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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
7
Fat cattle are being sold at ten cents per pound for fine grade steers. Farmers report demand remains steady as high quality animals fetch top prices while overall market activity shows cautious buying and slight early-season tightening.
Butchers report cattle feeding losses this year while hides remain cheap. Hides are lower in price than in 1914 with some grades cheaper than at any time since 1904, signaling a tilt in meat and byproduct markets.
Farmers are sewing clover seed though some plots were seeded months ago. A generous rate is ten to twelve pounds. Clover and alfalfa fetch 15 dollars per bushel while alsaike sells for 18. During the war clover commanded double the current price.
The note explains that a purchase price of 31.18 becomes 100.00 by policy anniversaries. It states that the cash surrender value on the fourth anniversary and on later anniversaries appears in the right-hand column, illustrating the policy’s accumulation schedule and the value available upon surrender. It emphasizes the progressive growth trajectory used in the illustration.
Seedleaf Tobacco Growers Company in Lancaster installs the Proctor Dryer to combat black rot. Under USDA supervision, the device dries Lancaster county tobacco at low heat, removing excess moisture while preserving flavor and aroma. If successful countywide, annual industry savings could reach 300000 to 600000 dollars.
The Bureau of Animal Industry outlines major grape pests and diseases and a spraying schedule. Key targets include anthracnose, black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, rose chafer, grape berry moth, and grape root worm, with specific lime sulfur and Bordeaux mixture-Arsenate of Lead treatments and timing from pruning through berry touch and post bloom, plus resin soap for adhesion.
Lan caster veteran known as the King of the Newsboys is jailed awaiting trial for misrepresentation of bond transactions. He allegedly posed as an agent for National City Bank of New York and profited from German bond sales. He surrendered $5000 saved for the first case and two more charges followed. bail could not be posted.
EB EL recounts the career of a Penryn blacksmith and horseshoer beginning April 1, 1886. He apprenticed under his uncle Jacob B. Eberly at Mt Airy, later worked in Lititz and Lebanon county, then Manheim for Clement T. Gibble. He eventually started his own shop in Penryn, logging thirty-five uninterrupted seasons, gaining 25 pounds in weight, and plans retirement when profits suffice.
Adjutant General Frank D. Beary announced the summer encampment dates for Mount Gretna units. The 109th and 110th Infantry will meet July 9 to 28, while the 111th and 112th Infantry are slated July 26 to August 6.
An old-time ad extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a spring blood tonic renewing red cells and vitality. It claims improved color and energy within days, advises buying from a druggist with genuine labeling, and notes tablet and liquid forms share the same medicinal value.
Lancaster County April court sessions set for the last two weeks with Quarter Sessions opening Monday April 18 and Common Pleas starting Monday April 25, outlining the staggered schedule and key dates for court hearings.
Mrs L G Roth of 2020 Broad St Lititz recounts back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes daytime fatigue and vision disturbances and credits the remedy with restoring ease in daily activities. Price 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY endorsement included.
The Farmers National Bank of Lititz in Lititz Lancaster County Pennsylvania is authorized to have succession until the close of business on February 8 1941. Acting Comptroller T P Kane confirms the extension under the National Banking Act and notes Charter No 5773 and Extension No 3887.
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