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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
6
A 1931 Sunday School lesson by Rev. P. B. Fitzwater examines Luke 16 with focus on contrasts between the rich man and Lazarus. It traces destinies after death, the fixedness of life beyond the grave, and the sufficiency of Scripture over apparitions, urging readers to seek Bible truth for moral guidance.
A reflective note on daily life as a conduit for spiritual influence, citing G. MacDonald. The common transections of life are viewed as channels through which sacred influence and divine work subtly permeate ordinary existence.
Starch transformed from luxury to civilizational staple, linking corn farming to industry. The piece traces starch from ancient Egypt and Rome to modern factories, detailing production shifts, dominant sources like white corn, and tariff effects that favor domestic starch over imports.
Harrisburg announces the Southern Surety Company must finish 2.92 miles of grading and drainage on Traffic Route 224 in York County after the Deline and Elms contract default. About 15 percent of the $92,200.26 bid remains incomplete. work began July 8, 1930 and was halted last fall as the contractor claimed financial inability and began removing equipment.
Mr and Mrs Homer Hiestand and child in Rothsville Sunday. Mrs Sanford Todd Mrs Fry called on Hiestands last week. Mrs Klopp Lititz called on Ellen Jane Longenecker Saturday. Wilbur Miller called on Galen Minnich Lititz Sunday. John Kreider visited Herrs Nurseries near New Danville Sunday. Hayden Borbergher and Amos Nissley Mt Joy Sunday. Forrest Henning and the Minnich sisters plus Bollinger motored to Philadelphia Saturday. Kate Hollinger visited her brother Samuel Hollinger Manheim Sunday. Ellen Longenecker hosted Rev Cassel Manheim Sunday. Omer Minnich daughter called on William Brenner Route 2. Dallas Flory callers included Wommert Fruitville Pike Long Oregon etc. Willis Enterline family and Mary Hiestand and Ella Elizabethtown also mentioned.
Sunday gatherings across Manheim and vicinity featured neighbors visiting Emma Cochran and Mrs. Emma Cochran. A birthday surprise for Purella Dittman at John Dittman’s home included many young guests and gifts. The piece ends with a prompt to read the Record Classified Adva.
An advertise missing terms describes Bukets the bladder physic with buchy leaves and juniper oil claiming to purge impurities and acids, ease irritation and back ache, and improve bladder irregularities like pains and tee. It pitches castor oil like effects and promises money back if it fails, available at L. N. Moyen's Drug Store.
Prothonotary notice requests accounts for confirmation nisi on Monday April 20 1931. Spindler Alice E guardian for Northern Trust and Savings Co. file. Administrator notice for Estate of Emlin B Landis late of Penn Towne Lancaster County Pa letters of administration granted to Katie M Landis administrator. Debts to be paid and claims presented to M M Harnish attorney.
Marcasite is a iron disulfide mineral also called white iron pyrites coxcombpyrites or radiated pyrites. Found as pale yellow orthorhombic crystals, the term also applies to certain other minerals.
The Manchester Advocate notes a partisan contest where one party aims to win control while the opposing party fights to remain in power. The piece frames the struggle as a battle for influence, shaping policy direction and local governance.
The history of American newspapers begins with Richard Pierce issuing Public Occurrences on September 25, 1680, which produced only one issue. The Boston News Letter, the first newspaper to continue publication, appeared on April 24, 1704.
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