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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
6
In England a law requires breaking underweight or suspected coins, placing risk on those who refuse. A Grimsby case saw a half sovereign split by a testing machine yet deemed genuine, leading to a refund. Money wears away rapidly. about £70,000 worth of gold and silver is ground to dust yearly among active circulation.
A compact overview traces punctuation history from Aristophanes to Aldus Manutius and Warnefried, then shifts to strict school discipline via John Wesley at Kingswood in 1748. It ends with a brief anecdote from St Bartholomew's hospital highlighting belief in cure through place.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a quip about Atlantic crossings and state visits. A New York man claims global travel while a Chicago man boasts wide U S. footprint. A side gag about old letters is also mentioned, highlighting humor in everyday misadventures.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a playful exchange about attire and perception. The husband teases about a hat and coat as the other speaks of mending attire. The text then shifts to a German phrase about blatter and poisons, suggesting themes of mind and body influence, in a cryptic, martial tone.
The article outlines how a merchant redefined the basement from mere storage to a stimuli driven space. Subconscious cues and visible displays entice customers to descend, increasing basement attendance manyfold while exploiting the ease of entering.
The brief recounts a kangaroo defending itself by entering a river and standing on its hind legs with its tail, drowning an attacking dog while the hunters intervene. The tale notes a strong, brave animal could hold its own against twenty or thirty dogs, with bullets ending the contest if needed.
The article recounts backward sailing by square rigged ships, citing a dramatic maneuver on the Constitution where Captain Steuart braced sails and backed to gain a raking position. It also notes the clipper Dreadnought sailing backward for over 600 miles under Captain Samuel Samuels to reach Fayal after losing its rudder.
In Bergen county New Jersey the Hermitage mansion near Paramus preserves the Burr Estelle Provost romance. Burr rode from White Plains to woo the widow and later married her at a nearby old church. The grounds feature a turnstile and moss covered graves with quaint inscriptions inviting visitors to Grim Death. Browning's Magazine.
A sheriff in England amuses the court by assembling a fat twelve for a jury then packs them into the box amid laughter while a thin loan jury stands ready. Various other jests follow, including a squinting jury and a barber jury.
A compiled list of fraternal orders, lodges, and boards meeting weekly in Lititz and surrounding areas. Names include Rudy's Hall venues for K of P, O O F, G A R, M C A rooms, and council chambers. times range 7:30 PM to 8 PM, with schedules on Thursdays, Fridays, and monthly or biweekly cadences.
Transit timetable fragment lists departure times from Lancaster Lititz and Manheim with daily and Saturday bursts and varied hours. It shows early morning starts 5 A M and 6 A M, frequent half hour runs through evening and late night, plus special weekend adjustments and Sunday services.
Train timetable shows departures from Lititz aimed at Reading Philadelphia Lancaster and Columbia with weekday morning and evening slots. Sunday service lists 8:39 A M and 7:03 P M for various destinations.
A local supplier emphasizes handling only high grade goods for customers. Inventory includes all sizes of Company Coal hard medium and soft, extensive lumber, slate, wall plaster, calcium plaster, pewter sand, various roofing types, ground alum, common salt, rock salt and table salt, high grade phosphate.
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