History of Bell Telephone Company of Lititz
The Lititz telephone system expands its reach with a new exchange at 104 East Main Street and underground conduits. C. E. Eaby, VP of Denver and Ephrata, leads updates to reduce street pole clutter and use back alley wiring. Lititz subscribers can now access 18,500,000 U S telephones, Canada, and about 2,700,000 in Europe via Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania cooperation.
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C. E. Eaby
Denver and Ephrata Company
East Main Street
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Europe
Lititz
United States
Canada
Inconsiderate Traffic Cop Nominated in Boston Incident
A Boston Transcript account depicts a tense confrontation between a motorist and a traffic officer near a station. The driver accuses the officer of threatening dismissal while narrowly avoiding injury during the encounter.
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Nomine
Boston Transcript
Master Service at St James Easter Observance
The Catholic church at St James holds a solemn Easter service with gospel accounts detailing the Resurrection. The message emphasizes Christ is risen and faith in Him restores hope, citing scripture from Matthew John and Revelation to affirm divine truth and salvation.
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St. James
Jesus
Christ
St. Paul
Eve
Jonas
Sis
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Thomas
God
Ticklish People and Laughter in American Magazine
A quotation notes that many favor laughing at everything over never laughing at all. The line reflects American Magazine’s humorous stance on joy and wit.
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Irive
Mule Handling Insight From a Plowman
A man describes how he manages mules by putting soil in a mule’s mouth to taste when plowing stalls. He asserts the tactic makes the mule forget what it was thinking, noting he has found success with bulky creatures and shares this practical tip.
Death Curtain Falls on Cremation Policy Gag
A witty dialogue features a fire insurance agent urging life coverage and a young wife debating cremation as an unlikely solution. The exchange riffs on policies and fears with a dark, gloomy tone.
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Dbut
Untitled fragment hints at domestic contention
A fragment from a dialogue shows a wife defending her living on an account while a partner questions her care for the husband, revealing tension in a domestic scene.
Publicity and George Washington’s Bluff Questioned
An inquiry weighs whether Washington’s famed bluffs were genuine or generated by press agents. The piece contrasts authentic narrative with promotional framing and examines reliability of early public image.
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George Washington
The Glory Fades
The couple speaks of watching the sea and delaying lunch as the bride and groom exchange intimate lines. A stray cryptic note about handwriting and an injured man who broke his arm yesterday appears in the scene.
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Jack
Jackie
Steneg van
Pheas Fanny
Steneg
Confession of Error and Witty Gossip in a Society Sketch
In a sharp society column a playful exchange teases a woman named Miss Stone who captivates Mr. Steele. The piece riffs on aging, marriage, and flirtation with a playful lodestone metaphor, reflecting era gossip norms and social dynamics.
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Miss Stone
Mr. Steele
Drummer Seeks Father-in-Law Approval for Marriage
A young man explains he plays drums in a jazz orchestra while seeking his prospective father-in-law’s consent. The exchange centers on financial stability as a prerequisite for marriage.
Florida Sam Blows Saxophone in Humorous Call and Response
Florida Sam performs a saxophone blow while California Deke questions his claims. The exchange portrays a playful clash over what he actually does in a Florida setting.
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Florida
Sam
California
Deke
Higher Mathematics Bigger-Well Golf Banter
The morning golf round featured a playful contest with quotes that "1 went around the course in thirty two strokes" and "I shaved in twenty two strokes" as banter between players.
Architects Compare Ancient and Modern Building Quality
The dialogue asks why ancient structures endure, suggesting they were built with superior methods. The speaker notes longer lasting construction while contrasting with modern techniques.
Heiress to Marry Triggered Public Interest
A curious item notes an heiress set to marry amid questions about her suitor. The fragment hints at motives and curiosity over the engagement, urging readers to place classified ads in the Record to test reactions.
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W. H. Buck
Clothier & Gents’ Furnisher
Wfe’s. Little Jests
Yosi
Gils
America
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Fisher
Thomas Steffy
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ARS
Lititz, Penna
Geo. L. Hepp’s
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