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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
Republicanism in PENNSYLVANIA

The Harrisburg Telegraph sug-
gests that there is lesson for Penn
sylVania Republicans in the recent
elections. 1t has compiled figures
which indicate that while there was
no state election this year the party
vote in counties, cities and town
ships exceeded the Presidential vote
of 1916, reaching total of 100000.
The Telegraph cites Harrisburg
and Dauphin county as fair exam
pies of conditions in the state, say
ing that city Republicans have won
every one OF the nonpartisan offices
and the school board, while in the
county, without exception, Republi-
cans won by decisive majorities. It
adds: "In nearly every case through.
out the state contests which devel-
oped We're between Republicans rath-
err than between Republicans and
Democrats. The Democratic party
was almost eliminated as a political
factor in many counties"
In the opinion of our contempor-
airy the lesson of this is that Re-
publicans have q bright outlook for
decisive victories next year in the
gubernatorial and congressional cleo
tions provided inexcusable factional-
ism is frowned upon. The leaders
and members of the party must
unite their energies and not permit
a Democratic minority to get hold
upon power in the state.
The Telegraph is right in saying
that the great rank and file of the
Republican party in Pennsylvania
will expect armonious action and
will resent any other course. Wise
leadership will look to the compos-
ing of such differences as now exist
so that in 1918 Republicans will pre-
sent a united front not only in main
tanning themselves in the state but
in increasing the Republican repre-
sentation at Washington so that even
tually the national administration
will pass into the hands of the party
of Lincoln, Grant and Mckinley
Scranton Republican.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
DOING THEIR BIT

oh, the soldiers marched gaily away
to the fray,
With "'Hy oh de, de" and a "hy oh
da, da,"
"We'll conquer the foe, though oui
hair turns gray
But come back to you in the morn
ing"
Oh the mothers stay bravely at
home, though not gay
Still they sing "Hy oh de, and ny
oh da, da"
Well keep the fires burning while
our boys are away
Til they come back to me in the
morning.
And the sisters knit swiftly the
sweaters so gray.
AS they sing Hy oh de, de, and a
''Hy oh da, da,
We'll help all we can, and be glad
that we may,
Til the boys come home in the
morning.
And the brothers save up their small
pennies a day.
With a "hy oh de, de-" and "a hy oh
da, da,"
And they give up their candy, and
sing at their play
"Oh, brother'll come back in the
morning"
So all over this land folks will sing
and will pray,
Will sing ''Hy oh de-" and "a ny oh
da, da,"
Will pray. "Bless us Lord, and
hasten the day
When our boys come home in the
morniIg!'
EDNA CROFT DJSIHL.
Paxtang. Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
NEIGHBORLY GREETINGS

TT ARRISBURG was treated this
II week to an evidence of neigh
borliness between merchants
that is worthy of passing mention, in
that it illustrates comparatively
new note in business. When one pro-
gressive business house paid for
space in the advertising columns of
lations to another upon the opening
of new and handsome quarters, il
wrote large that all might read the
passing of old-time ruthless meth
DDS of tradesmen whose prime
thought was personal advantage,
without any great consideration as
to how that advantage might be
gained. And when the merchant ad-
dressed replied in kind, also through
the columns of the newspaper, he
endorsed this new spirit of friendli-
ness and good feeling in a manner
that caused widespread and very IA
vorable comment.
Business is not all dollars and
cents. The Golden Rule is as appli-
cable to the mercantile firm as to the
individual. The corporation is not
soalless. The milk of human kind
ness is a nourishing, sustaining
force in our everyday life. Profits are
not all to be reckoned in dividend
percentages.
The truth of these things we have
admitted for a long time, but only
| recently have we begun to make
them active and important factors
in our daily business activities. We
may be long way from loving ohl
neighbor as ourselves" but we are
on the road.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
END OF THE WAR

In the fall of 1854 the Democratic
party was injudicious enough, and
sufficiently discouraged with three
and half years of war, to declare
in its platform that the war was q
failure. The Democratic party was
mistaken. as was proved six months
later by the complete collapse of the
Confederacy. The able observers
who are now informing us that the
war has so far been a failure, that 1t
may have to be compromised, that
it may drag along for a series of
years, that it is a stalemate, that
something new must be invented or
it is all up with the Allies, would do
well to ponder on the rapid changes
in the American civil war between
the fall of 1864 and April, 1865
Philadelphia Record.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

r. Scott zimmerman, the for
mer legislator from DanVille' VINO
was here Yesterday, used to be a
famous baseball player when at col
lege.
Senator C. w. Sones, of Will
Transport, who was here yesterday
on business at the Capitol, retired
from business, but is as busy a.
ever.
-Ex- Representative w. X. SWEET
land. of Coudersport, I was among
men here this week. He came on
Public Service business matters.
--Adjutant General Beary is de-
and says It takes him back to boy
hood days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

disappearance of islands is nothing
new. Systematic study. of conditions
on some of the islands and taking of
steps to prevent damage in event of
some sudden notion of the suddenly
rising river would seem worth think
ing of around Harrisburg. as we'll as
at county towns farther up the
stream.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
stood that Rex and seldeh are Hat

stood that Rex and seldeh are Hat
fields selections"
The Philadelphia North Ameri-
can is reviving the story that State
Chief of Mines Roderick is to go. 1t
has been predicting that from Har-
risburg with the regularity of the
changes of the moon.
The candidates for judge in
Washington county now include Nor
man +. Clark and II, B. Hughes, who
are closest to the fence; d. NJ. Nc
Closkey, A. NJ. Linn, A. NJ. Temple
ton, II. y. Williams, r. w. Knox and
j. /. BrownSon.
The usual fight over the Berks
county mercantile appraiser is on.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
HBG. GIRL WRITES POEM
o he Editor Of the Telegrabh:

% lie EdHor Of he TelfgrdPh:
Will YOU not publish the following
and oblige u Camp Meade soldier
boy? 1t was published in the Camp
Meade Herald and was written by
Lillian Wilensky, sister of a COM
rade, a Harrisburg girl and is en-
titled God Bless You, Boys"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Meriden, Conn, Council has intro
duced a resolution calling for, the
eight-hour day for municipal en-
ployes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
LABOR NOTES

Colorado State Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs has a special fund out
of which they lend girls money for
education.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
A PLACE PREPARED

Siberian rebels are said to have
named the former czar emperor.
Well. it can't be denied that Nicho-
las did a lot for Siberia while he
was in power.-Chicago Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

On December 8 at Buffalo. n. Y,
International Seamen's Union of
America will meet in convention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Detroit Iron Molders' Union asks
employers to- raise wages to $6 for
an eight-hour day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Since 1914 the women employed
on buses. trans and railways in Eng.
land have increased 326 per cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER %, 1917

To be dIire only to appetite, pleas
tue, pride, mOney-mdking, and not
to goodness aud Kindness, purity and
lore, history. poetry, music. 1lotcerS,
stars, God and eternal hopes, is to be
all but dedd.-MALTBIE D. BABCocK.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
OUR DAILY LAUGH
SUSPICION.

You suspect the new waiter OF
being of German agent?"
Eyes. The other used to receive
tip with polite gratitude. Thi:
one acts as it he was collecting ar
Indemnity"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Kingston, Canada, Street Railway
Company has started to try the EN-
ployment of girls as conductors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
pallor On h

THE PERFECT FOOD.
There are five classes Of food
proteins, carbohydrates, fats. miner.
ais and water"
"You GET san1 nil In haah
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Ann Arbor, Mich, railroad ma
chinists have secured their first
schedule and raised wages 215 cents
an hour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

The st. Louis and San francisco
Railroad has finally signed an eight.
hour agreement with it's federated
shop men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
LEARNING TO GINIt

In
N when every man or woman
who is not for US in this war
is against us. Pussy-footing and pac-
ifist tommyrot should be squelched
at every point. This war is not a
wrist-tapping proposition. We must
put every ounce of our energy into
it. A valued reader of the Telegraph
writes:
From present indications, We
may all be over there" before
this thing is finished. 1t is ter
rife job that we have undertaken,
and 1 fear that we have not
tackled it in a way to bring n
speedy conclusion. This war is
not going to be won by jingo talk
and patriotic songs. 1t is going
to take the best that is in every
one of us at home and abroad to
nounced at Washington. For one
thing. the American people have
got to learn how to give. / have
just passed through Liberty
Loan campaign and a Y. NJ. G. A.
campaign, and 1 am impressed
financial sacrifice is concerned,
we have not yet mastered the
a cs of the game.
We give what we have left over
after providing ourselves with
everything that we want, and we
imagine that is generosity. Be-
fore we are through with II, we
must get down to two shirts, and
give one Of those.
Another correspondent, an officel
in one of the big cantonments, writes
the Telegraph regarding the splen
did work of the Y. NJ. C. A. and it
effect upon the troops. He says:
Am glad the appeal for the
Y. NJ. G. A. has met with such an
enthusiastic financial response
from the citizens of Central
Pennsylvania. 1t surely is re-
markable how the people are Civ
IL is undoubtedly source of in
spiration and a stimulus to the
soldiers to know how strongly
their work is being backed at
home.
These comments from two entire
ly different angles show the import
ance of the patriotic and unselfisl
activities behind the lines and tn
necessity for supporting in ever,
way the things that are being don
for the maintenance of our nationa
forces and the building up of tn
morale of the troops.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

The Mayors Committee of Nation
al Defense, New York City, has COM
pleted plans to establish a clearing
house for the SO or more free en-
ployment agencies dealing with men
and boys.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
DO YOU KNOW

That a dozen plants In Harris
burg are manufacturing war
materials or supplies?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

What does ne do for living ?"
HE designs collins"
mo wonder he has such a deathly
,allor On his cheek"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

Shooting matches used to be held
on Thanksgiving Day along the River
Front 100 years ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Ell. STACKPOLi3,P Pres't s. Editor-iH-C Ciief
Il. r. OYSTER, BasiHeSS Manager.
GUS NJ. STEINME1Z. Ndnaging Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Published evenings except Sunday by
The TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

1t is rather sad coincidence that
two of the veterans of Capitol Hill.
Thomas NJ. Jones, the newspaper
man, and Sergeant f. f. Rohm, who
were laid at rest this week, were
taken IN within an hour of each
other and died within the same hour.
They were warm friends through
many years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-28

Another correspondent, an officer
in one of the big cantonments, writes
the Telegraph regarding the splen-
did work of the Y. NJ. C. A. and its
effect upon the troops. He says:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
l.. G. Luce.

Leon G. Luce was born in Stark
county, Illinois, September 1S, 1865,
and died June IS, 1917, aged 81
years, 9 months and days.
In 1872 he moved with his parents
to Clarke county, Iowa, from whence
he moved to Missouri in 1902, and
in the spring of 1910 he moved to his
present home east of Van Vert.
He was united in marriage with
Miss LilIis L. Oaks in 1886. To this
union four children were born, Levi
A., Flossie NJ, Miles L. and Ethel j.,
all of whom were present at the fun
era; lie made profession of Chris
tianity during meeting held in Van
Vert in 1912.
Mr.. Luce has always been an hon
ored and respected citizen. He was
of a cheerful disposition, and pos
sessed the art of getting along well
with all whom he had dealings. With
his going there goes one whom all
who Knew him will miss.
the accident which befell him when
Friday night there was sudden
change for the worse. From then
on he suffered intensely until death
occurred about p. m. June 18th.
Surviving and mourning his death
are his wife, four children, two
grandchildren, three brothers and
four sisters.
The funeral services were held at
the home Wednesday, June 20, at
10 a. m. conducted by Rev. Wey-
rauch, pastor of the NJ. E. church
at Van Vert, after which the body
was laid to rest In Maple Hill ceme-
terry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
George l.. Terry.

The ancient builder that calls to
every man once has again sounded
and the soldier has answered. The
bugler sounded advance: the soldier
has marched out into the new, un-
known country, the beyond. We
mourn the loss to us OF our cOmrade,
but a soldiers duty is to obey and
we are confident that the Great Com
mander knows best.
George L. Terry, our friend and
comrade. was born in Utica, New
York, March Is, 1S4S. AS boy of
16 years he entered the service of
his country where he proved his full
measure of devotion to the flag. On
October Is, 1876, he was united in
marriage to Polly B. Ratliff. To this
union were born three children:
Charles w., Harry l.. and Rosetta.
Besides these, three brothers and two
sisters, half brother and a half sis
ter remain to mourn his loss. One
brother has gone on before.
+ For years Mr.. Terry has been a
we'll known and highly respected citi-
zen of Weldon, Iowa. His passing
away early Thursday morning, June
14th, comes as loss not only to the
near relatives, but to us all. Espec-
tally will he be remembered in his
fraternal relationship Mr.. Terry's
brother Odd Fellows will miss very
keenly this man who was SO devoted
to his order and the principles for
which it stands. Mr.. Terry joined
the ', Weldon lodge just six weeks af-
ter it was organized.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Church.

sunday school $3.50. ;. :9:45 a. m.
Theme: THE Supreme Need Of f, the
World
Epworth League -. -. 900 p. M.
Evening service -. -. $500 p. N.
Theme: Testing the Philosophers
Stone"
All that heard Mr.. Amos E. Crit
fifth of Des Moines, at our services
Sunday, bear testimony that they sat
at the feet of one OF the ablest Of
preachers of our conference. The
canvass for the hospital was made,
and while the net subscriptions We're
not as large as they might have
been, yet we were kindly received
by all, and the work that our hospi-
tai is doing is certainly to be COM
mended by all.
The Epworth League will hold a
social somewhere within the boun-
dairy Of Decatur county, Friday ev-
ening of this week All Leaguers
and their friends are invited. They
will meet at the church at O'Clock.
Automobiles will be there ready to
convey them to the country where
the rest of the program will be an
nounced and carried out. Enough
said.
Mr.. Herbert Hoover, food commits
sioner Of the United States and the
Federal Council of the Churches Of
Christ in America, have sent out a
request to the preachers of the land
to preach a sermon on the first Sun
day in July, on the conservation of
food In compliance with this re-
quest we will discuss this theme on
Sunday evening Should the evening
be excessively warm, the services
will be held out on the lawn. There
will be plenty of chairs for all
Sunday morning will be Red Cross
Day at our Sunday School Remem-
Der to be present. Bring, friend
with you and come prepared to make
q liberal Offering
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
Gwentlolin Drummond.

Gwendolin, son of David and Erma
Drummond, was born near Stall, Mo-,
Jan. Z, ls4o, and died near Keller
ton, Iowa, June 25 1917, aged 2
years, 5 months and Is days. His
sickness was of short duration, COM
planning first Monday morning about
5 o'clock. He soon became violently
ill, losing consciousness, which she
at $3.50 O'Clock, after which the re-
he passed away. Funeral services
were held at the home on Tuesday,
at $3.50 o'clock, after which the re-
mains were laid to rest In the Elk
cemetery. ''SulIer the little children
to come unto me, and forbid them
not, for such 10 the Kingdom Of God. !"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
Presbyterian Church.

In compliance with the very ur-
gent request of the President of the
United States and of Mr. Hoover, di-
rector of food reserves, also in &C
cordance with the action of the last
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church of the United States of Amer
lea, we join other churches in setting
aside the first Sunday in July as Pa
II lotlc Sunday Appropriate songs
will be used in the Sunday school
and church services and the pastor
will give an address on the subject
of Democracy and Patriotism" We
feel it our bounded duty to urge all
people who have any particular
church to attend these services. Any
interest in this church to attend
these services. Any one else that is
not otherwise engaged will find a
hearty welcome with US.
The pastor of the Brethren church
and his people will join in a. union
service at this church in the evening.
Rev. Coleman will deliver the ser
mon.
GROWN
The pastor of the Presbyterian
church will preach at Crown Sunday
afternoon ana in the evening will
give His Travel in the Ozarks
Among the Mountaineers."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
Myrta Ellen Baker.

Myrta Ellen Baker, youngest child
of Joseph and Melissa Baker, was
born near Leon, Iowa, August IS,
1912, and died June 81, 1917, being
four years and ten months and three
days old. She leaves to mourn her
loss, her mother, four sisters, Essie,
Madge, Veta and Ruth and one
brother, Lloyd. Her father died
from the effects of an acciuent about
five years ago. The community
joins in expressing it's sympathy for
this family in these trying times.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the Bethel church by,
Rev. Henry Esch, Leon, Iowa. In
terment was in the Bethel cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28

fine programs. Next Sunday even
il.g the Endeavorers have an espec-
tally fine patriotic program planned.
On account of the fact that OUR
regular cay for our c. w. B. NJ
meeting come! on July 4th the meet
ing will be postponed for one week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
Death Of Mrs. Al scott.

Mrs AL Scott died quite suddenly
at her home near Weldon last Nrf-
day. She mad been in poor health
for q number of years, but vas not
considered in q serious condition
until a short time before her death.
Funeral services were held Il the
Brethren church In Leon Monday
afternoon, conducted By RoW. q. n.
R0nk, Of Fairfield, interMf 6oing
in the LeoA cemetery. We &ope TO
have IN obituary OF this eDeSl1ont
woman fof publication noxt wei,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
Leon Auto !! Co.
Leon, Iowa

Whv suffer from headaches when
properly fitted with glasses will cure
you of them by taking away eye
strain. Eyes examined free. C.
Butler and see better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28
CROWN
Christian Church.

Communion and preaching
service -. -. .11:O0 q. n.
Evening Service :. 1900 p. m.
Church Night, Thursday 500 p m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28

FOR Sale-On account Of moving
away. my Leon residence pr0p1rty on
10Th Main street. w. C. Stempel.
se31 Santa Fe Ave, IT. Madison.
Iowa. T.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28

On Thursday of last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lotus CHAIR Of Van Vert were
called ON to mourn the loss Of their
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-28

infant daughter whose birth occur
red only two days before, on June 10.
Brief funeral services were held
at the home on FRIDAY afternoon at
ter which the little form was laid
to rest in the Van Vert cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. CHAIR have many
friends in and around Van Vert who
extend to them their heartfelt SYM
pathy in this sad bereavement.
Card-We take this means of
thanking the many friendly neigh
bors who were so kind>to us on this
occasion of our great sorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lotus CHAIR.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-17
SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEERING

The regular army is now filled up And it has been done by volunteers The past week brought in the last of the 1S6OOO needed to swell the army to the strength authorized by congress months The completion this enrolment marks the close of cam pagn volunteers that has proved far full than of expected-ore successful in fact, than any previous effort of the American history
 The draft has occupied nearly all the public attention lately But the draft should be remembered has been applied only to the raising of the national army have been filled by volunteers.
 While this regular army recruiting was progress, about 1SOOOO joined the national guard. Inasmuch the guard promptly mustered into federal service, that that since April l have added more than 360O00 directly land forces by the volunteer system they but small proportion the voun- We begin glimpse the real of this great popular movement when consider that more than |, 100000 offered themselves candidates the ular army and the national guard
 And that isn't all. In the period the navy gained 75.OOo men, taken from total of 225OOO voun More than 150,OOO men, of exceptionally high quality applied for admtance to the officers training camps About 45OOO offered themselves for the corps 15O0O0 the naval reserve 7OOO for the army 25OOO for the naval militia. Altogether, it is estimated. 175OOOO civilians forward and nd cated their willingness fight for Uncel Sam.
 Many of them, very likely were influenced somewhat by the knowledge that if they failed to volunteer they might be drafted But the volunteering has been highly creditabe the country No better proof could be asked for that this is truly peoples war and the nation is ready make any sacrifice necessary for the preservation free institutions high ideals