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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
16
A Harrisburg letter praises the Rotary Club for tackling street noise caused by auto cutouts and sirens. It cites the July 1913 auto noise law and urges broader support, noting general approval and plans for mayoral action to curb the racket disturbing rest and health.
A group within the Mousy Club proposes stronger police cane enforcement, believing it can greatly improve local conditions by pressing for discipline.
At Lafayette College in Easton on June 20 the eighty fourth commencement awarded honorary degrees to Carter W. Glass secretary of the treasury William S. Schaffer attorney general of Pennsylvania and Rev. Bruce Taylor principal of Queens University Kingston Ontario. City playgrounds opened yesterday drawing over 3000 children in attendance per supervisor J. K. Staples.
In Tirana a postwar aid wave sees thousands of Albanians wearing American pajamas crafted from donated muslin by Red Cross workshops. American volunteers run welfare classes for children, teaching English and hygiene while supplying clothing and meals as part of relief efforts. A separate fire at 1001 North Seventh Street prompts an investigation by State Fire Marshal Howard Butz.
The Internal Revenue Bureau will continue selling stamps for intoxicating beverages after July 1, despite war time prohibition. Commissioner Roper said sales will carry the understanding that manufacture or sale of prohibited beverages is not authorized. Enforcement of tax laws on alcohol will continue until repealed by Congress, though repeal is not in current legislation.
An old advertisement promotes S S S as a blood tonic to cure catarrh by cleansing impurities from the blood. It claims lingering symptoms like throat dripping and bad breath improve after consistent use and offers free medical advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.
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