Community Reunion and Fair Schedule Listings
A long list of upcoming local events includes Brubaker and Keath reunions on August 30, various reunions in Lititz Springs in September, and multiple fairs across Pennsylvania from September into October. Also noted are Farmers Day at Ephrata and the National Grange Convention in Atlantic City with further state meetings in Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
J C. Brubaker
Trenton
Lancaster
York
Doylestown
Ephrata
Manheim
Prehistoric Wonders Thorn Lake Site in Oregon
Fragmentary notes describe Thorn Lake in eastern Oregon as a potential prehistoric city with walls buried in the lake bed, arcing in geometric forms. A fresh investigation opens to determine if the structures are natural or man made, amid wide speculation and echoed opinions from periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn ‘Lake
Oregon
Tree Planting Tips For A New Season
The article advises planting most trees outside evergreen types during fall to spring when ground is unfrozen. In northern states early spring is best for beginners, with evergreen planting favored in late summer to early September. For holes, ensure space for roots and a six inch loam layer before placing roots.
Home Ownership Beats Majority Earners Say Savings Leader
W D Carter, retiring president of the New York State League of Savings and Loans Associations, states more than half of United States homes are owned by people earning under $2,000 yearly. He estimates about 90 percent of home buyers do not pay upfront, noting monthly payments build ownership and long term financial benefits.
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United States
Mien
W. D.carter
New York State
Age of Alligators
The Department of Agriculture states the age of alligators can only be determined by experienced handlers. It notes that alligators grow very slowly and estimates that at fifteen years they are about two feet long, so a twelve footer may be around seventy five years old. Growth varies with wild versus captive conditions and food availability.
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Department of ‘Apridulture
Painting the Layer Surface Dud Slogan and Truth
The piece stresses painting as essential for beauty and home value and warns neglect is costly. It promotes lead and linseed oil as best binders and preservatives with a small amount of zinc.
Innuier Printing Company Leadership Change
Rev W D Marburger resigns his interest in the Innuier Printing and Publishing Company of Lancaster. Willis A Schindle expected to take active management after a directors meeting elected George R Smith president and N Schroeder secretary. Marburger will teach at the Extension Department of Pennsylvania State College while continuing county teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster “Innuirer
W.D. Marburger
In- Auier Printing and Publishing Company
Lancaster
Willis’ A. Shindle
Borough holds abandoned Ford truck found with chickens
Ephrata borough authorities hold a Ford truck found abandoned on Spring Garden Street loaded with chickens. The vehicle bears license tag R-92-2B2 and the owner is invited to call for his property.
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Ephrata ‘Borough
Ephrata Borough
Spring Garden Street
Reading banker returns from Europe voyage
Walter W. Moyer of Reading with his wife and a bankers group spent more than two months touring Europe. They left New York June 25 aboard the Beringaria, visited France during the Olympic opening, then switzerland Italy Belgium Holland and England before sailing home August 9 aboard a return voyage.
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Walter W. Moyer
Centre Avenue
Reading
Europe
Mauretania
England
Moyet
Germany
Moyer
New York
Beringaria
Cherbourg
Paris
Tmanufacturer
Banker
France
Switzerland
Italy
Sweland
Belgia
Holland
Eng
Court Proclamation for Lancaster Jail Delivery and Sessions
Public proclamation issued by Lancaster County officials announces the start of a Court of Jail Delivery and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace on the second Monday in September 1924. Local mayor, aldermen, justices, coroner, and constables are ordered to attend with rolls and records to prosecute prisoners in the Lancaster jail. Dated August 2, 1984 in Lancaster, Pa.
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Lwhereas
Charles T. Landis
Aaron —B. "Hassler
Associated Law
Court of Common «Pleas
County of Lancaster
County of
Lancaster
Court House
City of
Bennsylvania
Leancaster
High funeral costs drive Fayette parents to bury children
Four bodies uncovered from graves near Uniontown Alsison and Lamberton, all died of natural causes. Police say parents acted as their own undertakers due to funeral costs. district attorney BE Brown will pursue prosecutions in each case.
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Fayette County
Uniontown
Alslison
Lamberton
torney_ BE
D-Brown
Moonshine and Cigarettes Cause Domestic Fire Loss
Mrs Mary Victor of Sunbury recently released from county prison returns home to find her coal region residence nearly destroyed by fire. Her husband William Victor, intoxicated, tried to light a cigarette in bed and nearly suffocated before firefighters saved the home. The blaze gutted the second floor, with damage around 1000 dollars. Mrs Victor had been jailed for beating the family while intoxicated after drinking moonshine. Squire Hughes testified and she was released. State buys more forest land to reach 150000 acres in Allegheny region, with 2445 acres added in McKean, Forest and Warren counties. The forest reserve aims to protect the Allegheny River headwaters and plans a large Warren county camp to connect with Allegheny Park in New York State.
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Mary Victor
Garmel
Sunbury
William Victor
Mictor
Squire Hughes
McKean
Forest
Warren Counties
National Forest Reservation Commission
Allegheny
National Forest Reserve
Allegheny River
National Commission
Warren County
Allegheny Park
New York State
Thousands Vaccinated at Palmerton Zinc Plant
More than 3 000 workers at the New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton and Hazard received smallpox vaccination during the last week as a preventive measure. The drive covered plant employees and related staff, highlighting a coordinated health effort across the facility.
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Flersey Zinc
Palmerton Wand Hazard
Farm Calendar Guides Pullet Growth and Hog Shade Needs
Calendar notes on pullet development stressing summer care clean cool houses green feed and mite control. It warns shade and fresh water for hogs to reduce restlessness and boost gains, plus tips on water for stock and forest trees to improve dry springs. Tomatoes fed to poultry and cream separator hygiene are also advised.
Belief Tied Immortality to Name Through Monuments
The fragment notes ancient belief that a man could gain immortality as long as his name endured on earth. Writers link monuments and lasting fame to this superstition, with the idea that an enemy may curse "may my name perish."
Polish Letters Rise in Sixteenth Century Literature
Polish literary flourishing began in the sixteenth century with the works attributed to Michael Rey, regarded as a key figure and often called the father of Polish poetry. The era marked a notable surge in poetic and literary activity before later declines in the seventeenth century.
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Michael Rey
Sigent
Fragmentary Verse Snippet Attributed to Walder 1924
Readable fragmentary text cites a 1924 dating and a Western New spaber Union tag. It includes a poetic line praising a lady as sweet and fair while noting time wasted, with unclear author attribution to Walder.
Wedding Cake and Fig Pudding Recipes From The Era
Recipes for wedding cake and fig pudding with step by step ingredients and instructions. Includes Lemon Sherbat and Pineapple Slices with Cream Cheese, offering seasonal desserts and serving ideas using butter sugar flour currants raisins citron almonds and various spices.
Landscaping as sport art and practice in home grounds
The passage extols landscaping as a healthful, endlessly adaptable game suitable for individuals and families. It highlights cost, rules, and creative possibilities, citing Leroy Cady of the University of Minnesota on selecting shrubs by height color and season to frame views and enhance beauty.
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W. P. Kirkwood
University of Minnesota
Leroy, Cady
College of Agriculture
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gady
Friday superstition and ancient finds at Trent Park
A fragmented note cites Friday as unlucky with cautions about strangers and moving items. Excavations at Trent Park, the Sir Philip Sassoon residence, yielded daggers sandals and quaint horseshoes. Also glimpsed are giant tropical ocean creatures and a quote from Mazzini about strength and reliance on oneself.
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Trent Park
England
Sir Philip Sassoon
Wick
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Gelativ
Great Britain
Spaber Union
Walder
Meese Ernett
Mazzini
Record Printing House
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