New Hershey Press Home Under Construction On Main Avenue
In Hershey the old Hershey Press building rises toward a grand printing house as the community recalls the original wooden home. Fire last Saturday tested residents and volunteers, but the townsfolk rallied, praising the fire department water system and neighborly aid while plans move the Press to its new, larger quarters.
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Hershey
America
Hershey Press
Hershey Printing Company
Tragedy of the war horse remembered in family care
A heartfelt ode recalls a horse’s lifetime from colt to age and service. The piece notes enduring devotion as the war in Europe shortened a horse’s career to about eleven days on average.
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Europe
The Promise of Cheapness and Farm Costs
An analysis argues against relying on cheapness to feed the nation noting that real prices depend on production and distribution. It cites freight hikes and canal disruptions, including Panama and Culebra, harming costs and access. The piece questions future affordability as logistics and wages influence the dinner table.
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State Agricultural College
Missouri
Public Service Commission
Panam Canal
aiMoh
Ahanghai
Naw
Iia
Tha’ Tian
Good Company One Surprises in the Cattle Markets This Year
The piece notes increased feeder buying as fattening costs rise and farmers fill barns despite modest profit hopes. It discusses cattle as “good company,” the Wisconsin dairy case with a singing milking machine, and ends with plain farmers preferring cattle without music or temperament.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
The Personal Touch in Christmas Cards and Friendship
The piece argues that Christmas cards evolved from copperplate engravings to colorful mass produced designs yet value the personal touch. It emphasizes handwriting on greetings and keeping good friends as part of holiday tradition despite changing fashions in cards calendars and sentiments.
A Message in the Pigeon’s Flight
A lyrical fragment shows a child sending a message with a carrier pigeon to convey love and longing for a mother who has died. The speaker ponders heaven and memory, asking the bird to carry a mother's message to a father.
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Ciod
Jon
Idris
Margaret
Banegator
Early Christmas Shopping Darty Prompts Clerks and Drivers Relief
A garbled notice urges early Christmas shopping to ease burdens on postal workers and drivers. It mentions Avie shops and beleht crrnigs and warns the day may bring joy if people shop early, though many words are unreadable.
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Beleht
Hurden
Dati Natoning
Molandburey Wilson
Fame and the Poor Fool King in a Lyre War
A garbled verse piece portrays famed poet Choat King and a royal reply about enduring fame. Amid a clash of words and mockery, the old mime offers aid for laughter while the crowd chants glory and immortality through song.
Sharon Opens White Way and Christmas Shop Inauguration
The town celebrates the new White Way and a Christmas shopping inauguration. Phrases like Please Shop Fairly appear on storefronts as residents enjoy postwar retail flair. A soap suds incident in Philadelphia and other quirky notes from Lancaster to Gettysburg fill the column with local color.
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Sharon
Pittsburgh
P. S. BE
Hard Winter Signs Warn Of Prolonged Cold
The Ohio State Journal notes signs pointing to a severe winter with corn husks thick, squirrels storing nuts, snakes seeking warmth, and bears fattening for the cold. It predicts families will stock coal thick clothing and warm comforts while winds howl and animals huddle for warmth.
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Ohio State Journal
Punisitive Conspirators in War Plant Fires
A New York Sun excerpt cites Joseph J. Baldwin fire marshal of Pennsylvania claiming all recent fires in munitions plants such as Bethlehem Steel Roghbling, Trenton, and Baldwin Locomotive works were incendiary. He warns conspirators must be exposed or national defense plans fail.
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Joseph J. Baldwin
Pennsylvanian
Bethlehem Steel Works
Trenton
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Wddystone
Chamartiael
Navy
Kolvon
Peace Calendar by Dr Mullowney Draws Attention
Dr John J Mullowney of Paxtang released the 1916 Peace Calendar and diary from Paul Elder Co San Francisco. The 865 page volume offers daily sentiments on peace including Governor Brumbaughs quote and notes from public figures authors and speakers.
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John J. Mullowney
Paxtang
State Department of Health
Paul, Elder & Co
San Francisco
Brumbaugh
Commonwealth
Mullowney
David Starr Jordan
Austrian cabinet resignations confirmed by imperial letter
Amsterdam reports confirm multiple Austrian cabinet resignations as Emperor Francis Joseph accepts the terms of interior minister Karl Heinold D Udynski commerce minister Rudolf Schuster Von Bennett and finance minister Baron Engel Von Mainfelden in an autographed Vienna Wiener Tageblatt letter.
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Amsterdam
London
Francis Joseph
Wiener Zeitung
Vienna
Karl Heinold D’udynski
Interior
Rudolf Schuster von Bennett
Commerce
Baron Engel von Mainfelden
Finance
Draw Team for Big Race at Madison Square Garden
Seventeen teams have been drawn for the annual six day bicycle race starting next Sunday midnight in Madison Square Garden. Alfred Grenda and Fred Hill form one duo. Percy Lawrence with Jacob Magin another. Willie Hanley and Al Halstead team from San Francisco. Raymond Eaton with Edward Madden of Newark. Timothy Sullivan of Ireland. Leon Vanderstuyft among new entrants. Four more teams to be selected.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Alfred Grenda
the Garden
Fred Hill
Boston
Percy Lawrence
San Francisco
Jacob Magin
Newark
N. J
Willie Hanley
al Halstead
Raymond Eaton
Edward Madden
Timothy Sullivan
Ireland
Leon Vanderstuyft
Derry Presbyterian Church Announces December Schedule
The Derry Presbyterian Church lists Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic services nightly at 7 45 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The Rev George Fulton of Mechanicsburg preaches December 6 to 10 The Moyer Brothers Quartet of Palmyra and Rev Harry B King of Paxtang are also slated to preach with special musical guest appearances during the week.
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Christian Endeavor
George Fulton
Mechanicsburg
Moyer Brothers Quartet
Palmyra
Harry B. King
Paxtang
First United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Rev. N L Linebaugh presides with Bible School at 9 15. Sermon at 10 30. Children’s House at 2 00. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Evening sermon at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 followed by choir practice.
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Bible School
Children’s House
Christian Endeavor
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule
Bible School at 9.15 a m sermon at 10 30 a m by Rev J D M Brown Choir rehearsal Thursday evening 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Frank Deverter 10 Caracas avenue Thursday evening December 2 at 8 o'clock
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J. D. M. Brown
Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank.Deverter
Caracas Avenue
Restore pink to faded undergarments with simple do it yourself
A reader describes methods to revive yellowed white fabrics and pink up faded undergarments. Techniques include using diluted red dye, repeated dipping and ironing, or dissolving spectral powder colors in water similar to bluing.
Hershey Plans Social Center Amid Town Improvements
Hershey moves ahead with widespread upgrades including a grand social center in early spring. Crews toil in Highland Park near Hershey Park as Acropolis rises, touted as a scenic hub with fountains shrubs and a tall water reservoir fed from mountain sources dropping 200 feet to the town.
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Hershey
Telegraph
Highland Park
Hershey Park
Acropolis
Presbyterian Evangelistic Services Continue in Derry
Evangelistic services began last Sunday at Derry Presbyterian Church and run every evening at 7 45 with growing attendance. The choir led by the Mover Brothers of Palmyra is well received and several preachers including Rev Harry King Rev Rentz and Rev Ulten are scheduled this week. Attendance is invited and services run through next week with additional sermons on Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday.
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Derry Presbyterian Church
Harry
King
Paxton Presbyterian Church
Tha
Mover Brothers
Palmyra
Hey
Mrr. King
Rentz
Mr. Ulten
Mechanicsburg
One Happenings Social Notes From The UW Church
Sunday services were held at the UW Church with Miss Fa Long of Manheim visiting town for several days. Jane Mouse spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Shoots of New Hansatown. Davia Alspach and daughter Annia from Grantville visited Honey Alspach. Mish Mabel Airhelh of Tlorshay stayed at home over the weekend. Thomas Albert visited Mr A Albert and family. Mr and Mrs Cleorgoaral and daughter Miriam of Lonbanon spent Thanksgiving at Albert's home.
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Fa Long
Manheim
Vish- Iya
Jane Mouse
Paul Shoots
Newhansatown
Davia Alspach
Annia
Grantville
Honey Alspach
Mish
Mabel Airhelh
Tlorshay
Like Mary Used to Smile to anWw of Coupla walkin' Out
Fragmented text evokes memories of Mary and a chorus of mixed lines. The passage weaves names, feelings, and shifting syntax, hinting at a nostalgic or musical reflection from a past moment.
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Ain
Aprons For Sewing Since
Women are sewing more than ever and new apron designs become practical gifts. The article details making a white decorative apron with embroidery pockets and a ribbon drawstring bag to keep sewing supplies, emphasizing convenience and easy laundering.
Papa’s Nemesis Evelyn Delivers Cowardly Exchange
Evelyn questions her father about fear as he scolds her. The girl turns the talk into playful refusals, asking if he fears cows or thunder, then asks if he fears nothing except mamma, prompting lighthearted laughter.
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Evelyn
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Hershey, PA
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Chocolate Avenue
Cafe Hershey, PA
H. G. Mumma
West Chocolate
E. M. Hershey
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Chocolate Ave
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Hershey Derry Church
Yingst
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Swatara Station
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Drayage and Transfer
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