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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1919

Page

9

Home Owner Is Bulwark of Americanism

Carl V. Haymaker of the Federal Housing Corporation urged rapid home building and affordable financing at a Harrisburg conference of bankers builders and chamber members. He warned that a large housing shortage exists and that widespread home ownership guards patriotism, outlining a federal home loan plan and banks backing loans to expand construction.

Carl V. Haymaker Federal Housing Corporation United States Department of Labor Haymaker Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Harrisburg Club J. Horace McFarland Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee Civic Club of Harrisburg Housing Committee Homes Service Bureau Chamber United States Senate United States

Veterans organize American Legion posts in Harrisburg area

The article describes formation of American Legion posts after World War I with potential membership in the millions. It notes Camp Hill Post by Paul Gilbert, the first Harrisburg post awaiting charter, and 15 signers including Edward J. Stackpole Jr and others. Goals include Americanism and opposition to Bolshevism.

National Organization Camp Hill Paul Gilbert Harrisburg Edward J. Stackpole, Jr Mark T. Milner Richard E. Robinson Horace G. Geisel John C. Herman Ira C. Kindler Joshua G. Swartz Arch G. Kinsely George Kunkel, Jr Jackson H. Boyd William R. Lutz Williams. Bailey Charles L. Bailey Albert H. Stackpole

Real Estate Board to Host Harrisburg Banquet Speaker

The Harrisburg Real Estate Board announces 60 BE Hawk of Youngstown Ohio will speak at the Penn Harris banquet next Thursday evening. Discussions will cover housing home building and real estate opportunities in Harrisburg. The Youngstown board president leads the talk and local committee members include Bertram Van Dyke chairman William B Miller Edward Moeslein William E Jones M Taylor J F Rohrer and Stanley G Backenstoss.

Harrisburg Real Estate Board BE. Hawk Youngstown Ohio Penn-Harris Harrisburg Hawk Real Estate Board of John E. Gipple Bertram van Dyke William B. Miller Edward Moeslein William EE. Jones M. ©. Taylor J. F. Rohrer Stanley G. Backenstoss

Methodists Win Time Extension For Harrisburg District Drive

Dr. Edgar R. Heckman announces Harrisburg district gets until June 20 to finish the Methodist Centenary campaign. The district needs 11 352 to reach its 172 605 quota as many churches lag behind. He asks churches to raise the balance next Sunday and achieve victory. A list shows the church standings.

Edgar R. Heckman Harrisburg Heckman

Aged Man Found Slain. Police Seek Couple

Dwight F P Chapman 69, a retired machinist, was found murdered in his Westboro home. Police entered by breaking in the door to the shed where he slept. He had not been seen since Sunday night. A hammer used to crush his skull was found in the room. robbery was the motive and a couple is being sought.

Westboro Mass Dwight FP. Chapman Chapman

Regulation of All Explosives Planned

A bill introduced by Senator Leiby Perry in the Senate proposes that no person may possess dangerous or deadly explosives without a county sheriff permit. Offenders face a $100 fine and up to one year in jail for the first offense and $500 and three months to two years for subsequent offenses.

Senate Leiby Perry

Wendell's Ambition Pills Offer Quick Nervous Boost

An ad promotes Wendell's Ambition Pills as a great nerve tonic for general debility nervous prostration and low mood. It claims rapid improvement in tiredness and lists benefits for hysteria trembling and neuralgia. Box price is 50 cents with a dealer refund if dissatisfied.

Wendell

Labor Union Debate Sees Soviet Recognition Resolution

At the AFL convention in Atlantic City 200 delegates consider a Soviet recognition measure. Other proposals urge Ireland independence a six hour day repeal of the espionage law and lower living costs, plus reforms in immigration and labor rights.

Atlantic City N. J Russia American Federation of Labor Ireland Congress

Take Another Step Toward Merger of the Evangelical Churches

In Atlantic City on June 13 the Inter-Church Council on organic union advanced the proposed merger of the Evangelical Churches of America. The conference examined two unity plans one a federal organic union preserving each denomination and the other a complete organic union with a single head.

Atlantic City N. J Evangelical Churches of America Inter-Church Council On Organic Union Church of Christ

Natonex Provides New Strength, Says Enola Man

Frank J. Emory of Enola Pa recounts dramatic recovery from constipation kidney trouble and rheumatism after taking Natonex. He credits improved digestion blood purity nerve vigor and overall strength to the Nature medicine and urges others to learn about it from the Gorgas drug store in Harrisburg. Natonex is sold by leading druggists and is not offered in tablet form.

Frank J. Emory Enola Natonex

Novo-San Promises Blood Building for Chronic Ailments

An advertorial touts Novo-San as a blood food and tissue builder that can improve heart weakness, anemia, and a range of chronic conditions. It claims dramatic results such as a Civil War veteran’s heart symptoms fading after a 12 day course, with emphasis on blood renewal and safe use.

Novo-San

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