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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
4
A compact notice notes Hershey Bell at 211 2 with long distance connections and references Western Union telegraph service along with the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad line.
An editorial urges Americans to maintain cheerful, sane focus on domestic work during the war. It cites neutrality, restrictions on war talk, and the duty to support soldiers while pursuing peace through productive effort. It emphasizes leaders and the nation’s destiny, urging avoidance of distraction and speculation.
A Pennsylvania voters guide urges independent marking of ballots for governor US Senate and judiciary. It notes separate Xs required for judiciary to keep it non partisan, highlights Judge Kunkel’s strong record in Dauphin County, and calls study of six constitutional amendments before voting.
The text laments voter neglect in marking ballots correctly and understanding party boxes and judges. It argues for better engagement, noting light registration and low turnout as two key evils, and urges readers to study how to vote before entering the booth. It calls for action on the third of the month.
The article highlights dangers of eating raw oysters and cites W L Debois official study. It notes renewed business confidence and easing banking changes in the US. It warns of world war effects, massive securities, paper shortages, and urges quitting smoking cigarettes amid a cigarette paper famine and warns to watch Japan.
State Superintendent Dr Nathan C Schaeffer proclaims Friday October 28 1914 as autumn Arbor Day to encourage tree planting and soil and forest conservation in rural schools The notice urges making school grounds attractive while ensuring sunshine and cultural teaching on natural beauty and environmental stewardship.
An early 20th century warning explains how raw oysters can carry typhoid and other diseases when grown in polluted waters. It notes how floating in freshwater increases risk, and describes government rules limiting interstate shipments of contaminated oysters and the impact of pure water ice in packing. The author pledges to eat cooked oysters instead.
Campbelltown notes record visits illness and family events including Martha Longenecker visiting her ill son Milton in Annville Arthur’s wedding reception at David Pasnacht home Lizzie Weltmer visiting from Lebanon John Fishburn and wife visiting Gruber family birth of a baby girl to Ed Moyer’s family school vacation and chestnut parties at Sunday school. Bible services canceled due to Palmyra communion. Numerous local residents hosted guests and celebrated birthdays with gatherings.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m with themes The Value and Necessity of Pledges and Three Hinges John 20 plus a 7 45 p m Prayer Meeting Concert of Prayer for the Work in the Philippines
Rev N L Linebaugh pastor leads Bible School at 9 15 am sermon 10 15 am junior hour 2 30 pm C E service 6 30 pm sermon 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer 7 pm choir 8 pm Special music during morning and evening worship hours welcomes all.
English Lutheran Church Union Deposit announces preparatory services at 7.30 p m on October 24 and 7 80 p m on October 25 with a 1015 a m communion and Sunday morning reception of members led by Rev A Forscht Ph D pastor Hornerstown details provided for the congregation.
The Evangelical Lutheran Parish Church of the Holy Trinity schedules a morning service at 10 80 a m Bible School at 1 30 p m and catechumens class at 2 45 p m. A public meeting Friday night features Miss May Mellander of Porto Rico and a Friday Eve service commemorates Luther with a 7 00 p m concluding address.
Hockersville reports a family trip to Cornwall in a new car. A Republican mass meeting in front of Erb's store drew attendees with speeches by Attorney Nissley and H E Beidleman of Harrisburg. Local residents joined chestnut outings and hospital news as several Hocker family members appear in social and farm activities.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Katie Barbara Lentz 48 of Palmyra wife of John Lentz and Mrs Rachel Stoner 68 widow of Jacob Stoner of Centre Square Trummelatown. Lentz funeral held in Palmyra church with interment at Gravel Hill cemetery. Stoner funeral from her home conducted by Rev A Lehman with burial at Hummoelatown cemetery.
The report covers the initial month of Derry Township Public Schools detailing early enrollment, classroom activity, and administrative notes. It highlights staffing levels, student counts, and upcoming curriculum adjustments for the district.
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