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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
17
The fragment hints at a reflective line about life and future, indicating a contemplative idea rather than a reported event. No clear persons or organizations are identified, leaving a brief abstract quotation context.
An editorial urges Pennsylvania chambers of commerce to fund statewide auto touring promotion for the public to see the state’s scenery. It notes improving highways, rising car travel, and calls for cross-state advertising collaborations beyond local efforts led by Wiggins and southern tours promoters, arguing profits and shared costs.
The City Planning Commission faces criticism of past northern city layouts and argues future generations will benefit from current decisions. It stresses city interests over private profits and praises Harrisburg property owners for broadly supporting planning work, though results are not yet visible.
Real estate interests joined building operators at a dinner conference at the Penn Harris Hotel to discuss improving housing conditions. The meeting stressed cooperation to provide homes for residents and anticipated tangible progress from the alliance.
The chamber of commerce housing bureau urges a building boom to meet workers’ needs. Builders bankers and real estate leaders say stable costs and strong demand justify accelerated home construction to boost prosperity and community spirit in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg students and families enjoyed a Telegraph hosted picnic at Paxtang Park. Hundreds took part in athletic events and programs marking the school year end. Teachers and parents exchanged notes on educational progress, creating a festive, informative community day. Thousands of school children benefited from the event.
A San Diego man’s receipt lists success virtues as a family of traits led by Work and Ambition with Common Sense as a son and Opportunity as the Baby. The piece then notes the Philadelphia Legislature’s adjournment after a strenuous session and Governor Sproul’s guidance and the body’s confidence.
A political ribbing tone notes that jokes about Bolshevism reflect reduced hysteria in the United States. The piece cites editors and readers mocking Bolshevik fear, with a fable-like poem illustrating how satire may deflate the terror, and urges continued dismissal of the threat.
The Pennsylvania Legislature enters its last week with several high interest measures under active consideration. The anti-sedition bill, the telephone merger bill, and the compensation amendment are set for movement as the session nears its close. Governor Sproul reports 246 general acts and 39 appropriation bills signed, with 26 vetoes.
Dragon legends describe mighty beings ruling water and weather with a palace under the sea and a dragon beneath Tungchow whose eye caused earthquakes until a pagoda was built over it. The five clawed emperor’s symbol and royal insignia marked high majesty in imperial times, now fading in a republic.
Book notices review Ben Ames Williams All the Brothers Were Valiant portraying sea adventure with treasure mutiny and romance. Ian Hay The Last Million covers America in WWI from Atlantic crossing to Armistice with doughboy experiences and London episodes praised as readable and breezy yet dramatic.
Chairman Will Hays of the Republican National Committee argues the peace treaty with Germany is not partisan but an American question. He says Republicans will uphold wartime patriotism and demand careful scrutiny of the treaty’s provisions. Publics seek independent judgment of treaty sections as Senate debate sharpens and education progresses.
United States Senator Boies Penrose lauds Harrisburg for modern streets and civic enterprise during a visit. He praises eighty miles of asphalt highways, riverfront parks, forthcoming public buildings, and the Capitol Park development as signs of city and Commonwealth collaboration.
Governor Coolidge declares legislative service voluntary and not a livelihood in a bold veto of a bill raising salaries from 1000 to 1500 dollars. He warns tying pay to service would turn lawmaking into private enterprise and emphasizes public benefit over personal gain. The stance highlights a nationwide debate on official pay.
Senator Knox argues his resolution would allow three line additions to the Paris treaty to reserve full consideration of a League of Nations for signatory powers. He notes secrecy at the Paris conference and-d leads Americans to seek more enlightenment on commitments and obligations before joining. The resolution would buy time for public discussion and judgment.
The royal air force in England developed an eye training program to correct one eyed usage. An eye specialist led twice daily drills and guidance, forming a school that taught airmen to use both eyes together. The result: about 95 percent of previously poor pilots became proficient in a short time.
Major Frank C. Mahin recalls American prisoners captured by German forces from June to November 1918. He notes 90 men captured, about 2700 Bocie killed or wounded, and two American prisoners who later escaped after killing guards and returning to American lines.
Major General Leonard Wood declares there is room in the country for only the American flag and urges killing the red flag. He warns against liberal ideas and dangerous world psychology while promoting order, national ideals, and faith.
Four years ago a farmer sold 150 hogs to fund a home costing 2900. Recently a neighbor sold the same 150 hogs, built a replica, and saved 5388 in the bank. Building materials rose less than other goods per US labor data, urging timely construction before costs climb further.
The Pennsylvania bass season opens on July 1 as thousands plan sun up starts for bass and crappie in streams and creeks. Anglers favor live bait and plugs while some venture to Pine Creek in Tioga County and Harry Thair keeps a cottage near the mountains. Sunday river trips resume with steamers guiding bathers to islands and a fined up-State man faced a $300 plus sanction for keeping illegal trout.
Col Daniel Wentz who oversaw Army fuel in France is a leading Philadelphia figure in state coal policy. E J Cattell reports heavy speaking duties this spring and summer. Judge J McF Carpenter of Pittsburgh sits among Allegheny's senior bench members. Secretary of Agriculture Rasmussen attends special exercises at State College.
Historic Harrisburg notes new attention from New England cities as river front plans gain interest. Zion Church is highlighted as a landmark in the era, with references to the community and local history.
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