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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
4
The Hershey Press announces open columns for articles of interest and value and advertising at regular rates. It notes entry at Hershey post office as second class matter with date October 26, 1911.
Five weeks ago a night watchman found dynamite on a trestle the President’s train would cross. Last week a slipping tire on a locomotive trailer occurred while refilling water, and fate again protected the executive during his long country journey.
The Pennsylvania German Society held its twenty first birthday at the Capitol in Harrisburg with two Senate sessions and a banquet in the Board of Trade auditorium. Captain H M Richards of Lebanon was elected president of the society.
Lancaster hosts a county convention of the Laymen's Missionary Movement from October 26 to 28. An estimated 28 000 men are expected, with 1 800 from Lancaster city. J Campbell White will preside as head and lead the program alongside other national Christian leaders.
Arrangements are under way for a mammoth county banquet with committees exerting full effort to accommodate the men and offer a royal welcome. Officials expect more than 2,000 attendees, predicting the event will be the greatest sight Lancaster has ever seen.
O A Blouch of Annville proprietor of Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards adds two more ribbons to his tally from the Hagerstown Fair last week. He entered only two birds, both cocks, and captured first and third prizes. His Blouch strain has attracted nationwide interest, with buyers seeking stock for shows. He plans to send birds to the Madison Square New York show this winter.
A playful local verse celebrates Mariar kneading dough and baking bread in a Dutch oven under an apple tree. It recalls the aroma, the warm oven, and the speaker’s delighted, affectionate reaction to the loafs and butter.
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