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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
2
This passage highlights housewives and assistants conducting thorough seasonal cleaning. It notes using broom, brushes, vacuum cleaners, dusters, soap and hot water to scour every part of the home from basement to attic. It mentions steps and covered chairs as footholds for risky positions while removing cobwebs and dust from hard to reach corners.
One hundred fifty men are at work on the Masonic tract at Elizabethtown on stone contracts for the Grand Lodge Hall and the power plant. The aim is to finish Grand Lodge Hall early in the fall. original eighteen month deadline was slowed by cold weather and severe winter. A strenuous effort will seek to catch up.
At the suggestion of editor J E Schroll the Mt Joy High School class edited the bulletin last week. Six young men and six young women contributed, producing a paper filled with lively news and commendable effort.
Conestoga Centre residents inspected the Conestoga Casket Company's new plant last week. The recently formed firm showed a bright outlook for substantial business with officers listed as President A. M. Charles, Vice President W. C. Pritchard, Treasurer H. G. Good, Secretary Landis V. Good, and Superintendent W. D. Wager.
Reports from the Bureau of Vital Statistics show 7,300 more births than deaths in January across the state, signaling a yearly gain near 100,000 population. If continued, births alone could add about a million residents by the next census, not counting immigrants.
Marietta marks its 100th year with old residents Mary Mattis and William TreDerick nearing 90, and John Eagle as chief executive. A home week and Grand Army reunion are planned for early September. Historical notes recall Mexican War service, Civil War Company E of the 107th, high rafting seasons, and aging river pilots Frederick Waller and Martin Hisenberger.
After a soaking rain loosened frost, Buzzard Rock crumbled from its precarious perch above the Philadelphia division freight branch near Columbia. The rock blocked traffic for hours until three wrecking crews used dynamite and scoops to clear the line and restore movement. The incident ends long standing railroad fear of a possible train disaster at the site.
The article argues Pennsylvania air is as effective as Colorado air for tuberculosis treatment. It notes 21 public and private sanatoria plus Mt. Alto, offering near friends and local work. Many patients waste savings on western rail trips only to rely on charity, while Pennsylvania sanatoria cure arrests and speed recovery at home.
A Pennsylvania study confirms fall spray of lime sulfur protects fruit tree buds from winter feeders. Mrs. E. S. Large, Ortanna, found un sprayed twigs lose buds while sprayed trees retain them. State Zoologist notes ruffed grouse and red squirrels wintering near orchards are repelled by the spray, aiding protection for birch and elm buds as well.
A Pennsylvania manufacturer worried by San Jose scale in Osage orange hedges asks how to stop infestation near his fruit trees. State Zoologist H A Surface recommends pulling hedges up, or burning after leafing, to destroy roots and prevent regrowth. He notes hedges harbor scale and aid sparrows, advising destruction where scale is present.
We offer a large stock of Coal-Hard Medium and Soft. All sizes of Company. A broad assortment of Lumber. A hard vein slate. The best Victor and Plaster. Calcium Plaster and Pewter Sand.
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