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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
TRACTORS FOR FARMERS

Our stocks of horses have been de-
pleted by the demands of war. The
supply of labor has been made insult
ficient by the same cause in almost
every field of industry. The farmers
feel both these shortages more than
any other class. England has had
the same experience in an even
severer form, and she has found re-
lief in the greatly increased manu-
facture and use of steam tractors.
Farmers are rather slow to make
changes, but in this country, be-
scarce, the farmers have been quick
to adopt labor-saving machines. The
sickle and the scythe gave way to
the reaper and the mower as soon
as these appeared, while the use of
the once familiar fail is unknown
in these days of the steam :hresher.
The farmers, particularly in the west
make free use of the automobile. 1t
is but a step further to the steam
tractor, which will do the work of
several teams and requires the en-
ployment of fewer men.
This is appreciated by the farm
ers, and new demand for farm
tractors is the result. The manu-
facture is checked by the difficulty
of getting sufficient steel. This
should be remedied. The govern
ment should wake up to this special
situation, which seems to have es-
capped it's attention. For uniess it
takes the matter in hand and grant
priority to steel for the manufac-
ture of tractors, the American farm
er cannot do his part as he should
in sustaining the country in this
period of exhausting war.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
GETTING NEARER

THE latest peace terms" of the
Kaiser approach more nearly
the demands of the allies than
any yet submitted, They indicate
TWO things-that the imperial family
finds it increasingly necessary to put
as good a face on Prussianism at
nome as is possible, while still main
tanning control of government, and
,hc tacit acknowledgement that
there is no hope of victory for Ger
many.
Every offer OF Germany yields
something. First, there was talk of
indemnities to be paid Germany, the
retention of the lost provinces" the
return of Germany's African colo
mics, the annexation of all or part Of
Belgium, and other impossibilities
OF the kind. Now the humbled Kai-
ser would let go his great African
empire in order to dodge financial
responsibility in Belgium and is will
ing even to talk disarmament A
little later he will be willing TO grant
still more, and by and by we shall
win all for which we are striving.
But let nobody be deceived. We
cannot talk peace on Germany's
present terms. One cannot make
truce with a bear" much less a
saber-toothed man-eater. There Is
the old rhyme of the lady who went
out to ride on tiger, but returned
from the ride with the lady inside
and smile on the face of the tiger"
and we have no desire to play lady to
the Kaiser's tiger. President Will
son is fully acquainted with the facts
and very skillfully he has made pub
lie, just at the moment of Germanys
move to show the world how peace
fully inclined she is, the efforts of
the imperial government to stir up
trouble for us in South America.
one of the most statesmanlike quail
ties the President has displayed has
been his ability to checkmate Ger
man plots to win sympathy for her
self among Americans. He has not
only shown himself as keen-witted
as the cunning diplomats of Berlin,
but in every instance he has come
out of the encounter with honors
more than even.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
A POTENTIAL FORCE

VOW that the powers and
M periods of service of the volun-
- teer State police, the organi-
zation of which was provided for by
the last Legislature, have been de-
fined, it is expected that Governor
will complete the nam
ing Of the men who are to act in
rase of emergency in their home
The volunteer State
will be a body separate
rom the Reserve Militia, which is to
replace the National Guard to all
intents and purposes and which will
he armed and equipped and given
quarters in armories by the Com
nonwealth, but It will be a fully
qualified body for sheriffs and chiefs
of police TO fall back upon. Many
men of prominence in affairs have
been enrolled as members of this po-
lice force. and as they will serve on
call. they will form a potential force
for the authorities when needed.
In a number of communities men
with home defense organ
'zations have been commissioned as
members of the volunteer police, Civ
ing the force the value of training
and discipline and in many cases of
military experience. There is a place
N industrial Pennsylvania for the
volunteer police and as the powers
of government and men have been
carefully laid down there should be
within a few months organizations
effected in every county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

hardt is talked OF for registration
commissioner to succeed Mayor-elect
A. 7. Connell in Scranton, but his
membership in the House bars that.
However, If Representative John e.
Arthur can take a municipal job in
Philadelphia, Ehrhardt's friends say
they do not see why he should be
barred. Registration places are
within the gift of the Governor.
Erie councilmen threaten to cut
down salaries rather than increase
the tax rate.
Governor Brumbaugh has three
judges and two public service COM
misSioners to name. There may be
some Christmas gifts.
-IIx- x-Representative H. w. Ber-
gey, of Montgomery, has left his edi-
torial desk and gone into the Army.
-Ex-Sheriff G. K. Fegley, of Sha-
mokin, is dead. He was long prom
inent in Northumberland affairs.
Fred T. Mcdonald, about whose
affairs in Chester county there has
been much noise in the North
American, says that if he owes the
county money it will be paid as he
does not want what does not be-
long to him.
-Hazleton's police force is down
to eight, a loss of six, in spite Of
increase of salaries. FL,
Reading city council is trying
to see if it can vote money for coun-
sci fees to fight fare increases.
The taxable real property in
Allegheny county was assessed at
$1,270,129,2 $50 in 1917, according to
the report of County Treasurer E. d.
Friebertshauser on the taxes col
lected during the past year. This is
an increase of $20,O00,0O0 over the
1916 valuation. There was much
greater increase in 1917 in the val
uation of personal property subject
to tax, which includes stocks, bonds
and money at interest. In 1917 this
wa sassessed at $340.510.792, an in
crease of more than s50,000,000 over
1916, when the personal property
valuation was $2S9,S65,640.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

General ]. f. Kuhn, comma
ant at Camp Meade, is giving pr
for athletic events among his me
Gilbert Kulp, we'll known
many Harrisburgers, bagged a
bear on his ANNUAL hunting trip.
C. LaRue Munson, noted Y
Transport lawyer, was here yesi
day at the hearing of a Public
vice Commission case.
Mayor elect Arch Johnson,
does not want any ell
crate Inauguration.
William Fl. Wilson, Philadelp
safety director, was presented "
q silver service by bureau chiefs,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

diers In France Is left to rot In the
hold of ship, when wheat and po-
tatoes are spoiled and thro xn over
board. when q large percentage of
our boys in camp are lett without
uniforms, when official incapacity
results In our men depending upon
France for rifles and machine gums
and when lack OF preparedness pre-
vents the second draft frora being
put into effect because there Is no
clothing for the soldiers. 1t does
feel called upon to raise Its voice in
protest. The Telegraph would not
bo true to It's readers did 1t hide
these facts and 1t proposes to pub
lish them in full, so that inefaciency
at Washington may be discouraged
and our boys at the front and in the
camps given the fair deal TO which
they are entitled.
Every error in the conduct oe the
war Is costing the lives Of our own
soldiers and those of our allies. Ev-
cry publication Of true conditions
aids in correcting mistakes. Nobody
questions the patriotism of Socre-
tary Daniels or Secretary Baker.
Both are true blue Americans. But
they are not qualified for the places
they hold. They have had t. learn
by experience and this is no time
to acquire knowledge in that way.
Tho biggest. most experienced men
in the nation, regardless OF party
are none too good for the work we
have in hand. The President should
be surrounded by the ablest men
of the land and the Telegraph, for
one, will be content with moth
ing less. AS for the Telegraph's
dispatches, they are
from the wires of the Associated
Press, the biggest, Oldest and most
news gathering association
in the world. They appear in thou
sands of newspapers and their truth
and integrity are unquestioned. Fur
thermore the investigations now un-
der way are being conducted by the
Presidents closest friends and they
ire men who desire nothing but that
the people know the truth so that
existing errors may be corrected.
To keep from the public knowl-
edge that our soldiers in camp are
argely without arms and that the |
supply is insufficient for
hose waiting to be called would be |
merely to give aid to Germany. |
would please the Kaiser |
retter than to have the American !
PEOPLE believe all is well with the |
conduct of the war the while we |
we're committing colossal blunders, |
md our letter writing critic lays |
himself open to suspicion of being |
IN agent of German propaganda
when he threatens the Telegraph
or giving space to dispatches that
ire appearing in every loyal news
,aper in the land. If American"
Doesn't like this let him come |
around to the office with his objec-
.ions-but not at night with mask
pd hiapkiaplt
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
LABOR NOTES

Frisco mattresses ask an increase
of 81 a week.
There are 100000 Mexican Ia
borers in this country.
Telephone girls at Moose Jaw
Canada, have formed a union.
Baton Rouge (La.) painters have
secured an eight-hour day.
Railway signalmen have II local
stations and a membership of S55.
British cooperative societies die
a business of over $S00,0O0,0OO last
year,
Virginia labor unions demand the
elimination of convict-made goods
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

We take it for granted the I
who picks names for Pullman
has been adding to his reserve 81
since the war began putting Il
European unpronounceables on
map.-From the Minneapolis d
une.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2f, 1917

There Is no greater a0isdom than
sceH to time the beginnings and on
sets OF thin0S.--LoRp BACON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

The Telegraph reprinted last night
from the Augusta (Ga,) Chronicle an
editorial under the head of THE Man
and the Job" The credit line was in
advertently omitted, but most people
will agree with the sentiments there
in expressed as to the sidetracking
of General Leonard Wood in the
present war
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
MORE GERMAN PROPAGANDA?
TyHE Telegraph is in receipt to-
day of the following letter with

day of the following letter with
the request to please publish"
Under the head of publish the
Disloyal" 1 would suggest the
first one published should be the
Harrisburg Telegraph. Your con-
stant harping and criticiZing the
conduct of the war Is nothing
more than sedition and comfort
for Germany. Your news dated
Washington should be dated Lo-
Gust street; is nothing more than
trash written in your own office.
Be wise, or you may have some
callers you may not ,R9Ic,N. lIke;
AS was to be expected this letter
was unsigned. The Telegraph would
lie only too happy to have this fell
low "call." The Telegraph would
ike him to explain why such a
patriot has not long ago donned
the uniform of his country. 1t
would like to know, too, how many
Liberty Bonds he owns, how much
he has given to the Red Cross and
the Y. NJ. C. A. funds. 1t would like
TO know also why such a heroic fig
ure should be willing to hide its
German like threats behind an un-
signed letter.
One man out of every five in the
employ of this newspaper Is in the
service of the United States, and
more are preparing to go. It's work
ing force, from the highest to the
lowest, Is in the Red Cross and Y.
NJ. c. A. war work. 1t has as a
corporation and individually sub
scribed literally to each Liberty
Loan and it is prepared to do so
again. Its employees have been
granted leave of absence with full
pay to take part in every war work
campaign that has been conducted
since the nation entered the con-
fiict. It has been constant sup
porter of every war principle laid
down by President Wilson. 1t yields
10 none in loyalty or patriotism and
its record speaks for itself.
But If this unnamed American
thinks that this newspaper is to be
frightened into winking its eye al
official incompetence in high places
he Is mistaken When beef that
should have gone to American sol
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
HISTORIC HARRISBURG
WED LIKE no MEET rJ|

John Harris used to pasture
tie where Market Square is locat,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

If this coal shortage keeps UP. the
ash collection problem will solve
itself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg tin is bein
used in the Orient?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

Mayor Keister has properly sought
to inform himself specifically as to
the real need of the people of Harris
burg of coal When he called upon
the dealers for accurate reports of
those who want fuel and can't get it.
he proceeded in the right way to ac-
quire definite information. Meanwhile,
the assurance that coal is on the way
for Harrisburg will please those who
are suffering for the lack of IL.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
AN ALI, THE YEAR GIFT

no you want to give your boy
Christmas gift that won't cost
- very much, but which will be n
source of pleasure and benefit to him
constantly for fifty-two weeks and
which will leave it's impress favor
ably upon his physical and spiritual
being all his life?
The Harrisburg Y. NJ. c. A. is the
thing.
The association has been rejuve-
mated. Boys are welcome there now.
Special arrangements are made to
care for them. Gymnasium classes
are open to them. A boys secretary
is in charge. There are rooms es-
pecially fitted up for them. They
are taught how to take care of their
bodies and live clean lives.
Every boy whose father is able to
invest the price ought to be in the
association, and If you have no boy
of your own and do have the money
to spare, look about you for man
who has a son but who has not the
means. After that your duty is clear.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

Secretary of the Commonwea|
Cyrus e. Woods yesterday recei]
a letter from a very irate farmer "
picked on him because he had
long title. This farmer wrote a
ter demanding justice on a wea|
He said that the "varmint" as
styled him. had been killing
chickens and he wanted 'justid
AS proof of his assertion he
closed the skin of the weasel. 4
secretary is interested in the faj
of Pennsylvania only from a dista|
and opining that the outraged 4
mer wanted a bounty for the wed
he passed the letter and the
along to DR.. Kalbfus, the StaI
guardian of the birds and, the beaI
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

George S. Fowler, who is direct
the Christmas drive of the Red CIR
from Washington, has written a
ter to Governor Brumbaugh in VIII
he thanks the governor warmly
the proclamation in behalf of
Red Cross, and says that he fd
confident of Pennsylvania making
great showing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING Co.
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

u. J. .sTACKPoLE. Prss's y Bdserim.C CAfsf
+. II. OYSTER, BH5iHs6s MaEagsr.
GUS n. STEINAiETz, 5faHasiHg Hdffer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21
THE FERMENT

Virginia labor unions demand the
elimination of convict-made goods
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

81 Rstern office,
Story, Brooks &
Finley, Fifth
Avenue Building,
New York City;
Western office,
Story, Brooks "a
Finley, Peoples.
Gas Building,
Chicago, Ill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

Member American
Newspaper Pub
lishers' AssocIa-
tion, the Audit
Bureau Of Clrcu-
lation and Penn
sylvania Assooi-
Rted Dailies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

-Pittsburgh's council has started
to trim it's budget. The city coal
mine proposition will cost 100000
it is claimed.
Johnstown has created a city
recreational bureau.
Representative Fred G. Ehr-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-21

Senator Boies Penrose, who
spent part of the day in Philadel-
phia yesterday, said last evening:
II shall be pleased to vote for the
reelection of Judge Porter to the
Superior Court. He has made a very
creditable record and 1 believe that
he will be supported by members
of the bar generally throughout the
state, irrespective of their political
affiliations. 1 have always favored
the reelection of the judges of the
Superior Court, and in the case of
Judge Porter I am particularly
pleased to advocate his continuance
on the bench
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-11

schools have been utilized to aid in securing
The plan is simple. Thrift Stamps are sold at twenty
five each and with sixteen of them five dollar
cate be purchased payable January 1st 1s2s-but
redeemable at any time ten days notice.
There three convincing reasons why children, and
persons with small incomes should purchase these
stamps: First. from patriotic motives The government
needs the money 1t is engaged death struggle with
enemies of liberty It's soldiers and sailors she'd
ding their blood and rskng their lives in its behalf and
funds needed to furnish clothing food and munitions
Secondly. The certificates safe and profitable in
vestment The government is sure to There is no
possibility OF loss The income is per cent compounded
quarterly-almost good as cent simple interest
Thirdly, it education in thrift Not only will the
purchaser in order to buy and get interest the
paid for the but what is of value
he will acquire habit saving. The child adult
who himself in buy stamps will
find delight sacrifice OF the needless order
to secure the valuable
Only hink A "Th rift Stamp bought every As
weeks with few cents additional the next weeks will
within the year. purchase three of the WarSavng Certi
which years laterJanuary LIST. l923wil be
worth fifteen dollars Is there and adult who by
little economes-savngs that will scarcely be noticed
purchase twenty-five cent Thrift Stamp every week for
year? Is there child old enough appreciate toys
who be led forego the fleeing pleasure
Of the gifts for the JOY purchasing least sixteen
of these stamps during the year? The three for
the purchase reduce two-Patrotism and Thrift There
at least 100000 people in this country to whom
they ought to appeal with convincing power
The sale of the Thrift Stamps and WarSavng Cert-
Gates began Monday december 10th The schools have
been utilized in advertising the plan and canvassng for
the SALE especially Of the Thrift Stamps The children
and through them the parents will be informed
patriotic business proposition. which government
to be aided and those who help will make money for
themselves. The children be led to prefer Thrift
Stamp to toy for Christmas An effort will be made to
sell to possible purchaser at least Thrift Stamp
before Saturday night. December 18th Those who are
able may purchase many they please, and it is hoped
that within the week following, by December 22nd the
grand total will be than 3Oooo.Ooo Children buy
Thrift Stamps!
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-11

Fair Play

The complaint Of F. S. Bates, Wayne county
fuel administrator, that families with a three
months supply OF coal in their bins are buying ad-
ditonal fuel to make up for what they have used
SO far this winter calls attention to despicable
practice
1t isn't fair to the community, to the persons
who cannot afford to lay in a large supply during
the summer and to the poor who are forced to buy
as they need coal
Indeed, it is unfair to the state and nation.
Coal conservation does not mean the accumulation
OF many tons in your cellars. The term means an
efficient and careful outstanding Of what you
have that the person who has small supply
may be able to purchase what he needs for his
immediate requirements.
Think how selfish you are if you depeta the
supply of the dealers in order that you may
have enough to do you until next April. Why
not use of your supply until this cold snap is
over before you cut into the small suppl. which
deolers have stored for emergency purposes.
The threatened coal shortage in this COM
munity can be forestalled by the intelligent CO.
operation of its citizens with the fuel admins
traitor and the dealers.
The highest type Of cooperation just now is
not to buy coal if you have supply that will
last you for month or two. Give the people
who have no coal chance to lay in supply
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-11
Fatigue Nearly
0verConleS
Woman

Bringing up several children In tn :
right way and cares of home brought
me to the verge of nervous prostra
ton" says a well known woman.
Fearing that / might become Ill and
have to give up my housework and
the care of my little ones, created a
nightmare that was ever before me. I
happened to mention my aTliction to
one of my peighbors and she advised
me to procure some PhospEated Iron.
A day of two later when ! was feeluY
unusually miserable sent MY daugh-
ter to the drug store for a box of the
capsules and after ten days treatment
felt like different person altogether
| sleep we'll at night, something
hadn't done in months before: my
appetite is good and in Fact what for
merly seemed like mountains of work
in my home is now more like play.
An aunt of mine living over East has
been taking Phosphated Iron witt
equally gratifying results "
Phosphated Iron is put uG in CAP
sules only. In this locality it can be
obtained at Conkey Drug Co, Rich
mond, Ind,-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-11
BANiSHES
NERVOUSNESS
puts vigor and Ambition into Run
Down, Tired Out People.

n YOU feel tired out. out OF sorts
despondent mentally or physically De
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&. Luken, Conkey Drug Co. Glen
Thisflethwaite's today and your trou.
blcs will be over.
IF YOU drink too much. smoke too
much, or are nervous because OF over
work OF any kind, Wendellfs Ambition
pills will make you feel better IN tnree
J,ys mr. money back from. Leo Fihe.
A. G. Luken, Conkey Drug Co. Glenn
Thistlethwaite on the first box pur'
chased.
For all affections o. the nervous sys-
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OF confidence, trembling, kidney or Nv
or complaints, sleeplessness, exhaust
ed vitality or weakness OF any klnd.
get box Of Wendell's Ambition Piiis
today on the money back plan.-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-11

The interesting story is told of a