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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
12
Reading for Women and all the Family Life's Problems Are Discussed explore how a photo captures a fleeting artificial moment. The piece argues a camera fixes a false presentment of a multi faceted identity, showing a single expression while denying the many real selves.
The narrator reflects on how portraits capture only a moment and that people change with time. A woman’s old photographs reveal radiance or bitterness as she clings to youth or accepts aging, while beauty persists in moments not erased by time. The piece praises enduring grace across seasons and in an old woman whose luminous eyes reflect spiritual victories.
Howard Bolger left with draftees as a substitute for a man whose wife has pneumonia. He is linked to United States Mattress Company, quit last Tuesday, applied for draft board examination, and departed for Camp Lee Virginia. The Central Democratic Club honored him with a wristwatch and cigars.
A short puzzle note asks what Tommy needs to finish a sequence from one to the end. The task hints at simple counting progress, inviting a solution based on extending the pattern to the final term.
A special meeting of the city school board will be held next Monday to elect a secretary, attendance officer, purchasing agent, and other office staff. The current officials are expected to be retained, with action possible on filling the superintendent of buildings post created when rules were revised.
A Cincinnati man’s discovery called Freezone is spreading by word of mouth as pharmacists report high demand. The liquid drops claim to dry and lift corn or callus with minimal pain and no irritation to surrounding tissue. The article notes rapid relief and asserts potential to reduce infections from self treatment.
The Fashion Department outlines patterns No. 8878 detailing collar and cuff sets with several styles. No. 1 shows a small roll collar with a jabot and frilled cuffs. No. 2 a four in hand knot with narrow uneven cuffs. No. 3 and No. 5 shawl collars for centers or surplice closures. Materials and prices listed with mailing option for 12 cents.
A description highlights attractive summer fashion featuring decorated woven voiles ginghams and colored cotton crepes along with white organdies voiles and nets. The piece notes the dresses’ charm and urges quick purchase while supplies last.
Simple steps for drying corn including blanching times by ear size and the option to sun-dry or bake first. Use salt in water for flavor, cut kernels carefully, and scrape the cob to avoid waste. The National War Garden Commission offers a free drying manual with self addressed stamped envelope for details.
A Harrisburg family celebrates son Jesse L. Daron arriving somewhere in France with Company F, 109th Infantry, after leaving May 1, while local memorial services for railroad brotherhoods and Maccabees Women’s group outline plans for Independence Day activities and meetings in Harrisburg and Columbia.
Liverpool hosts a Red Cross meeting as Mrs. William G. Morris is elected chairman and Mrs. George M. Deckard as vice chair. An urgent call for workers and an increased material allotment are requested. Clara Barton will discuss home service with local leaders Miss Leith and Mrs. Jennings present.
Parowax urges home canners to seal jars with its product for air and germ protection. The blue package is widely sold by grocers and recommended for cold pack or syrup preserves to ensure safety and help support Allied efforts.
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