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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
4
In the Men s Store sale garments were marked down due to improvements. Mercerized negligee shirts laundered percale and madras shirts sizes 13 to 18 reduced to 69 cents. High grade brands 1.50 to 1.98 shirts reduced to 95 cents and 1.19. Silk and mercerized shirts formerly 2 98 to 3 50 cut to 2 69. Pajamas all sizes 1.00 shirts 69 cents 50 cent night shirts 39 cents Boys 50 cent pajamas 35 cents. Dives Pomeroy Stewart Men s Store.
Women observe newly created dress styles including vests boleros long Russian tunics and crepe fabrics at bargain prices. Featured items include white and crepe dresses with long tunics lace collars organdy trims yoke effects and tassel details priced from 4.95 to 16.50. showcased by Dives Pomeroy and Stewart on the second floor.
Store displays jewelry watches clocks and silverware with gift options. Atkinson advertises diverse goods at 1423 North Third Street. Real millinery values slash prices with half off hats, offering $15 hats for $8 and children’s hats heavily discounted at Market Street shop Mary C. Glass.
Paxtang is approved to become a borough with acres of land adjoining the eastern limits of Paxtang village. The court overrules exceptions, finding community benefits outweigh disadvantages and directs preparation of a formal decree of incorporation for the petitioners. Paxtang now reportedly houses 300 plus residents with new dwellings in progress.
The Colonial Theater plans to produce films locally under A E Denman as director. Harrisburg men and women have applied for roles, with a dozen scenarios ready, including Rockville vs Harrisburg a comedy love story set in rural and city locations. About thirty actors will be needed.
City commissioners will convene to review the 1904 porch building rule and consider removing front porches projecting beyond the house line as a nuisance to Costello properties. Mayor Royal’s absence delays action on Briggs Street widening and a police appointment. Kautz remains a debated candidate amid a 2 to 1 split among commissioners.
Paxtang borough considers a new schoolhouse as thirty five plus youths attend Harrisburg schools. A $2,500 net for school purposes is anticipated and tuition may cover costs for a time. Street lighting and platting questions move forward with Harrisburg Light and Power. Residents seek a corporation to provide lighting police and fire protection near Paxtang Park to curb disruptions from park-city traffic.
Poslam Soap is described as non irritating and absolutely pure for nursery use. It soothes protects from infection and disease and aids in improving complexion while reducing roughness. Advertises as a tonic and beautifier suitable for daily use. large 25 cents and toilet 15 cents.
An advertisement from John J. Fulton Co. San Francisco offers to treat diabetics aged fifty to seventy using Fulton’s Diabetic Compound. Four physicians in good standing can refer a patient to prove sugar reduction within sixty days. The campaign cites weekly sugar decline and invites doctors to test the method with samples. J H Baher druggist 209 Market Street is local agent.
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