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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
12
A promotional advertisement touts GETS-IT as a simple two drop cure for corns calluses warts and bunions. It claims quick painless results and urges buyers to insist on GETS-IT only priced at 25 cents a bottle from E Lawrence & Co Chicago or druggists nationwide.
A testimonial style notice advises thin men and women to use Sargel tablets with meals for two weeks to gain five to eight pounds. Weigh and measure before and after. the product allegedly converts eaten fats into new flesh and stays with the body. Advertisers claim safety, comfort, and low cost with a money back guarantee from Harrisburg druggists.
The notice urges customers to buy coal before July 1 to lock in low prices for next winter. It highlights savings of 50c on furnace sizes and 25c on hard pea coal, claiming Kelley’s quality remains consistent.
Central High seniors perform The College Widow on Friday evening at Chestnut Street Auditorium. John Booker plays Peter Witherspoon and Miss Mabel Wright portrays Mrs Primsey Dazelle as part of a humorous committee overseeing student welfare. Rehearsals are daily with many cast members from the school’s oratorical contests and Miss Annabel Swartz directing.
Harrisburg and Steelton are represented in Gettysburg College 1915 graduating class. George N. Book of Harrisburg and Frank B. Wickersham Jr. of Steelton received diplomas. Trustees plan a new preparatory building costing 50000 dollars, with 30000 already subscribed.
About fifty members of the Brotherhood of the Reformed Salem Church will travel by car train to the Gettysburg battlefield on July 30. The route goes through Lancaster for supper. The supervisory committee includes H. M. Bingham, John C. Orr, J. W. Bowman, R. K. Fortna, C. Mackenson and J. Douglas Royal.
The Methodist Episcopal Lutheran Church of God and Presbyterian Churches announce annual Children's Day entertainments in Shippensburg. The Methodist cantata titled Carnival of Flowers will be performed.
Shippensburg notes July Fourth plans with a large parade and elaborate exercises for Monday July 5. Knights of the Golden Eagle to hold their lane banquet on Monday. Junior class of the High School toured Gettysburg by automobile yesterday.
The text warns against soaps and shampoos drying the scalp and damaging hair. It advocates using mulsified coconut oil sparingly as a cleansing agent, detailing its creamy lather, easy rinse, and benefits like soft scalp and silky hair. It notes mulsified coconut oil is essential and economical for the family.
Friends and relatives remark on rapid changes in children's looks as they grow. Capture lasting memories with a studio portrait at Kelberg I Stuato, 802 Market Street, mounted on plain panels or an elaborate folder.
A practical guide for beginner girls learning tennis techniques. It covers grip, stance, and consistent practice drills with rackets and balls, emphasizing the American grip and synchronized wrist and racket motion for correct form and rhythm.
The six teenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Association of Insurance Agents elected officers for the next year. Leo Schlandecker and Anson P. Dare will serve as president. C. M. Bender and John W. Evans as vice presidents. H. M. Bird as secretary and treasurer. Committees named include an executive panel with Lutz, Doncaster, Culp, Billman, Humrich. legislative panel with Musser, Leib, Gipple. and national delegates Larkin, Leib, Logue, Musser, Dare, and Evans.
Norristown Pa June 10 Sheriff Schwartz efforts to locate Grover Bergdoll of Philadelphia have failed and reports say someone moved Monday morning after Judge Swartz ordered a bench warrant when the millionaire speedster did not appear in court on the Lower Merion speed law charge.
Department of Justice agents report Gustave Stahle, one of the men who filed affidavits claiming the Lusitania carried guns, has been located in New York. Stahle disappeared after the affidavit was filed by the German embassy, and officials declined to reveal any planned action.
Washington June 10 announces postmasters appointed today by President Wilson. Recipients include M. J. Flynn Emlenton William M. Carter Punxsutawney John B. Henning Tunkhannock and J. Richard Hanock Williamstown.
Hot biscuits straight from the oven will be sold at St Andrew's Episcopal Church parish house at Nineteenth and Market streets this Saturday to raise funds for the church building. The Women's Guild of St Andrew's organizes the sale. A parcel post sale follows at Covenant Presbyterian Church Friday evening at Fourth and Perfee Place with ice cream and cake offered.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Weirich aged 85 of 621 Calder street are set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the home. She leaves four children Harriet Bausman Fannie Scarfose W Scott Stroh and Miss Mary Welrich. Mrs Minne Whiing of 107 Hanna street will also have services tomorrow at 2 PM at her home with Rev Rollin A Sawyer officiating and burial in Harrisburg Cemetery.
The Brethren assembly at Hershey plans to make Hershey the permanent meeting place every three years with 1918 the target year. Delegates discussed re baptisms petitions and dress codes including neckties. Veterans and college reunions highlighted the gathering along with notable arrivals.
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