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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
11
A high school girl writes of impulsive speech and school reprimands. Mrs Wilson Woodrow counsels to blend candor with courtesy, curb quick remarks, and view teacher scrutiny as part of growing discipline. Emphasizes maintaining class standards, empathy for teachers, and balancing politeness with natural candor.
An advertisement warns that backache may signal kidney trouble and urges quick action. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, imported from Holland, promising rapid relief for kidney and bladder issues with a money back guarantee. Availability in multiple box sizes at drug stores.
An old gray cat found shelter in Forest Park's zoo with a raccoon colony. Attendants tried to remove her, but she returns. The animals accept her presence, and she imitates raccoon habits such as lair lounging and sunning in a tree. She remains the sole cat on exhibit.
London reports a Silesian court has ruled Count Lothar von Blucher is the legal owner of Napoleon’s carriage captured by Field Marshal von Blucher’s descendants at Waterloo after years of disputes between the brothers of Prince Reichardt and Count von Blucher.
In a France front line diary from April 16 1918 Shaffer describes Morane flight misfires and near misses. He recounts engine failures empty fuel tanks red white and blue observer Putman near him on landing and a close brush with another Morane. He praises the esfadrille life and his hopes for a sergeant promotion while joking about language culture pay and home leave.
A compact teaser referencing Daily Dot Puzzle number 34 with time 4p and figures 915 25 22. Likely a cryptic sequence guiding a puzzle solution or publication cue for the day.
A reader notes that mother sewers can craft dress No. 8876 for girls aged 4 to 10 from remnants. The upper piece with kimono sleeves forms a headover design, slashed neckline, and laced opening. A two piece circular flounce adds to the waist, with side pockets. Pattern priced at 12 cents, mailed to Fashion Department Harrisburg PA.
A young woman seeks dating guidance under parental limits. The columnist urges compromise with her father to allow supervised social visits at home, stressing moderation and trust. A second letter from a father questions his daughter’s weekend island trips and expresses strong opposition.
A letter argues that unchaperoned overnight trips by young people harm reputation and dignity. It warns of malicious talk and improper associations, suggesting varied chaperoning arrangements could alter the issue. The writer condemns vacationing with a boyfriend or mixed groups as unwise and notes modern youth ignore common sense.
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