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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
14
The motor truck evolved gradually with modest beginnings and no urgent rush. W B Hurlburt of Hurlburt Motor Truck Co notes early output, wartime demand, and global advertising as key factors in steady growth toward 1,800 trucks this year.
The Liberty Six, a six cylinder car built for efficiency and ease of control by Continental Motor Corporation, is now distributed in this territory by Harrisburg Auto and Tire Repair Co. It promises beauty, power, long service, and economical tire costs with simplified construction and fewer parts for smooth handling on hills and long runs.
The Past Grands Association of Southern Pennsylvania Odd Fellows holds its annual memorial services tomorrow at 7:30 PM at Reformed Salem Church Third and Chestnut. Rev. E. E B. Stauffer will preach with solo by Mrs. C. W. Myers. three district grand officers attend. thirty members from twelve lodges died in the past year.
The United States Public Service Reserve Office in the Dauphin Building received an urgent appeal from Robert W. Meyer Farm Help Specialist for Pennsylvania. It emphasizes readiness of townsfolk with farm experience to work locally as farmers may need.
A Marine recruiting drive starts here Monday with a party of Marines arriving for speeches in theaters and on streets. The Navy recruiting station seeks more enlistments now that the Army drive ends, under a new ruling allowing under 21 enlistments and school return at term start. Cliff C. Gross Dies in New York City.
One man David Lang colored jailed for refusing to remove his hat while The Star Spangled Banner played at Flag Day exercises. Three other men at Reservoir Park were reprimanded but not arrested for the same offense. I C O F degree team conferred first degree on candidates of Dauphin Lodge No 160 after lodge meeting at Fackler's hall.
A false alarm rang from box 723 at Eighteenth and one streets at 9 last evening. It was the fourth false alarm this month.
Governor Brumbaugh issues a June 28 1918 proclamation calling all Pennsylvanians to observe War Savings Day and purchase War Savings Stamps far in excess of the national allotment to demonstrate patriotism, sacrifice, and support for the World War effort. The order urges monthly purchases and personal obligation to urge others by example.
Washington reports that control of the recruiting for unskilled labor for war industries will shift to the United States Employment Service on July 15. Private recruiters of skilled workers will be regulated by the War Labor Policies Board, with later expansion to skilled branches. Employers will file needs and priorities set by the board rules. Last day to pay income tax. offices open until midnight with penalties. State memorial book solicitors using the county society name are not authorized by the society.
The Church of God will host its annual Children’s Day program on Sunday evening June 16 at 7 30 with a full slate of songs, poems, solos, and group performances by the school and five and six year old participants. A pastor’s address will conclude the program. The cradle roll of St Peter’s Lutheran Church held a reception Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 6 o'clock. Mr and Mrs Guy Schroll of Penn Street announce the birth of a son on Tuesday June 11 2018.
The United States Tire Company notes that despite a ten percent wartime price rise, modern tires cost far less than in 1910. A 34x4 plain tread tire sold for 48.30 in 1910 and 33.05 today. Improvements span materials, prep, and assembly, with better rubber, cotton fabric, and vulcanizing processes reducing prices through labor-saving machinery.
Motorcycle enthusiasts eagerly await the National Gypsy Tours with officials of the Federation of American Motorcyclists having completed arrangements for the June 22 and 23 event. The tours promise low effort and high enjoyment, already growing from 22 000 riders last year to an expected 30 000 this year. All finishers receive bronze medals, with F A M members earning a silver bar atop their medals. The three clubs with the largest entries win special silver loving cups. Local organizing by the Keystone Motorcycle Club invites riders to sign up at Heagy Bros or the club within days.
An eminent authority on gas engine lubrication reports that graphite must be fully consumed in the cylinder to preserve lubrication. Partially consumed graphite leaves carbon deposits while fully consumed leaves the cylinder dry. Flake Motor Graphite meets these needs as intense heat does not disintegrate it and several feeding devices exist for delivering graphite to cylinders.
Mrs. Ida Trostle of Elliottsburg cut her throat with a razor in a morning incident at New Bloomfield. Dr. E E Moore treated her and officials believe she will survive after a prior paralytic stroke.
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