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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
11
Poslam works quickly clearing red noses and inflamed complexions. Pimples and blemishes eradiate while eczema acne and itch are soothed and itching stopped. Improvement seen daily. Poslam is harmless and sold by druggists with free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York. Possum Soap advertised as skin and hair beautifier with prices listed.
The Civic Council of Churches will strictly enforce Sunday closing in the city. Dealers will be asked to close and violators may face mayoral and district attorney action. The council will publish violator names and press for enforcement after two weeks. The council also approved the current policy on sending Catholic and Protestant children to their denominational institutions.
Large crowds last night visited the Allison Fire company pavilion on South Fourteenth street for a bazar and festival. Proceeds go to the State convention fund. Beginning tonight there will be music and special features each evening.
Baxter resident Mrs Maurice Wank reports eczema relief after using Saxo Salve and Saxo Soap with rapid improvement. Harrisburg druggist Geo A Gorgas offers buyback if not cured.
A missing 13 year old Earl Grumper was last seen with two tramp umbrella mend ers from Christiansburg Va and is believed to have started for the world with them. His guardians followed leads to Carlisle and then returned as no trace was found. A large search by police and the public continued for 40 hours before the outcome was confirmed.
The Photoplay presents Dustin Farnum in The Squaw Man today with advance notices urging audiences to attend this Western drama on the big screen.
A reader criticizes the Civic Council of Churches for plans to close retail cigar and confectionery stores after two weeks. The writer accuses church leaders of oppressing the poor, argues for personal freedom, and says open shops and better church appeal would attract people without coercion.
The Public Service Commission approved a contract between Harrisburg Light & Power and the City of Harrisburg for 16 ornamental standards at 91 dollars annually, running to September 1, 1922. A second contract with Dauphin for street lighting uses 100 candlepower lamps at 29 dollars per lamp per year. John Lang Paper Co. of Philadelphia filed a complaint against New York Central and Hudson River Railroad over freight-rate hikes on coal to Port Richmond piers.
Samuel Byrem of 701 North Third Street voices support for Sunday closing and cites Wells Fargo records as evidence while officials from Turtle Creek and Johnstown protest high charges by Citizens' Light Heat and Power. The Adams Ameri Tea company and ice cream association discuss sales limits and railroad effects with local authorities urging frugal rates and church support.
A critique of Clark's Field by Robert Herrick from Houghton Mifflin presents a twenty acre pasture that cannot be sold due to title flaws and becomes a suburban wealth source. It follows the lone female heir through poverty, schooling, Europe travel, marriage, disillusionment, and self discovery with a hopeful, vigorous portrait of American life.
A terse promotional note claims Calocide cures corns calluses bunions and smelly sweaty feet. Soak feet in two tablespoons Calocide in warm water for fifteen minutes then rub to remove pain and softens troublesome areas. Sold as a twenty five cent box from Medical Formula Co Dayton Ohio.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt spoke to the Royal Geographical Society in London describing his Brazil travels and noting his slower voice and reduced delivery. He met explorers at Westminster Abbey and the History Museum and attended a Royal Geographical Society dinner with Sir Harry Johnston, Frederick Courteney Selous, and Sir Frances Younghusband.
Yale University conferred Doctor of Laws on William Crawford Gorgas and Romulo Nabu, with several others awarded in fields from arts to medicine. Notable honorees include Fred T. Murphy, Edwin Blashfield, Jean Sibelius, Sidney Gullick, and John Kimberly Beach among others.
Mrs. Thomas S Peters of 1916 North Second street sues for divorce from Thomas S Peters alleging desertion. Attorneys Scarlett and Fox and Geyer represent her. The Peters were married about twenty years ago at Zion Lutheran church and have three high school children. Mrs Peters is an heir of George Doehne who died without a will leaving an unsettled estate.
Warren McCarrick 8 vanished March 12 after leaving his mother to play in Philadelphia. The body was recovered from the Delaware River on June 17, with detectives ruling accidental drowning though father James McCarrick suspects murder.
Miller tires emphasize non skid grip and durability for safer driving. Sterling Auto Tire Co at 1461 Zarker Street offers the Miller line with a focus on road stability and dependable performance. Dauphin B Electrical Supplies at 434 Market Street showcases modern home appliances for new brides aiming for a fully equipped, contemporary house.
The 101 Ranch Wild West Show, organized less than three years ago on the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma, has toured the country Canada and Mexico and now comes to town on Monday July 6. The show, owned by the Miller brothers and Edward Arling ton, features Indians cowboys cowgirls champions with lasso experts with gun and pistol frontiersmen and a full array of western ranch spectacles. The enterprise is touted as the largest exclusively Wild West amusement operation with vast finances and strong organization.
Short cinema listing notes Dustin Farnum stars in The Squaw Man at the Photoplay today with promotional copy. A separate dispatch reports Dora survivors from Paramita wreck near Port Dock, Lost Harbor, pace uncertain. no fatalities confirmed. In New York, Captain Haff of Vanitie may yield to an amateur, though he will steer in the upcoming Long Island Sound race.
Exclusive sale of Trot-Moc Soles footwear praised as light yet durable with non slip soles. Available in tan or white for all ages at 80 90 cents and 1.00 per pair. Also promotes home garment cleaning services at Finkelsteine address.
A damaged snippet notes that poor printing hurts perceived quality of letters and that Weaver facsimile letters match original quality. It also promotes Menger's Restaurant at 110 North Second Street with a 35-cent dinner, claiming how patrons tell others the meal is worth it. Harrisburg advertising emphasizes value and service.
Lester pianos touted for lasting tone and rich mellowness. Lester touch praised by musicians and finish called finest. Durable construction guaranteed ten years with lifetime lasting appeal. Send for illustrated booklet and details of easy payment plan from H. G. Day 1319 Derry.
There is no reason you shouldn’t have one at home and enjoy the same advantages as your neighbors. Our easy payment plan allows choosing from a wide selection of splendid instruments priced from $175 to $450. See John Bros, 8 North Market Square.
An advertising pamphlet touts Hershey's All-Cream Ice Cream made from pure ingredients. It cites Uncle Sam's approval after six weeks of plant tests and notes creamers and pasteurization done in-house. It urges readers to ask for Hershey's, saying its flavor proves “It's So Good.”
Just before you leave for the seashore or mountains, Potts Greaseless Cold Cream is advised as a packing essential. It may not be available at resort drug stores but is on sale at Bowman & Co and Potts' Drug Store, North Third.
Compton's offers to dye lace or trim to match a gown by sending a sample of the gown and desired material. The service promises color match without dulling the fabric's luster and finish. Located at 1006 North Third Street and 121 Market.
Three essential qualifications drive the popular sale of our summer dresses. The newest fabrics and attractive shades in stock. An assortment of dresses and waists guaranteed to win your admiration at Klein Co. 9 North Market Square.
A. J. Simms at 22 North Fourth street says many tailors can please if they try and notes indifference causes misfits. Cement sidewalks borne wear on feet, but the cement tile grinds heels. City Shoe Repairing Company at 317 Strawberry street claims the only Goodyear shoe machinery in Harrisburg, keeping uppers looking new.
As you grow older or eye changes alter fit, current glasses may not suit you now. When glasses mislead or eyes trouble you, consult Ralph L. Pratt, Eyesight Specialist, 807 North Third Street.
A collage of home goods announcements features furniture sets from Joseph Goldsmith and Zeiders & Son, kitchen ranges by The Yearound Range, and dining and seating options. Also advertised are Busy Bee cafeteria offerings, discounted summer hats, and home decor supplies including Dennison's crepe paper for decorations.
Shakespearean style quotes frame a fashion review by Fred Lack at 28-80 Dewberry Street. The piece notes how leading actresses in picture drama reveal society’s latest costumes and emphasizes staying updated on the newest and most becoming outfits.
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