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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
14
Ira D Brainard died at his Waterville home at age 66. He long ran the nation's largest hops business and amassed a substantial fortune through his operations.
A nostrums pitch touts Saxolite as a miraculous facial remedy dissolving a pinch of powder in hazel water to erase wrinkles and renew youthful contour. The ad promises quick, armless use and asks readers to seek the powdered form from the druggist.
The House approves the Lever cotton futures bill by 84 to 21. Senator Borah warns against centralizing federal power via a trade commission bill. Congress plans new American embassies amid ongoing political action.
The Lalange Grosjean tin plate mill will close for several weeks for repairs. Officials note the shutdown is not caused by wage disputes with the Amalgamated Association and that the 18 mills nationwide face similar stoppages. About 6,000 workers at 110 sheet and 60 tin mills may be affected.
Dauphin, Pa mourns Hannah Craig known as Old Mammy who died at 72 after a winter illness. She spent years on the mountain home and later in Philadelphia where funeral services were held. Survived by sister Mrs William Hopkins Leonard Craig and Richard Craig. Burial in the Craig burial ground.
The 101 Ranch Wild West show features Princess Venona a Sioux queen famed for shooting clay balls from a running pony and excelling on Indian ponies. Oklahoma gunner Hadith Tantlinger matches her rifle skill and roping lasso work with ground clay pigeons, while cowgirls like Tidgie Lindsay Beatrice Brousseau Bessie Horberg Martha Allen and the Parry Twins display riding and bronc busting. Blanche McGaughey Pena Pendleton winnings and a grand parade mark the opening Monday morning Harrisburg engagement.
Dawn in Turtle Creek Valley shows State Constabulary in control as troopers clear a bridge to Westinghouse factories, allow passage, and patrol streets. A crowd gathers at plant entrances while armed guards remain in works under Captain Adams orders. One arrest for stepping out of line.
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure made by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Cure is taken internally and claims no mercury. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists price.
An advertisement touts a new depilatory procedure named Mrs Osgood's Wonder praised by a society woman. It asserts painless, skin safe eradication of facial and arm hair with lasting results and lists Kennedy's Drug Store as a sales point.
The notice advertises a Victrola phonograph offered through a payment plan. Prices range from 15 to 200 dollars with weekly or monthly payments. The ad mentions H Troup Maulo Home at 15 Bo Market faq as the selling location.
A promotional notice invites families to consider Colorado for summer outings. It touts healthful climate and affordable travel, promising easy round trips and less tiring journeys for children. Agent William Austin offers maps, hotel lists, and a Colorado booklet with excursion rates and travel guidance.
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