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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
4
The piece cites Nixon Waterman on knowing others to reduce enemies and promote friendliness. It quotes lines about understanding hearts, warns against thinking ill of others, and contrasts candidates Hughes and Wilson with general candidate politeness.
A movement by the Merchants' Association of Kansas City seeks to shift Thanksgiving to November 23 from 30. A telegram to President Wilson and notices to retail groups in twenty large cities urge adoption, arguing an earlier date eases holiday strain on commerce and leisure.
The Harrisburg Patriot editorials celebrate autumn sunsets along the Susquehanna and the riverfront. They compare Harrisburg’s glow to Naples Venice and the Riviera while noting a new hotel, economic optimism, and a push to capitalize the sunset view. The writer lifts Hershey as an exemplar, where the same sun performs best with distant Blue Mountains and the valley shown in radiant light.
The piece compares Hughes and Wilson as they tour and address crowds. It highlights their straightforward campaigns and their appeal to voters during a heated race for high office. The tone reflects a vivid, era style emphasis on public support and the reward of winning the election.
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted. Dr. Calvin V. Althouse of Philadelphia dined in Hershey. births announced include Elizbeth Hope Beddoe and J Melvin Shenk. Families visit in Lebanon Carlisle Harrisburg Topeka Mt Gretna Huntadale Wanoverdale and other local spots.
A 1903 farmland town grows into a major industrial center in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. By 1915 Hershey hosts a bustling model town with factories, dairies, a full public school system, library, theatre, park, zoo and extensive transit. The population surpasses 1,600 and swells with tens of thousands visiting events and attractions each year.
Detailed transit times for trolleys from Hershey to Hummelstown Harrisburg Lebanon Elizabethtown Palmyra and return services with first cars last cars and hourly half hour intervals. Train times listed with eastbound westbound departures on Sundays and weekday variations. Also cafe hours information employment bureau and factory access notes along with local landmarks and Hershey Press Building description.
Multiple help wanted notices from the Hershey Employment Bureau in Hershey Pennsylvania list positions including kitchen help at the Y W C A, laundry ironer over 18, youth apprenticeship in laundry, pantry work, dairy farm operator, house cleaners, night telephone operator, and a couple for kitchen duties with cooking responsibilities. Wages are described as good and steady.
Help wanted notices seek farm hands for year round work with good pay and steady labor. Positions include track repairmen for Hershey Transit, outside labor, dairy milker, and private secretaries for confidential clerks. Applications via Hershey Employment Bureau and Young Men's Business Institute Hershey Building Harrisburg, with limited enrollment and offices to be completed.
Rev. Robert H. Taylor leads all services with Sunday School at 9 30. Morning sermon at 10 30 and 7 30 in the evening. Christian Endeavor at 6 45. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 followed by choir rehearsal. Morning theme Going on With Christ Evening theme Back Another Way. Everyone invited.
Rev R R Butterwick presides with Bible School at 9 15 AM Sermon at 10 15 AM Junior and Intermediate Hour at 2 PM Christian Endeavor at 6 30 PM Sermon at 7 30 PM Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 PM Choir practice after the prayer meeting
The Church of the Brethren invites members to a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM. Sunday School begins at 9 30 AM and the Christian Workers’ Meeting is at 6 30 PM.
Rev John Irwin Meek leads worship at 7 30 p m with a sermon. Graded Bible School at 9 15 p m Luther League devotional at 6 p m Choir practice at 8 p m Thursday services. All are cordially invited.
Rev. G. W. Hallman pastors the Union Circuit at Michburn's Church with Christian Endeavor at 6:30 P M and preaching at 7:30 P M.
Rejena the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Pronto of Areba street was christened at Steelton on Sunday with Miss Magrint as godmother A large reception followed at the Pronto home testimony of family celebration and community gathering
Dartmouth routed Lebanon Valley 47 to 0 in a rough game. Lebanon Valley star Mackert was ejected early for rough play, weakening the defense while Lebanon fought on. Next they host Villanova in Lebanon with Hershey supporters planning to attend.
At a meeting of barbers from Hershey Derry Church and Hummelstown held in Hummelstown the group decided to raise the price of hair cuts to twenty five cents.
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