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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
7
William A Radford explains rural housing trends toward water systems and labor saving rooms. The article outlines an economical modern farm home design of 40 by 34 feet with porch and wired for electricity. It urges consulting local architects and builders, notes growing rural construction, and links farm prosperity to home comforts and priced flour.
The design features a 20 by 9 foot attic window and hip roof for curb appeal with seven rooms arranged around a central hall. Living room 16 by 12 feet 9 inches, dining room 16 by 11 feet 9 inches, kitchen 12 by 12 feet 66 inches, plus a pantry and wash room. Second floor holds three bedrooms a bathroom and a storeroom with ample closets. The plan allows modest changes while keeping standard frame construction on a concrete foundation and aims to boost rural employment and home building this fall.
George Slater, headed to Burma as chief engineer for Burmon Oil, says Indian fields are vast and presently produce 8 000 to 5 000 barrels. He plans to use the California system and import equipment from the United States. He expects Indian oil to reach England and Indian industries, with Burma refining at the core of China’s supply.
A compact electric room heater screws into a light socket and includes a small fan to push warm air toward the floor. The device integrates heating and air circulation in a single unit for convenient home use.
Officials warned a new influenza epidemic may break out next month based on past recurrences after major outbreaks in 1820 1831 1832 1836 1848 1887 and 1890. They cited lack of effective medical measures and insufficient funding for research as reasons for inaction.
Professor Frank Smith of a Illinois university declares angle worms, long blamed as lawn pests, actually aid soil fertility. He notes introduced worms cause surface roughness and lawn mowing difficulty but deepen burrows that drain surface water and aerate deeper layers, improving soil health.
An elderly county resident near Quarryville claims sighting a 12 foot blacksnake. He supports length by a fence rail sighting with head under one post and tail under another. Detractors doubt any snake over six feet. He offers to prove the tale by locating and capturing the animal.
Thousands of fish perished along the West branch of the Susquehanna from recent pollution. Reported to the State Fish Commission, the contamination is tied to munition plants and could end an entire fishing season. Previous incidents in 1917 and 1918 are noted as recurring harm to local fisheries.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Cap as a remedy for kidney liver and urinary tract ailments. It asserts relief from headaches sleeplessness backache stomach trouble and nervous complaints tied to weakened organs.
Advertising copy touts Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules as a healing oil for kidneys and poisons. It urges taking three or four daily doses and promises refund if not satisfied. Sealed packages in three sizes available at drug stores with claim of original product.
On Lancaster County farms poultry managers should use culling to remove nonperforming hens and keep only the best layers. By careful selection, breeding from high producers, and maintaining records of costs, farmers can reduce feeding chores while raising egg output and overall income.
A Brubaker note from Brandstown mocks party symbols using an elephant and mule extended with satirical comparisons. It calls the elephant the Republican emblem and describes the mule as clever but foolish, ending with a brief wartime draft mention.
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