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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
10
In a fashion note from the era, the Balmacaan long loose coat is highlighted as the prevailing wrap style for young girls this summer. The piece contrasts this versatile outer garment with other cut options, emphasizing ease and practical elegance.
Loose Balmacaan coats are described as the latest smart choice for school girls and grownups. The pattern 8270A covers sizes 8 to 14 years and requires 4% yards of 27 25s, 44, or 236 yards of 52 inch wide fabric. The Fashion Department mails the pattern for ten cents.
An essay argues women must study men to read moods while men ignore feminine psychology. It discusses compliments as a key to happiness, money as pacifier, and the idea that words matter more than deeds in marriage. It ends with a quip on gender roles.
The advertisement states the piano sale will end by Thursday or Saturday at 9.30 to 10 pm with a first come first served rule and no disappointment. Remaining stock allows orders with delivery later and a 30 day home trial with money back if not satisfied.
The article promoting a historic sale offers a piano for 248 dollars with a bond of confidence guarantee. A matching player-piano is offered for 146 dollars more, under identical conditions, with weekly payments set at two dollars for the player and one dollar twenty five cents for the piano, a unique pricing approach for 1912.
The sale touts a two hundred forty eight dollar seventy five cent price, saving one hundred one dollars and twenty five cents versus regular cost. Buyers pay five dollars initial and one dollar twenty five weekly, with a five year manufacturer joint guarantee and thirty day return option. Unpaid balance may be cancelled on death and dividends offered if the cooperative term shrinks short.
One hundred player-pianos offered through a cooperative plan priced at 395 with no interest. Delivery on payment of five dollars. Two dollar weekly installments for 195 weeks. Unconditional guarantee, 30 day money back, exchange within a year, and death cancellation of unpaid balances. Includes bench and nine rolls and 5 cent rolls later. Standard 88-note players with automatic shifter and durable lead tubing.
An unusual sale requires five dollars upfront to receive a receipt and credit to the cooperative books. Buyers have 195 weeks to pay the balance at 1.25 per week for a piano or 2 per week for a player piano. Delivery is immediate if in stock, with thirty days to try and a money refund if unsatisfactory.
The Colonial announces La Graciessa the popular posing act will headline a full week at the theater next week. The event follows last fall’s sellout, with two trophy shooting series planned and a two day busy schedule amid a short Harrisburg military display. Miss Nellie E. Lounspury of Warren attends as grand commander.
The Colonial theater advertises a popular price show headlined by a splendid quartet of men. The program includes three acts and will change tomorrow as Frank Mayne's players present a new sketch titled Pretzels during the latter half of the week.
Captain O. M. Copelin of the Eighth regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, announces plans for the annual trophy shoot by Companies of the regiment. The event will occur in the week of July 6 or 18 with rules being developed and changes expected.
Carlisle Home No 258 of the Ladies of the Maccabees, recently formed here, initiated a class of forty last evening in a ceremony led by Harrisburg guard team of twenty five. Mrs Charlotte Sprucebank of Harrisburg, deputy great commander, directed the rites with several Harrisburg ladies in attendance.
Francis G. Wilson of Harrisburg and Dickinson College class of 1914 has been elected a Carlisle High School teacher for the term starting September 1. The fall also marks the dedication of the Lamberton Technical building funded by the late Charles Lytle Lamberton. Additional teachers are sought for new departments.
A Carlisle party of about thirty passengers led by Dr. W. W. Landis sailed on the Hamburg liner Pretoria for Europe. A message received yesterday from the ship says it is uninjured and all aboard are safe, confirming no injuries from the fog collision with the New York early Saturday morning. The group includes Miss Sophia.
Steese of Mount Holly daughter of James A. Steese chief clerk of the Department of Labor and Industry and Harriet Stuart, with Harry McIntyre and Mary White of Carlisle.
Roy Crumbine eight year old of Sunbury ran into the street to fetch ice cream, dodged a car and was struck by a street car. His arm and shoulder were badly crushed and doctors fear internal injuries. his mother stood in the doorway as the accident occurred.
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