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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
12
A old fashioned remedy promises to darken gray hair using Sage Tea and Sulphur. The pre-mixed Sulpho Sage is offered by druggists at 50 cents, claimed to restore natural color without dye and add shine. George A. Gorgas promotes it to Harrisburg ladies with a full refund if dissatisfied.
Attorneys for railroads will request the Superior Court to note the situation as it meets in Philadelphia on July 20. The appeal of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company Pennsylvania Railroad rate case will be heard amid about twenty Dauphin county appeals. A test of the new act's constitutionality or a reopening by the Public Service Commission could occur, possibly withdrawing cases from Dauphin county court. In Gettysburg, Donald Stewart and Henry Taylor, both about sixteen, fought at Hereters Mill after a camping trip, and Taylor allegedly drew a revolver and shot Stewart in the leg.
A vintage advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as a trifling cost solution for pimples, blackheads, rashes, ringworm, eczema, and other skin eruptions. It claims quick, gentle healing trusted by physicians for twenty years and suitable for infants and children, noting the product’s safety for tender skin.
Trains depart Harrisburg for For, Winchester and Martinsburg at 6 08, 7 52 a m and 3 40 p m. For Hagerstown Chambersburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg and intermediate stations at 5 03, 7 52, 11 53 a m, 3 40, 5 37, 7 45, 11 00 p m. Additional trains for Carlisle and Mechanicsburg at 9 48 a m, 2 16, 3 26, 6 30, 9 35 a m. For Dilandre at 5 03, 7 52 and 11 p m, 2 16, 3 40, 5 37 and 6 30 p m. Daily. All other trains daily except Sunday. H A RIDDLE, J H TONGE. G P A
Dairy and Food Commissioner James Foust warns that agents will inspect all state grocery stores to ensure only edible breakfast cereals are sold. He cites infestations in packages, urges retailers to stock fresh, store properly, and to sample stock for state college tests. He favors small purchases and frequent turnover to reduce insect damage and suggests possible stamps showing manufacture dates.
Milroy Pennsylvania yesterday saw the dedication of a new concrete block Lutheran church. The one story building measures 45 by 68 feet with a basement and cost 8000 dollars, all pledged on dedication day. Special services were held and Rev. Dr. Weber of York preached Sunday to the congregation.
William Woods of Lewistown leads 35 Boy Scouts camping at Hartman's Grove near Milroy Pa for a two week stay beginning June 28.
The article urges embroidery on graduation gowns and brides dresses, noting no commencement exercises this year without it. It promotes patterns from The World Famous Embroidery Outfit, with a coupon plan and mail order details for over 450 designs, hoops, needles, and complete stitch instructions.
This article promotes mercorized wax as a summer skin treatment to remove sun damage and improve complexion. It claims wax absorbs grime, unclogs pores, and brightens skin when used nightly as a cold cream. It also suggests a Saxolite powder lotion for refreshing the face and smoothing wrinkles.
Lewistown Pennsylvania June 28 two mammoth parades will be part of the Mifflin County Sunday School Convention program. Parade details call for a large adults parade at 7 pm with bands and mounted participants. Autos will follow for the aged and crippled after their own schools. Mary Smith and Samuel Oberholzer wed Milroy Pa. on Wednesday. Helen Brown and Blain Buchannon wed Thursday. Ruth Fultz and Raymond Longwell wed in Milroy and Lancaster respectively.
Mrs. William Kiner of Loysville visiting Mary A. Holtz in Brain Pa fell ten feet while picking cherries and narrowly escaped serious harm. She sustained bruises and a badly sprained back. In Milroy Pa ministers of Mifflin county held their annual picnic at Maple Farm with about forty ministers and wives present.
Duncannon Pennsylvania June 28 William H Lathline aged 68 is in serious condition from injuries after falling from a cherry tree. Doctors fear internal injuries and he remains under care after the accident.
A Blain gathering of town youth elected officers for the Lawn Tennis Club led by President Professor Newton Kerstetter and Vice President David H Snyder. Secretary Miss Frankie B Dinim, Treasurer Miss Lea Dromgold, and Manager C J Kell. Funds are being raised to furnish the court with essentials.
A store building in Littlestown owned by Abia Schmucker was burned out, causing about 20000 dollars in losses. The I O Hall family of five escaped in night clothes from rooms above the shop. The blaze origin remains unknown though some insurance covered building and contents.
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