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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1883
Page
2
The itemized note warns advertisers the paper presses Thursday afternoon and to send authenticated letters for insertion. It mocks sensational stories from Hazen Wiggins Booth and others, cites weather and war reports, lamp posts in Athens Georgia, and humorous misstatements about China and dynastic strife.
An address to Lancaster constables recalls Judge Livingston’s warnings about law evasion by saloon and hotel keepers and the need for strict enforcement. The piece condemns local officers who overlook crimes for money or re election and calls for accountability amid broader social unrest. It also reports on unrelated tragedies, a fire escape incident, a grim death, and previews Forepaugh’s Lancaster show with a lavish Cleopatra pageant.
Lancaster government agents raided Martin H. Fry’s four cigar factories after uncovering un stamped stock refilling and falsified accounts. Boxes were seized, equipment confiscated, and Fry arrested on federal charges in Lancaster while the Strobt family concert drew crowds at Orchestra Hall, delighting Lititz audiences with multi instrument virtuosity.
From the bifurcation at Lititz near the Lititz Drug Store the ad touts pure rye whiskey Holland gin imported wines and French brandy to combat April fever plus bone and ivory handled canes extra canes for togs and other market goods including Royal Ready Mixed Paints Champagne Cider soap mirrors hair brushes seeds caustic soda harness and buggy axle grease matches flour bags and more with bargain pricing and quick sale notes.
Weekly sales list with numerous items and bulk prices for raisins sugar syrup calico gingham handkerchiefs toweling bed ticking bed checks stocks and various household goods. Offers include coffee peppers and powders with bundled freebies and bulk poultry gear.
William P D Weaver declares his candidacy for District Attorney under Republican rules, thanking voters for the 1880 primary results and pledging an honest faithful discharge of duties if nominated and chosen. Adam J Eberly listed as opposing slate or fellow candidate.
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