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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
4
A collage of editorials notes political irony and public price concerns from 1920. Mentions Prohibition party nomination, coal, sugar, railroads, gasoline, shoes, and women’s happiness after thirty five with wry commentary and regional outlets.
Forbes Magazine argues that many confident postwar forecasts failed to materialize. Prohibition did not ruin hotels or California wine, exports rose after the war, and unemployment did not surge as expected. The piece urges humility in predicting the future.
A waiter jokes about serving eggs while the judge at the bench hesitates. The exchange features comical misrecognition of a dish on the menu and fly specks as the judge prepares to read a name. The line ends with a quip about finding them guilty.
Colorful georgette offered in many shades except black and white with values from 2.50 to 3.50 now 1.69. Charmeuse fabric described as very heavy and rich in most colors with regular value 3.98 reduced to 2.00.
Derry Presbyterian Church led by Rev R H Taylor holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 with preparatory service on Wednesday September 1 and communion on September 6. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev M Leroy Wachter supplies Bible School at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 30 and a summer vesper from 6 30 to 7 00 p m.
East of Hershey church lists prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Christian Workers meeting at 6 45 p.m. and preaching service at 7 30 p.m.
Pennsylvania reports eight staple crops with strong totals led by wheat at 26,781,000 bushels and corn at 60,550,000 bushels. Oats and potatoes show potential declines due to weather and blight risks. The state urges prompt wheat threshing to curb moth damage and notes a $1,000,000 loss from moth in southeastern counties. Fire blight warnings issued for apple orchards.
A ten year old elevator operator earns a wink as a fat man complains about age and weight. A nurse updates on a convalescing patient named Johnson. Napper questions a barber about price cuts as humor punctuates the scene.
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