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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1884
Page
2
The August 29 1884 Lititz Record discusses cremation amid rising society support and opposition rooted in religious prejudice. It argues cremation aligns with common sense, public health, and modern needs, noting political bluster and campaigns while urging calm, rational discussion.
The piece warns that ongoing cholera in France and Italy could spread to the United States, urging individuals to take proper precautions. It notes warm days increase illness risk and calls for reasonable abstinence to guard against various diseases, even if Eastern European plague may not reach the country.
Lintz and vicinity reminiscences from 1884 reflect on Warwick and Lititz pasts. The writer thanks David Bricker for corrections, laments fading elder citizens, and urges forming a Warwick Township Historical Society to preserve local memory. He recalls Kissel Hill Rothsville New Haven and early residents, with vivid street scenes and former shops, homes, and trades.
The piece recalls early farm life with Anu Joseph Doebler and Christian Martin on a Pennsylvania farm, noting elevation and distant Fur?ure Hills views. It mentions a budding 1843 church with no steeple, a nearby school-building, and a graveyard once carpeted by mountain-pink. The author muses on bells, Kipling, and local scenery atop Kissel Hill near New Haven.
The August picnic month brings daily excursions from Wilkes-Barre to Luzerne Grove Mountain Park and Glen Onoko. Details include railroad favors for excursions, a mountain observatory, Prospect Rock views, a new roller skating rink drawing 1500, and local ads for groceries and sundries.
An ad claims Electric Bitters rapidly cure Bright's disease diabetes and other ailments. It asserts the remedy purifies blood, regulates bowels, and heals diseased parts. Sold for 50 cents a bottle at Lititz Drug Store with guaranteed results.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Acker's Dyspepsia Pallets with bold claims and guaranteed relief. It notes prices from 25 to 60 cents and urges readers to avoid indigestion or dyspepsia by using the product at the Lititz Drag Store.
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