Goethe and Webster clash over a foretold American empire
An old essay compares Goethe's 19th century prediction of a Panama Canal and American expansion with Webster's dismissive view. It notes the canal would boost US commerce and population, while lamenting missed steps to build American merchant fleets. The piece echoes the tension between poetic prophecy and legal caution.
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Panama Canal
Goethe
Oxenford
Eckermann
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
China
United States
Webster
Sunday fishing law note for Hershey readers
A quotation explains that a special fish law allows arrest and fine for fishing with a rod on Sunday. The note warns Hershey readers to avoid Sunday fishing to prevent being caught and fined, mentioning that anglers may be misled by almanacs or refreshments.
School Friendship Through Childhood Lasses In Hershey
A reflection on enduring school friendships sparked by two young Hershey girls on the way to High School. The scene shows two mates adjusting each other’s curls as they chat and walk, illustrating simple, unselfish chumminess from youth.
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Mary
Kate
Hershey
Hershey’s
Polluted Oysters Cause Typhoid at Minnisink Banquet
A 1911 outbreak traced to oysters served at a Minnisink Hook and Ladder Company dinner in Goshen New York sickened 127 and killed one. Dr George W Stiles linked the illness to sewage polluted Jamaica Bay beds. The report notes oysters from the same lot caused multiple cases and urges preventive measures for oyster planting and pollution control.
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Minnisink ‘Hook “and Ladder Company
Goshen
N. Y
Department Agriculture
George W. Stiles
Division of Bacteriological Chemistry
Banquet Committee
Rockaways
Rockaway
Jamaica
Bay
Long Island
Stiles
Minnisink Fre Company
Department of Agriculture
Express Company
Henry Dimeler and Hite Visit Highlight Strong Walker Contrast
Royalton reports Henry Dimeler of Falmouth meeting John G. Hite, noting Hite’s surprising speed for a seventy year old. H B Leggo reappears in Harrisburg on business and adds two new show cases in his confectionary, offering candy, Hershey products, almond bars, tobacco cigars and soft drinks.
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Royalton
Henry Dimeler
Falmouth
John G. Hite
H. B.leggore
Harrisburg
Hershey's
Professor Nye Presents New Song at Hershey Visit
Professor T B Nye visited Hershey's sanctum on Monday carrying a new composition The Angels Sing Glory Now critics noted his polite reception and speculated the piece shows promise. The society editor hinted at future praise as Nye hikes and draws inspiration from nature for his music.
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T. B. Nye
Hershey
Orpheus
Will
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E. Bryans
Ervin Fager
Grace
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Prof. Nye
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