while Paris dispatches describe the mission as a growing American army destined for an expanding front.
A commentator notes the artist found inspiration in a muse, linking it to the creator's acclaimed works. The remark implies a strong influence shaping his style and output.
The Department of Agriculture projected the U S wheat yield at 656000000 bushels for the year. This compares with 640000000 bushels harvested last year and 806000000 bushels the five year average. May weather improved conditions for winter wheat and boosted prospects to 873000000 bushels.
General Pershing travels with 198 officers enlisted men and attaches, sailing secretly a week earlier. Paris reports sites chosen for American camps as he plans inspections and reception for troops in France, with no details on force composition or arrival timing.
The War Department asks recruiting officers nationwide to secure daily newspaper cooperation to reach quotas and publish a daily roll of honor. Pennsylvania leads with 11 826 enlistments since April 1, Harrisburg district tops the state, and the public is urged to promote enlistments before the draft. Nearby youths listed include Harry Gerahman, Harry Hackman, Joseph Murphy, Arthur Stoak, Charles Holloway, and others across infantry, cavalry, field artillery, and medical units.
An advertised claim promises to remove freckles using ethine double strength. Apply nightly and morning with an ounce usually enough to clear skin, with lighter freckles vanishing. money back guarantee offered if it fails.
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