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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
3
A large blast near the Hershey Men's Club woke residents including postmaster John H. Cope. Shrapnel and debris covered the club roof after a manhole explosion, with no aircraft seen. The piece then shifts to a wartime recruitment and home-front appeal urging Liberty Bond purchases and labor effort.
Governor Brumbaugh urges Pennsylvanians to form marching clubs of singers and to march with flag and band to promote patriotic unity. He cites visits by John C. Freund and others in extending singing work and says song is a powerful universal language for national will and sacrifice.
An optimistic prompt asks readers if contemplating battles abroad makes their own work seem tame and urges bold resolve. It contrasts frontline courage with everyday duties and invites reflection on personal drive.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Intermediate Endeavor at 6 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Mid week Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by choir rehearsal Other evening meetings of the week as usual
Holy Trinity Lutheran Bible School hosts a 9 15 am service with a supply pastor. First United Brethren Church lists regular worship at 10 15 am and evening sermons by Prof. J T Spangler from Lebanon Valley College Anville Pa. Sunday School at 9 15 am and C E sessions follow, with sermons also at 7 30 pm.
Secretary McAdoo announces that every American soldier or sailor lost on the Tuscania is covered by government insurance and compensation. Automatic insurance pays dependents $4 300 total over 240 months, while insured individuals may have up to $10 000 for a monthly payout of $57 50. Delays in delivering checks stem from distance, mail congestion, lost or incorrect addresses, and illegible recipient data.
The article states that the dependents of soldiers and sailors will receive their allowances promptly and certainly, ensuring timely financial support for families relying on veteran benefits.
A revival report lists chemicals by name and formula such as common salt, Epsom salts, blue vitriol, copper sulphate, and potash nitrate. It also recounts Sister Smith and Brother Jones declining to testify, each choosing to remain in a “dark corner behind the door.”
Studebaker engineers completed a grueling 30,000 mile endurance test on three Series 19 models at Chicago Speedway amid zero temperatures and a major blizzard. After the run they disassembled the cars and found less wear than typical for years of use, confirming the models’ rugged reliability.
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