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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
4
The Hershey Press markets itself as a modern city news source centered on Hershey Pennsylvania. It touts trolley connections to Leba non and Harrisburg and promotes Hershey as a model city with upscale homes garages and a thriving motor economy. The paper invites merchants manufacturers and auto dealers to use its advertising pages and notes rates on application.
This week Congress and the President debated the business program. The President urged hands off policy, declaring the road to prosperity lies in minimal intervention, and that business should be let alone to travel its path without fear or burden from legislation.
The piece urges ambitious readers to use winter evenings for reading, study, and work. It cites Hershey’s abundant books and local lectures and organizations as opportunities. It argues disciplined effort over mere entertainment leads to greater success, power, and payoff.
The piece discusses European wartime conduct and the push by nations to counter atrocity claims against women and children. It notes efforts to follow rules of war, denying brutal acts like mutilation and summary executions, while highlighting reliance on global opinion for legitimacy.
The text notes that dreadful events are few but discouraged and disclaimed. Lord Kitchener states the wax will last three years, but the current period is only five months. It questions future developments over the next thirty-one months and warns war does not improve mercy or forbearance as slaughter and famine rise. It hopes human nature may show nobility amid suffering and courage on the battlefield.
The text argues that vegetable gardens and poultry helped families survive cotton market downturns and shortages. It notes widespread adoption from farmers to cities, praises women active in gardening and poultry, and urges using abundant farm land for vegetables and poultry with good seeds and neighbor advice as keys to resilience.
Old weather prophesies from the Lebanon Valley suggest deep snows and freezing temps this winter with sleighing possible early. Moon prophets forecast a harsh season while Fritz Zinner’s zoo census hints at a frigid outlook, despite cautious cheer.
Eddie Collins transfers from the Philadelphia Athletics to the Chicago White Sox after the club accepts a large deal to offset a $12,000 loss. Collins cites strong financial incentives and plans to help Chicago win pennants while denying any intention to manage. Comiskey praises the move as buying a finished article.
A letter to the Hershey Press urges blocking pork barrel river and harbor funding. It notes a $40 million waterway bill proposed by a Washington lobby, calls for publicity to expose corruption, and asks readers to investigate and support reform with Senators Burton and Kenyon cited.
Fragmented lines of a carol call listeners to adore Christ the Lord. A mix of familiar phrases appears with garbled names and celestial imagery.
The Secretary of War praised Major General Junston and his troops for their handling of the Vera Cruz situation. He said their conduct showed faultless judgment, coolness, discipline, and sacrifice in the highest degree, comparable to actual warfare.
A weathered tramp quips to bystanders that his coat has insomnia because it hasn’t had a nap in ten years, a quip echoed in the Christian Register. The line plays on wordplay about sleep and clothing, reflecting light humor in a dated voice.
Rev. George Snavely Rentz leads the Derry Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Morning worship at 10 30 a.m. The Mission Band meets at 2 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Graduation exercises of the Teacher training Class feature Sermon by Rev. I Meyer Hershey at 7 45 p.m. Prayer Meeting follows with the theme Was Christ Born at Bethlehem.
Rev N L Linebaugh leads Bible School at 9 15 a m. Rev Kiosha Yoba from Japan speaks at 10 15 a m. Junior Hour at 2 00 p m. Senior C E service at 6 30 p m. Sermon at 7 30 p m. Wednesday 7 15 prayer service. Services open to all with special singing and a cordial welcome.
The notice lists multiple congregations with service times and classes. Evangelical Lutheran Parish and Palmyra Palm Congregation note Bible Schools and chief services. Union Circuit and Fishburn's Church announce Sunday School and preaching times. Church of the Brethren records German preaching and prayer meeting times.
Mrs. Charles Rhan Sr 54 died last Thursday at home in Hummelstown. Survived by husband two sons two daughters and several siblings. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m from the house conducted by Rev A S Lehman with interment in Hummelstown cemetery. Mrs Joseph Grubb 84 died Sunday morning at her Bachmansville home. Survived by husband. Funeral Wednesday at Shenk's Church Deodate with burial at the adjoining cemetery. R E Arnold of Campbelltown was funeral director. Violet Ruth infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hershberger West Main Street Palmyra died Sunday morning buried Palmyra cemetery Tuesday at 2 p m. Service at home and committal by pastor F F C Krapf. Violet Ruth enrolled in Babyland Division of Palm Lutheran Bible School Palmyra.
Washington experiments with post office canvass style pickups for parcel post. Residents inform the postmaster by phone or card and postal workers collect packages, not by asking about possession but arranging a pickup. Trials spread to major centers if successful.
American officers study European war reports and photographs and reject tales of massive German 16 inch and 20 inch field guns. They say only 12 inch weapons were used to reduce fortifications, crediting thorough training and marksmanship for Allied artillery superiority.
President Wilson plans to sail March 5 aboard the battleship New York to inspect the canal upon completion. He will be accompanied by Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Clark, who once commanded the Oregon on its 1898 voyage around South America that helped spur the canal project. The party will transfer at Colon to the Oregon and pass the canal into the Pacific.
A dialogue quotes an aunt asking about photographs and replying she sent them back in dispute. The exchange notes that on the back of every photo is written the line The original of this is carefully preserved.
Berks and Dauphin Turnpike managers notify the public that after December 5, 1914 all travelers from the Cross Roads at the west end of Palmyra toward Derry Church must pay toll.
Letters of administration issued for the estate of Cone H Brown late of West Hanover township Dauphin County PA in the care of Gabriel H Mayor administrator. Creditors must promptly settle debts and those with claims should present them properly authenticated to Harry M Zimmuterman? or the attorney at Palmyra PA for settlement.
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