Hershey Department Store to End Free Delivery
The Hershey Department Store adopts a cash and carry thrift motto and ends free delivery. Delivery routes begin Friday February 1 with daily schedules across Hershey Derry Church Spring Creek and nearby towns. The move aims to lower living costs and support war financing through thrift stamps.
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Hershey Department
Hershey Department Store
Hershey Dept
Hershey
Derry Church
Spring Creek
Hummelstown
A. m
Palmyra
P. m
State Road
Jonestown Road
Perseverance Wins R. H. Hull Chicken Egg Case
R. H. Hull, a diligent electrician and chicken fancier, bought 25 to 30 chickens last fall. He spent months feeding them, but only this week did one chicken lay an egg. He showed the egg to Squire Miller, who remains skeptical as officer Ralph Fiore investigates.
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R. H. Hull
Squire Miller
Mr. Hull
Ralph Fiore
New Garage On Chocolate Avenue Opens In Hershey
George W. Stout of Hamilton Canada heads the new Garage on Chocolate Avenue. Stout formerly worked with the Studebaker Corporation. The rebuilt facility from Hershey Transit Company’s carbarn is among the finest in the state and will easily house 50 cars.
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George W. Stout
Hamilton
Canada
Chocolate Avenue
Stout
Studebaker Corporation
Hershey Transit Company
February Furniture Sale at Hershey Department Store Opens
The February Furniture Sale at the Hershey Department Store began February 1. Mr. Harry Clark, in charge of the department, highlights a large selection of attractive bargains in the furniture line and invites customers to visit.
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Hershey
Harry Clark
30 Days to File Income Returns
S B Kreider of Lebanon and S P Bacastow of Hershey are deputy income tax collectors stationed at the Hershey post office this week and next. Taxpayers should apply now as facilities are limited and late filing may risk penalties. Returns are due by March 1 1918 with a 3 percent annual discount for payments made in advance or at filing. individuals with $1000 or more for single or $2000 for married must file.
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S. B. Kreider
Lebanon
S. P. Bacastow
Hershey
Lancaster
Internal Revenue
B. F. Davis
France
Davis
National Geographic Magazine binding service offered
A local binder advertises binding National Geographic Magazines for readers. They note satisfied work for Hershey residents, four volumes currently in process, and potential lower binding prices if more volumes are secured. Phone requests will trigger pickup.
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National Geographic
Hershey
Over There letter from base hospital in France 1917
A World War I correspondent writes from Base Hospital No. 15 Somewhere in France describing six months overseas. She notes the cold rainy season, stone wards, and many French patients arriving by slow trains. Gas injuries blind soldiers, aircraft sightings, and a Zeppelin cross on roofs. Americans interact with trenches and prisoners amid discouraging prospects.
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France
Jim
Russia
Italy
Austria
Lulu M. Myers
Township Dog Licenses Due After February First
All dogs unlicensed after February 1 will be killed under law. The township reports 180 dogs assessed and 75 licenses issued. Licenses are obtainable from Squire H I Miller at 42 Areba Street.
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Squire H. I. Miller
Areba ‘Street
Food Will Win the War Patriots Share Real War Aims
A wartime call urges readers to follow food regulations and help the Red Cross. It condemns housewives who hoard flour sugar or other scarce items and urges genuine patriotism through work service and conservation. Local neighbors are said to notice the hypocrisy.
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Red Cross
Hershey Red Cross Seeks More Volunteers for Dressings
The Hershey Red Cross, cleaning and sewing 4000 surgical dressings monthly, calls for more workers on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 5. Women volunteers are urged to lend a hand as fuel conservation suspends meetings and camps. Apply to Mrs C V Glynn.
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Hershey
Red Cross
Beavers
Shey
C. V. Glynn
Splendid Pictures at Hershey Central Theatre
On Saturday evening the Hershey Central Theatre showcases splendid pictures. crowds attend the program, with patrons noting the varied lineup and quality of films.
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Splendid Pictures
Hershey Central
Prayer Meetings at the Y M C A
Rev. R R Butterwick and Rev R H Taylor will lead evening prayer meetings at the Y M C A. Faithful parishioners are invited to attend for instruction and reflection.
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R.R. Butterwick
R. H. Taylor
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National Geographic Readers
J. B. Leithiser
Niece
Hershey Dcross
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