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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
8
The bluish haze on polished surfaces is moisture and dust buildup. It can be removed with a damp cloth or soft material moistened with tepid water and a little pure soap if needed, or a few drops of olive oil on the cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth or chamois.
A description explains that traveling westward lengthens each day by one hour per 15 degrees of longitude, as motion aligns with the sun. Completing a full circumnavigation would result in losing one day upon arrival due to the earth’s 360 degree circumference.
The Moravian Seminary for Girls in Bethlehem, called the Moravian Fem Sem, seeks a $250,000 capital raise after 186 years of operation. Led by Mrs. Eugene Grace with a major gift from Eugene A. Rau, the drive aims to fund building upgrades as the school asks the public for support for the first time.
The Royal Commission of Museums and Galleries outlines varied museum roles. Shorthand students use lectures for dictation practice, foreigners learn English, boys enjoy slides, and museums serve as meeting places. Director A. Curle notes flirtations occur. London visitors may face a two cent entrance fee.
The State game commission faces high demand for ringneck pheasants and will hatch birds in game preserves using ordinary barnyard hens. Ten thousand eggs will be distributed to refuges with instructions for incubation and care, five thousand of which come from the New York State game commission.
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission reports the release of 80,564 cottontail rabbits, the largest annual stock in the state. Rabbits came from Missouri and Kansas dealers who guarantee no tularemia. Rabbits are shipped in clean crates and cared for by game protectors until conditions suit release. none were released near Lititz.
A scientist reports worms possess a surprising sense of hearing after completing a series of tests on earthworms. The findings suggest sensory abilities in invertebrates that challenge previous assumptions about their perception.
A collection of short, quirky sayings and observations. Items touch on birds, gardening, seasonal produce, tax notices, car care, and social commentary. Notable bits warn about spring preparations, household tasks, and urban life while playful lines critique fashion, romance, and politics.
The term Scotch Irish emerged with Ulster settlement in 1669. Scottish settlers dominated the Ulster plantation, shaping the north of Ireland as a Scotch occupation following James VI’s accession as James I of England.
The note traces the phrase A Little Bird Told Me through various languages and links it to a verse from Ecclesiastes 10 20. It warns against reviling rulers or the rich and cites a parable about a bird of the heavens carrying water and carrying matters.
A historic tale notes that during the Dark Ages parrots were valued for repeating the Apostles Creed. A claim states a hundred gold pieces were paid for a bird that could recite the creed correctly, highlighting superstition and early charms.
A brief Ohio State Journal note reflects on the prospect of buying a closed car with a rumble seat amid economic worry. It mentions a likely demand for a telephone installation as part of the consideration.
A collage of remarks shows differing fortunes and tastes among residents. A dentist laments money aligns with survival struggles while other quotes reflect people’s differing values and humor across communities.
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