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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
2
The Hershey Press announces its staff and publishing details for December 30 1915 with M S Hershey as proprietor editor L R Meekins J R Snavely managers and Hershey Printing Company as the publisher.
In Hershey there is a growing spirit of youth programs. The Gainers' Class trains in evening study and exercise after daytime work, the Dairying Class studies scientific feeding and milk production under expert guidance, and a night school for foreign boys aims to forge good, loyal Americans through W. C. G. A. activities.
Hershey in Derry Township Dauphin County grows from a 1903 start to a 1915 peak with a 40 000 attendance and a vast production network shipping 70 to 100 carloads weekly. The town centers on a large chocolate factory and rail connections while expanding housing, schools, a bank, and public amenities for thousands of workers and visitors.
A brief exhortation praising Wershey and looking toward a more enlightened guidance from the coming generation. It reflects pride in present progress and desire for broader, character driven efficiency.
Governor Brumbaugh’s autograph address praises Pennsylvania’s role in the early federation and Continental Congresses. It credits Pennsylvanians Croghan Mentor and Weiser for stopping Indian wars and expanding colonies. The note lauds education as key to the Republic and calls for strong schools.
A reflection praising York for avoiding war contracts and munitions wealth. The piece contrasts past economic strain with current prosperity, arguing riches from arms would bring trouble. It commends clean, honest labor and rejects violent industry as the true path to happiness.
A distressed mother contends with her children during a disciplinary confrontation. A daughter confronts the mother over rules as the father remains absent. The scene ends with the family gathering later, while the mother resists extended questioning. Local observers note tensions within the household.
The Harrisburg Patriot on its front page highlights a large photograph and article about Hershey's planned Social Centre Building. An editorial titled Fortunate Hershey lauds Hershey and associates led by M S Hershey for developing a model town with a future community center at its social heart.
The week recalls two obituaries, one for a 58 year old Gravel Hill United Brethren member wife of Cyrus Stoner and mother of six, with funeral services led by Rev. Romig and Rev. Longenecker. The other mourns Miss Marguerite Howell, 18, who died Christmas Day. burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Mills Snyder county after a home service and church service led by Rev. Linebaugh.
Dr Samuel G Dixon Commissioner of Health urges readers to ignore nostalgia and keep eyes on the future. He argues perpetual youth comes from an active spirit and forward focus, warning that dwelling on the past blunts progress and opportunity.
A historical note discusses Bishop Doane and a celebrated poem about a dog. Dr. George W. Douglas praises the verse in Essays in Appreciation, noting Doane’s enduring affection for his hound and drawing comparisons with poets such as Matthew Arnold and his own era.
The Duluth Herald reports thrift push urging savings in war years. Banks issue a Mother Goose Bank book with jingles mixing old rhymes and saving tips to encourage accounts. The piece highlights simple lines like deposit a dollar to start and cites characters urging prudent saving.
A tour through the Tershey chocolate plant shows departments from reception to printing and embossing, with booths for men and women, time-keeping clocks, power and woodworking rooms, and a packing area. Workers are served with meals, showers, and lockers as the plant operations, machinery, and packaging are observed.
A group toured a Hershey hospital kitchen where chocolates moved on a conveyor to the packing area then to the farthest department. After the tour guests were treated to a turkey supper in the cafe with guests receiving cone shaped boxes of chocolate and speeches followed by a brief reception.
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