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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
The Hershey Press presents Hershey as a model city with new homes and garages and a thriving motoring country. It urges merchants to use the paper to reach high-grade local workers with disposable income. Advertising rates are available and the paper is entered as second class mail from Hershey Pennsylvania on August 26 1915.
Detailed timetable for Hershey Hummelstown Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra transit with first and last cars and Sunday services. Hours for meals and local facilities listed, including shops, bank, library and post office with Sunday closures and special note on connections.
A discussion of the mother-in-law stereotype: ancient stories portray her as dangerous even after death, yet many women show devoted, selfless service. The piece argues public tales unfairly blame mothers-in-law while praising those who provide genuine care and modesty.
The piece portrays a mother in law as a guardian angel-like figure who quietly aids her daughter and son in law. It extols sacrifice and consideration, noting the mother in law works to smooth family paths while remaining unobtrusive, a model in thousands of homes daily.
The piece extols the beauty of early fall in Lebanon Valley and Hershey. It invites readers to enjoy the park beyond summer crowds, noting pure air, blue skies, and ripened autumn colors. It highlights Labor Day visits and seasonal appeal while inviting all to share in Hershey’s year round pleasures.
Churches across town and country see strong unity and growing congregations. The speaker urges keeping the spirit alive by concentrating efforts on Sunday afternoon union services for fall and winter, while preserving core convictions and shared goals.
The poem depicts Columbus facing the Azores and endless seas as the crew frets and mutinies. The admiral urges perseverance with the refrain Sail on sail on and on as they sail through night toward a dawn that tests courage and faith. A final dawn arrives, delivering a moral from exploration.
A mass meeting at the state armory convened by the Columbia Automobile Club urged the condemnation of Lancaster county toll roads. Robt J Cunningham, state highway commissioner, outlined county takeovers and potential legal action to revoke charters. Speakers cited high dividends and high tolls, with petitions signed by nearly all attendees seeking county and state action to free roads.
Rev. George Snavely Rentz leads Sunday School at 9 80 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with theme Faith Alone Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Removable Limitations and a prayer meeting at 7 45 p m on Hebrews 2 5 18.
John Irwin Meek in charge Bible School at 9 a.m. Chief service at 10 30 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Charles L Fry of Philadelphia. All are invited. Choir practice Friday evening at 7 30.
Pastor N L Linebaugh lists the church schedule with Bible School at 9 15, morning sermon at 10 15, Children's Hour at 2 00, Christian Endeavor at 6 80, evening sermon at 7 30, Wednesday prayer at 7 45 and choir practice Friday at 8 00.
The Reformed Mennonites English Lutheran Church lists Pastor A C Forscht and Church of the Brethren elder J H Lengenecker. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 80 a m Preaching service at 7 30 p m.
The text notes plans to abolish toll roads in York County driven by chamber of commerce activity. It mentions upcoming meetings in York and September sessions. Voters are urged to support candidates for county commissioner who back free roads and condemnatory action.
Reports in The Journal of the American Medical Association describe extensive frauds in Germany where Liebesgaben or love gifts to soldiers are exploited. Fraudulent products include solid alcohol sold as punch substitute, made from gelatin cubes with brandy and sugar, yielding a weak alcoholic fluid when hot water is added.
Reports describe adulterated beverages offered to soldiers including peppery substitutes for brandy and inferior coffee and cocoa tablets sold at high prices. Fraudulent mixes used hot water to resemble a drink, while chicory and cacao husks flooded markets in Hamburg. Embellished milk tablets and a surge of fake domestic products also appear, alongside a note on 8,000 domesticated elephants in Siam.
Readers are instructed to send ideas to Hansamy Bureau in Hershey Pennsylvania. Include department name and signature. If no acknowledgment arrives promptly, duplicate suggestions should be created. Keep the suggestion number for inquiries.
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