Board Asked To Authorize Bond Issue
The city school board was asked to authorize preparations for a 400000 bond issue of a 1250000 loan to fund junior high at nineteenth and Chestnut, remodel Camp Curtin, and buy a site for a girls high school. Architects Verus Ritter and C Howard Lloyd were recommended, with additional clerical hires and a 30000 June expense borrow. New teacher appointments and salary adjustments were proposed along with plumbing contracts for districtwide repairs. State police enlistments announced for Harrisburg area recruits to Troop C Pottsville.
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City School Board
Nineteenth and
Chestnut Streets
Camp Curtin
Verus T. Ritter
C. Howard Lloyd
Harris
Frank Shearer
Cameron
Jessie Graham
Central High
John D. Renlinger
James R. Campbell
Technical High
A. M. Lindsey
Jesse F. Rees
Tech
G. Herman Goetz
J. J. Brehm
Cameron and Maclay
Central and
Herre Brothers
Eugene J. Fogarty
Fisher Brothers
Stambaugh
Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion for Soft Clear Skin
An inexpensive lemon skin lotion recipe uses juice from two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint. Strain pulp, store well, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to soften brighten and whiten skin.
Wendell's Ambition Pills Promised With Money Refund
An advertisement promises vigorous health for men and women using Wendell's Ambition Pills. If unsatisfied after the first box, a refund is offered. The ad touts energy, vigor, and recovery from fatigue, nervous troubles, and related ailments with a 50 cent box, guaranteed by H. C. Kennedy and local dealers.
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H. C. Kennedy
Wendell
Campaign ends with grateful praise for supporters
The article commends organizations and people for their cordial cooperation and enthusiastic support, noting the campaign’s inspiring effort and glorious finish. It describes a successful end to the subscription loan drive and thanks all who contributed to the achievement.
Cleveland District Bests Goal Set For U. S. Loan
Liberty Loan managers for the Fourth District Federal Reserve Bank report subscriptions in excess of 225 million dollars from the district by noon. Indications point to final figures near 250 million dollars, exceeding the original 180 million minimum and the later 225 million maximum.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Liberty Loan
Fourth District Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Reserve District
Wellborn
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
SOUTH
Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Bonds
Chicago Leads Liberty Bond Sale Surpasses Quota
The Chicago district Liberty Loan quota of 260 million dollars was surpassed early today. Initial figures showed 265 million dollars, with a Federal Reserve official forecasting a 40 million dollar oversubscription in the Seventh district centered on Chicago.
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Chicago
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
New York Over-Subscribes Liberty Loan By Wide Margin
New York has vastly surpassed its Liberty Loan quota with subscriptions likely totaling about 1.2 billion dollars in the Federal Reserve district. Tabulations at 1 pm put the aggregate near 1 billion dollars as thousands line up to join the drive before the noon closing.
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New York
Liberty Loan
Treasury Department
Liberty Loan Committee
Guy Emerson
National Bank of Commerce
Liberty Loan Publicity Committee
United States
New England and Districts Over-Subscribing Liberty Loan
Reports show New England subscriptions reaching 225.3 million by 6 am with overnight gains likely pushing beyond the 240 million allotment. Other districts including St Louis Chicago Atlanta Richmond Kansas City and their districts report strong oversubscriptions and near or above targets.
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Boston
New England
Liberty Loan
General Committee
Senate Prohibits Tax On Foodstuffs For Beverages
The Senate finance committee added a prohibitory tax of 60 dollars per hundred pounds to foodstuffs used in making beverages as part of the war tax bill. The section also bans importation of distilled beverages. Other liquor taxes were adjusted. athletic goods and other items taxed at 2 percent. scalpers’ ticket sales taxed 5 to 50 percent. A Pine Street church service featured prayer and special music.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Initial Liberty Loan bonds trade above par on NYSE
The opening sale on the New York Stock Exchange today saw the first Liberty Loan bond transaction priced above par with a lot of $10,000 sold at 150. The next lot of $250,800 sold at par, marking a strong start to the offering.
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New York
Liberty Loan
New York Stock Exchange
Flag Day tribute in Harrisburg honors American flag
Samuel B Bare of Altoona delivered the keynote at Reservoir Park for Flag Day ceremonies marking the flag's 140th anniversary. The Elks led a 8000 strong parade with many veterans and local groups, including D A R, Rotary, and Spanish American veterans, in attendance.
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Samuel B. Bare
Altoona
Reservoir Park
America
Hare
Harrisburg
Eighth Regiment
Harrisburg Rotary Club
Ica
William M. Hargest
Jane Rae
Irving College
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pennsylvania Registration Totals Near Census Estimate
Colonel Sweeney of the State Registration Bureau sent Provost Marshal Crowder the June 5 Pennsylvania registration listing 30 507 men aged 21 to 30 by race and status. White 607 221 colored 35 714 aliens 174 898 alien enemies 12 674 possible exemptions 396 754. Official totals may approach the 76 378 Census Bureau estimate. Figures were compiled from telegraphic reports.
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Sweeney
State Registration Bureau
Marshal Crowder
Washington
Pennsylvania
Census Bureau
British Capture Over 100000 Prisoners in War
London reports More than 100 000 prisoners have been taken by the British during the war James Ian MacPherson parliamentary secretary to the war office announced in the House of Commons The western front has seen 434 guns captured since July 1 1916 Mesopotamia 132 guns Taken since war began Egypt 18 guns taken The British have regained 600 square miles on the western front since 1916
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Associated Press
London
James Ian MacPherson
War Office
House of Commons
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Egypt
Stockholders Postpone Urgauge and Power Company Meeting
The adjourned meeting of the stockholders was postponed again. The session, set this afternoon, aimed to vote on increasing capital stock for improvements.
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Aa Urgauge and Power Company
Hich
Dr James Headache Powders Offer Quick Relief
Nerve splitting or dull headaches vanish in moments with Dr James Headache Powders priced at 10 cents per package. The ad claims the fastest relief in the world and urges readers to stop suffering, noting millions have found headache misery needless.
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James
Laborers Sought to Rush P R R Freight Station Work
Pennsylvania Railroad agents in Philadelphia arrange for laborers carpenters and tradesmen to work on the new South Harrisburg freight station. Delays due to labor shortages and excavation issues have slowed progress. A conference between George Brown and William K Martin led to plans for a large excavating force starting Monday with work possibly moving from Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Warren Moore Company
George Brown
Philadelphia Division
William K. Martin
Election of New School Director as Special Order of Business
City School Board met this afternoon with the election of a successor to Rev. Dr. William N. Yates as a special order of business. No applicant was found, and the vote may be postponed to the next regular meeting on Friday July 6.
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William N. Yates
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