Hershey Press Masthead and Publication Details
The Hershey Press lists M. S. Hershey as proprietor with L. R. Meekins as editor and J. R. Snavely as manager. It is published weekly on Thursdays by the Hershey Printing Company and entered in the Hershey Post Office as second class matter on February 17, 1916.
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M.S. Hershey
L. R. Meekins
J.R. Snavely
Hershey Printing Company
Hershey Postoffice
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Vote, conventions and equal suffrage shape the nation
The piece argues national conventions will endorse equal suffrage after women gained the vote, urging civic effort and responsibility. It stresses Americans must work harder, keep training, read widely, join purposeful movements, and concentrate efforts to achieve lasting success.
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White House
America
Looking Ahead and Personal Advantage
A compact reflection notes that individual planners judge the future through self interest and anticipated gains shaping decisions and expectations. The piece suggests self interest guides foresight across varied scenarios and circumstances.
Hershey Pennsylvanias Model Town and Park Center
Hershey in Dauphin County presents a complete industrial and residential complex. The feature showcases 8,500 acres of Hershey farms, a 150 home Model Town, a 32 department department store, 800 seat Hershey Central Theatre, a large park and zoo, extensive trolley and rail links, a 1,200 member library, and a vast power plant. It highlights a growing community with 30,000 attendees at the tenth anniversary in 1918 and a record crowd of 40,000 on June 6, 1915, plus a thriving factory shipping 70 to 100 carloads weekly and selling products across North America and beyond.
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North America
Hawaii
Australasia
Inventor of chewing gum dies at Louisville home
John Colgan, pioneer chewing gum maker, died in Louisville Kentucky at age 72. Starting in a small drug store at 19, he developed the balsam tolu and chicle blend that gave rise to the first chewing gum. His experiment led to a booming industry with millions of pounds sold annually. Colgan spent his life in Louisville and was widely regarded for his fine character.
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Louisville
John. Colgan
United States
New Orleans
Colgan
Mexico
SWAT THE FLY IN WINTER PLAN GROWS
A mangled OCR item outlines a winter campaign against houseflies aiming to reduce summer swarms. It notes that some flies survive winter, will lay eggs in spring, and that experts predict a large next season, with mentions of cities like Kansas and sites for incubation.
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Grente
New York
Kansas
Fragmented Poem Text Yet Hints a Hospital Scene
A garbled OCR passage hints at a hospital setting with a doctor and patient. Narration mentions a young doctor examining a patient, a kneeling figure by a cat, and fragmented dialogue about breathing and health measurements. The text preserves historical tone without coherent plot.
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Wiley
Adar
Ily
Ayer
Bg Tuakilys
Shortage of Cars Reported By American Railway Association
The January 1 monthly report shows freight car shortages at 21,745 with a surplus of 68,700. Port congestion and grain exports caused heavy railway activity, but conditions improved from November to December and remained satisfactory despite high volumes.
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American Railway Association
Woodpecker blamed by prohibitionists as a drunken bird
Prohibitionists accuse a woodpecker of intoxication after alleged sightings and a string of joking quotes. The Ledger cites experts and jokes about birds drinking, while critics compare the accusations to human zeal and satire about public morals.
Fragmented 19th Century Dialect Rant on Modern Farming
A garbled monologue argues against changing times in agriculture. It laments shifting roles and social trends while urging rural youth to resist urban pull and remain rooted in farming life. The piece blends antiquated phrasing with references to communities and attitudes of the era.
Live Horses Replace Oxen in Plowing Trial
Fragmentary account describes a nomad test using live horses on a plow doubling output previously done by ten men and four horses. A merchant later asks about payment timing while the farmer seeks to hire help amid the disrupted workday.
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Letticiency
Navel
Navy Paymaster McGowin Praises Food Quality Abroad
A fragment mentions Paymaster McGowin praising aboard service mess meals and the Navy's food cost details. It notes themes of ration costs around 80 cents and 20 to 27 cents and comments on kitchen provisions and sailors’ morale.
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Jndral McGowin
Paymnster
Navy
Mayer
Main Attraction Mystery Lines Hint at Odd Dispatch
Fragmentary OCR lines hint at a puzzling feature or event with unclear context. Read as a curious indecipherable note, possibly a teaser or cryptic exchange, lacking concrete names, places, or dates.
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Derry Township
Dauphin County
Lebanon Valley
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Apo
Philadelphia
Hershey Farms
Hershey Trust Company
Hershey Transit Company
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Philadelphia and
Reading
Western Union Telegraph
American Express Co
Hershey Public School
Caprelty
Hershey Pree Public Library
Hershey Tidastrind School
Hershey Park
Targe Zoo
Wightand Park
Mane
Nershey + alte
Amoenien
Hershey Central Theatre
Hershey Cafe
Maree Baseball Diamonds
Thehland Park
Mo's Club
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Torun
Co Ho
Fort Pending Planta
Trotters
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Lebisioi
Elizabethtown
Palmyra
Hummelstown
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Trureau
Information Bureau
Tam
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Mhuesday
Tuvin
Bo P.m
Peopaw’s
Swirday
Wershey Store
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Gopom
P.m
Geamian Tanarki
Kreoa
Zoo
West
Twast
John Colgan
Porget
Lee Prochito
Plata
Shane
Ledger
Silvine Smith
Smith
Thareess Johnson
Mirine
John TR. Watson
Johns Hopkins
Doctor Watson
Billy Supeday
Johnny
Chey
Hershey, Penna
Hershey Store Co
Meat Department
U.S
D. B. Shiffer
Annvielle, PA
Quick Services
Dr. M. L. Hershey
Ofvion Moura
H. G. Mumma
Chocolatea Ave
IMR Amomy
K. M. Hershey Attorney-it-Lawn
Rooma Now
Morgner Wuilding
Martinburg, Tn
Mesidonce
Chadante Avi
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