Wheat Sowing Expands at Hershey Industrial School Farms
The Hershey Industrial School has unified 75 farms totaling 7 500 acres under its name. Superintendent George C Signor launches a wheat plan over 1 000 acres using about 2 000 bushels, with trials on seed rates and extensive fertilizer tests including lime manure and phosphatic rock. The 1920s era project also details farm and dairy sanitation and management guidelines to boost yields and milk quality.
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Hershey Industrial School
Hershey
Industrial School
George C. Signor
Signor
Beauty at High Point Falls Draw Visitors for Autumn Scene
Visitors flock to High Point to view autumn flowers and foliage at Mr. Hershey's residence. The grounds show rich colors with swans geese and ducks on Spring Creek, while golf and verandas attract carloads of guests.
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High Point
First United Chooses New Pastors and Elders
The United Brethren Conference in Philadelphia presided by Bishop Weekly assigned Rev. R. R. Butterwick to the First Church Hershey and Rev. N. L. Linebaugh to Harrisburg. Elders C. E. Boughter C. Lynch C. White and C. L. Early were ordained. The temperance report urged health morals and support for pro prohibition candidates. D. D. Lowery re-elected Conference Superintendent.
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United Brethren’ Conference
Philadelphia
Bishop Weekly Presiding
First Church of
Hershey
R. R. ‘Butterwick
N. L. Linebaugh
Harrisburg
C. E. Boughter
Zion
Reading
C. A.lynch
C. G. White
Allentown
C. L. Early
Annville
Avon
Elizabethtown
I.N. Seldomridge
Florin
J. E. Morrison
Grantville
Myerstown
J. M
D. D. Lowery
Rebuilding Planned for Israél Moyer Barn Fire
Work has begun on a rebuilt Israél Moyer barn that will be larger and modern in every respect. Heistand & Son of Marietta secured the lumber contract and delivery will proceed at once. The Funck brothers of Palmyra won the building contract.
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Israél Moyer
Heistand & Son
Marietta
the Funck Brothers of
Palmyra
How the Flies Get Around
A historical note recounts ongoing fly control efforts in Hershey from two years, noting summer resurgences and breeding sites like stables and hog pens. It argues for broader information, discusses overwintering uncertainty, and cites a Jersey City train as evidence of nonlocal fly sources and a critique of interstate distribution.
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Hershey
Jersey City
Health Department
Hershey Volunteer Fire Company Elects Officers
At the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company meeting President William C Brinker presided. Secretary Herbert A Newton reported about 1205 members with large attendance. Trustees James F Murray J B McKissick W G Ashenfelter were chosen and a plan to hire twelve paid firefighters and furnish outfits was approved.
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Hershey Volunteer Fire Company
William C. Brinker
H. A. Newton
Messrs. Conrad
Snavely
Ashenfelter
Hershey
Conrad
Mumma
Newton
James K. Putt
John R. Kreider
Herbert A. Newton
John P. Conrad
John F. Snavely
James F. Murray
J.B. McKissick
W. G. Ashenfelter
Prize cucumbers from Mrs. Moyer’s garden reach record lengths
Mrs. Israel Moyer of Derry Church reports a Japanese vine yielding cucumbers of extraordinary size. The longest reaches 3 feet 4 inches with others at 2 feet 11 inches 2 feet 9 inches and 2 feet 6 inches, all perfectly formed as the season's top harvest.
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Israel Moyer
Derry Church
Hershey School Opens With Strong Start for Year
The High School of the M. S. Hershey Consolidated School opened last Friday with 105 students enrolled in the high school and detailed staffing across departments. Grades list 105 in high school and multiple class rosters, plus renovations including a basement lunchroom and new furnishings.
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M.S. Hershey Consolidated School
High School
Stacey E. Peters
Abraham Strasburg
George W. Hauck
Ruth V. Engle
Anna Lloyd
Florence M. Kramlich
Kramlich
Adaline Paul
Dora Dise
Carrie V. Dressler
Mildred’ Thomas
May B. Hershey
Victrola Fund
Miss Leob Resigns From Hershey School Post
Miss Mary Leob who has led the main body of boys at the Hershey Industrial School for six years resigns to become superintendent of the Home of the Friendless in Williamsport. She has been active in church work and YWCA activities and helped the Hershey School gain success. Her departure opens larger duties at Williamsport and many friends regret her leaving.
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Mary Leob
Hershey Industrial School
Williamsport
Miss Leob
Hershey
Hershey School
Miss Leeb
Young Women’s Christian Association
Employer liability under compensation law clarified in 1916 case
The Workmen's Compensation Board upheld a ruling in a Hershey company case. The claimant lost an eye after delaying medical care and reporting the injury within the required fourteen days was not properly made to an official. The board found the claimant bore medical expenses as he chose his own physician, sustaining the referee's award with modification.
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Moses Rhoads
Hershey Improvement Company
Saylor
Snyder
Hershey
Mackey
Workemen’s Compensation’ Board
Hershey Company
Harry A. Mackey, Esq
The
Workman's Compensation Board
Harry A. Mackey
Harrisburg Dinner Highlights Hershey Visit and Steelton Plans
The Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce dinner honored Charles M. Schwab and E. G. Grace of Bethlehem Steel. Representatives from Hershey, including William F. R. Murrie and Ezra F. Hershey, expressed regrets from M. S. Hershey and discussed hopes to visit Hershey. Schwab cited $15,000,000 in Steelton improvements while Wallower urged a modern 12 story 3800 room hotel to boost travel through Harrisburg as a key hub.
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Harrisburg
Charles M. Schwab
E. G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
Hershey
William F. R. Murrie
Ezra F. Hershey
S. C. Stecher
M. S
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic
Schwab
Steelton
Wallower
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Elizabethtown
Lebanon Valley Dominates Army 83 to 0 in Play
The Lebanon Valley College football team delivered a dominant performance as they held Army to 0 and controlled the field. The Dutchmen outplayed their opponent, spent most of the game in Army territory, and secured a decisive victory.
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Lebanon Valley Strong
Lebanon Valley College
Army Warriors
Lebanon Valley
Army
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First United
R. R. Butterwick
First
MR. Moyer’s Barn
Fire Company
Leob
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MR. Schwab
Mr. Grace
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