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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
8
Washington D C June 29 The Senate defeated the Fall amendment to the Army appropriation bill by 49 to 25 extending draft ages to 20 and 40. Earlier Hardwick's amendment to set minimum age at 21 failed 41 to 33 and Weeks proposed max age 35 failed on a viva voce vote.
The Harrisburg Reserves held guard mount and drills at the Island last night after marching from the Armory. Twenty six new men joined training squads. singing during return march becomes regular. Major H M Stine ordered participation in Independence Day parade with Captain L V Harvey in command. He praised loyal members who stayed with the unit amid adversity.
Union Cell Pa June 29 United Brethren Sunday school to hold a Children’s Day service tomorrow evening at 7. Local residents and visitors are listed with relatives visiting in Grantville Annville Elizabethville Middletown Linglestown Camp Lee Petersburg Pa.
The Manufacturers Council of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce was organized with representatives from major local industries. Arthur D. Bacon and Robert H. Irons were elected cochairmen, Warren R. Jackson named secretary, and an executive committee formed to direct housing relief efforts amid a looming coal shortage.
An advertising appeal urges women to use Newbro's Herpicide to combat dandruff and brittle hair. It features testimonials from Joan Sawyer and claims of dramatic transformations after a few applications, inviting readers to request a sample for 10 cents and promising satisfaction or money back.
June 29 Thompsontown pa. Charles Boyer was bitten on the hand by a copperhead while working on the railroad. Dr Haines provided surgical aid. Local notes mention visitors and residents including Mrs John Himes, Mrs Filmore Bistliore, Prudence Stimeley, and others. Red Cross sweaters were given to campers. several marriages and visits around Thompsontown are noted.
Mae Wentzel, after completing a four year piano course at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, returns to Blain with sister Leslie, a senior vocal student. Various locals visit family, attend events, and travel between Harrisburg, Allen, and surrounding towns as summer activities unfold.
The Motor Messengers announce full funding for a bright khaki motor truck plus funds for insurance and operating deposits after a Red Cross room meeting led by captain Mrs. S F Dunkle. Prominent citizens and Red Cross auxiliaries helped with contributions for canteen and Red Cross work.
An advertisement touts Bio-feren as a grand health builder for frail nervous women, claiming two weeks to stronger vigor, clear skin, and sparkling eyes. It pledges safety and a money-back offer if goals aren’t met, with a formula list printed on every package and dosing guidance.
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