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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
6
The article explains phantom telephone circuits used by the Bell System to gain three circuits from two wires. It describes tapping phantom circuits at coil racks, scrambling voice signals, and dispatching them via switchboards. It also notes carrier principles and the limits of economy for shorter or longer distances.
The article notes per capita daily water use reflects business conditions in large cities. Deputy engineer William W Blush says one quarter of water goes to commercial and industrial use, with demand rising in good times and shrinking during downturns.
A Thrift Magazine piece warns that over half the world’s trees are ailing with incurable diseases. It describes parasitic attacks from roots to loge and notes that nourishment is vital for tree health. Healthy trees show rich green foliage and strong vitality.
Fragmentary OCR text describes excavations near Tarsus with references to ancient civilizations and a French group. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent details, but hints at archaeologists inspecting a site and mentions Roman era context.
Kansas City Star reports that during Houdini's youth a brief period of mind reading and spirit messages involved two groups known as the “bad men.” They allegedly circulated rumors and violence, with one associate murdered weeks earlier. Houdini later claimed a message from Benny Carter and Doakes, Saunders, and others in the gallery.
A British entomologist reports a remarkable insect, Boumptera, in the Dutch East Indies. The creature feeds on a specific ant species, lures them with hairs on its body, paralyzes via venom, then pierces armor with its beak to drain them. Red ants later drag away the drained bodies.
A garbled report describes a lamp seen drifting on waves off a North Wales coast resort. The object appeared solid with a salty core and was removed. A lighted circuit drew attention as witnesses speculated it travelled miles across water and lingered at sea.
An excerpt discusses McCalls Magazine on building costs noting that costly attractive houses may cost more and cheap materials offer low upkeep. It describes stock sizes, patterns, and the Standard Form of Contract Between Architect and Owner with a 1 percent architect’s fee and supervision duties.
The readable text discusses shade and crop relevance in a country context, noting years and regions of establishment, proposals to increase áreas, and the role of trees owned by the public. It mentions Amelia Tree and European properties, with unclear aims and benefits for crops and protection.
The article argues for widening state roads as a necessity, noting several states have begun policies to expand auto registration and pave roads to six feet wider or add end extensions of twelve to eighteen feet. It highlights urban areas around major cities as targets and warns narrow lanes pose greater danger to traffic and pedestrians.
Fragmented text speaks of community spirit and unity to develop laws and avoid jealousies. The garbled material hints at promoting shared progress and enterprise but lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions.
The text muses on lilies as a symbol of purity and virtue in border flora. It mentions the lily’s enduring place in gardens and its association with virtue, while hinting at a broader discussion of flowering symbolism.
D M Baker of 120 Broadstreet presents a talk at Elizabethtown reunion tracing Baker lineage from German immigrant Zion George in 1758 to Peter and Nicholas Baker in early America. The piece notes notable Bakers in public life, lawsuits over Jacob Baker estate, and warnings of fraud by a Baker heirs group, ending with a metaphor about persistence and the Baker spirit.
A witness recalls a famed shooter from the Baker Clan who demonstrated from chairs in various positions during a show in New York City. The speaker hopes the Baker name will be well known again next year.
Natural atmospheric interference arises from stray electrical discharges traveling through the air. It is more prevalent by day, especially in summer, and harder to remove during peak hours.
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