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Valley View – Koppenhaver Blacksmithing, 1952

A 1952 advertisement for George A. Koppenhaver, Blacksmith, Valley View, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. General Blacksmithing and New Idea Farm Machinery ___________________________________ From the 1952 yearbook, Senior Sentinel of the Hubley Township High School, Hubley Township, Schuylkill […]

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Gratz – Hoffman Hatchery, 1990

A 1990 advertisement for Hoffman Hatchery, P. O. Box 129, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Gostlings — Ducklings — Chicks — Turkeys — Guineas Bantams — Gamebirds — Swans ___________________________________ From […]

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Hegins – Schrope Brothers Egg Farm, 1952

A 1952 advertisement for Schrope Brothers White Leghorn Egg Farm, Hegins, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. This year we are resuming the hatching of Baby Chicks.  All of our breeders have been […]

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Spring Glen – Blyler Fruit Farm, 1996

A 1996 advertisement (business card) for Blyler Fruit Farm, HCR 1, Box 61, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Fruit and Vegetable Farm ___________________________________ From the 1996 yearbook, La Memoria, of the […]

May 12, 2025
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“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 […]

April 16, 2025
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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.  […]

April 11, 2025
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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 […]

April 6, 2025
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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 […]

April 4, 2025

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