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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
7
Mrs J R Willets of York Pennsylvania describes severe stomach trouble with gas pressing on her heart causing distress and night awakenings. After trying various remedies she took Tanlac from J I Gore Co and reports significant relief, noting it was sold by Druggist L N Mayer.
The state reports a massive hay crop of 4 2 2 831 tons mainly clover and timothy with timothy ahead by a slight margin. Clover hay accounts for 26 percent and timothy 33 percent of 1 414 100 tons. mixed hay 29 percent. alfalfa 6 percent. millet 1. other tame hay 4. green grains 1. Across winter wheat, 62 percent is seeded to clover, reflecting a broad clover-following practice. Alfalfa figures vary widely across states, with major shares in California and Oklahoma, while Pennsylvania notes strong orchard interest due to high apple prices and calls for renewed pruning and pest control measures. Rev. Ruhl’s apple crop value tops $236.05 million for 1978, about three-eighths of all fruit value. Rev. Allen Hubl shipped a record herd of 35 fat steers averaging 1420 pounds at $18.07 per cwt to West Philadelphia for Easter trade, a farming milestone in local cattle history.
An Ohio legend of poultry, Granny the hen, dies at 18 after laying over 2000 eggs in a long career. Owner William Maxwell kept precise egg records, noting Granny's era of 200 eggs per year and sustained output. Hog slaughter at Danville State hospital farm yields 122 hogs averaging 360 pounds, valued around $10,600, with nine tons of lard and weekly fresh pork sausage served to inmates. Early-hatching advice from the U S Department of Agriculture highlights benefits of hatch early, producing vigorous pullets that lay in fall and winter, reinforcing long term profitability for poultry keepers. Dr John W. Ruskin describes Eskimo habits and discipline, noting parental responsibility and physical perfection among natives.
Safe gentle remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and restore vitality. Advertises four capsules daily, says results include new life and health, offers refund if not satisfied, urges to buy original import and avoid substitutes. Sold in three sealed sizes at drug stores.
A Lancaster County delegation met with Commissioner Sadler in Harrisburg to learn the state’s Sproul road plan. Primary routes will be state funded and four year improvements are targeted, while secondary roads will be county built and maintained with state aid. Lancaster routes be designated later. Route 138 between Lancaster and Lebanon is among the secondary roads. Lancaster County expects $148,000 for road improvements in 1919, with No. 148 deemed most important.
Lancaster County court proclamation from Sheriff G Gaiber calls for a court of general quarter sessions of the peace and bar delivery to convene on the third Monday in April at Lancaster Court House. Officials and constables are summoned to attend with rolls records and examinations to prosecute prisoners in the jail as required by law.
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