Canning Demonstration Highlights Cumberland County Spotlight
In Mechanicsburg a canning demonstration led by Miss Martha S. Pittsman showcased food conservation as part of a broader Public Safety effort. Cumberland County’s Public Safety Committee, praised by Washington officials, aims to unite communities with education and practical action.
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Mechanicsburg
Martha S. Pittsman
State College
Public Safety Committee
H. H. Longsdorf
Dickinson
Cumberland County
Washington
Silver Spring Township
T. J. Ferguson
Samuel Lindsay
George Shaul
H. Hall Sharp
A. E. Sieber
Georges Comstock
Nature Needs Assistance In Keeping You Well
An old remedy promotes blood purification and vitality. Swift Specific Co touts S. S. S. as a tonic to keep blood pure, build up appetite, and improve overall health. Distributed by druggists across states with pamphlets available from Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Dr. Williams
de Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Canning Experts From South Mountain Demonstrate
Mechanicsburg reports a Dauphin county farm agent organizing a series of canning and preserving demonstrations for Harrisburg area women next month. State College expert Miss Pitman led 200+ locals at Silver Spring Church chapel in practical, low cost methods, urging jars be used to reduce waste and support kitchen patriotism.
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Mechanicsburg
Niesley
Dauphin County
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church
State College
Harrisburg
Silver Spring Church
Miss Pitman
H. H. Longsdorff
State Safety Committee
Cumberland County
General John R. Robison dies at 87 in Mifflintown
General Robison a Civil War veteran and factory inspector by Governor Hastings served over twenty years in that post. Born in Milford Township, Juniata County, he led Company A First Pennsylvania Cavalry and later Company F Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was wounded twice and served as state senator and Republican leader. his son John R. Robison trained for the Navy at Newport.
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John R. Robison
Mifflintown
Milford Township
Juniata County
Juniata
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Fort Sumter
Patterson
Ely Seifer
Commonwealth
Scott
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Reim
Robison
Bayard
McEwen
Mifflin County
Lincoln
Sixteenth
John S. Gregg
Virginia
Mead
Centerville
Lynchburg
Hastings
Rebecca Crawford
D. M. Crawford
Wallace
John FR. Robison
United States Navy
Newport
R. L
Nation May Fix Uniform Price for Ship Steel
President Denman of the Emergency Fleet Corporation seeks FTC action to set a uniform price for steel and related materials nationwide. The plan envisions producers agreeing on a price with FTC approval, with government power to commandeer plants if needed to prevent shortages and price spikes affecting other industries.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Denman
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Iron and Steel
Horsford Acid Phosphate Advertisement Claims Benefits
Advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as quickly beneficial for headache sleeplessness deranged digestion and nervous exhaustion offering a bottle for sale.
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Horsford
Compensation bills up for House action Monday night
The House plans to take up amendments to the compensation system and the full crew bill Monday night. James H. Maurer of Reading, president of the State Federation of Labor, says he has broad support and recalls negotiations with the administration and figures like Mr Mackey. He urges a special order to require debate on the Woodward bill and compensation amendments, citing past delays and calendar issues.
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House of Representatives
House
James H. Maurer
Reading
State Federation of Labor
Maurer
Mackey
Compensation Board
Bohlen
House Committee
Senate
Suburban Notes A Busy Round of Visits and Travel
Bryant Ralph returns to Eddystone after vacation with parents. Miss Margaret Buggy of Atlantic City visits sister Mrs. Thomas Darby. E. C. Miller trips to Philadelphia. Mrs. Guerney Blyler attends a Frackville funeral. Robert Ramsey leaves for Virginia for work. Annie Keller of Harrisburg visits sister Mrs. Alex Thompson. Mamie and Catherine Kelley of Atlantic City stay with parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelley. John Morgan returns from Steelton. Aaron Ralph trips to Ashland. Mrs. J. B. Heffner of Pittsburgh cares for aunt Miss Nan Hough who is rheumatismill. James Alsh visits Harrisburg. Prof. J. F. Adams and family from Millersburg spend a day with G. D. Taylor. Kathleen Thompson returns from Virginia where she attended school. Mrs. Samuel Noll and sons Edgar and Earl attend funeral of Martin Noll. Mrs. John Vincent of Houtzdale visits sisters Mrs. Bessie Taylor and Mrs. Henry Taylor. Edna Roat of Harrisburg visits Mrs. E. C. Resn ger.
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Bryant Ralph
Eddystone
Margaret Buggy
Atlantic City
Thomas Darby
E. C. Miller
Philadelphia
Guerney Blyler
Frackville
Robert Ramsey
Virginia
Annie Keller
Harrisburg
Alex Thompson
Mamie
Catherine Kelley
Thomas Kelley
John Morgan
Steelton
Aaron Ralph
Ashland
Heffner
Pittsburgh
Mise Nan Hough
James Alsh
J. F. Adams
Millersburg
John Vincent
Houtzdale
Bessie Taylor
Henry Taylor
Edna Roat
E. C. Resnger
Former Czar Nicholas to Face Public Trial in London
London reports a public trial of former Czar Nicholas of Russia is decided, with Kerensky alleging incriminating documents showing a separate peace plot. The claim was relayed by labor MPs Thorne and O Grady after a Moscow mission. Distribution of hundreds of plants to needy families in the city followed by Mrs John E Fox and Mrs A P Dull through Pure Milk Society.
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Czar
Nicholas
Russia
Associated Press
London
Nicholas of
William James Thorne
James O Grady
Labor
Labor Party
M. Kerensky
Ister
Kerensky
John E. Fox
Camp Hill
A. P. Dull
Bonnymead
Pure Milk Society
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