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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
2
The article outlines a Naval Consulting Board led by Thomas Edison to boost peace efforts through a government laboratory. It envisions cheaper fuels for vehicles and standardized machinery, aiding farmers with affordable, better equipment and fertilizers. Prosperous agriculture is presented as the strongest national defense.
In Hershey Pennsylvania within Dauphin County the community grown since 1903 reports a record crowd of 40 000 on June 6 1915. The town features a vast chocolate factory 850 pupil public school 1500 cows and a 300 acre Hershey Park hosting bands orchestras a large zoo and many attractions. Industrial and civic development include 8500 acre farms transit lines 36 miles of track and a modern bank and department store complex.
Detailed bus and train times for Hershey Hummelstown Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and connections. Daily first and last cars and every half hour or hour intervals Sundays extra services. Also cafe meals, offices, shops hours, and Sunday closures noted.
A reflective observer praises a lush alfalfa field calling it one of the most beautiful sights on earth. A physician at a national conference touts alfalfa as a remedy for indigestion and mood, sparking interest among food specialists. confectioners may explore alfalfa tincture for candies and gums, letting humans share the essence with cattle.
A light, humorous note on alfalfa becoming a surprise muse for poetry and even influencing chewing gum chatter. No clear events or names, but the quip highlights a quirky cultural aside.
The Sunday afternoon Union Services have started auspiciously with aims to attract attendees from miles around. People from Hummelstown Palmyra and smaller towns like Hershey attend, and more are expected next Sunday. The non denominational religious gatherings enjoy broad church support and invite all to join at three oclock.
The piece calls the community to plant a memorial grove and preserve a heritage tied to Derry Church. It remembers a noble past with references to meeting-house graveyard and school, urging neighbors to rally and care for the land while divine blessings accompany growth.
The Derry Presbyterian Church led by Rev. George Snavely Rentz offers Sunday School at 9.30 a.m. Morning worship at 10.30 a.m. and Evening worship at 7.30 p.m. with themes The Message and the Messengers and The Father's Guidance. A Christian Endeavor meeting is at 6.45 p.m. and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7.45 p.m. focuses on Hebrews 10 19 39.
Rev N L Linebaugh leads Bible School at 9 15 with sermons at 10 15 and 7 30 Rev G C A Snavely of Third U B Church speaks on New Mission Work in Philadelphia Children Hour at 2 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 with choir practice afterward
Bible School at 9.15 a m and sermon at 10 83 a m by Rev J D M Brown. Choir rehearsal on Thursday evening at 7 30. Church notices for Evangelical Lutheran Parish Church of the Holy Trinity.
Sunday School at 9.00 a m Y P S at 6 30 p m preaching service at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 00 a m preaching service at 10 15 a m Heidelberg League at 6 30 p m
The farmers institute remains popular with 25 238 institutes held nationwide last year attracting 3 656 381 attendees, up 26 percent from any prior year. The farm demonstration school expands, with every county in the state entitled to a five day winter session from Monday nine o clock to Friday four o clock featuring lectures and demonstrations chosen by local farmers.
In memoriam of the late Mrs Sara Alleman who died Oct 27 1015 the Bethany Indies Bible Class of the United Brethren Sunday School Union Deposit Pa passes resolutions. The group expresses trust in God, notes earth as a passing vapor, and dedicates themselves to imitate the Christian life while offering sympathy to the bereaved family. Minutes record the sentiments and copies go to the family.
Church of the Brethren led by J. H. Longenecker invites prayer Thursday at 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 80 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m a Thanksgiving service is planned for the 25th at Palmyra House 9 30 a m all are welcome Union Deposit Reformed Church with Rev Robert A Bausch Union Circuit Rev George W Hallman English Lutheran Church with Rev A C Forscht and Reformed Mennonites listed
Warrenton Virginia resident Mr. O T Crosby who led Belgian Relief Commission work in Brussels returns home. He discusses European conditions noting Teutonic powers may endure years of hardship, French resolve, Allied naval value, and uncertain aims of England and Germany amid Balkan shifts and Belgian independence.
The speaker urges clear declarations and continuous discussion among neutrals to shape workable conditions. They warn against chasing a false durable peace and call for an international court and forces to enforce decrees, arguing lasting peace requires strong global institutions.
Governor Martin Grove Brumbaugh designates November 26 1916 as Thanksgiving Day urging reverent observance and public acknowledgment of gratitude to God for health plenty and progress while noting wartime prosperity and the need for sound economic conditions and united worship.
A quirky note describes a goldfish that seemingly travels around the world in imagination or miniature voyages. The piece uses light humor to evoke a sailor’s spirit in a tiny aquarium setting.
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