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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
11
A German museum hosts a display of ancient artillery including ballistae and catapults. The article notes that early weapons relied on strength and range rather than accuracy, with ballistae throwing stones up to several pounds and catapults firing arrows horizontally.
The article discusses a fad of using thumbscrews to reshape nails and fingers to fit beauty ideals. It notes gradual, mild to increasing discomfort, compares the practice to foot binding and medieval inquisition, and warns that pain grows with prolonged use.
Palmyra and nearbyites host or visit friends on Sunday. Charles Eckenroth of Myerstown visits town. Mrs. Mary H Givler of Mechanicsburg visits her sister Mrs Martin Early. she is eighty eight and active. Jacob Gingrich dislocates an arm playing ball. Hilda Erb of Dickinson College vacationing with her parents Wa H Erb. Sarah Gingrich of Shippensburg CMSN S visits her parents. Sarah Miller of Millersville State Normal School vacationing with her parents.
The Pastor Association met at the Eagle Hotel in Palmyra on Monday March 20. A future gathering is planned for May 1 in Lebanon.
Work crews push a tower atop the hose house to relocate the fire bell now hindered by its yearlong position. It is hoped the bell will be rung from the first floor by ropes or chains in future alarms, replacing the old hammer method.
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