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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
10
The State Department of Agriculture plans to place its farm tractors with farmers for fall plowing aimed at a record wheat yield. Tractors began work in June and will be available in July after farm inspections to avoid past misuse. Community efforts in Lehigh and nearby counties prepare unworked fields for plowing under wheat program.
A public sales pitch urges adults to take seven Bio-seven tablets daily for seven days after meals and one at night, promising doubled strength if results are not seen. It guarantees money back through any druggist if Bio-seren fails to improve nerves, energy, and vigor, and lists the formula ingredients including Lecithin and Iron Peptonate.
State Board of Education calls a special session in Pittsburgh on July 3 to discuss a proposed campaign for increasing state school appropriations covering twenty five percent of teachers salaries. Pittsburgh Board of Education forms committee to aid legislation drafting with other cities detailing similar actions. The education authorities head to Pittsburgh for the National Educational Association sessions with Governor Brumbaugh among speakers.
A World War era promotional piece contrasts brave soldiers with civilians and urges readers to buy Irantic tablets. It claims the tonic strengthens blood and nerves, improving appetite, mood, and vitality, and offers 60 cent vials or a 10 cent trial package from the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Dr J George Becht notes his son Howell Becht in the Gas and Flame Regiment tells of life in France. He endures mud and gas threats while joking about cooties and baths, cherishing sunny France and aerial duels, and praising American spirit amid hardship. He mentions friends, conditions, and Elsie Janis.
Governor Brumbaugh plans Senate action on Magee appointment and vacancy. state police to enforce food orders. flour found among foreigners in Philadelphia. Drummond dispute over Major Murdock order amid draft board actions. Muncy Water Company rates challenged. trustees reappointed at Stevens Industrial School. militia officers named. no immediate changes to draft boards. railways file rate increases. Whitehall Cement and Annville Palmyra Electric Light rates disputed. governor to speak at Bedford. Public Service Commission schedules July 1 argument day. various complaints heard. Hale Hill visits Capitol.
Americans urged to compare national anthems before criticizing the Star Spangled Banner. Analysts show both the U S and Die Wacht Am Rhine share a one and one-fifth octave vocal range, demonstrated by Henry Scott and John F Braun at a Philadelphia patriotic rally.
City ash collections are not being considered by a majority of councilmen as they debate rubbish removal for next year. Some officials say legislation could allow municipal pickup, yet City Solicitor John E Fox argues the plan will not be pursued now. They promise action within months to arrange for 1919 collections, with Commissioner Hassler urging a fall decision to avoid winter ash gaps.
Ten boys volunteered for service in the United States Boys Working Reserves and were assigned to farm placements across the county at a meeting in the Technical High School Auditorium. Names listed include Clar endh Reisch, Emerson Beeble, Paul Schwarz, Daniel Krieg, H. Weidman, Paul Springer, Kramer Johnson, William Keller, John Owen, and Leon Reisch. They received two weeks of training before their saree work at a camp in State College.
Secretary Baker said yesterday that between 65 and 70 percent of the 900000 American soldiers sent to France are actual combat troops. He cautioned the figures are rough estimates and noted today marks the anniversary of the first American division landing in France. He regarded the year’s achievements as entirely satisfactory.
An important communication from Budapest awaits P. Frank Szivos at the local Red Cross headquarters in the Public Library basement. The letter was sent through the Red Cross to Washington, addressed to Szivos at 939 N. L street Harrisburg, returned to Washington, and now redirected to the local chapter for delivery.
Pennsylvania farmers receive guidance from a Department of Agriculture bulletin urging careful harvesting and proper threshing to save a projected 1,000,000 acres of wheat. Warns against cutting wet grain and notes moth damage in southeastern Pennsylvania. Also reports 50 American Y M C A workers cleared to serve on the Italian front lines, with Le Roy Lorbin cited for bravery.
The Rev. James Cunningham of the Methodist Episcopal Church is surprised by church members who filled the church with pound packages of sugar rice flour beans peaches and other goods. The Ladies Aid Society organized the event with a program featuring various church groups. Also reported: William Hill returned home after hospital treatment and Albert Olsen was arrested as a deserter to be sent to Detroit draft board. Charles Benson of Camp Merritt, N. J., visits.
Vienna reports reveal Austro German leaders discussing a unified social policy for central powers after the war. Proposals favored stricter discipline, a shared system for war victim aid, and a warning that trenches spirit must drive factory life.
A brief directive indicates farmhands should be directed toward Germany rather than the United States, signaling shifts in labor recruitment policy between nations. The note emphasizes the preference for international placement changes affecting agricultural workers.
Advertisement claims Poslam clears pimples and rashes by applying at night and checking in the morning. It suggests even virulent eruptions can be subdued and urges requests for free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. It warns to avoid harsh soaps and promotes Poslam Soap as safe and medicated.
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