History of Bell Telephone in Lititz and Consolidation
The Lititz telephone system grew under Bell as the Denver and Ephrata Company extended its network. Since 1926 a single extended line and updated exchange replaced duplications, with about 8000 local calls daily and 475 toll calls. Loyal operators with long service records mark the Lititz office.
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Bell Telephone Company
Lititz
Denver and Ephrata Company
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Bell Company
Penn State Company
Denver and Ephrata Telephone Company
Baby
Bell Telephone Co
Lancaster-Lititz
Bell
Denver & Ephrata Co
Ing
Miss Keller
Mrs. Bollinger
Grace Keppel
Bollinger
Sun Spots Shrink and Weather Outlook Improves
Reportedly, German astronomers say sun spots in the current eleven year cycle have passed their peak and begun to shrink. They caution the next five years may see fewer natural disasters though comets Taylor Halmes and Eneke will appear, with Jupiter and Mars nearing Earth attracting attention to planetary life questions.
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America
Europe
Japan
Taylor
Halmes
Eneke
Jupiter
Mars
Earth
Baptismal Rites At St James Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday at St James Church baptism was administered to Master Richard Fleckenstein and Master Nicholas Mastromatteo. The Catholic rite is defined as an outward ceremony established by Christ to grant grace, cleansing sin and granting a right to heaven.
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St. James
Richard Fleckenstein
Nicholas Mastromatteo
Christ
Heaven
Earth
Theoly
Church
Pius IX
God
Jesus Christ
Snake Myth About Wiggling Tails After Death
A brief note explains a superstition that a snake’s tail may continue to wiggle after death. It clarifies that tail movement does not persist to sunset or sunrise in any consistent pattern. The excerpt cites observer claims without scientific backing.
True Enthusiasm Lights the Way to Worthy Tasks
Grove Patterson in the Mobile Register argues that genuine enthusiasm is the inner spirit that motivates us toward meaningful work, while much so called enthusiasm is mere conversational fireworks fueling empty talk.
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Grove Patterson
Mobile Register
Lawn Mower Sharpening Service Advertises Demand
An advertisement promotes an Ideal Lawn Mower Sharpener claiming scientific, dust free sharpening. It thanks past customers and seeks continued patronage with a guarantee on all work.
Jacob Bachman Delivers Lawn Mowers to Roy Fummelberger
Jacob Bachman delivered lawn mowers to Roy Fummelberger at 119 West Orange Street, Badt.
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Roy Fummelberger
Orange St
Badt
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Pennsylvania
Esther Grosch
Lancaster
Miriam 8. Weidler
Annetta Evans
Mary 5
S. Kautz
Verna Risser
Indianapolis News
Jacob Bachman
F James Lyall Stuart
Ben S. G. Bynon
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Pennsylvania Indemnity Corporation
Philadelphia
E. E. Habecker
E. Main Street
New Hudson
Ices
Adson
Hudson
Main Street
Frank H. Gable
Lititz, Perna
L. & M. Pure Paints
Wm. M. Amer
Donnelly
Dobb
Lititz Springs
Lititz, Pa
THE
Stauffer Company
Lancaster, Pa
Raymond Frank
Kersey Carrigan
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