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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
William A Law urges united action for victory while noting calm before the storm. He stresses farmers must boost food supply and likens civilians to soldiers, declaring the creed No lackers. The Public Health Service cites simple nature avoids anxiety over resources.
A national push for prohibition gains momentum as 1000 leaders sign a memorial to Congress urging federal action to ban manufacture and sale of alcohol. The signers claim grain savings could feed 11 million, while Pennsylvania faces renewed pressure as saloons face potential closure.
The Adjutant General shows War of the Rebellion enlistments by age. Highlights include 2,159,798 for those under 22 and 2,278,304 total men enlisted. Mr. Cannon recalls Gen Sheridan noting the crucial role of boys under 21 in the victory.
The article surveys widespread wartime farming drives and food production plans sparked by war with Germany. It notes shifts from golf courses to gardens, mobilization of farm labor, and broad societal focus on feeding the nation, urging optimism despite the deluge of ideas.
The John Elder Men's Bible Class of Derry Presbyterian Church met at Homer Dressler home on Monday. They discussed the fourth class session of the Teachers’ Training Course and elected Willis Dressler and Park Cassady as new members. Attendees included Rev. R. H. Taylor Ralph McCreary B. S. Wherry Howard Shellenhammer Ivan Mease S. P. Bacastow J. Willis Dressler and Homer Dressler.
Rev. R. H. Taylor, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Sunday theme Buried Talent. Evening theme The Church's Twofold Work. Parent's Day May 13 observed.
Rev. R. R. Butterwick will be away at General Conference. Bible School starts at 9 15 A M with preaching at 10 15 A M Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 P M Senior Endeavor at 6 30 P M preaching at 7 30 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M Prof A E Shroyer of Annville Pa will occupy the pulpit during the pastor's absence.
Preaching at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M at Fishburn s Church G W Hallman is pastor.
In Providence a practical husband dismisses his wife’s fears of losing him to youth or beauty. She jokes about meeting a pretty girl, but he reassures her that she suits him fine and he would not care for anyone else.
The Reading Company releases multiple free 1917 resort booklets despite war worries. Highlights include Pleasant Places with 150+ resorts, Seashore Resorts for The Reading line, Camping Places, Eagles Mere a high alpine site, Wernersville as a health retreat, Niagara Falls and Gorge, Valley Forge and Gettysburg, plus One Day Outings with dates for 1917. Edson J. Weeks is contact for copies.
The remark asserts the voluntary system risks patriotic citizens being targeted first. It suggests mocking swordfish lines by painting a beefsteak on ships to deter German torpedo sinks.
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