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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
8
A visiting mechanical expert toured the Toledo Willys-Overland factory noting accuracy in inspection. He praised giant cranes presses and vast material piles, remarking on the efficient conveyor systems that boost output and ease workers’ burden.
Revival of George M. Cohan’s You're a Grand Old Flag spreads across cities as a patriotic tribute. Bands and orchestras feature its melody, described as the most suitable national tune with strong patriotic appeal and a memorable hook.
Do not build with material today that will require patching tomorrow. The ad urges careful selection of lumber for each purpose emphasizing long service over price and offers expert guidance for the desired use with cost savings. Forster & Cowden Sts. United Ice & Coal Co.
Report highlights the extensive quality checks in the Willys-Overland Toledo plants. From raw material tests to micrometer‑verified machining and rigorous part inspection, over 250 inspectors ensure every unit meets engineering specs for the Overland Light Four and related assemblies. Douglas Fairbanks stars in Wild and Woolly for a limited run.
Employes of the Central Iron and Steel Company subscribe 112 800 for Liberty Loan bonds. Of 1500 workers 1075 participate, the company financing the purchase to ease investments. One of the district's largest per capita percentages in Harrisburg Clearing House.
Nearly 500 women gathered at Lambert High School Carlisle PA to see canning demonstrations and hear Miss Pittman from State College. A second lecture was scheduled for the same venue that evening.
Raymond Barron a former Carlisle resident was killed by a freight train at Dennison Ohio. He had previously worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Enola. His parents and a number of brothers and sisters survive.
Mr H Altmaier of 123 South Second street Harrisburg reports Sanpan relieved his catarrh and stomach issues. He describes headaches sleeplessness and nervousness before finding relief. The Sanpan representative will be at Neller's Drugsbore 4056 Market Street Harrisburg to explain the medicine to locals.
The Federal Trade Commission advocates government operation of railroads during the war with rate guarantees. Pennsylvania Railroad warns such moves would trigger costly reinvestigations and tariffs. Officials expect rapid action after FTC report review, while Pennsylvania and Reading resist formal moves.
The Reading section lists crew rosters for engineers firemen conductors flagmen brakemen and promotions with up and down counts in June at Altoona and notes the Altoona Pennsylvanian engine shops producing eighteen heavy locomotives monthly as WWI demand drives a 38 percent output increase while plans to maintain output amid material shortages.
General Superintendent R V Massey plans a Schuylkill Division tour and will stop in Harrisburg. Altoona meeting honors Robert Massey. advance schedules hint changes effective July 1 including removal of trains 35 and 614 and elimination of Buffalo Express 571.
Troop No 10 of the Second Reformed Church departed Harrisburg on a foot hike to Lebanon. They carry a letter from E J Stackpole of the Harrisburg Telegraph to A D Schropp of the Lebanon News praising the Boy Scout organization and wishing prosperity. The group will cook their meals along the route.
A fire gutted or heavily damaged four uptown buildings at Sixth and Verbeke streets causing under ten thousand dollars in losses. The rear bicycle shop is thought to be the origin with water damage spreading to nearby properties. Fireman George Houston was hospitalized briefly for smoke inhalation.
Fifty American aviators arrived in Nice to begin a seaplane depot training course. They were welcomed warmly by French comrades in the coastal city on June 23.
Charles Bush has been elected to succeed Earle E Reen as leader of the Harrisburg band. The band will reorganize on Tuesday evening June 26. All musicians are invited to attend the rehearsal at the Reily hose house.
A stark appeal urges homeowners to treat fire as a deadly threat. It cites $250 million in property losses and 3,000 deaths annually, mostly women and children, and urges strict fire safety habits and fireproofing to avoid tragedy.
Describes the Herringbone Home featuring stucco exterior and plaster interior held by Herringbone Rigid Metal Lath. Claims beauty comfort and fire safety. Encourages architects to specify Herringbone and builders to use it. Offers a free book with construction photos.
Philadelphia suburbs prepare a two mile motordrome with 80 000 seating capacity and turns reinforced for speeds up to 140 miles per hour. Drivers are expected to set records while Dixon s graphite lubricants are touted as essential. County officials inspected Peters Mountain roadway with 600 feet of fence added at hazard points.
Announcement by E F Marshall president of Newport Iron Company states the Lochiel Iron furnaces in South Cameron Street will reopen on July 15 under A B Lawson now with Newport mills and E BE Marshall as general supervisor. The plant, unused for fifteen years, will employ about 100 workers amid equipment in poor condition from former ownership by Pennsylvania Steel Company.
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