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This political cartoon depicts Harrisburg as a tired old man awoken by the shouts of Philadelphia, Scranton, and other Pennsylvania cities. These cities were observing the Campaign of Improvement.

"A Comic Valentine for Harrisburg"
1901
The…

An important meeting to the Campaign for Improvement was held at the Harrisburg court house with Judge Simonton presiding.

"An Important Meeting"
1-13-1902
The Telegraph

A meeting was held for the public discussing the Campaign for Improvement and the effects it would have on the city.

"Big Meeting"
January 11, 1902
The Telegraph

A big meeting was held by the Municipal League at the Union Square Auditorium in Allison Hill.

"Big Meeting"
2-3-1902
The Telegraph

Board of Trade unanimously endorses and approves of the plans proposed by the Municipal Improvement League.

"Board of Trade Heartily Endorses Improvements
1-15-1902
The Telegraph

The Civic Club supports the Municipal League and their efforts in making Harrisburg nobler and happier in a warfare against public dirt, disease, and selfishness.

"Civic Club in Line With Municipal Improvements"
1-21-1902
The Telegraph

This article from The Telegraph encouraged residents of Harrisburg to read and consider the entire Campaign for Improvement as oppose to disapproving of a specific portion.

"Do Not Vote Against Whole Because You Oppose a Part"
2-2-1901

East Harrisburg supports the Campaign for Improvements launched by the city's Municipal League.

"East Harrisburg is for Improvements"
The Telegraph
2-4-1902

This article shows the Eight Ward holding a meeting with many present at Wesley A.M.E. Church for the Campaign for Improvements.

"Eighth Ward Meeting"
1-1-1902
The Telegraph

The Eight Ward held a meeting at Wesley AME Union Zion with J. McFarland presiding.

"Eight Warders to Learn of City Improvements"
1-28-1902
The Telegraph