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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
11
A crowded listing displays Friday specials across textiles and garments. Items include wool porch rugs, silk floss cushions covered in sateen, linen dress linen, dress ginghams, beach bonnets, muslin, lace collars, and suspenders with prices slashed to fractions, emphasizing value and variety.
Theodore D Robinson nephew of Theodore Roosevelt and State Chairman of the Progressive party refutes reports he will resign. He states his term ends September 28 and he will serve until then. Also notes a reading recital by Miss Venedia Heinbach in Harrisburg events and a Harrisburg Epworth League convention with over 1125 delegates.
Market keepers in Hogestown show unity with Harrisburg officials in pushing for cleaner food. Proposals include cooperative refrigerators, centralized meat stands, screens for doors and windows, and strict stall cleanliness. Public handling of food to be curbed with warnings and coordinated inspections. Licenses issued. fines waived. Regulations demand licensed vendors, prompt disease reporting, absolute cleanliness, and prohibition of living quarters for food operations.
A large audience gathered around the cattle judging ring as classes for steer and heifer entries concluded. Promotions highlighted Holstein and Guernsey stock from Bonnymeade Farms and Fairview Stock Farm with blue ribbon winners noted. Races and children’s events followed, alongside lectures on reef cattle by State College.
Eyewitnesses recount the Kaiser Wilhelm II striking the Ince more in fog. Passengers describe calm aboard the Wilhelm II with steerage panic and lifeboats ready. Most first class travelers shift to the Imperator while Cherbourg awaits pickup.
The fifth annual Masonic memorial pilgrimage to Elizabethtown will use regular service at 9 27 AM with no special train. The Dauphin county committee aims to finish raising 20000 for a new building site and collection drive continues with over half already paid or pledged.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a scientific hair tonic that nourishes roots, promotes growth, and stops dandruff and itching. It claims to make hair fluffy soft and lustrous for men women and children, is inexpensive and safely perfumed, available at H C Kennedy or drug counters.
The Democratic League of Dauphin County filed its Capitol expense report revealing receipts of 1191 and expenditures of 1187.34 for the Ryan campaign. Contributors included Wallower and Meyers families, Stucker entities, and others. 124 watchers at five dollars and red fire costs noted, plus meetings, printing, and advertising. The Philadelphia Democratic Club campaign committee reported 512.33 raised and 452.63 spent, with half funds from Palmer McCormick committee. Montgomery County reorganization submitted 1362 collected and 1283.43 spent, receiving 500 from Palmer McCormick and spending mainly on watchers. Pastor A I Collom of Coxestown M E church reportedly resigns after over three years.
A health oriented ad advises parents to watch teen girls for pallor and fatigue as signs of blood deficiencies. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy and links complexion to health, urging readers to request free booklets on chlorosis and related laxatives, via the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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