Tobacco Market Tensions Rise Among Lancaster Growers
Local packers push to buy 1912 tobacco as prices stiffen yet remain low. Cigar industry stays active with full orders and no idle factories. Flood losses in Ohio spark hopes for a stronger 1913 market, prompting growers to buy substantial acreage. Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Association warns of lasting impact on 10 000 farmers and a four million dollar annual income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lancaster County Tobacco Growers’ Association
Honored After 25 Years Service at St Andrew’s Sabbath School
Special services honored Charles H. Leinbach for 25 years as superintendent of St. Andrew's Reformed Sabbath School in Reading. Over 1,300 attended as he led a program praising his 25 years of work, during which membership grew from 75 to 1,100, one of Berks county's largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Leinbach
St. Andrew’s
Reading
Teachers Examination Dates Set by County Superintendent Fleisher
County Superintendent Fleisher designates examination dates for teachers. Primary teachers meet June 3 at the Y M C A in Lancaster. For first time entrants, May 13 15 16 20 29 at the Y M C A in Lancaster. Millersville Normal School participants May 27 at Millersville. Provisional certificate applicants June 5 in Conroy Donegal Mt Joy and June 6 Eph rate Clay and Cocalico Ephrata with further sessions June 24 25. Provisional certificate candidates exam at the Y M C A in Lancaster.
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Fleisher
Lancaster
Millersville Normal School
Millersville
Conroy
Donegal
Mt. Joy
Rapho—Mt. Joy
Ephrata
Clay and
Cocalico
ROTHSVILLE NOTES AND LEXINGTON DOINGS UPDATE
Rain postponed a Miss Barbara Bomberger recital to April 26 at Kieffer's Hall. Local visits include Elmer Shaar family from Lancaster and Mrs. Susan Young town residents. Ira Martin opens a select school with twenty four pupils. Lexington residents cheer road macadamization near the hotel as Roadmaster Williams begins work. Clarence Dillman and wife travel to Philadelphia for new spring stock. Isaac Reidenbach and family visit Samuel Young.
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Kieffer
Lancaster
J. Fred. Essig
BE. M. Frankfort
Child of
Mary Zellers of
Lititz
S. M. Ruth
Ira Martin
Lexington
Williams
Clarence Dillman
Philadelphia
Isaac Reidenbach
Samuel Young
Local Notes Record Town Life and Upcoming Events
Fragments describe weather woes for teamsters and painters, local illnesses, and community events. Mentions Miss Callie Biemesderfer, Rolandus Keath, Jere Witmyer, Brethren Sunday school in Gibble’s church, and plans for a May 2 KGE event. Highlights include baccalaureate sermons, Alumni meeting, and high school commencement with Thorbahn’s Orchestra. Also notes gymnastics, Church dedications, and local visits from Milton Ulrich family and Ralph Adams.
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Warren Biemesderfer
Hershey
Lebanon
Callie Biemesderfer
Meda Diehm
Rolandus Keath
K’s
Jere Witmyer
Jacob Hershey
Gibble’s
Hiram Gibble, Jr
Sante
Elm
Jerome Koehler
Penryn
Bomberger and
Weber
Wm. Eshleman
Lititz
Henry Singer
Callie Bomberger
Mace Hoke
Mr. Hoke
Hoke
Lewistown
Harvey Keath
Roy
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lodge
Fire Company
Akron
New Fire Company
J. W. Bittner
Alumni Association
Katie Hartman
U. E
H. J. Kline
A. P. Wenger
U. K
Thorbahn
Orchestra
Lancaster
Ephrata
Myer Wolf
W. K. Wolf
Ralph Adams
Camden
N. J
Mules for Sale by Penryn Dealer Isaac Larah
Farmers are advised that Isaac Larah of Penryn sells mules for John D. Bear. Prospective purchasers may contact him by postal card or by Indiana or Bell telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Larah
Penryn
John D. Bear
Ind
Bell
Protective garment hooks and cedarized bags advertised
Nothing to beat them for protection against moths. These have hooks inside to hang garments on and come in different sizes. Tarine Bags 50c 60c 75c 90c. Cedarized Bags 65c 75c 1.00 1.25. Now is the time to order Slip Covers and Awnings. Prices the lowest for best workmanship and materials.
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J. F. Buch
Lititz Pa
Post Office
Rothsville Notes
Fron
Peneyn Pennings
Akron Notes
Anna Stoner
J. R. Frank
Pearl Bilger
Souderton
Valeria Wood
Dublin
Bucks County
M. Rt. Hess
Elmira Hess
Hichelberger
Jacob
Oregon
Wm. Rodman
Henry Pfautz
Brownstown
Clayton Risser
Uncle Sam
Panama
Milton Ulrich
Levi B. Risser
Watt & Shand
Corner Square
East King Street
Lancaster, PA
Manahan
Ladies Neckwear Dept
Hager
Lancaster County
Manheim Knitting Mills
Lititz Springs Hosiery Company
Columbia Standard Underwear and Embroidery Company
Columbia
Puritan
Panama Canal
Lancaster Cut Glass Company
Hager Anniversary Piano Club
Life and Relief Insurance
Victrolas
Heppe Pianos
Steinway
Wheelock
Iteppe
Heppe
Francesca-Heppe
Hacur & Bro
Lancaster Co
Wertsch
E. Main St
Waltham
Miller’s Store
New York
New Spring Embroideries
Chase & Sanbourn
Boston
Chas.e. Miller Corner Bread & Orange Sts
Lititz, PA
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