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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
13
The speaker notes that those who succeed best in life are cheerful hopeful men who face life’s rough and smooth with courage, taking changes and chances as they come.
Historic print captures Harrisburg reaction as U S soldiers land in France amid Atlantic convoy risks. The piece lauds rapid mobilization, argues Allied victory near, and cites Russia’s role as crucial while predicting Germany’s defeat next spring with American aid.
A newspaper urges quick Senate approval of daylight saving legislation. The piece notes simple changes, one hour shift at bedtime and wake time, an extra hour of evening daylight, and potential savings on lighting costs. It argues opposition stems from misunderstanding and emphasizes no change to noon by the sun.
A Pennsylvan ia column reviews Minister Dr James F Bullitt departure and local civic improvements. It also covers weather and Japan warnings, food control comparisons between Detroit and Windsor, and ethics notes on dollar a year government aides and moving picture censor appointments.
A compact note quotes Elbert Hubbard on cooperation in business. It emphasizes that progress comes from using the services and ideas of others and warns against foremen who resist new people or innovations, predicting eventual defeat for such obstruction.
A Toronto Star note describes a charity bridal shower in Canada organized to help the bride toward her wedding. Guests contributed gifts and cleaning supplies as part of a playful community event.
A May 1861 Tribune Telegraph piece urges Northern readers to subscribe to a government loan during the Civil War era. It notes that future generations may judge shirkers harshly for failing to support the war effort and explains the duty to fund the government.
The piece cites editorial stances from several papers. It notes gratitude for famine to avoid, Welsh wedding details for Lloyd George, Bryan’s food-control advocacy earning praise, and German language curtailment prompting English teaching interest. The snippets reflect press opinions on policy, culture, and education.
A reader urges caution after a West Shore dip in Susquehanna creeks and recounts a drowning caused by fake cries. The letter condemns cruel pranks and warns boys to avoid danger, while a second section critiques the Kaiser as mentally unfit, mass manipulation, and war instigation.
The German kaiser expresses deep sympathy for Greece and its prince Constantine. The commentary notes Greece’s loss of a king at a critical moment, equating Constantine’s fate with Greece’s.
Poem urges swift aid to wounded nations and victims. It contrasts mercy with action, calling for a path of gold to ease suffering and honor those who endured. It references church bells gardens women children and shared sacrifice.
Large swarms of blister beetles, once called old-fashioned potato bugs, appear in early summer and menace garden and field crops by feeding on foliage. Quick spraying with arsenate of lead and brushing with foliage can mitigate damage and save crops.
Labor Notes Idaho passes a workmen s compensation law. The U S Department of Agriculture plans enrollment of thousands of women for farm work. Toledo Typographical Union gains 28 dollars daily and 31 dollars nightly for newspaper work. British unions report war bonus and wage gains totaling about 110 million pounds since the war began. The International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen extends its title to include oilers. Eastern railroads deploy women in roles previously held by men. Canada Australia and New Zealand hold steady labor standards despite conscription. France and England revert to earlier hours for health and efficiency.
A humorous dialogue about family, cars, and war roles contrasts parental doubt with a path to independence. A college graduate and Bradley appear in an urban street scene as conversation turns to persistence and competence.
The piece notes the Beidleman bill advancing terrace work on Capitol Park along Third Street and recalls former Mayor E. S Meals who championed Capitol zone development. It also profiles Edson J. Hockenbury’s Red Cross efforts in Milwaukee and describes sweet potato plant shortages and late-night legislative sessions.
Ex Secretary Robert McAfee visited New England yesterday. Representative James B Boyd of Norristown is the most traveled man in the House having abroad six times. Jesse Green of Chester County spoke to Philadelphia dentists on longevity. John O'Donnell heads the State Moving Picture League in Philadelphia. Senator Charles H Kline pursues radical ambitions in Allegheny County.
Historic Harrisburg reports the city once manufactured munitions machinery starting in 1818. The piece notes December to March activity and mentions Canadian and American wartime impressions as soldiers traveled between Niagara and Toronto amid German sneers at American military prowess.
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