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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
2
Within the County Happenings in the Garden Spot, J. P. Jones of Pottstown, a Lancaster commercial flier, has been granted temporary permission by the owner to use the same field along the Manheim pike where he recently flew. Jones has previously piloted many loyal citizens when he flew here under the Lancaster Shrine Club auspices.
The Millport Union Sunday School holds its annual picnic in Groff's grove on Saturday August 15 from 1 to 10 p.m. The Lititz Band will provide music and a free supper will be served. Ice cream and other refreshments will be for sale. Rev. Emmert Moyer will give an address, with recitations and singing.
A large truck from an Al lentown contracting firm rolled loose on Saturday and struck a cherry tree at Cherrytree, destroying the tree and releasing a vast swarm of bees. Eight men aboard were stung as the angry insects swarmed from the hollow trunk, with several attempting to flee in panic.
The piece notes Mennonites in Pennsylvania and English Quaker links, cites Isaac R. Pennypacker on Mennonite influence, and highlights Nebraska editor Louise Pound. It discusses Mennonite farming intelligence, cooperative selling and borrowing via land banks, and praise for organized farm finance empowering Pennsylvanian farmers to access capital at legal, fair rates.
A brief note states that mice and flies dislike mint. Households may deter pests by hanging a touch of mint around premises.
In Lancaster the Farmers Protective Association lambasted state troopers during a fiery session over forced tuberculin testing of cows. President Lewis C. Creamer accused authorities of tyranny and violence, recounting alleged clashes in Hopewell township York county and confrontations with cow testers.
A perfectly healthy steer weighing 1000 pounds was slaughtered at Clarence G. Rhoads abattoir in New Verlinville. Its stomach yielded an odd haul including eighteen nails, wire pieces, a washer, stones, a screw, a nut, shrapnel and two live .45 caliber bullets. Local veterinarians confirmed the animal’s health.
In dialogue, a character asks if another will dive into the literary world, noting the huge demand for books on symptoms among those who appear healthy. They discuss navigation and sailing metaphors while assessing advisory scope and arc versus circle.
An exchange about future talk topics features a suggestion of the Hinstein theory. The speaker claims it can be explained as well as any, while avoiding making enemies regardless of the stance taken. The dialogue hints at a philosophy of presenting ideas carefully to maintain broad receptivity.
A famous English physicist calls the sun the greatest physician in the world. The trouble, as understood, is that it is hard to secure an appointment for its remedies.
A quirky exchange shows a manager seeking terms after a rival offer is rejected. A performer insists on higher kicks and a higher note, prompting the manager to demand a clear agreement before proceeding. This creates tension over performance requirements and compensation.
A whimsical note praises rain for gardeners as sheets fall. The downpour is seen improving the look of flower beds even as frequent showers continue. The mood remains pragmatic about rain’s practical benefits for cultivation.
A humorous fragment recalls wardrobe woes and playful mispronunciations about garments and hangers. The speaker mentions preferring daylight and night alike, with lighthearted riffs on clotheshangers and magnolias in a casual, bygone voice.
A quirky quote on happiness notes vibration with surroundings. A joking exchange between a clerk and a dry goods worker references St. Vitus dance at a jazz concert and humorous limits on measuring goods.
The exchange hints at Bilkina’s death and queries if he left much behind. The reply suggests little value remains and asserts the heirs are on good terms, implying harmonious handling of the estate.
A fragmented dialogue about boredom and daily concerns at home. Wifey comments on appearance while Hubby seeks trivial status symbols. Jerry and Bill exchange muted talk as Ted contemplates what Bill said, with a wife present.
A dialogue scene features R S V P kissing lightly and whispering in French, then an odd rule tying Mrs Newewed to stay home six nights a week with a weekly outing allowed. She comments it is better than nothing, and he replies with a counterpoint about being with him.
A Hardware Age quips about confidence from clothing while a Washington Star excerpt recalls Senator Sorghum answering if he was a reformer. He says he denounced iniquity to persuade virtue and, when asked about his time in office, notes that if people refused his advice he could not call it his fault.
A Capper's Weekly snippet portrays a census taker pressing for a full name while Mrs Grogan scolds her husband’s persona, joking that he acts like Pat when full and Jack Dempsey when not. The exchange shifts to a musical child inquiry and a tense domestic moment about poverty and discomfort, ending with a distressed woman noting ill health and torn stockings.
A brief column offers dating advice for flappers urging confidence and cheer. It counsels never complain about finances to a sweetheart and to present a brave, lively demeanor in social courting. The piece reflects Prohibition era attitudes toward romance and self-presentation.
A quirky tale where Versatile Chicken owned an old hen named Enzo. A kitchen window opening triggers a discussion about an acquittal for murder on insanity grounds. The lawyer reveals the defendant’s father spent years in an insane asylum and, though he was a doctor there, that fact isn’t disclosed.
Jerry tells Ted the landlord threatens eviction if rent is not paid by Saturday. The exchange implies five days of leeway before action is taken. The dialogue centers on housing pressure and imminent eviction risk.
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