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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
Annville social highlights include Sarah Bentz’s party at the Bentz home with music and refreshments. George Raignel lectures on European cities, while Christmas activities run through churches and stores. Local progress and events span schools, banking, electors, and community plans for New Year celebrations.
Third month school honors show A grade honorees Minerva Miller Myra Risser Martha Lehman Dorothy Rengier and B grade students Dorothy Haldeman Ruie Reed Second grade honors go to Mary Wolgemuth Lloyd Hosan and Luther Haldeman. Local Society officers named Charles Rengier president Minerva E Miller secretary Martha Lehman treasurer. Town and school updates include trips to Harrisburg Lebanon New Bloomfield Reading and Myerstown, church services, Christmas practice, mill renovations at B S Stauffer and Company and nearby visits by Prof. Samuel Grimm Attorney C R Gingrich and families.
A fragmentary missive protests rumors about Tam sick and laments how people treat the writer. It asserts personal usefulness despite age and seeks support to avoid trouble later, ending with a plea for help and a reference to an "asy Chair in your Old Age."
A historical proclamation on American nationhood urging pride in ancestry and civic responsibility. It emphasizes being informed on American principles progress in politics industry education and religion. It calls for welcoming immigrants with respect and encouragement to identify with America.
A speaker argues that for every dollar reaching the U.S. Treasury four to five dollars come from taxpayers through costly income and excess taxes. He says the tax system is vast and wasteful, with elaborate reporting needing thousands of clerks and lawyers. A turnover or sales tax is proposed to cut collection costs and reduce the cost of living.
A wry exchange about marriage prospects contrasts social ambitions with practical constraints. A gentleman proposes to marry a daughter while acknowledging neither side has assets, leading to a humorous cadence about liability and Newport manners.
The ad lists multiple shoe styles with former and new prices. Women's Satin La Dinette Ties, Havana Brown or Black Kid Louis Heels, and Norwegian Calf Brogues show notable discounts. Men's Bostonian Hi Shoe, 4-Buckle Artics, Misses White Storm Rubbers, and slippers complete the sale lineup with reduced prices.
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