Central School Gets New Boost
West Shore Fireman's Union meeting at Midway endorsed Central high school plans and urged delaying Enola's new high school until the move crystallizes. A committee was named to lobby West Fairview East Pennsboro and New Cumberland boards. Arthur R. Rupley was hired to file complaints on water pressure and Valley Railways cattern for cross river towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Shore Fireman's Union
Midway
West Shore
East Pennshoro
Enola
West Fairview
East Pennsboro
New Cumberland
A. G. Wolf
J. Fred Hummel
Wormleysburg
L. L. Hammacker
Marshall May Be Nominated at National Convention
President Wilson reportedly views Indiana as a key campaign battleground and favors a unit effort to renominate the Vice President. Delegates arrive and caucuses for committee assignments proceed across the state as leaders name the resolutions committee and shape the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
St. Louis
Indiana
Stone
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Resolutions Committee
Hair Care Advice From An Early Ad Page
A short advertorial notes that ordinary malsified cocoanut oil cleanses hair with little alkali. It warns soaps and shampoos dry the scalp and ruin hair, recommending a few teaspoons of coconut oil for cleansing, lathering, and leaving hair soft and manageable. The ad claims coconut oil is cheap and widely available.
End the Misery Of Piles With WONDEROIL
Wonderoil quickly stops burning and itching from piles and hemorrhoids. Applied directly its cool oils give immediate relief and antiseptic action helps keep membranes clean. A physician's standard remedy for over 50 years sold by Geo. A. Gorgas and other druggists. Free sample offer from M. KE. Raymond, Inc., Ballston Spa, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Gorgas
M. KE. Raymond, Inc
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Why Postpone Your Yellowstone Trip Any Longer
An advertisement offers Yellowstone trip planning service with free West knowledge and a color map folder. Wm. Austin, General Agent, Passenger Department, C., B. A. R. Co, 36 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, invites readers to request a folder and map for a planned visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Nature
Isiagara
Yellowstone Falls
West
Art of
Burlington
Yellowstone Park
Wm. Austin
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Take Jackburns Cusca Royal Pills for bowel relief
Advertisement extols Jackburns Cusca Royal Pills as a laxative and cathartic. It claims sufferers will be cured after a few weeks with regular nightly use. The copy emphasizes prompt action and pleasant effects, urging trial as a preferred remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackburn
Governor Brumbaugh Endorses Hughes Nomination
Governor Brumbaugh urges unanimous Republican support for Justice Hughes in the 1916 presidential race. A Pennsylvania letter praises Hughes as the standard-bearer chosen by an open convention and calls for a united, high-toned campaign. Other delegates echo the view that Hughes embodies party principles and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Brumbaugh
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Harrisburg
Charles E. Hughes
Washington
District of Columbia
Mr. Hughes
Chicago
Pennsylvania
A. Carson Stamm
New York
Fairbanks
Roderick Seeks Mediation In Anthracite Dispute
Chief Roderick of the Department of Mines returns from Wilkes-Barre where he is attempting to mediate a dispute between anthracite miners and the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company over the eight hour day. The miners oppose the rule, having long loaded cars then quit, leaving loading to helpers. The outcome of this and other disputes remains a concern for operators in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick
Department of Mines
Wilkes- Barre
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Rockefeller Special Stops Short Times Hagerstown
A special Pullman train carrying John D. Rockefeller Jr arrived in Hagerstown Maryland by Western Maryland Railroad. Rockefeller and Western Maryland President Carl R Gray toured shops and yards for about 30 minutes before continuing westward. Rumors linked Rockefeller interests to a possible Reading takeover with Western Maryland involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Western Maryland Railroad
Rockefeller
Carl R. Gray
Western Maryland
Gray
Maryland
Reading
Nes
President Wilson speaks on preparedness at West Point graduation
President Wilson warns against militarism while praising American resolve. He notes the war was not accidental and stresses national strength. A Mayflower salute marks his arrival for the Military Academy exercises as Goethals considers retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
West Point
Wilson
Military Academy
Corps of Cadets
Goethals
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Canal
Battle Monument
Hudson River
General Scott
A. Bliss
C. P. Townsley
Academy
W. W. Harts
Washington
Sixteen years limit on benefit in workmen's case
A referee ruled a son over sixteen cannot receive workers compensation after his father's gas poisoning death, in the Kate Kephart case from Pottsville against Glasgow Iron. The ruling also notes heirs of a deceased employee may have benefits. Kephart's widow awarded eight dollars weekly for 300 weeks. Hannah Wallace received six dollars and fifteen cents weekly for 300 weeks for her husband Elwood Wallace's chlorine gas death. Also notes funeral for Mrs. Mary Kaufman and MIT golden jubilee proceedings with many officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George (. Klauder
Kate Shephart
Pottstown
Glasgow Iron Company
Klauder
George C. Kephart
Kephart
State Hospital
Hannah A. Wallace
Philadelphia
Elwood F. Wallace
Roxborough
Auto license receipts top two million mark in 1916
The Pennsylvania Automobile Division of the State Highway Department reports 2,002,462 dollars received in license and registration fees by June 12, 1916. Last year the total was 1,665,276.59 dollars. Officials expect 1916 to reach about 2,225,000 dollars, with year-end projections varying between 2,212,667.50 and roughly 2,712,667.50 depending on late revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Division
State Highway Department
Leading Engineers to Hear Celebration by Telephone
Members and guests of the Engineers Club will hear a celebration by telephone as part of a planned event. The program features speakers and demonstrations highlighting developments in engineering communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harrisburg
C. A. Emerson
State Department of Health
Farley Gannett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Association
Paul Hooker
Ralph E. Irwin
Henry P. Drake
B. Langenheim
Water Supply Commission
Paul W. England
Bell Telephone Company
W. F. Downes
Public Service Commission
Frank A. Robbins, Jr
Richard V. McKay
Stanley W. Parker
Pennsylvanian Steel Company
Chester Allen
Gettysburg
F. Herbert Snow
William PD. Uhler
State Highway Department
W. W. Jennings
Commonwealth Trust Company
T. T. Wier
The
Engineers Club
Parisian Sage Hair Treatment Promises Lustrous Benefits
Advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair tonic that stops itching and removes dandruff after one use. It claims roots are nourished, hair becomes soft and fluffy, grows longer and thicker, and gains gloss, with early results visible. Sold by H. C. Kennedy and drug counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Kennedy
If Stomach Hurts Drink Hot Water
A physician’s adage claims dyspepsia and related stomach woes ease when a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia is taken in hot water after meals. It cites a New York doctor linking acidity and fermentation to distress, with hot water boosting blood flow and magnesia neutralizing acid, a combo touted as superior to artificial digests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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Central School
West Shore Firemen’s Union
Marshall
Wonderoil
Alaska
M. G. Brumbaugh
UN. Stamm
Franklin Martin
Cumberland - Perry - Juniata - Mifflin
Mary Kaufman
Baltimore
Vancouver
Wash
Camp Hill Cemetery
Frank Sparrow
Charles and
Thomas
Wilbur
Jacob Eshenbaugh
Lebanon
Automobilists Man
Pennsylvania Railroad
Goldsmith’s
Vador
Goldsmith's North Market Square
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