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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
10
Beatrice Fairfax counsels women to avoid pressuring men for attention. She argues men pursue with freedom and offers a model: invite modestly and let a man express interest, while avoiding demanding behavior and portraying self‑confidence and charm.
The article describes Fashion Pattern 8271A for a cape with a detachable waistcoat in three sizes 34 36 38 40 and 42 44 bust. It outlines fabric amounts for sizes and how the pieces form a coordinated set, suitable for golf travel and evening wear, with mailing details from the Fashion Department.
A Terre Hill Pennsylvania resident, Mrs Avucustus Lyon, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing female troubles and aches. The advertisement extols the remedy as a grand cure from roots and herbs, noting the Lynn Massachusetts lab stores patient testimonials and claims of avoiding surgery.
The article warns alfalfa in hen feed is high in crude fibre and should be limited to 3 4 percent of diet. It adds bulk, green food value and yellow yolks but excessive fibre reduces egg yield and can cause digestive issues. It discusses vigor, fertility, heredity, and the impact of sire strength on offspring.
Proper lighting is essential for egg production and dark quarters invite filth dampness and disease while reducing feeding time. Commercial poultrymen know the need for abundant lighting but farm houses often lack it and excess window space causes temperature extremes and cold nights.
Central Pennsylvania brief reports a 2%-story frame residence on East North Street owned by the late Mrs. Athalinda Minter and occupied by Arthur Shriner was badly damaged by fire on Thursday night. Nearby items note social outings in Shippensburg and a highway incident near Dunecannon where a horse and carriage plunged into a canal, saving a man and his daughter.
Mexico City reports that national railway lines will only accept food supplies for freight trains due to locomotive fuel scarcity. Food trains will run only as needed on open lines. Passenger service reductions are possible. Efforts are underway to obtain oil from Tampico via Texas ports to Puerto Mexico.
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania yesterday the White Rock Lutheran Church at Pondbank built largely by Rev. James Guinney of Cold Spring was consumed by fire with all contents. Pews pulpit organ and books burned. building reduced to ashes. Loss estimated at 3000. The ten year old church was erected by the young pastor who did most of the carpentry work.
Carlisle Pa June 13 unique alumni feature as three generations of the Yeager family attend the Carlisle high school reunion. Mrs. Mary Dorner of 1852 class, her son George Yeager 1885 diploma, and Mary Yeager 1913 class joined the meeting as members.
Greencastle Pa June 13 A dwelling house owned by H H Bally north of Greencastle was totally destroyed by fire caused by an oil stove explosion. Bally was badly burned on the face and arms while attempting to control the blaze. The frame structure had been built five years ago.
Illinois, a leading egg producer, warns producers buyers and retailers that any whole or part egg that is filthy decomposed putrid infected or tainted is adulterated. First offense carries a fine from 15 to 100 dollars or thirty days in jail. Subsequent offenses double the fine and twelvefold the jail term.
The Shhell seed store contest ends Monday evening after months of brisk effort. S. E. Gordons six White Wyandottes have produced 670 eggs in 25 weeks, Tom Barrons North American entry averages 113 3 5 eggs, and G. E. Browns 12 hens average 113 13 eggs. Pen No. 18, in the 20 pen class, led by Mrs. W. R. Backenstoss, looks to clinch first prize.
Selinsgrove Pa June 13 At the Susquehanna University alumni banquet the Rev H F Long of Harrisburg honored guest. A faculty member from forty three years ago is praised by alumni and friends from two decades ago.
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