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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
4
The 1913 report notes an 11 percent rise in population since 1907 and a 30 percent drop in beef cattle. It cites 222000 cattle imported in the first eight months of the year versus 12500 in 1907, and discusses Michigan concrete road costs and road contracts averaging high sums per mile, questioning efficiency.
Governor Tener approves a hunting license act requiring a $1 yearly license and new numbered tag for all hunters, with age limits and penalties for hunting without a license. The article also notes the Pennsylvania State King's Daughters convention in Lancaster from May 1 to 3, detailing schedules, lodging, and meals. Donovan Co. promotes a weekly Men’s Day with special prices on men’s wear as part of a new promotional effort.
Correspondents report visits by Bessie Stark, Paul Stark, and Scott Miley to Henry Shelly near Lebanon, and other local visitors including the Zartmans in Warwick and the Zwally family in Lititz. A Measles epidemic prompts physician activity as measles cases rise.
The United States Post Office Department requires newspapers to avoid more than a year in arrears to retain mail service. The Record asks subscribers to check weekly labels and pay overdue amounts promptly to prevent discontinuation.
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