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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
3
Printed notice explains how to update paper address and notes obituary or society resolutions charge a line for each insertion. It urges publishing changes promptly and mentions proceeds for private, church, charity or other benefit.
A historical note warns that after the extinction of Demon Rum in July hot punch will fade as a common cold remedy. The piece mentions people using hot punches with foot baths and medicinal storage of liquor, and it hints at nervousness over neighbors' judgments and possible strange findings in a future work of letters.
A long standing bill requiring all vehicles on public roads to display lights at night fails repeatedly due to Graupe opposition. Grange supporters argue lights enhance safety amid rising motor traffic and warn horsedrawn wagons suffer worst outcomes in collisions. Farmers urged to write to their legislator to back the measure.
An old pamphlet jokes that castor oil, once a staple in family medicine, is being displaced by airplane use. It notes the oil’s notorious taste and implies the plane’s role in delivering medical supplies, humorously claiming the aircraft’s oiling of its own delicate parts.
A reflective piece on giving oil of licorice to boys and the difficulty of swallowing it. It discusses parental enforcement, candy bribes, and the claim that alternative remedies may be as good, though doubts remain about their effectiveness. It notes the inevitable resistance from children and the lingering aftertaste.
Rothsville High edged Blair County rivals 43 to 41 on their home floor in a tense game. Rothsville girls beat Memorial Presbyterian 8 to 2 as local activity filled the weekend. Numerous residents visiting relatives and friends in town, with several moving and household updates noted.
Miss Blyva Metzler visited relatives at Petershore on Sunday. Esther Balmer of Millway fed her friend Minnie Zartman on Sunday. Miss Jennie Jngk and Hettie Tess spent Saturday and Sunday at Livity. Ida Kaur of Brunnerville visited Mae Kitnier on Sunday. Lights installed in Brethran church and 39 meetings to be held Sundays. Abram Metyl er and others near Bruncerville on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bollinger and others near Lincoln. Rev. A G Fahnestock and family on Sunday. Harry S Wins moved with family to a farm near Denver on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nissley were at Richland Lebanon county Saturday. Mrs. Nisstey’s father died Friday at Richland. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Graybill spent Sunday at Liita with the parents. grand wedding dinner for newly married Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zook.
A large gathering attended the Hopeland spelling bee on Saturday evening. A two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Loose of this place died. Funeral services were held at the house on Friday afternoon with interment at Lincoln Cemetery. Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Wealand a baby girl on Thursday of last week. Our school closed on Friday last as several pupils started at Mphrata school on Monday. Mr C B Snyder Elmer and Mary Snyder visited the Harry Wiest family near Denver on Sunday.
Weidler Hahn and family from Missouri Valley Iowa visited Clayton Wolf and family this Sunday. John Dougherty of Johnstown visited his son here last Sunday. Henry Pierce plans a public sale Saturday afternoon for his blacksmith shop and personal property. The past week’s storm damaged fences in this section. J W Bush’s auction drew a large crowd last Saturday. Mrs Rudy Brown suffers diabetes. Emma Brown spent Tuesday at Richland. Mrs William Dunkleberger and three Hornville children visit her parents. Mrs Sarah Hackman and son Charles of Pine Till were guests of A F Getz and family last Sunday. Amos Smith moved to Intercourse on Monday. Amos Sweager and family moved into a home they bought.
Rothsville High School beat Altoona in a close, fast-paced home game on their floor. Key scorers included Landis, Haber, Irwin, and Baker, with 19 fouls called against Rothsville. After the game, Rothsville Highs girls defeated Memorial Presbyterian 6 to 2. Upcoming: Rothsville hosts Alumni on April 4 and Pious Reserves play on April 5. Senior class book orders announced for "Bubbles."
William Schverling, formerly of this place, visits on Tuesday. He holds a position with Istriman, multimillionaire owner of the ship plant where a terrible accident occurred this week. He is Hartiman’s aide and also carries the mail between Bristol and Uarri man. He says he has a choice of three cars belonging to the missionaire and other plant officials when taking out a party. The chief of guards at the ship yards was a former Lititz Bus company owner. Through the Lititz Record William notes the Bristol postmaster King has taken a fancy to the town. On his return he will face questions about this part of the country more than a candidate taking a post office civil service test.
A Lititz veteran describes grabbing a knife from a German attacker after he fired and missing. He recalls killing the man with two stabs in the back and later fighting another foe with the same knife. He notes German cruelty, witnessing a boy killed by officers, and the dehumanizing view of the enemy. The veteran also recalls shell shock, narrow escapes near fire, and experiences in Belgium and France including air attacks, water challenges, and a French barroom incident.
A wartime interview recalls a soldier’s pride in turning hand powered washers into power machines. He describes drills, humor amid danger, and the relief of easier chores after the upgrade. The story notes his next year of service and the practical impact on daily life at camp.
The piece notes state Brewers Association input from Philadelphia, with Lancaster brewers to keep 2 percent alcohol beer. Brewers expect a 2 percent limit if law defines lower alcohol as intoxicating. Liquor dealers are hopeful about the industry’s future, while Amanda Landes argues wets misread the situation. After June 30 wartime prohibition effects, January 36 1920 constitutional amendment changes are referenced. The text shifts to a poem excerpt about frost forests and a distant green summer forest from James Lane Allen.
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