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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
2
The Hershey Press announces office at Park Avenue Hershey Pa with proprietors M S Hershey editor L R MEekins and manager J R Snavely. Telephone Hershey Bell 211 2 and Western Union service referenced. Published in Hershey Pennsylvania October 7 1915.
Transit and service hours list for Hershey Harrisburg Lebanon Palmyra and Hummelstown routes. Includes trolley times on Sundays last cars and first cars, hourly and half hour departures, plus train east and westbound schedules and service hours for cafe bank library post office and quick lunch with Sunday closures.
An analysis of the Allied loan demonstrates how the campaign used farmers as a justification. Proponents argued the loan funded munitions and would keep farmers paid, framing repayment as essential to agricultural prosperity and national welfare.
The piece notes farmers remain calm amid looming financial pressure, risking bankruptcy and bread lines. It asserts farmers hold about fifty billion in wealth and can compel paying foreign buyers, suggesting financiers seek commissions over crops. The text lauds farmers as a power in global finance.
The new constitution promotes a short ballot removing the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and State Engineer and Surveyor, abolishes Senate confirmation of Governor appointments, and consolidates 152 departments into 17. Elihu Root leads the reform praised as a national model for simpler ballots and more focused voter choice.
A summer auto ride through Virginia's potato country highlights road improvements and modern farms. Growers note gasoline use, larger homes, and new machinery while pine woods and neat fields create a parklike landscape. When rains hit hard, growers still travel to share experiences, finding courage and neighborly support in exchange.
Henry lord, inventor of a popular machine sometimes called an automobile, visited Hast and met President Wilton. He quoted the President as saying the Kaiser’s actions after declaring war would lead to everyone being sorry for it, noting widespread belief the Kaiser bears blame for the mess.
Elmer E. Rittenhouse, president of the Life Extension Institute, warns that Americans are physically declining. He urges a hygienic life, proper diet, and natural exercise to strengthen heart, arteries, and kidneys, linking fitness to national defense and the republic’s future.
The piece reflects on human factors after a workday, noting workers’ routines, crowd protection, ventilation and sanitation, and the concern over how hours are spent. It questions the loneliness and moral state of workers once away from the factory, urging contemplation as night falls.
Rev George Snavely Rentz of the church leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m on The Visions of a Farmer or The Message of Amos. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m on The Holy Name. Prayer meeting at 7 80 p m with theme Hebrews 7.
The Church of the Holy Trinity invites all to Bible School at 9.15 a m and a 10.30 a m service. John Irvin Meek, who filled the pulpit in summer, will preach the sermon. Choir rehearsal is Friday at 7 30 p m.
The U B Church led by Rev N L Linebaugh schedules Bible School at 9 15 Sermon at 10 15 Children Hour at 2 00 Christian Endeavor at 6 80 Sermon at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 and Choir practice Friday at 8 00.
Rev John F Frantz pastor leads Sunday School rally at 2.00 pm Young People Society at 6.30 pm and preaching at 7.20 pm Palmyra Sunday School at 9.00 am with preaching at 10.15 am Heidelberg League at 6.30 pm.
The notice lists revival and service times for multiple churches on the Union Circuit including J H Longenecker in charge at Prayer Meeting on Thursday at 7 80 pm and Sunday School at 9 380 am with preaching at 7 30 pm Union Deposit Church is led by Rev George W Hallman with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm and preaching at 7 30 pm Fishburns Church offers preaching at 10 30 am and Christian Endeavor at 6 80 pm Union Deposit Reformed Church is led by Rev Robert A Bausch and English Lutheran Church by Rev A G Farscht Ph D with no times provided.
A Hershey appeal urges men to be vigilant and use both eyes to see the community’s good. It highlights the Men's Club as a path for after school activity, health and morals at work, and strong plans for the future. Hezekiah Butterworth is cited on resolve strengthening character and usefulness.
A freckle faced girl asks for Murphys at the post office and encounters a flat no for every Murphy, from Tom to Peter and beyond, ending with a request for Bridget Murphy and a terse reply from the postmaster.
Dialogue captures a cheeky exchange about church attendance and age in a London Opinion excerpt featuring Tommy and a parson. The humor hinges on youthfulness and religious routine.
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