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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
2
The item lists Mss. Hershey proprietor. R. Mee kins editor. R. Snavely manager. Telephone Hershey Bell 211-2 with long distance links through Western Union. General articles invited. Entered at Hershey post office as second class mail matter.
Detailed schedules for trolleys and trains serving Hershey Hummelstown Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and Palmyra Hershey routes with first and last car times Sundays and weekdays. Includes service for trains east and westbound with stop allowances and local cafe hours post office and money order window details.
Commentary notes that Pennsylvania lags in road funding while Governor Brumbaugh and Colona Cunningham push for practical dirt and stone roads. The piece praises Hershey area improvements and cites a large donation to road building as momentum grows for better state-wide policy and visible results.
An editorial lauds the road from Hershey Park to Highland Park as exceptionally smooth and high quality. It urges readers seeking good paving to consider this project as a model of fine workmanship.
A Hershey fly swat campaign shifts from ridicule to resolve as residents and committees push for elimination of breeding sites. Officials report fewer flies, strengthened community spirit, and private properties identified as the remaining weak spots, with progress toward a flyless town in coming years.
Observers ponder why people crave perpetual sounds of trees near homes and how routine fades joy. The speaker imagines leaving and choosing to go somewhere while trees endure, hinting at a future departure with a companion named Jean in view.
A man who runs a livery stable sent a neighboring friend a postal card offering a No 1 mule. The note reads Dear Friend If you are looking for a No 1 mule don t forget me. The humorous bid plays on common sales phrasing.
The New York Sun notes that France Germany and Russia obtained funds in the United States after hostilities began. France issued 50 million dollars of one year treasury notes in 1915, Germany placed 10 million, and Russia secured a 25 million credit. Additional Paris Rothschild and Bank of France collateral loans could reach 60 to 70 million. Loans to neutrals include Switzerland 15 million Sweden 5 million and Norway 3 million.
Sheriff H P Strupp of Lebanon PA writes to Hershey PA editor praising The Press for coverage and paying for a renewal with a generous subscription renewal gift. He signs from the Sheriff's Office dated August 14 1915.
A reader praises Her shey noting a well kept park with a zoo swimming pool tennis courts and a baseball diamond. The letter asks if residents value these free municipal amenities and safeguards.
The passage argues American historical ties to Constantinople and its fall to Ottoman rule in 1453 actually shaping later global commerce. It mentions Columbus seeking a new route to access Chinese and Indian trade after the city’s conquest.
Reverend George Snavely Rentz leads Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 union park service at 7 p m and a 7 45 p m prayer meeting. The notice directs readers to view another column for additional details.
John Irwin Meek in charge with Bible School at 9.15 a m Chief Service at 6 p m Choir practice at 7 30 p m Friday offerings and schedule noted for the Church of the Holy Trinity.
Rev. N. L. Linebaugh to lead sermon at 10.15 a m with a Children's Hour at 2 p m and Christian Endeavor at 6.15 p m Prayer meeting slated for Wednesday at 7.45 p m.
Clergy from Reform Mennonites and English Lutheran Church are listed with Rev. A C Forscht and J H Longenecker as leaders, indicating joint or interchurch cooperation. The entry notes pastors and elder in charge across the two congregations.
Captain Robinson of the Caucasian risked his life to rescue Betty a ten month old Pomeranian after the dog fell from a boat. He swam about a quarter of a mile to reach the animal and brought it aboard, earning a silver medal from the National Canine Defence League. The submarine commander credited the act with saving thirty eight lives. Betty survived and was expected to recover.
A Missouri State Board of Agriculture lecturer explains how bacteria connect life and death. Plants and animals die, decompose, and their nutrients return to soil, enabling crops like corn and wheat to grow again. Bacteria break down remains, keeping the cycle moving and sustaining life.
A hurried traveling salesman, with only minutes to catch his train, asks a streetcar conductor if he can go faster. The conductor replies that he must stay with his car, Harpera.
A collage of curiosities notes population figures, department store revenues, library circulation, and scientific claims. It mixes aphorisms with scattered data on Russia, Mindanao depths, radium cautions, pearl exports, and a cartoonish trolley dialogue.
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