Hershey Press Ad Rates and Local Services 1914
The Hershey Press invites merchants to use its advertising columns for first-class household supplies auto mobiles and accessories. It notes connections to Philadelphia Reading and Harrisburg with half hour service east to Lebannon and west to Harrisburg and other towns. The paper is positioned as a model city station for modern homes garages and a thriving motor era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troutey
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Hershey
Hershey Press
Expensive Congress Criticized For Record Spending
Editorial highlights official figures showing Congress appropriated 1.116 trillion dollars for the current fiscal year, up from 1.099 trillion last year, plus 40.383 million in contracts. Fortifications Navy civil act and public buildings funds are noted as part of the total. revenue estimates were 1.035 trillion. Voters rebuked the party in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Appropriations Committee
A Wonderful Nation Reveals John Bull’s Global Role
In a Parliament speech Lloyd George notes the United States owes Britain five billion dollars. The piece praises John Bull’s leadership in world trade, cites wartime merchant marine losses under two percent, and highlights a record loan of 1.76 billion dollars oversubscribed by small investors. It emphasizes the vast U S wealth relative to debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd’.George
United States
Great Britain
John Bull
Germany
Uncle Sam
John
Welfare program for workers ends in failure at large firm
A major company with thousands of female employees launched an elaborate welfare plan with social secretaries visiting workers at home and boarding houses. The effort failed as workers rejected the secretaries, who were dismissed after reconsideration by the philanthropic leaders.
Home as a universal bond keeps shrinking gaps
The passage praising home life as a social force notes how workers gain trust of girls, leading to home comforts even in boarding-house halls. It argues philanthropy often errs by intruding and urges each person to seek joy from within, echoing a timeless view that the world’s joy comes from our own homes.
More Wasteful Yes Critics Link Waste To Housework And President
A New York meeting led by a banker blames housewives and educated women for high living costs. European observers warn that American life wastes resources, with idle lands and men nationwide. The piece notes a potential surge in female ballots and a looming presidential decision influenced by suffrage states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Montana
Nevada
Christmas Ship Jason Reaches Plymouth With Allied Tribute
The Christmas ship Jason arrived in Plymouth after a naval escort by British destroyers and a reception by Earl Beauchamp and F B Acland. Royal Marine Band played as Americans and English hosted a festive pier ceremony with flowers from Mrs Waldorf Astor. Commander Courtney thanked the gathering, noting the mission brings goodwill to children at home.
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America
Hershey
Jason
Plymouth
Earl of Beauchamp
F. B. Acland
London Board of Trade
Drake’s Island
Sir Francis Drake
Royal’ Marine Band
Waldorf Astor
C. E. Courtney
England
Courtney
Farm Folk stage at Town Hall in Hummelstown
A Friday evening social event presents Farm Folk a lively comedy at Hummelstown Town Hall. Flora Goodwin and Philip Burleigh face deception from Philip’s mother and Dave Weson before the couple’s romance triumphs with the help of three comic characters Delia Slocum Mrs Peasley and Rijah Finn. Cast includes Ralph Gingrich Musser White Edgar Neibert Bertram Hummel Alberta Grove Mary Grove Ruth White Ethel Ebersole Rebecca Sutcliffe Beatrice Zeiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummelstown
Hershey
Town Hall
Flora Goodwin
Philip Burleigh
Philip
Dave Weson
Flora
Delia Slocum
Mrs. Peasley
Rijah Finn
Ralph Gingrich
Musser White
Edgar Neibert
Bertram Hummel
Alberta FE. Grove
Mary M. A. Grove
Ruth White
Ethel Ebersole
Rebecca Sutcliffe
Beatrice Zeiters
Miller Eshelman Miller Wedding at Palmyra
Mary N Eshelman and Harvey A Miller wed on Thanksgiving Day at Palmyra. The Rev J H Longenecker officiated at the Church of the Brethren parsonage. The couple will reside in Hershey where the groom works. A 25 piece callithumpian band serenaded them and also serenaded the newlyweds Cyrus Westhafer on Trinidad Avenue.
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Mary N. Eshelman
Harvey A. Miller
Palmyra
J. H. Longenecker
Church of the Brethren
Hershey
Harry Haverstick
Cyrus Westhafer
Belgium Consul Thanks Hershey for Cocoa and Flour Shipment
The Belgian Consul General P Hagemans writes from Philadelphia on November 24 acknowledging receipt of a flour cargo and cocoa barrola, confirming loading on Orn sailing November 25 and expressing heartfelt thanks for the generosity.
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Philadelphia
Hershey Chocolate Company
Hershey
Orn
Plonra
Bellava
P. Hagemans
Belgium
Wet shells prevent egg shells from cracking during boiling
If eggs are boiled with their shells wet from cold water, the shells are less likely to crack. This cooling method helps maintain the integrity of the shells throughout cooking.
Sunday Church Schedule and Sermon Themes
Sunday School at 9 80 a.m. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. Sermon on Moses Provision for Sanitation for Tuberculosis Sunday. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 40 p.m. Theme The Spirit Received through Faith Galatians 3 1 4 7. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p.m. Theme Christmas Joy.
First U B Church Announces Sunday Services
Pastor N L Linebaugh leads Bible School at 9 15 a m Sermon at 10 15 a m Junior Hour at 2 00 Senior C E service at 6 80 Sermon at 7 30 p m Wednesday 7 15 Prayer service Open to all special singing and a cordial welcome awaits you
Palm Congregation Palmyra and Holy Trinity Parish Notices
Evangelical Lutheran Parish Church of the Holy Trinity announces Rev. Frederick C. Krapf as pastor with a 10.30 a.m. chief service and 1.30 p.m. Bible School. Diakonia meeting Thursday December 3. Palm Congregation Palmyra lists 9.00 a.m. Bible School and 6.30 p.m. devotional service with 7.00 p.m. chief service and 3.45 and 7.45 p.m. catechumens sessions.
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Frederick C. Krapf
Diakonia
Local church revival and services schedule
Rev George W Hallman leads Pastor Fishburn's Church Sunday School at 930 a m Revival services every evening Union Deposit Church preaches at 1030 a m Christian Endeavor at 630 p m
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George W. Hallman
Fishburn’s Church
Union Deposit Church
Christian Endeavor
Church notice for Longenecker preaching and prayer meeting
Church of the Brethren announces J. H. Longenecker as elder and preacher at 7 30 p m. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Saturday evening at 7 30 p m in the chapel.
New Bible Study Series at Holy Trinity Church Th evening
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church begins a Thursday night series of brief topic studies. Tonight's topic is The Christian or so called Church Year with practical help for members of adult classes. A brief class meeting follows the service and plans to expand the classes. Pastor Krapf's sermon study The four man appeal is set for next Sunday at 10 30 AM with December topics including Then shall they see the Son of Man coming As yet precious beatitude and What shall the end be December 27 evening.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Krapf
Palmyra Pair Wed in Hagerstown Maryland
Martin Bennetc Russell J. Martin and Miss Sarah J Bennetc of Palmyra were among many Pennsylvania couples who traveled to Hagerstown Maryland last week to marry.
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Russell J. Martin
Sarah J. Bennetc
Palmyra
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown
Thanksgiving wedding dinner for Paul and Hiram Shepler
Vian Pennsylvania December 1 1914 reports a wedding dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Reily Shepler honoring their sons Paul and Hiram who were recently married. Attendees include family and friends from Cleona Palmyra Hummelstown Jersey and Vian with reminders of illness and local events. A schoolhouse break in on Thanksgiving night is noted with plans to pursue culprits. Constable Snayely watches for trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hamilton
Jershey
Reilly Shepler
Grace ‘Uhrich
Hetter
Yingat
Tarvey Hershey
Foreman
Snayely
Shenk Ja
Deaths of the Week: Mrs. Harry Etter and William Stopfel
Mrs. Harry Etter died Wednesday night at her daughter Mrs. Frank Hocker’s home in Hockersville after a long illness. She was 67 and survived by her husband and six children. The funeral was held at Mrs. Hocker’s home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. A. Lehman officiating. burial in Hummelstown cemetery. William Stopfel, about 26, died Saturday at his Beaver Station home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Chamber Hill church with Rev. S. Brehm officiating. burial in Chambers Hall cemetery.
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Harry Etter
Frank Hocker
Hockersville
Etter
Early Z
Harry
Hummelstown
Abner
Penbrook
George
Charles
Palmyra
Edward O'Neal
Derry Township
Hocker
A. 5. Lehman
United Brethren Church
William Stopfel
Beaver Station
Chamber Hill
BE. Brehm
Chambers Hall
Toll notice for Cross Roads to Derry Church travelers
Public notice from Berks and Dauphin Turnpike states after December 5, 1914 all travelers from Cross Roads at the west end of Palmyra to Derry Church must pay toll. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berks and Dauphin Turnpike
Palmyra
Derry Church
Ady
Administrator's Notice for Gene H Brown Estate in Dauphin County
Letters of administration on the estate of Gene H. Brown of Weal Hanover Township Dauphin County Pa have been granted to the undersigned administrator. All persons indebted to said estate are urged to make immediate payment and those holding claims must present them duly authenticated for settlement without delay to Harry M Zimmerman Gabriel H Moyer Administrator 1280 Attorney Palmyra Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene IH. Brown
Weal Hanover Township
Dauphin County
Harry M. Zimmerman
Gabriel H. Moyer
Palmyra
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