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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
9
A Baltimore advertisement claims glasses on monkeys cause eye strain and thyroid effects, urging readers to obtain a home remedy and free eye care book. It promotes 5 grain oprona tablets dissolved in water to bathe the eyes and improve vision, touting rapid results and widespread blindness prevention.
A dramatic retelling of Paul and Silas in Philippi from praying by the river to the market and prison. It shows Lydia and a fortune telling maiden, mob violence, magistrates ordering a beating, and the two apostles in the inner prison as the jailer’s house looms. The scene escalates with legal and moral conflict in 60 A. D. Menacing crowd cries mix with religious tension as justice, faith, and fear collide.
An ad promises a free trial for freckle removal with ethine double strength from any druggist. It guarantees money back if freckles persist and claims most cases need only one ounce for a clear complexion.
In a dramatic midnight scene, Paul and Silas sing in the dungeon as an earthquake frees the prisoners. The jailer, terrified, asks how to be saved. The missionaries assure salvation through Jesus Christ and baptize the jailer and his household. The next morning magistrates demand the men’s release but Paul insists on a public vindication. The jailer declares newfound faith and welcomes them home.
A dialogue recalls forgiveness and hospitality as a city offers peace to a visitor, while a speaker warns of judgment upon judges. The exchange centers on contrition, welcome, and the moral admonition that ultimate judgment rests with a higher authority.
Harvey West a Shippensburg lineman is in critical condition after Burns and shock from falling onto a live electric wire at work. In Waynesboro peach belt areas expect only about one fifth of a typical crop due to a poor bloom. Nesquehoning sees large L and NE Railroad yard construction taking six months with many workers. Mauch Chunk a three ton Ortlieb Brewing Company truck burned on Mansion House hill, loss estimated at 3000 dollars. Mahanoy City Nelda Berger 8 Buck Mountain taken to Fountain Springs hospital as jaws locked and muscles rigid. Reading Carpenter Steel to build a 15000 rest room for its employees. Reading Berks prison board to install fire extinguishers and hose in jail lacking any fire apparatus. Wilkes Barre Luigi Cumbo on trial for life for alleged role in John Melvin murder after a jitney quarrel over a 10 cent fare.
An advertising notice urges use of Eckman’s Alterative for tuberculosis, describing rest and fresh air as essential while presenting the remedy as beneficial. It notes a lime salt constituent and claims no narcotic or habit forming drug. Available at Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
In a murky trial update Cumbo concedes firing into Melvin in what he calls self defense. The report notes related legal proceedings and local reaction as case details emerge.
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