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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
7
An old external remedy called Mother's Friend is advertised to ease pregnancy discomfort. The pump claims include reduced morning sickness ligament strain and a soothing effect on nerves and skin elasticity. Sold by Bradfield Regulator Co at 401 Lamar Bldg Atlanta Georgia.
Jewels of Lily, Duchess of Marlborough sold at Christie's in London. A thirty five diamond necklace fetched 22500 dollars a 215 graduated pearls fetched 14000 a tiara 8000 and cat s eye brooch 4900 and an oval cluster brooch 3800. The Northwick engraving sale also advanced with portraits by Reynolds and a Guido Green price of 8580 for a Duchess Isabella portrait.
Maria Van Antwery De Witt Jessup widow of Morris J Jessup left 5 000 000 to the American Museum of Natural History plus a remainder interest in an 800 000 trust fund. The will filed in Surrogate's Court shows public institution gifts total over 8 000 000. Jessup died June 17. Other major gifts include the Syrian Protestant College Beirut 400 000 Yale University 300 000 and Union Theological Seminary 300 000.
An advertisement advises thin men and women to take one Sargel tablet with each meal for two weeks to gain five to eight pounds. It claims the weight stays, the product turns eaten fats into nourishment, and notes safety and a money back guarantee from local druggists in Harrisburg.
A famous physician links nine tenths of intestinal troubles and many organ diseases to stomach acidity. He urges neutralizing acidity with bisulated magnesia after meals, and warns against patent medicines and aggressive stomach treatments.
Business Locals advertise used pianos and organs with trade ins, overhauls, and low prices from John Bros. at 8 North Market Square. Abbott Motor Car Company Branch lists used cars in good running order to clear stock before July 1 at 106-108 South Sec ond street. Jewelry and gifts emphasized at W. R. Atkinson, 1423 North Third street. Meat and groceries featured at B. B. Drumm, 1801 North Sixth street. Gohl & Bryan advertise painting services for cottages and bay-scrapers from 10 Strawberry Street with historic ties to 1881 and local landmarks.
Detroit superintendent Charles E. Chadsey predicts a 1916 presidential contest featuring Dr. Martin G Brumbaugh as a Republican governor candidate in Pennsylvania while President Woodrow Wilson leads the Democratic ticket Brumbaugh is praised as a gifted orator with broad vision and solid judgment, likely to become a national figure.
Pennsylvania sportsmen oppose federal proposals to shorten the wild duck season from October 1 to December 15, arguing the shift from September to April to December is a setback. The State Game Commission meets July 7 to consider recommendations, licenses, and deer hunting closures affecting several counties.
Special to The Telegraph Chicago June 25. Joseph M. Flannery president Standard Chemical Company Pittsburgh says radium interests in Colorado will attract 5 million dollars and 4 500 men within two years after private enterprise opens the fields. A chemist allegedly blew away radium worth 25 000 with a sneeze.
Fairfield, Pa June 2. Cecili A. Stubbs a well known gardener and farmer died at his daughter's home six hours after falling from a ladder while picking cherries. He landed on his head after a twenty five foot fall and never regained consciousness. He was 52 and survived by his widow two sons and a daughter.
Algar Lange reports from Barbados that Roosevelt’s Cubin discovery claim is authentic. A town sterilization law is ruled unconstitutional as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. Massachusetts Progressives oppose the Boston and Maine separation bill and back state control. Representative Moon defends railroad compensation for mail service. United States Chamber of Commerce criticizes the Clayton bill. The President will receive a deputation of women suffragists. The House votes to end government auto pleasure trips. McAdoo asks the Senate to confirm Federal Reserve board nominees.
Paxtang Today marks the final aero plane display at Paxtang Park with aviator Eugene Hitch showcasing Wright machine flights. Crowds praised his skill and the performances drew large attendance, while the park theatre’s vaudeville show led by Perys Minstrel Maids also drew strong patronage.
In Lewistown Pennsylvania on June 25 the town pushes to enforce Blue Laws. Fortunes tellers are blocked, speakeasies shut, carnival games banned on the Sabbath, and poker on Sundays is being hunted. The burgess aims to forbid Sabbath sales of ice cream clears and sodas as part of restoring strict enforcement.
Harry Wilbur Moyer a clear manufacturer died at his home from gangrene after a brief illness. He had been treated at Good Samaritan Hospital earlier and discharged as cured of diabetes when gangrene developed. He was a Mason member of Rajah Temple Reading Lebanon and several brotherhoods. He is survived by his father Cornelius Moyer and his widow.
John D. Rockefeller gave 100000 to the Northern Baptist convention in Boston at the Centennial Missionary Jubilee sessions. The gift helps lift a 276000 debt on the Foreign and Home Mission Boards, honoring Adoniram Judson’s life and work.
Reading from the Bible in public schools drew praise from Marlon Lawrence of the International Sunday School Association at the fourteenth triennial convention in Chicago. He called cooperation among Protestants Catholics and Jews a sign of growing brotherly regard and toleration and urged continued study and acceptance of jointly agreed Bible portions. Also reported, Barber Car Company personal property sales in Sunbury brought under 5 000 with plant sale postponed. investors faced heavy losses on the 75 000 invested.
Frank Karbona paid $15 after being fined for noise in River Park near Mulberry street. Arresting officers were Paul Shalhas and Special Officer George Greenabaum. Alderman C. I. Murray reviewed the case Monday night and imposed the heaviest park violation penalty to date.
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