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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
2
Paris experiences calmer nerves as Austrian repulse on the Italian front and the failure of Gothas to breach defenses reduce fear. German raids over Paris are rare, with only one successful flight, while Italian counterattacks bring relief. Deputy Louis Purech urges precautionary measures and vigilance.
A fragment expresses relief and renewed nerves as the speaker feels strong and sleeps contentedly, suggesting a personal recovery or respite. The line evokes a domestic, intimate mood centered on emotional restoration.
Miss Lilly Ilgenfritz of 24 Wallace Street York PA says Tonall relieved her severe indigestion gas and heart pains after years of suffering. She reports restored appetite stronger nerves and renewed interest in work. Tonall sold at Gorgas Drug Store Harrisburg and Hershey Drug Store Hershey PA.
Four suspects, three men and a woman, were arrested in New York on espionage charges for stealing blueprints and plans from munitions plants across the United States. Lindquist, Burt, Strohmier named. the woman unnamed. Lindquist allegedly planned to sell loot to German agents. thefts reportedly spanned four years, targeting Remington Arms and other factories including in Detroit Roselle New Jersey.
Philadelphia barber Philip de Marse offers Shaveless Monday and Barberless Thursday Night as a patriotic service. He cites a lack of assistants and dining and military obligations, pledging to remain open at all other times to accommodate patrons.
Philadelphia report describes L S Tevis of the Department of Justice observing from Ed Murray's saloon through a mirror. James McCafferty orders three glasses, carries them to a back room, and Tevis witnesses two soldiers receiving them. Tevis then arrests bartender Nicholas Platenburg, McCafferty, and the service members.
Sunbury, Pa. master barbers announce tomorrow price increases for haircuts from 25c to 35c. Shaves free? lie and lotions added cost between 1c and 2c.
An old advertisement promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as a means to balance kidney and liver work, relieve digestive and eliminative troubles, and claims it has proven effective over 40 years with numerous satisfied users. It cites a testimonial from O F Rose of Burtonville Kentucky and notes druggists nationwide sell the product with a sample available for ten cents.
The nerves function like a front line telegraph system guiding blood and nourishment to all body parts. Iron is vital to avoid pallor and nervous fatigue. The ad promotes Iront ic and a soluble iron tablet Frantic from Dr. Pierce at the Buffalo Invalids Hotel Surgical Institute, offering trial packs for 10 cents.
Corporal Eldred B. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Jarry E Smith of South Second Street Lykens, has arrived safely in France with his unit. He enlisted in the Ordnance Corps at Waterbury New York on December 14 1917.
The Dauphin county Democratic committee adopted resolutions urging state committeemen Royal and Geisel to favor Judge Bonniwell by letting him name his campaign manager and draft the party platform. Harrisburg’s city committee echoed the move, endorsing Wilson and the ticket while noting McCormick’s absence.
H W Murray and James Martin, accused of robbing Adam Engle on Union street, were freed after Engle did not appear. Electric lighting is installed on two county bridges between Royalton and Middletown, funded 50-50 by each borough. Dorothy Gotwalt suffered severe finger injuries at a local shoe plant cutting machine. Dr E Bowers and Mrs Bowers attended Mrs Henrietta Brubaker’s funeral in Ephrata. Twenty five soldiers from Middletown Aviation Camp deployed to camps. Wincroft Store moulding department resumed after a week idle due to iron shortage. Miss Lillian Hoffman and Joseph Keiper wed at St Peter’s Lutheran Church. Neal Bowman and John Hughes enlisted in U S Signal Corps and Engineers Corps respectively. Mrs Readings and Mrs Lauman visiting. Continuous text from a late note ends with unnamed ill person.
Washington reports the draft age limits will be extended to 18 through 45. Secretary Baker says he will approve changes to the selective service act to raise a 5,000,000 man army. General Crowder favors the extension for both labor and combat needs and expects Congress to act this year.
The Rotary Club endorses the Two Minutes for Prayer movement and urges a two minute pause after noon on July 4 for silent prayer for soldiers in France, allies, and war aims. W. B. Essick, who introduced the resolution, will speak at Grace Methodist Church as Rev. Dr. Bagnell is in France. The meeting at Hershey Creamery showcased the plant’s modern ice cream production and sanitary practices, and the club voted $25 for insurance on the new delivery car for Red Cross work.
Truman B. Keener, clerk to Major Wilson of the Second Battalion, stationed at Camp A. Humphrey, Va., is home on a brief furlough to attend the graduation exercises of his brother Artyaness G. Keener, member of Central High School class of 1918.
A crowded entertainment slate lists Clara Kimball Young in The Reason Why at Colonial, Williamson Bros in The Submarine Eye, May Allison in Winning of Beatrice, Mary Pickford in How Could You Jean at Regent, Winston Churchill’s The Crisis, Mabel Jones in A Modern Lorelei, and Sergeant Empey in Over the Top at Victoria and Paxtang Park. Empey’s war record, captured on screen, is lauded as a landmark drama of World War I, emphasizing democracy and the fight against Prussia. The daily showcase highlights ongoing and upcoming engagements across Majestic Colonial Regent Victoria Pax Tang Park venues with patriotic wartime themes and popular stars.
A Newark woman reports a three year nervous breakdown followed by daily headaches. After two years under a physician and trying various options, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her recover. She urges others to try the remedy, noting she now works normally and endorses publishing her letter.
The city showcases The Crisis on Thursday in a wartime era Civil War drama while Mollie and Her Suitors premieres at the Majestic with local cast and a long press preview. Paxtang Park Theater features Carson and Willard with Maestra and Company and others then Clara Kimball Young headlines Colonial Theater with The Reason Why and a brief look at The Submarine Eye by Williamson Brothers.
Spokane mother Mrs. R. H. Meyboom has five sons serving in the United States Army. A thirty three year Spokane County pioneer, all five boys were born locally and educated in Spokane city schools.
A humorous critique on appearance versus dental health. The piece notes that fine dress is undermined by decayed teeth and poor mouth care, urging use of Senrece Tooth Paste for prevention and suggesting a dentist for advanced cases. It emphasizes cleanliness and health as key to lasting attractiveness.
Edward August Miller known as an overmarried actor is jailed for failure to register for the draft. He cites multiple marriages since 1909 including wives Nos. 3 and 4, with one wife holding a six week old baby as he faces a Bridewell sentence after prior nonsupport convictions.
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