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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
4
Hershey PA 1915 newspaper page describes The Hershey Press as a modern home oriented paper serving a growing motoring town. It promotes advertising for merchants manufacturers and auto dealers with rates on application. The notice lists editor manager and contact details and states post office entry as second class mail matter.
Schedule details list hourly and half hour bus and train departures between Hershey Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and connections. Includes first and last cars, Sunday changes, care meals, and post office hours.
The text records M S Hershey saying if people were as well employed as in Hershey the war would have been impossible. Henry Ford testified in New York’s industrial inquiry arguing war stems from idleness, claiming work would prevent conflict and that the devil thrives when men lack jobs.
The piece argues parties differ mainly in name, not policy, highlighting government ship ownership plans as a defining Wilson era issue. It notes broad support for increased government interference in business and railroads, with both parties pushing for extensive state involvement.
A newspaper opinion discusses liberty versus law, arguing for minimal government interference and a steady course to keep the republic on track. It contrasts voices who want more laws with those urging cautious governance and independent thinking amid partisan dreams.
Since last fall flowers crops and grass seemed dying. Leaves fell and decay spread. Yet forward plants push from cold ground as groups and multitudes return beauty and food. Nature and God sustain this wondrous cycle across the seasons.
The piece argues a new governor Brumbaugh cannot please all factions and needs strong public support at Harrisburg to back his reform efforts. It urges voters to back him to fulfill his stated aims and needs for loyal backing after election.
Judge George Kunkel notes Sunday Schools spend more time explaining the distance between Jerusalem and Jericho than distinguishing right from wrong. The piece hails Billy Sunday as not the only man who can hit the bull's eye of truth with an epigram and argues this country has strong defenses in the form of huge savings funds, unmatched historically.
A lyrical meditation traces descent from Lebanon through deserts and cities. It evokes light and color across minarets and olive groves, with images of strangers, Magi and distant lands. Night rises like a jeweled bride as the moon shines over a desert scene.
Mr M B Hershey and Mr John Snyder donate fifteen volumes including The Life of Mary Baker Eddy and two editions of Science and Health. The new fiction list features Barclay Brady Lincoln McCutcheon Nicholson Rinehart and Williamson. Non fiction includes works by Cobb Hutchinson Roosevelt Steiner and Bernhardt.
The production and distribution of opium and coca derivatives will come under federal control after March. All who handle these drugs must register with the Internal Revenue service, pay a dollar yearly, and keep written records from manufacture to consumer. Doctors may prescribe but must file prescriptions and records. The IRS will supervise as a nationwide police-like system to trace every grain from maker to user.
Mrs. W B Miller hosted a party in Edward Miller’s honor for his fifth birthday. The Kindergarten room served a luncheon to a long list of students including Marion Heaps Glenn Keiffer Robert McCafferty Carl Galobach Mildred Edwards Richard Black Carl Snavgely Bruce Murrie and Edward Miller among others.
In a brief OCR fragment a dialogue asks how long to learn to run nine motor cars. A character answers with a numeric pun, suggesting a short, whimsical exchange from a Boston transcript.
Rev George Snavely Rentz leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with marching worship at 10 30 a m The mission band performs at 2 00 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Theme The Confidence of All the Ends of the Earth Web 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Theme The Winning of Faith
Pastor Linebaugh teaches Bible School at 9 16. Sermon at 10 15. Junior Hour at 2.00. Senior C E service at 6 30. Sermon at 7 80. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Rev. Frederick C. Krapf presides with a chief service at 10 30 a m and an installation of deacons. Bible School at 1 30 p m Catechumens class at 2 45 p m Week night service Thursday 7 45 p m Bible School 9 00 a m Devotional service and topic study 6 30 p m Chief service 7 00 p m Catechumens class Wednesday 3 45 and 7 45 p m.
J H Longenecker presiding elder invites participation in a prayer meeting Saturday at 7 30 pm Sunday School at 9 30 am and preaching service at 7 30 pm for the church community.
The list records deaths of Vesta Margaret Trostle infant of Mr and Mrs C B Trostle. James Zerbe of Palmyra dies after long illness aged 80. Emma Juillard widow of Abram Juillard dies in Lancaster at sister’s home. John Kinley dies at Central hotel Hummelstown aged about 43. Funerals held in Palmyra and Hummelstown with local clergy officiating.
For two years funds from gun licenses collected in Pennsylvania rose in the State Treasury at Harrisburg. Sportsmen demand the money be used as the law intends for wild game protection and bounty payment, with focus on protecting quail and rabbits during a severe winter.
The author recalls paying a dollar for gun use and laments scarce game. It is estimated about half a million gunners hunted in the state last year. He argues sportsmen should push for their rights and pressure legislators if other methods fail.
A special meeting of Hershey Trust Company stockholders will be held at the company office on Thursday February 18 1915 at 1 PM to consider and vote on amendments to the By-Laws proposed by the Board of Directors at their January 7 1915 meeting.
The New York automobile show features eight cylinder cis models with two selling under 1500 dollars and six cylinder machines under 800. Some cars introduce devices that dispense with gear shifting reducing a common operating problem.
A snippet shows a mother preparing for her daughter Susie and others at home. They discuss sewing, preparing for college, and managing clothing as Susie and Joan may come home, reflecting family routines.
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