“Standard” Supports Election of Coolidge in 1924
A political cartoon titled “Don’t Be a Shirker,” appeared on the front page of the Lykens Standard, October 21, 1934. It featured “Uncle Sam” pointing to a large plaque that […]
Hegins – Twin Valley Farmers’ Exchange, 1952
A 1952 advertisement for Twin Valley Farmers’ Exchange, Hegins, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Blue Label Potatoes Quaker State Eggs ___________________________________ From the 1952 yearbook, Senior Sentinel of the Hubley Township High School, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. […]
Herndon – Mandata Poultry Company, 1952
A 1952 advertisement (business card) for Mandata Poultry Company, Herndon, R. D., Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. ___________________________________ From the 1952 yearbook, Senior Sentinel of the Hubley Township High School, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. A complete digital […]
Halifax Barn Fire, 1924
This story of a fire near Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was reported in the Lykens Standard, September 26, 1924: BARN AND CROPS DESTROYED BY FIRE AT HALIFAX Handicapped by the […]
Hegins – Twin Valley Eggs
An undated advertising item (thermometer) from Twin Valley, Hegins, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. W. E. Eschelman, Manager Suggests You Hold Eggs Between 50° and 60° __________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should […]
Upper Dauphin High School – Future Farmers of America, 1990
A 1990 photograph of the Future Farmers of America Chapter at the Upper Dauphin Area High School, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Identified in the photo: Front Row: B. Scholl; R. Frederick; […]
Spring Glen – Blyler’s Produce, 1952
A 1952 advertisement for Elmer C. Blyler and Family, Quality Farm Produce, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. We Specialize in STRAWBERRIES, POTATOES, AND PEACHES ___________________________________ From the 1952 yearbook, Senior Sentinel of […]
Lykens Township – Reigle Barn Fire, 1925
A fire of unknown origin broke out in a barn in rural Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The lack of a phone to call in the alarm significanly delayed a […]