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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
19
The House tentatively backed a smaller Army for next fiscal year basing pay and maintenance on 300000 troops rather than 400000. A test vote trimmed line officer pay to 20200000 from 28605000, 59 to 37, arguing faster demobilization if 400000 is not funded.
The DeWitt Senate registration bill failed with eighty seven votes after an afternoon session. House actions included passing a two platoon system for third class city firemen and approving several other measures while deferring or defeating various bills. The body also moved to urge mine care legislation for Scranton, and set appropriations for Norristown and Northeastern Hospitals.
Mercer Senator James M. Campbell dies after a brief illness from appendicitis. Campbell, born 1868 in Mercer, served in 1907 and chaired Mines and Mining, with key roles on compensation revenue borough and election laws. He was active in highway issues including the Perry highway. Governor Sproul and other officials express sorrow and a funeral committee will attend. This follows two prior legislative deaths this session.
Miss Reba Miller daughter of Associate Judge BE Miller and Mrs Miller of Gettysburg married Rev W Raymond Sammel of New Castle in St James Lutheran Church. The ceremony included the ring service with bride escorted by her father. Guest list features Kathryn Sammel Ruth Brumbaugh Helen Smith Bettie Bixler Bernadette Thomas Eleanor Zinn and others. After a reception the couple begin a ten days wedding trip and will reside in New Castle Pa where Sammel serves Bethany Lutheran Church.
The Savings Division biweekly report for May 17 shows three Pennsylvania counties surpassing five cents per capita in savings and thrift stamp sales. Juniata led at $.87 per cap, Potter at $.54, with Fulton over $.54 and a yearly average near $.95. New Jersey’s Camden County matched Juniata’s recent peak at $.08 for last week and $.91 per capita to date.
Niagara Falls reports 1917 labor turnover of about 38 000 in the city. housing committee says turnover could drop 25% with first class housing. It notes difficulty attracting workers and many leaving due to housing or boarding limits.
A catalog of dry goods items with prices includes curtain marquisette 25c to 39c, Turkish towels from 12% to 75c, bed spreads 1.45 to 2.25, table damask up to 85c, muslin and calico varieties, napkins 12% to 19c, voile and flaxon fabrics, scrims and poplins, and assorted silks and chiffons with multiple price points.
A catalog of hosiery items with prices for Ladies and Misses black hose 15c to 29c, split foot and lisle options, silk root and colored silk hose, children's and babies socks, and boys heavy hose with values ranging from 25c to 75c.
A retailer lists a wide range of men and boys apparel. Items include silk hose black and colors from 50c, belts and suspenders, shirts and drawers in various fabrics, work shirts, gloves, underwear, and neckwear with prices from 10c to $1.25. Also caps and wash neckwear offered in multiple colors.
Readable list highlights a wide range of ladies accessories and misc merchandise including neckwear caps handkerchiefs stationery albums pocketbooks handbags belts beads jewelry parasols and fans with prices from 5 to 98 cents and up to $2.98. (Entities: Thompson, Windsor, ae, Georgette, organdie, boudoir caps)
The Art Needlework Department showcases a range of discounted items including 98c Luncheon Sets, 69c Purses and Bag Frames, 25c stamped center pieces, 19¢ and 69c stamped Made-up Children's items, 50c lace and stitched scarfs, 39c to 75c Huck Towels, colored Japanese Lamp Shades at 1.59 and 2.25, 98c Cretonne Laundry Bags at 75c.
Readable parts describe an unclear message about a gathering or incident in Ames with no concrete names, dates, or details available for confirmation.
A vintage listing highlights low prices on ladies and children's wear including gingham and percale aprons, black skirts, bungalow and rompers, creepers, dresses, infants garments, sacques, bootees, bibs, and novelties with prices ranging from a few dozen cents to about a dollar.
A catalog of women and children's undergarments with plain sheer muslin corset covers camisoles drawers bloomers gowns and skirts priced from 19c to 1.00. Items include bras combination suits sanitary supplies and decorative trims.
Catalog offering dust pans dust brushes scrub brushes galvanized buckets and brooms with prices from 6c to 98c. Includes cedar polish electro silicon silver polish Berlin kettle aluminum tea kettle and aluminum sauce pans with a variety of small household goods. Tabourets are advertised at 25c each.
An advertisement lists prices for various textiles including laces such as Cluny and Venise, filet laces, insertions, bands, embroidery edges, flouncing, soutache braids, binding braid, colored dress ornaments and silk fringes. Prices range from 3c to $3.25 with multiple midrange amounts. The itemized list emphasizes value across lace and trimming categories.
Advertises a wide range of undergarments for women and children including ribbed vests, trimmed ribbed vests, extra size vests, ribbed union suits, children's ribbed under wear, and infants wrappers with prices from 15c to 98c. Emphasizes value and varied sizes.
An advertisement listing wide ranges of ribbons and related fabrics with prices. Includes Satin ribbons in multiple widths and colors priced from 5c to 79c, Taffeta ribbons, Hair Bow Stripes, All-Silk Brocades, and Velvet Ribbons with assorted price points.
A vintage price list showcases Excellent Values in Notions. Items include Snap Fasteners 5c, Pearl Buttons 5c and 10c, Skirt Markers 8c and 15c, Skirt Belting 8c to 35c, new shades, Basting Thread 5c, Patent Thread 5c, Hooks and Eyes 5c, 7c and 8c Machine Needles, Spring Buttons in all sizes 5c and up.
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