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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
3
The Woman Suffrage Association pushes a Federal amendment and a 1920 state referendum. Leaders from both major parties promise speakers as suffrage momentum grows with nationwide action and coordinated campaigns in counties.
The article traces John Philip Sousa’s birthplace near the Capitol and debunks the nickname myths about his name. Sousa discusses the hoax origins, his family background, and his pride in Washington D C while rejecting the “professor” label.
A fragmented dialogue shows a nurse reacting to a baby swallowing tacks and a suffrage speaker lamenting the burden of mounting suffrage posters, illustrating a quirky period exchange. The oddly worded lines hint at broader social tensions and urban everyday scenes.
A six year old girl comments on her father's thinning hair in a playful, teasing moment. Her quip, Dorothy says the baldness explains hair growth and mocks the father gently, reflecting a family exchange.
A woman insults her husband calling him a bombnade matt and whadjammer nonentity. she expresses a wish to write it down for use against him later, prompting surprise and concern about her intent. The dialogue reveals marital tension and potential intent to document abusive statements.
Nathan C Schaeffer the Pennsylvania Public Instruction supervisor urges observance of Autumn Arbor Day on Friday October 27 1916. He recalls the old rule to plant a tree when one is cut and stresses forests green value beauty shade fuel and wealth. Teachers and pupils are urged to plant trees and hold appropriate exercises.
Wholesale prices for farm products bought by small New York City grocers rose sharply last week. William Moller of Broadway supplied comparisons showing carrots squash turnips beans and beans prices well above last year. He notes imported foodstuffs have nearly doubled since the war began and may climb further as reserves wane.
A six weeks old calf nibbles grass in the yard as a city girl observes. She asks her hostesses aloud whether it truly pays to keep such a small cow.
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