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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
9
The city mobilizes for world war by registering men aged twenty one to thirty one, staging patriotic demonstrations, boosting Red Cross drives, and organizing a large parade to display loyalty to the flag as the nation enters the conflict.
N F Carstensen of Philadelphia now employed at Remington Arms works credits Tanlac with curing digestive ills and restoring energy after lingering stomach problems. He thanks Tanlac as it is introduced at Gorgas Drug Store with wider availability in nearby towns and pharmacies.
Harrisburg mobilizes for war with a April 21 parade in rain and large crowds, while recruitment drives hit the Eighth Regiment National Guard and local home guard. Red Cross and Liberty Bond campaigns exceed targets as 14 000 register for color duty and Steelton joins with its own patriotic display.
An advertisement announces the formal opening of the enlarged Astrich store from 7 pm to 10 pm. The event features decorated interiors and an orchestra. The building front is prominent in Central Pennsylvania with ivory and green interiors. The first floor shows outer garments, the second floor houses millinery and trim mings, including a French room, and the third floor contains stock and workrooms.
The Philadelphia Sons of Rest presided over a mock session with Mr. Franklin chairing the proceedings. Mr. Rothenberger of Berks received a pink ribbon marking the order and was urged to run the Legislature. The session was described as very successful and noisy.
The thirty-first annual Dauphin County Sabbath School Association meeting in Millersburg praised local hospitality and featured talks on teacher training Sunday school evangelism and the Protestant Reformation. A resolution urged Pennsylvania’s senators to back prohibition in the food control bill.
A large display of gifts in the House hall drew much attention as presents were made to the Speaker and officers. A state policeman stood guard over items including silver, a gold watch, clocks, scarf pins, easy chairs, and a large ice chest while the committee selected fine gifts.
In Annapolis on June 28 Secretary Daniels told Naval Academy graduates that a democracy of a hundred million can wage war efficiently. He cited voluntary service, selective draft success, and a unified Congress backing taxes and bonds. The Red Cross seeks a 100 million dollar campaign, with local benefactors pledging more than asked. Five young women will host a Red Cross benefit festival in Camp near Sixth Street.
Mrs. Edward Bailey with 1517 North Front street gave fifty two new books for the Y M C A boys library and magazines. Roof repairs and painting started this morning, with further improvements planned as funds allow. Funeral services for two year old Ray A. Shallhammer will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Paxtang Cemetery with Rev. George F. Schaum officiating.
Arthur Thorne secretary of the Duluth local IWW was sentenced to eighty five days at the work farm by Municipal Judge Smallwood last evening. The trial of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn of New York was on today.
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