Hershey Press Adopts Modern City Image in 1915
The Hershey Press promotes Hershey as a modern city of homes with garages and a growing motor culture. It invites merchants and manufacturers to use the newspaper for first-class household supplies and automotive ads. The paper is edited by L. R. Meekins with J. R. Snavely as manager and M Ss. HERsuHey as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ‘Ss. Hersuhey
L. R.meekins
J. R. Snavely
Hershey
Hershey Press
Transit and service hours for Hershey Harrisburg and surrounding areas
The notice details bus and train schedules between Hershey Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and Hummelstown with first and last car times Sundays and weekdays. It lists streetcar timing hourly half hours and special late evening connections to Hershey plus train east and westbound departures and public service hours for cafe bank store library and post office closures Sundays.
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Hummelstown
Harrisburg
Hershey
Lebanon
Palmyra
Hummelsown
Mail Swindlers Sent to Penitentiary After Large Fraud
The International Lumber and Development Company leaders, tied to a scheme swindling Philadelphia area investors for more than 25 million, are jailed after years of legal battles. The Hershey Press cautions readers that major mail fraud schemes persist, though the paper avoids promoting get rich quick propositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Lumber and Development Company
Pennsylvania
Hershey Press
QOL
Hershey Prosa
Warning to readers about fraudulent money schemes
A cautionary anonymous message urges readers to ignore certain advertisements promising easy riches. It targets women with small incomes, calling out scammers who would steal even the baby's milk and urging consultation with a banker or lawyer if in doubt. It emphasizes protecting readers by avoiding such offers and not trusting deceptive ads in papers.
Keeping Up the Fight Against Flies This Week
The article urges action against overwinter flies as cool weather ends. It notes flies breed outside and a single pair can produce millions, so set fly traps with damp bait like sugar and vinegar. It encourages community effort to keep Hershey fly free through thorough extermination.
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Hershey
Ambitious Hershey Arts Season Showcases Local Talent
The Young Women’s Christian Association staged a lively program of comedy and performances in Hershey. A lyceum course and Union Service pictures drew over 7,000 attendees, with moving pictures thrice weekly and strong showings from the Hershey Band and Eureka Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Lyceum
Hershey
Union
Bureau of Commercial Economics
Hershey Band
Eureka Club
Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon
Palmyra
The Man With Sand
A poem urging perseverance and faith in difficult times. It reassures the reader that they are needed, loved by God, and part of a hopeful world. It encourages showing courage, helping others, and avoiding quitting despite despair.
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Quilter
Harvester 8-16 Plow Demonstration Near Hershey
The International Harvester Company will demonstrate their small 8-16 plow in Hershey on Wednesday all day near Areba Street. It will be the only local demonstration by the company and all farmers and interested parties are urged to attend. The Hershey Implement Company will supervise the exhibition.
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International Harvester Company
Hershey
Areba Street
Larmera
Hershey Implement Company
Lebanon City Council Rejects Belt Line Plan
At a Wednesday meeting the three street railway firms in Lebanon voiced strong opposition to a proposed belt line. Hershey line officials argued a loop would delay schedules and need extra cars, while Kreider noted public sentiment favors existing routes. The other lines echoed that belt line would not aid rapid transit and the proposal was postponed with likely abandonment.
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City Council of
Lebanon
Hershey
M. S. Hershey
J. B. Leithiser
J. R. Kreider
J. E. Snyder
H. N. Herr
Snyder
Ninth and
Cumberland Streets
Eighth and
Willow
Pres
Kreider
Sunday Services at St. John's Lutheran Williamsport
Rev. W. F. Rentz will preach at morning worship following Sunday School at 9.30 a.m. Mrs. Harry Messersmith of Palmyra will sing. Christian Endeavor at 6.45 p.m. Evening worship at 7.30 p.m. Theme The Lord's Day and the Day of the Lord. Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Prayer meeting Theme The Shepherd Psalm and the Good Shepherd.
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W. F. Rentz
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Williamsport
Harry Messersmith
Palmyra
Christian Endeavor
Bring Your Neighbor Along Day at Bible School
Rev. N. L. Linebaugh invites attendance at Bible School starting 9:15 with theme The Second Word. Sermon at 10:15, junior hour 2:00, and senior Christian Endeavor at 6:30 with 7:30 sermon Not Fishers but Shepherds.
Palm Congregation Palmyra Church Service Schedule
The Palm Congregation at Palmyra holds Bible School at 9.15 a.m. Devotional and topic study, with the chief service at 7.00 p.m. The Church of the Holy Trinity led by Rev. Frederick C. Krapf holds Bible School at 9.15 a.m. and main service at 10.30 a.m with Thursday weeknight service at 7.45 p.m.
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Church OF the Holy Trinity
Frederick C. Krapf
Bible School
Palm Congregation
Palmyra
Return of Prosperity Among National Bank Examiners
Eighty of ninety National Bank examiners report business conditions much improved to the Comptroller of the Currency. Twice yearly they inspect banks and judge recovery, noting quicker credit and firmer meeting of obligations, with Maine the only state lagging. Dun's and Bradstreet agree that mercantile activity is better, especially in the South and West.
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Europe
Maine
Dun’s
Bradstreet’s
Deaths of the Week in Hershey and Surrounding Areas
The funeral of Mrs. Catharine Pickle wife of Walter Pickle of Lancaster was held on Monday. Mrs Pickle born in Middletown 38 years ago was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Melchoir and leaves one son. The funeral of Mrs Fianna Painter was held Saturday at 9 o clock in United Brethren Church with Rev N L Linebaugh Rev O G Romig and Rev H M Miller officiating. Interment was in Wishburn cemetery. The large gathering reflected the family ties and broad circle of friends in the community.
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Catharine Pickle
Walter Pickle
Lancaster
Fianna Painter
United Brethren Church
N. L. Linebaugh
O. G. Romig
H. M. Miller
Penbrook
Wishburn
Campaign to Abolish Dining Cars On English Trains
The plan to remove dining and refreshment cars from English trains aims to free many men for military duties. Officials had discussed abolition earlier, with only minor withdrawals, and most companies are expected to agree to scrap the cars to allow more men to reach the front.
Original War Lags Austria as it Reassesses Serbia Conflict
Swiss nova reports Austria has abandoned attempts to press Serbia, conserving strength until Italy’s course is clear. The Austria Serbia hostilities sparked the Great Conflict and drew many nations, growing in consequence while lingering.
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Austia
Nova
Serbia
Italy
Austria
Church Events Announce Prayer Meeting and Love Feast
J. H. Longenecker invites all to Thursday evening prayer at 7 30 and Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Preaching service at 7 30 p m. Love feast scheduled for April 27 and 28 starting at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. All are welcome.
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J. H. Longenecker
Christian Endeavor Rally at Fishburn Church
Rev George W Hallman hosts a Young People’s rally at 6 30 pm. Pastor Dando of Lebanon preaches at 7 30 pm and again at 10 30 am. Christian Endeavor gathering follows 6 30 pm service.
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Derry
George W. Hallman
Fishburn’s Church
Christian Endeavor
Rev
Dando
Lebanon
Governor Pleads For Birds on Arbor Day Appeal
Governor Brumbaugh urgesPennsylvania residents to honor Arbor Day by planting food-bearing trees along highways and in parks to aid birds and improve roads. He calls for public education on trees and wildlife and links recreation with state welfare.
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Brumbaugh
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Song Star Longenecker Promotes Take Me To Irlaco Town
Irwin Longenecker, a top member of the Hershey Band, lives in Palmyra and reports strong sales for his new song Take Me To Irlaco Town. Orders for Itara come from distant points and the tune is expected to be a hit this year. Hershey began in May 1908 with 600 acres taken for the factory and town, 160 acres for a park, and the remainder for farming.
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Irwin Longenecker
Hershey
Palmyra
Irlaco
Itara
Homer McKee Prayer and Grange Creed Reflected in Verse
A column reprints a humorous verse labeled Homer McKee's Prayer from the Grange News of Pennsylvania. It mocks everyday measures and urges honesty, self improvement, and family, ending with a simple epitaph. The piece plays on fraternal values and moral reminders within a rural lodge context.
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Grange
The
Grange News of Pennsylvania
Estate of Elizabeth Behm granted letters of administration
Notice is given that letters of administration have been granted by the Register of Wills of Dauphin County to Jacob S. Behm for the estate of Elizabeth Behm late of Derry Township. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims should present them to Jacob S. Behm at 5627 Pine Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania or to his attorney Orto I. Wirshway of Hershey, PA.
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Elizabeth Behm
Derry ‘Township
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Jacob
Bhhm
Pine Street
Philadelphia
Orto I. M. Wirrshway
Hershey
Dm Loti
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Man With
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U. B. Church
Evangelical Lutheran Parish
Dr. M. L. Hershey
E. E. B. Shaffer
Derry Church, PA
Reinier
Aventment
H.G. Mumma
West Chocolate Ave
E.M. Hershey
Bergner
Hershey Trust Building
National Bank Examiners
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