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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
4
The Hershey Chocolate Company reports its Tuesday record with shipments to the U.S. and foreign countries reaching new highs. Officials credit enlightened management, ethical practices, and public trust for the surge, noting the plant operates with daylight processes and a strong link to agriculture.
The article notes a strong Maine showing for Republicans in September, highlighting defeats of two Democratic Representatives, one of whom sought the Senate. It suggests a substantial Republican basis for controlling the next Congress, while predicting uncertain presidential outcomes until campaigns gain pace.
The sixty fourth Congress adjourned Friday morning after a year long session. Total spending reached 1 858 384 485 with 17 800 bills and 642 resolutions introduced, 252 laws enacted and 33 public resolutions adopted. Critics say spending rose with whichever party held power.
The piece debates whether wealthy farmers waste funds or profit the community. It cites Beecher and Twain to argue that generous spending can still yield noble thinking about farm life, while noting critics claim moneyed enthusiasts invest more in land than they recover.
The piece notes women voters shaping the contest as Hughes supports a national suffrage law while Wilson backs state level votes. At Atlantic City Wilson urged support and the suffrage crusade is portrayed as the era’s top political issue with cheers from the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Cocoa arrivals at the New York port remain heavy with 1,093,599 bags this year to date, up from 975,935 last year and 718,484 in 1914. African leads with 294,154 bags, Sanchez 230,104, and Trinidad 144,654 as top contributors.
The poultry show at Lancaster County Fair runs September 26 to 29 with a large rise in entries from last year. Director Christman expects crowded space as applications swamp the secretary to reserve best pens for top birds. Lancaster County's chickens are famed and many show entries will compete fiercely for prizes. Visitors can expect ample space and a full day of viewing.
Eight members of the Cavaliers Sunday School class at Holy Trinity Lutheran church enjoyed a Thursday afternoon outing along Conestoga creek Beverly. They fished swam and reported a great time under chaperone William G Houseworth. The party included Lee Plumadore William Leithiser Melville Kailfer Mervin Kailfer Charles Coppenhaver John Wanry Bom Kardner Harold Cain and Earl Yon Nelda.
Hershey in Derry Township Dauphin County Lebanon Valley sits 12 miles from Harrisburg and 99 miles from Philadelphia. Begun 1903 the town grew to a 1915 population around 1600 with a commerce hub of a 32 department store and 75 000 quarts of milk used weekly. The district features 8 500 acres of farms 28 modern dairies 1500 cows and a model town with 150 homes. The center hosts Hershey Park 300 acre pleasure grounds and a 6 000 seat convention hall plus a 1 500 seat theatre and a large zoo. Major institutions include Hershey Trust Company Hershey Transit Company and Hershey Central Theatre with extensive educational cultural amenities and a new water system.
Trolleys run from Hershey to Hummelstown and Harrisburg on the hour and half hour until late evening with first cars at 6 am in Hershey and 5 am in Lebanon. Elizabethtown Palmyra and other connections offer hourly or half hour services with specific first and last cars including Sunday adjustments. Trains east and west list multiple stops and connection points. Cafes and services operate with set meal times and bureau hours. Hershey Press Building noted as the largest in Hershey.
Hershey Pa centers recruit for factory positions and dairy farm work with good wages. Young men may apply at Hershey Employment Bureau and the Blanksburg Young Men's Institute for confidential clerks training. A two and a half story house near Elizabethtown trolley line is for sale at $200 with barn and 2.5 acres. apply W W Shenk Hershey Pa.
Moving away owner offers piano owed $119 on a handsome upright grand model used 3 months. Buyer takes balance of price. Gibbs Piano Co located at 71 73 Main Street Springfield Miass. 31 years in one location.
Bible School for the Adult Department at 9 15 A M. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 P M. Official Board meeting Thursday at 7 30 P M. Worship at 1015 A M. and 7 30 P M.
Help wanted notices for laborers apprentices at planing mill farm hands track repairmen millinery trade apprentices waiters and waitresses milkers and other labor roles. Apply Hershey Employment Bureau Hershey Pa for wages and steady work.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Christian endeavor is at 6 45 p m. Wednesday features prayer meeting and choir rehearsal.
Rev John Irwin Meek leads Bible School for ages 16 and older at 9 00 A M Installation service in Palmyra at 1030 A M members and friends depart at 10 00 o clock for Palmyra Evening service in Hershey at 730 P M with sermon by Rev I C Hoff man of Philadelphia Invitation extended to all.
For rent a modern home at No 23 Granada Avenue Hershey with fine location. Apply to Mrs IL M Prouty at No 26 Granada Avenue.
Single frame dwelling house in excellent repair adjoint Farm No.8 of the Berghey Industrial School on the road from Union Deposit to Sand Beach formerly known as the Shakespeare property. Apply to The Offerahay Industrial School.
The Church of the Brethren lists activities including a prayer meeting on Chursday at 7:30 P. M. Sunday School at 0:30 A. M. Christian Workers' Meeting at 6:30 and a preaching service at 7:30.
Ad proclaims high prices for used carpets with a sales pitch in Philadelphia offering top dollar. Mentions locations including Waterloo York Streets and Quaker Milla.
Rev. G W Hallman leads communion at 10 30 A M. Sunday School for Adults at 9 30 A M Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M Preaching Service at 7 30 P M. Union Deposit church posted schedule for Sunday activities.
Hupmobile roadster offered for sale in Hershey Pennsylvania. Newly painted, good condition. Price listed at 185 dollars. Contact R. 1 Marquart for details.
Hershey M C baseball falls 13 to 1 at Lebanon grounds in Eleventh and Maple streets. Errors and erratic pitching aid Lebanon in a one sided eighth and ninth inning rally. Hershey Swartz Ream doubled Zimmerman tripled Henry starred.
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