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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
10
American forces return to barracks after a 24 hour campaign against Villa followers near Juarez. About 590 Villa attackers reportedly killed. Corporal Chigas of the Seventh Cavalry wounded.
Patrick Peralta, adoptive son of Vincente Peralta who once owned Oakland site, was jailed in Alameda County on petit larceny charges after being caught with liquor eggs and cigars. He confessed on record to squandered wealth and a gay lifestyle, tracing family ties to East Bay estates and towns.
T L McArtney who led Petrograd Russian army school transport brought samples of black bread made from tree bark and sunflower seeds to San Francisco. He described leaving Petrograd on March 19 1918 aboard the American embassy train and losing 53 pounds during starvation rations. He recalled mothers soaking bill posters to obtain starch for glue to feed children.
Detroit plans an airplane taxi and passenger service to Michigan Indiana Ohio and lakes region with regular flights to Cleveland. Universal Aviation Company will operate the service and also carry mail express and teach amateur aviators.
The 1918 U S garnet mine output reached 4127 short tons with 2030 stock on hand at war end. Prices ranged 25 to 60 dollars per short ton as labor shortages limited production. Garnet chiefly from Warren County New York with smaller amounts from Merrimack New Hampshire and Clay North Carolina. Abrasive garnet used in sandpaper. sandpaper uses crushed quartz and garnet.
A Massachusetts avenue business released rubber balloons with merchandise tickets attached. Ten balloons rose, then four burst and four tickets were claimed by boys who rushed to redeem prizes, as reported by the Indianapolis News.
Chicago June 17. Telegraphers union officials say the nationwide strike now rests largely with Postmaster General Burleson. A clear statement on the scope of his order to electrical workers is awaited before any move. The union notes about 25 000 strikers are involved and may end the walkout if assurances against discrimination are secured.
Nashville chancery judge declares state act granting women the right to vote in city and presidential elections unconstitutional. In Pennsylvania a widow, Fannie Catt, 3 months after her husband’s death, poisons herself to death awaiting support for five children.
Lord Northcliffe told the American Legion Weekly that Britain fully recognizes America’s wartime contribution. He criticized attempts to imply England underrates the American effort. The British publisher spoke in a cable greeting as the Legion prepares its first issue for July 4.
In a special session the Kansas Legislature unanimously ratified the woman suffrage amendment to the United States constitution on June 17.
A teaspoonful in cold water sweetened to taste creates a refreshing and beneficial summer drink.
Porto Rican cigars are nearly exhausted from the U S market due to a strike by cigarmakers and tobacco workers ongoing since January first. About 15 000 workers are idle and all surplus cigar stocks in the United States are reported to be depleted.
A crowded sale list showcases stock reductions on galv anon pails wash tubs and percolators. Deals cover Japanese china pieces including 7 piece nut sets cake plates and bread and butter plates along with purses, casseroles and Pyrex glassware. Fourth Floor displays emphasize low prices on chairs rockers oak furniture and mayonnaise sets with multiple items under 5 dollars.
A catalog style notice advertises discounted furniture and household items. Highlights include a ten piece walnut dining set at 371 dollars, ivory bedroom suite at 119, bed davenports from 69 to 80 dollars, various chests and polish mops, letter files, sauce pan sets, and cotton pongee by yard with reduced prices throughout.
Vaulting inventory list shows women’s oxfords in 59c to 36 inch voiles, leather pumps, and special prices. Also featured are art glass shades, moire ribbon, and various lamp models with 20 percent savings, plus house dresses and shoes for children and men. Second Floor.
A catalog-style sale notice lists children dresses from 50 cents to 1.25, girls gingham sets up to 12 years, assorted books and fountain pens at reduced prices, silk remnants discounts, damask linens, bed spreads, human hair products, and a Sailor hat clearance with specific reduced amounts. Market Street aisle features noted brands and price cuts.
Books of fiction formerly priced from 1.25 to 1.75 now on sale with 24 titles including The Magnificent Adventure The Ragged Messenger The Divine Egotist and Special. Garden stock reductions list fiber brooms 98c 25c whisk brooms 19c 10c scrub brushes 8c.
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