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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
5
A Palmyra Citizen editorial urges the town to act decisively, guided by successful, level headed businessmen. It argues a town is a problem needing deliberate direction and warns against idle criticism and drift toward failure. Past efforts like Old Home Week show resilience and potential gain.
With industrial awakening and sanitary town goals, investors could boost Hummelstown as new buildings rise and real estate and manufacturing offer strong prospects. It notes money alone won't build a community and stresses need for guarantees and shared interest to attract capital.
Hummelstown Sun notes locals have been swindled by unscrupulous promoters in past years. It urges caution for investments but says money invested in home improvement and home enterprises is generally considered safe.
The Lebanon Report notes a neglected fountain at the county Court House on 8th and Cumberland could be refurbished for $25. A simple upside down spigot trick would create a germ proof drinking fountain for schoolchildren, addressing a city lacking any public fountain for over 80,000 residents.
The bride states I have made a discovery comparing stove cooking to chafing dish methods. She notes she was surprised by the result and asserts skill in the culinary task.
General John A. Logan led Memorial Day origins. In 1868 as Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief he ordered Decoration Day for May 30 citing the last Union veteran’s discharge. Logan, born 1825, served Illinois in Congress, fought at Forts Henry and Donelson, governed Vicksburg, and later returned to the Senate after a Blaine ticket bid.
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