The Hershey Press 1922-10-19

              Unusual photography, a skein of highly
dramatiq moments placed together with a
romantic story of love in the great North-west,
and a cast of especial merit are the
outstanding features of' 'Out of the Snows','
the new National Picture which will be the
attraction at the Hershey Central Theatre
on Saturday, October 21st, at 7:45 o'clock.
Adam Whistler,, that ; enterprising and
energetic young man who lives somewhere
beyond the sand hills, south of Hershey,
tells us he will have a lot of fine Christmas
trees this year, (Christmas is only 9 weeks
off—and it will be here before we know it),
and we gave him our order for one, so as to
be in time. Adam would be pleased to
receive other orders. He has an order
book that he would like to fill. • Adam tells
us that there need be no anxiety about the
scarcity of Christmas trees, for when you
cut one down a dozen grow up to take its
place. He told us this in Sunday School
so it must be true. At this rate, trees
ought to be cheaper every year, instead of
the other way.
Joe Urbano, of 20 West Caracas Avenue,
will hold public sale on Saturday, October
21st, at 1 o'clock, consisting of a Singer
sewing machine, 5-piece parlor suit, 3-piece
parlor suit, centre table, 3-bedroom suits,
4 springs, mattresses, pillows, sheets, tow-eling,
oak dining room suit, dishes, range,
electric washing machine, rugs, refrigerator,
electric iron, kitchen table, chairs, rockers,
and other articles too numerous tomention.
Have you heardthe Cheney phonograph?
Drop around and let Harry Clark demon-strate
it for you. The Cheney combines
new and wonderful improvements. A splen-did
assortments of Vocation records are
stocked, which later will be supplemented
by Columbia and Victor records.'
John A McSparran, Democratic candi-date
for Governor, will speak in Hershey
on Saturday afternoon , October 28th, at
4 o'clock. Everybody is cordially invited
to attend this meeting.
Roy Shenk, of Hershey R. F. D., led with
a yield of 303.3 bushels of potatoes to the
acre in the one acre potato contest conduct-ed
by the Dauphin County Farm Bureau
this Summer. John Curry, of Swatara,
was second with 247 bushels to the acre;
Moses Attick, Harrisburg R. F. D. 5, was
third with 207 bushels, and R. J. Walton,
of Hummelstown, took fourth place with
198 bushels. Seed free from diseases,
which was obtained through the medium of
the Farm Bureau, was used, the variety in
each case being Michigan Russets.
Wellington Yoder is the general utility
man at the Hershey Cafe, and it seems to
us as though he is always on the job. Mr.
Yoder is in his seventies, and his activities
make many a younger man blush for shame.
For instance, Mr. Yoder can jump in the
air, kicking his heels together three times
before alighting on his feet. If you think
this is an easy task, try it. He can also
stand on his head, as long as you may want
him to, whether it be on a table, or in the
middle of the floor, it matters not to him.
Years ago, we are told, Mr. Yoder could
spring from a wagon while, it wasin motion,
turning a somersault. Surely Mr. Yoder
has no troubles for he is always cheerful,
has a happy smile, a pleasant word and a
witty reply at all times. , Gloom rolls from
him the same as water doesffrom a duck's
back. *¦
Do you know that we have an intrepid
explorer in Hershey. Well, we have, and
he is none other than John Hallgren, who
conducts the fish market and green gro-cery
in the old store building. Mr. Hall-gren
did not endeavor to discover the
North Pole, as did Peary; or travel in the
tropical jun gles endeavoring to discover
the "River of Doubt", as did Roosevelt;
but he has traveled in the Holy Lands, in
India and in Africa. Mr. Hallgren is a
naturalist,a botanical naturalist. In other
words, he explored inaccessible and out of
the way places on this"old world of ours in
search of botanical specimens, and to study
plant life. Mr. Hallgren was born in
Sweden, and he has had lots of harrowing
experiences crowded into his young life,
Not only Is'he an explorer, but a writer as
well, He has contrinuted quite extensive-ly
for magazines and metropolitan papers.
He has promised to contribute to our
columns in the near future, We lenow that
his contributions will be worth reading, and
we hope Mr. Hallgren will not keep us
waiting too long.
Next Saturday afternoon, October 21st,
the Hershey football team will go up against
the Harrisburg Colored Y. M. C. A„ on the
local athletic field, The colored boys are
fast, and as the Hershey team has improved
considerably during the past few weeks, an
interesting game may be looked for, Let's
have a good turnout on Saturday after-noon.
John Groh, son of J. E. C. Groh, of the
Furniture department of the Hershey De-partment
Store, Is musically inclined, and
he sure docs love to ' sing. Mr. Groh
teaches school at' Lebanon, but ho has
sufficient spare time to" devote to music,
arid ho is anxious to get In touch with sev-eral
othef young men who can sing, In order
to organize a quartette;.. This la a splendid
opportunity. It seems to us that there Is
sufficient talent in Hershey to have a quar-tette
above the average. In Palmyra, for
instance, there are several glee clubs, sev-eral
quartettes, several bands, several or-chestras—
In fact , It seems to us that every-body
in that thriving town works, sings and
boosts—lets put away our hammers and do
likewise. ,,.
"Mother" Strlno entertained the Young
Ladies' Sunday School Class of the U. B.
Church at her home In Arriba street, on
Thursday evening of last wc6lc. Mrs, P.
Zentmeyer is the teacher of this class, com-rislng
fourteen young ladies, and "Mother "
Strlno certainly "fed up" the young ladles
with the most delicious things imaginable,"
Mist Lucille Oilman sang a solo, and Mies
Olndyi Criiit rendered ri plnno selection, ' "v : .
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Remember how in those days gone by
we would gaze admiringly at the alluring
circus posters announcing the coming of
"Positively the Greatest Show on Earth"
and - "A Gigantic Colorful Spectacle"
which would be "Sparkling, Qorgeous and
Spectacular". The moist of us perhaps
found that the wildest dreams of our imag-ination
were somewhat too vast and that
our patterns were too large, for our cloth,
for. When the big show-.Jaad come and gone
we lost faith in brilliant advertising and
somehow ever since that time we have un-derestimated
anything pertaining to be
"Stupendous, Gorgeous and Spectacular".
If this is so—then it is a grievious fault.
When you see a poster announcing the
Hershey Volunteer Firemen's Big Fair,
look on with awe for here is where you will
realize that there can be a pageant which in
every sense, of the word is "Stupendous and
Magiuficient. True the posters are not
large enough to cover the side of a house
and are not as colorful as those upon which
we would gaze so intently, but there very
simplicity should let us know that in seven
evenings of varied entertainments will be
found the thrills and laughs of an ordinary
lifetime.
The large pavilion of mirth which will
house the Fair is known as the Hershey
Winter Dance Hall and the opening night
of tine-Fair will be Saturday, October 21st.
For the opening night there will be given
away a most valuable prize to the holder of
the entrance ticket bearing the number
which will be drawn by a child during the
evening. This feat will be duplicated each
evening of the Fair. The committee of
arrangements has been very fortunate in
securing the services of Prof, and Miss
Philabaum who will give .an exhibition
dance-demonstrating in their very capable
manner of the very latest ballroom steps.
For lovers of dancing there will be a treat
royal in syncopation. The famous Man-nix
Dance Orchestra of six experts will be
augmented for this occasion by two addi;
tional syncopaters and if Mannix can
please with a sextette of his versatile
musicians, surely he can be depended upon
with an increase in the size of his orchestra.
Remember this is a special treat. Mannix
has made good and his services are greatly
in demand. It was only after a great deal
of work on the part of the committee that
this orchestra was secured for one evening.
On Monday evening the re-organized
Hershey Band will present a varied selec-tion
of music. These musicians will be at
their very best for this occasion and every-one
who hears them will be afforded an un-usual
treat.
Tuesday evening, the Palmyra Girls
Band of our neighboring town will furnish
the music. This band is well known
throughout this section as being composed
of expert musicians and the Girls will re-ceive
a hearty, reception. '
Wednesday night will be known as
novelty night. There will be a big mas-querade
Dance, and prizes will be given to
the wearers of the best and of the most
comical costumes. Major Bj rtts and his
famous orchestra, of Harrisburg will fur-nish
the music. This is indeed a fitting
orchestra for so important an evening.
Major Botts has made several appear-ances
in Hershey and each time has re-ceived
a great ovation. There will be a
unique feature offered. The great Dr.
Danseau, clog dancer of international fame
will entertain in his best style. This is a
treat extraordinary and should not be
missed.
Thursday night will be Amateur night.
There is a saying in Spain which says,
"There is no one that is not superior to all
the rest in something." Just what is that
something? If you demonstrate uoyr
ability successfully you may win a hand-some
prize.
Friday night will be featured by several
exhibitions in the art of self defense. And
Hershey's pugilistic hopes will be seen in
action on familiar territory. ,
All good things must come to an end and
the Grand Finale of the Fair will be on Sat-urday
evening, October 28th. This will be
a spectacular close to a week of fun. Noth-ing
so gigantic has been ever before been
planned by any Fair. Nowhere will be
found such a diversity of entertainment as
here. For the special Dance which will be
given in connection with the, closing of the
Fair an orchestra well known throughout
the North Eastern section of the state hae
been engaged. No ordinary orchestra wil)
do for an extraordinary night so the com-mittee
will take pleasure in presenting to
Fair Patrons,"Green's Society Orchestra ,"
of AHcntown. It will be a fitting climax to
a memorable week and should attract
young and old for many miles around, The
judges will also announce the name of the
girl who will be honored as "Miss Hershey"
for the coming year. Votes for the pret-tiest
g)rl may bo cast any evening during
the fair.and the winner will receive a great
ovation.
Don't forget the Place. - Hershey Winter
Dance Hall. A Volunteer Fire Co. must
be backed by every member of the comma-
Ity. The Firemen have signified their
willingness to make this a success, Will
you stand back of them and do your bit?
Your answer will bo lnterpcrtcd affirmi-tlvely
by your presence at the Second Fair
of the Hershey Volunteer Fire Co.
The recently installed Mldmer organ in
Trinity Lutheran Church will be dedicated
with special services on Sunday, November
5th, in the morning afternoon and evening
Special artists will also render recitals on
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday eve->
nlnga of the following week. The program
has not been completed by the committee,
but will be made public in the next issue of
tho Press. ¦ ¦ < ¦ "¦ ¦¦„• ' '' ¦ • "
PIPE ORGAN TO BE DEDICATED ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER STH
Tfe Fjair To Be
Who is the prettiest girl? That seems
to .be the question everybody is asking.
There are lots and lots 'of pretty girls in
Hershey and vicinity, but every time we
ask anyone to-tell us who is the prettiest,
all we get is a wrinkled brow, and "Well, I
just can't tell you off hand."
So we had to do. the.thing all .by ourselves
We won't say that tine list is perfect, but
they look pretty good to us—sohete it.is,
look it over and tell us what you think.
Miss Ruth Murriefof Hershey; Miss
Esther Murrie, of Hershey; Miss Ruth
Esbenshade, of Hershey, Miss Mildred
Esbenshade, of Hershey; Miss Elizabeth
Copenhaver, of Hershey; Miss Maude
Klugh, of Hershey; Miss Julio Stoyko-vitch,.
of Hershey: Miss Melanya Stoyko-vitch,
of Hershey; Miss Esther Walters, of
Hummelstown; Miss Rachael Grove, of
Hummelstown; Miss Anna Hetrick, of
Palmyra; Miss Mary Auchenbach, of Pal-myra;
Miss Alma Houser, of Annville;
Miss Esther Wheeler, of Herrisburg; Miss
Muriell Beyer, of Hanover; Miss Clara
Rambler, of Union Deposit; Miss Beulah
Shaffer, of Union Deposit; Miss Eliza
DissingeT, of Campbelltown.
What do you think of them? Of
course, your choice'may not be our choice.
All you have to do is to pick your girl and
vote for her.. Everybody passing into the
Winter Dance Hall during the Firemen's
Fair will be given a" ticket, which will en-title
the bearer to 100 votes—all you have
to do is to write the young lady's name on
the ticket and cast it in the box. You can
buy. other tickets for 10 cents, which will
entitle youToNlOO votes. The girl receiv-ing
the most votes will be crowned "Miss
Hershey" and be given a handsome prize.
^11 Tell You '-
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Fr ank Garman
Re-elected
A meeting of the Men's Bible Class of the
U. B. Church was held on Thursday eve-ning,
October 12th , in the P. O. S. of A. hall.
The meeting was called to order by the
president of the class, D. Frank Garman,
followed by singing one verse iof "Way
Down Upon the Swariee River." Rev. W.
E. Daugherty offered prayer, and President
Garman then called upon John R. Zoll,
Parke Heller. Rev. W. E. Daugherty,
Russell Zentmeyer, J. Leon Cole and H. A.
Newton for short speeches.
An election of officers was held, resulting
as follows: President, D. Frank German;
Vice President, Parke Heller; Secretary,
Sterling Light ; Treasurer, Irvin Aungst.
Following the election of officers the
meeting was turned over to the Social
committee, who served sandwiches, pump-kin
pie and sweet cider.
The next meeting will be held on Wed-nesday
evening, November 8th.
Those present were; Harry Habecker, S.
S. Brenberger, John R. Zoll, Austin Sholley,
Harry Lingle, R. E. Sternberger, Charles
Swartz, I. O. Disc, H. A. Newton, Harry
Knoll, Cyrus Garman, Sterling Light ,
Warren Sattazahn, Perke Heller, Rev. W,
E. Daugherty, D. Frank Garman, Aaron
Bricker, Harry Christ, Wm. Runkle, Geo.
Shearer, Paul Long, John M. Gordon,
David Sattazahn, Cyrus Gingrich, Wm.
Tobias, Irvin Grubb, Robert Stubblebine,
Howard Bomgardner, Mark Swartz, Paul
Zentmeyer, Russell Zentmeyer, Daniel M.
Hershey, J. Leon Cole, Harry Rudy, John
K. Zolk John Balsbaugh and Elmer Swartz.
Who Will Win
the Coupe
The tickets Tor the Ford Coupe are
selling rapidly. The lucky number will be
drawn on Saturday evening, October 28th.
The lucky holder will not have to be
present to win. If you have the ticket
drawn, the Coupe will be yours, even
though you may be in the wilds of "Utcll-em"
reservation. Everybody should buy
at least three chances for $1.00. Bear in
mind everything that you do for the Fire
Company, is helping along a good and
worthy cause.
Morning.
Prelude: "Rlsoluta" Parker
Offertory : "Pricre" Jumel
Postlude: "Marche Religieuse". Gounod
Anthem: "I lay My Sins on Jesus"
Hawjey
Vc&Dcrfi
Prelude: (n) "Concert Piece".., Parker
(b) "Even Song'\ . .Rockwell
(c) "Shepherd 's Pipes" (Harris
Offertory : "Verset", , , . Claussman
Poatludes "Q Sanctlsslma" .Lux
Anthem: "God la A Spirit" .Bennett
IMMIMin^^
MUSICAL NUMBERS FOR SUNDAY
OCTOBER 22ND
On Monday evening, October 23rd,,at 8
o'clock, the first number of the Hershey
Lyceum Course will take place in the Her-shey
Central Theatre.
The National Concert Company is com-posed
of three artists of unsurpassed tech-nique.
The versatality of these musicians
enables them to present a varied program
that will appeal to any audience.
Mr. Coleman for over twenty years has
ranked among the leading artists of the
lyceum concert platform. He is the mas-termusician
of the flute, cornet, saxophone
trumpet, piccolo, French horn, and trom-bone,
his ability being revealed in the case
with which he turns from one instrument
to another. The natural talent of the two
lady associates of Mr. Coleman and their
thorough training, ripened by several sea-sons
of successful concert experience, have
made them lyceum and concert favorites.
To lovers of beautiful and varied music,
this number is certain to be a rare treat.
Everyone enjoys something different—
something worth while—and here it is! It
is possible to adequately describe the novel
entertainment of these artists.
The entire number presents a well-round-ed,
perfectly balanced program, interesting
from beginning to end, and thoroughly en-joyable.
Those who have not as yet purchased the
season tickets for the Lyceum Course may
obtain them at the Drug department at the
Hershey Department Store, or from Mr.
Charles Peiffer at the Hershey Postoffice.
These five entertainments that comprise
the Lyceum Course are all of the very
highest standard and excellence, and the
price is* within the reach of all, as follows:
adults, $2.00; children, $1.00. The price
for single ticket is 50 cents. :
Concert Company
Attr action Monda y
Local Camp to
Hear Dr. Bailey
The local Camp of the Patriotic Order
Sons of America has accepted the invita-tion
of the John Elder Men's Bible Class of
the Derry Presbyterian Church to partici-pate
in the services held by Dr. Bailey in
the Derry Presbyterian Church this eve-ning
(Thursday) and all members of the
Order are requested to present themselves
in the vestibule of the church at 7:20 p. m.
sharp.
This invitation is extended not only to
members of Washington Camp, No. 705,
but to all members of the Order in this
community.
On Monday eveniing, October 23rd, C.
H. Uhrich, Master of Forms, of Washing-ton-
Camp, No. 705, will give an enter-taining
discussion on the subject of Corn-wallis'
surrender at Yorktown.
This number will be the first of a series of
discussions of important events in Amer-ican
History, which will be giyen by mem-bers
and friends of Washington Camp, No.
705.
It is earnestly hoped that as many as can
arrange to do so, will be present at these
discussions.
Dr. Swift to Speak
In Hershe y
An announcement conveying more,than
ordinary information is made of the appear-ance
of Dr. C. F. Swift In Hershey on Tues-day
evening, October 31st, at 7:30. The
meeting will be held in Holy Trinity Luth-eran
Church. No admissipn will be charged,
but a silver offering will be lifted . Dr.
Swift is fairly well known in Hershey and
has a reputation of being one of the most
forceful orators on the public platform to-day.
He will speak on the theme, "Pillars
and Perils of Democracy."
For more than a quarter of a century, Dr.
Swift was a successful pastor, active in com-bating
social and civic evils. While thus
serving he won such admiration from the
friends of righteousness in his district that
they elected him a member of the Pennsyl-vania
State legislature, where he at once
became a floor leader.
The Pennsylvania State Anti-Saloon
League then called him to become one of
its travelling -secrotarles. He was soon
made superintendent of the Pittsburgh
district of the League, from which impor-tant
position he was promoted to become
the State Superintendent of Pennsylvania.
As such he became a leader in the fight
which resulted In the Pennsylvania legis-lature
ratifying the prohibitory amend-ment.
A,
After this accomplishment, the National
Anti-Saloon League was attracted by Dr.
Swift's1 platform gifts and called him to be-come
one of its-national lecturers, sending
him across the continent to speak.
. Dr. Swift comes to Hershey under tho
auspices of the United Brethren, Lutheran
and Presbyterian churches,
See ''Out of the
JSnows " Saturda y
IrLspite3c^he.onwardmarch^p_rogreK
and civilization, there are still outstanding
corners of the world that offer much of the
romance and charm of the early frontier
days. The great Canadian Northwest-is
ope of these places. It is the home of
strong men whose actions are not chained
with the conventions of society. The law
of the gun still prevails largely, and a man
is taken at face value regardless of what, or
whom, he represents.
This picturesque country is the scene of
the latest Selznick Picture, "Out of the
Snows," a Ralph Ince production, in which
Mr. Ince himself plays the leading role,
which will be-the featured attraction at the
Hershey Central Theatre on Saturday
evening, October 21st, at 7:45 o'clock. The
production is said to be without a superior
in the matter of photography, scenic effects
and gripping, dramatic forlfe. The scenes
are laid among the giant hemlocks, the
towering hills, where rushing rivers spill
their spray along moss-grown banks. The
scenes shift farther north and into the land
of the snows, the home of the fur traders
and trappers. It is a picture that will have
an unusual appeal to those who love the
great out-of-doors.
The picture opens at the Quebec carnival
one of those Canadian festivals, world
famed for its splendor and picturesqueness
and leads through a maze of dramatic in-cidents
to a very happy conclusion, first
showing a man hunt in the north woods,
the working of the famous Mounted Police,
and a battle with the crew of an illicit trad-ing
vessel in the great Glacier pass.
Zena Keefe is seen in a splendid role as a
young Indian girl who proves anew the old
saying that regardless-of color or creed, all
women are "sisters under their skin."
"Way of a Maid "
Splendid Picture
"The Wayof A Maid", a Selznick pic-ture,
which comes to the Hershey Central
Theatre on Tuesday evening, October 24th,
gives versatile Elaine Hammerstein very
much of the same character role "which
Oliver Goldsmith immortalized in "She
Stoops to Conquer."
As bewitching Nadia Castleton, Miss
Hammerstein plays dukes and drakes with
the affections of wealthy young Tom Law-lor,
who, meeting her romantically in the
fancy ball costume of a maid, believes her
to be one. Of course, Tom falls desperate-ly
in love with Nadia, as what excessively
wealthy and ambitious son of a self-made
father would not. So far so good. But
complications arise, other than those to be
found in Mr. Goldsmith's charming play.
While Nadia Castleton remains welUto-do
in the protecting position of society Miss,
she can afford to lead her devoted Romeo
around by the nose. But Nadia Castleton,
her fortune lost, faces a more serious prob-lem.
For it is apparent that her own heart
has become singed in exposing it to the
divine fire.
Then, Tom's folks, wanting to break
fully into the upper circle, seek a summer
home in the East. Nadia's is up for rent.
The Lawlors lease it. And the plot thick-ens.
Having posed before Tom as her own
maid, Nadia finds that to cover up her
track's in society's eyes, she must play
maid to the mother of the chap she loves, in
her own home. What between attentions
of another suitor and the functions of a
house party, the fat falls into the fire. But,
as it should be, all ends well.
Of course, there is but one Elaine Ham-merstein.
But as Nadia Castleton, her
fascination becomes doubly magnetic. She
is give splendid support by a cast which
includes Niles Welch, Diana Allen, Arthur
Housman, Charles Brown, Helen Lindroth,
Arthur Donaldson, William Evllle and that
charming veteran of the speaking stage,
George Fawcett.
Rex Taylor wrote "The Way of a Maid,"
which was picturized by Lewis Allen
Browne #nd*dirccted by William P. S.
Earle.
Last Chance to
Hear Dr. Bailey
The attendance at the Evangelistic
services being held in Derry Presbyterian
Church is very encouraging. Tuesday
evening was observed as American Legion
night and the church was filled to capacity.
These meetings will continue every eve-ning
at 7:30, except Saturday, the final
service being Sunday ovenlng.October 22nd.
Thursday evening, Dr. Halley will speak on
"Tho Straight Gate," Friday ovefilng,
"There Is No Other Saviour," Sunday
morning, "Grace Sufficient " and Sunday
evening, "A Safe Investment." Thursday
evening, a quartette from 4th St. Presby-terian
Church, Lebanon will render several
selections and Friday evening, "Tho Clar-ion
Male Quartette," from Palmyra, will
assist in the service. -
Thursday evening will bo observed as P.
O. S. df A. nlght'and a good representation
1b CXDCCtcd i
' A very cordial Invitation Is extended to
tho public to attend all of these services.
EVERYBODY LIKES GOQD PIE
. AND CAKE
Tho Faithful Workers Bible Class of tho
U. B. Church will have a stand at the
Hershey Market on Saturday morning,
and will have on sale the most.delicious
pics and cakes lmaginnblo-T-tho klnd that
mother, made. Bettor call uf MrsTVohn
Zoll and place your order,
Aj iumber of farms were sold last week
in southern Lancaster county, at prices
surprisingly fair, inNj eiw of bad farming
conditions, and on one that brought about
$11,000 the purchaser has already made a
profit of $1000 by selling it to an upcouritry
farmer. Up-country folks are interested
in down-country farms, so that a 100-acre
farm costing from $7500 to $10,000, is a
much better buy in these times than the
same number of acres selling for two or
three times as much money. Farms south
of New Providence and the Mine Ridge
will grow tobacco of as good quality and as
much weight as farms in the Pequea valley,
and they will produce as much hay, possibly
not quite as much wheat, but better com
than farms still farther north. East Dru-more
township is.one of the best sections in
the "Garden Spot," and the farms of that
township are among the most desirable,
while farm buildings thruout the lower end
are kept in fine repair and have been prac-tically
rebuilt in the last quarter of a cen-tury.
Farmers in Southeastern Pennsylvania
have suffered a loss estimated at over half a
million dollars in this year's wheat crop,
because of hot September weather and
droughts, promoting rapid breeding and
consequent damage by the angoucuois
grain moths.
Total loss is threatened in Adams, York,
Dauphin,, Cumberland and Chester coun-ties,
unless immediate steps are taken to
fumigate grain bins, say extension entomol-ogists
of the Pennsylvania State College.
Millers in those counties are reported to be
turning back wheat offered by farmers, 50
per cent, of which is damaged by grain
moth. The entire southeastern section of
the Pennsylvania. wheat-.bdt.Js„affected.
Most of the State's twenty-six million
bushels crop is grown in this section.
Many farmers failed to heed the frequent
warning from State College and the State
Department of Agriculture to fumigate
after threshing and later if the grain was
held in bins. The damage cannot be re-paired,
but the insects can be checked by
fumigation on advice from county agents.
Berks hunters who have gone afield to
obtain information about the prospects for
game this year, claim that November will
be one of the best rabbit seasons in many
years. The animals, they report, are be-coming
so numerous that farmers regard
them as a pest, and prospects nqw are that
fewer farmers will post "No Tresspassing"
signs on their land.
The "no trespass" sign idea was carried
too far, in the opinion of many hunters,
who wanted only the privilege of walking
across the fields, and who were willing to
make themselves responsible for any
damages done to farm property. The
farmers, in many cases, are coming around
to the same view. Because a few hunters
were killing chickens or turkeys, stealing
apples or other farm produce, the farmer
put up notices a few years ago banning
hunters.
This was all right for the first year, when
the farmer and his sons and hired man
could shoot pretty nearly all the bunnies on
the farm, hunters say. The second year
witnessed a big increase in the number of
rabbits, because they are prolific breeders,
and now they are so plentiful that they de-stroy
young grain, fruit and cabbage in the
winter, they eat the bark of young fruit
trees, killing the trees.
Other kinds of game are also numerous,
and hunters, who are marksmen enough to
kill birds on the wing, will have plenty of
practice this season.
Title to the White Hall farm, one of the
finest in the ownership of the James Young
estate, in the vicinity of Middletown, has
been taken by the State officers of the Odd
Fellows for an establishment to be con-nected
with the benevolent work of the
order. The farm is one of the largest in
the Middletown section, Which is in the
richest agricultural portion of Dauphin
county, and has been famed for many years
for its productiveness. The Young farms
were for more than half a century among
the beat known in this part of the State,
lying between the- Susquehanna and the
Swatara. During the Spanish War and
the early part of the Spanish War Camp
Meade was located otv the Young farms,
and. four regiments of the United States
Army were organized there. Plans of the
Odd Fellows are to begin construction of
buildings in the spring.
Mrs. P. R. Sweigart, of Lititz, is travel-ling
west with a poll parrot that has made
tho trip across the continent three times
and is now 17 years old. As the parrot
approached Harrisburg she shouted, "I
wanta see, I wanta see," and nothing but
temporary liberty satisfied her. From tho
top of the cage she surveyed the scenes
Harrisburg presents from a car window and
after catching a glimpse of tho capital dome
she indicated a desire to retire to her perch
in tho cage and bid, her mistress lock the
door.
Dauphin county has registered over 4000
hunters this year, and it la possible the
number may be doubled before long, Most
of these hunters go after rabbits and there
are large numbers of cottontails reported
frisking about the roads not far from Har-risburg.
Some pheasants have also been
8CCn' rs-U-r
. Trie estatolof Samuel ,Kunkel, Harris-burg
banker and park commissioner, will
give some of its property along the river
front above tho northern Harrisburg city
lino to, the municipality for incorporation ,
In tho parkway system. This will permit
of tho parkway being pushed' along tho Sus-quehanna
almost to Estherton, an historical
mansion, now a hospital, , , . , „;
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