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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
3
In a whimsical scene from the Penrod tale, Herman’s disappearance echoes as Sam and Penrod scramble to return to dinner. Margaret’s blue cape becomes a runaway mystery triggering a chaotic chase, ending with Sam’s quick doorway throw and the cape rolling into the night.
Archaeologists report four preserved remains from Pompeii dating nearly two millennia, including a couple buried as their villa roof collapsed and a youth by a garden wall hole. One man wore an engraved cornetian ring bearing United Colonies markings linked to the era’s Revolutionary mood.
A humorous dialog about ownership of a house and a missing cook, highlighting a quip between Wiggin and an unnamed speaker.
A punishing exchange unfolds as a surly citizen questions the show while an sardonic usher quips about ticket speculators provoking laughter among the audience.
A reader quotes a belief that vaccination is useless linking it to a cousin who supposedly died after vaccination. The fragment suggests fears about vaccine safety influencing opinions in a personal anecdote.
Each May 8 Japanese bathhouses offer an iris water bath. The iris leaves and roots are believed to help prevent colds. Warm iris oil stimulates circulation and leaves a thin oil film that reduces heat loss. Prolonged bathing should be avoided to prevent drowsiness.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Hawkins and Perkins discussing a visit and dinner. The lines reveal casual exchange about notifying each other before dropping in and having a better meal. No clear event, place, or date is specified.
A doctor treats a wife in severe pain by easing it immediately with an epidemic interjection. The exchange highlights a pun on relief and a medical moment.
A clipped exchange centers on a playful charge of kissing a young lady and a witty reply about keeping the count open. The fragment hints at social banter and a lean, cheeky humor typical of the period’s gossip notes.
Allied beet sugar output falls by about one third from prewar levels as 1917-18 yields drop in France Italy and other countries. France produces 219 416 tons with 61 factories. Italy yields 100 800 tons amid labor shortages and lower per acre yields. Cuba and Java sugar shipments remain limited due to long transport times and wartime demand.
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