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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
6
In Lebanon Valley a bear at Paxtang Park nipped a visitor’s finger as he offered peanuts. The man, Stanley Shuey of Harrisburg, required hospital treatment.
Mr and Mrs Leyl Hoffman of 288 College Street Palmyra boast the town's largest cornstalk measured at seven feet nine inches. Neighbors have visited to view the tall stalk which has drawn admiration from those who have seen it.
Andrew McCroath of Marri burg sails from Philadelphia on his twenty sixth Atlantic voyage. He plans to visit his former home in Scotland and return in October.
The District of Columbia Health Department issued a series of orders to curb house flies. Rules cover airtight manure bins, water tight stalls, weekly manure removal, and restricted transport of manure on busy streets with penalties up to 40 dollars per offense.
Simon W. Straus, six months in Europe as president of the American Society for Thrift, urges cooperative societies. He notes Britain’s co-ops match only U S steel in scope, cut middleman fees, and foster thrift. Germany excels in government efficiency. France leads in individual thrift.
Dr. Michael T. Barrett announced to the Pennsylvania State Dental Society his discovery of the germ of pyorrhea and reported curing forty six patients with emetine. Pyorrhea, a long known disease causing gum shrinking and tooth loss, has roots traced to ancient Egypt.
The poem laments the transient beauty of the wild honeysuckle flower and its inevitable decay. It contrasts natural growth with human lifespan, mourning loss as the flower fades despite its gentle existence in nature.
Health officials urge using tetanus antitoxin within 24 to 48 hours after wounds. Free 1500 unit doses available to poor patients through distributing stations. In emergencies, wash wound with hot boiled water and apply a salt water wet dressing until a doctor arrives. Local stations listed: E. Z. Gross Harrisburg, J. A. Miller Lancaster, W. H. Raser Reading.
National statistics show the dry areas increasing to 46 029 750 people, about 47 percent of the United States population, with the local option territories scattered across various states contributing to the rise.
Dauphin County expects about 12 000 more dollars in revenue for the next year due to higher personal property assessments. The additional valuations are estimated at roughly 3 000 000 dollars. With a four mill county rate, the impact is straightforward to compute.
Auditors J. S. Strickler, Geo. W. Henry, and Will C. Erb of Derry Township state the above accounts are correct to the best of their knowledge and belief after examination.
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