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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
4
The Hershey Press announces open columns for articles and items of interest with advertising space at regular rates. It notes second class matter status and lists editors and the 1911 publication date.
The Hershey Press announces a new editor taking charge this issue while praising the retiring editor. Readers are urged to support efforts to keep the paper aligned with Hershey’s growth. A lecture by Thomas Leigh prompts questions about race relations and education, noting progress and urging compassion.
A reflective question compares lives where one person puts others first versus another who pursues self-interest. It asks which life yields deeper worth by filling others with care and leaving lasting resonance.
A historical prayerful verse requesting divine aid for national unity and courage. The speaker appeals to God of Peace Love Battles Right and Vengeance to guide, protect, and defend the nation against dissension and despotism. Signed M. J. Barry.
A novel Knox factory product appears in Springfield Ohio street use. The motor attachment replaces horses on a fire department water tower built for Springfield and designed by Charles H. Martin. The steel frame carries motor and transmission, placed before the fire engine, with a single wheel or paired wheels for support.
The apparatus uses a frame on easy front and rear springs to cushion shocks on rough streets. The engine powers the front wheels through chains and sprockets, creating a complete motor drawn fire fighting device designed for short turns in narrow streets.
The Hershey Press marks its second anniversary with a 32 page issue celebrating Hershey and its industries. The Star Independent, Evening Report, and Palmrya Record hail the edition as a credit to the town, its owner M S Hershey, editor C S Gee, and superintendent J R Snavely.
The Y M C A Glee Club invites all members who can sing to apply for a place. Director R W Wick urges interested members to submit applications and attend practice this Friday at eight o’clock at Mr Wick's home.
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