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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
2
Benjamin Snowiss, proprietor of the Lock Haven hide house, reports receipt of about 88,000 hides from within a 100 mile radius. The pelts include 12,000 skunks, 1,000 grey fox, 17,000 muskrats, 2,200 weasel, 85 wild cats, 475 mink, and 2,500 raccoons.
The piece argues that sign boards along public highways are being legislated out in many areas. It notes that motorists miss lines now and outdoor ads waste money, suggesting advertisers will shift to newspapers. It predicts highways will shed billboards as states curb roadside advertising in coming years.
Twenty two automobile drivers licenses were revoked and eleven names added to the official prohibition list during the past week by the Department of Highways.
Queries addressed by the Board of Fish Commissioners show many fishermen misunderstand the live bait act of 1925. N R Buller, fisheries commissioner, says no person may hold more than fifty live bait at one time unless the bait is from a licensed commercial grower who provides a certificate protecting the buyer after purchase. The rule aims to curb bait catching for market and to limit distribution of over a million bait fish yearly in public fishing waters.
William S. Canning, Engineering Director of the Keystone Automobile Club, announces a survey proving bus transport is safest for schoolchildren in rural and suburban areas. He notes sidewalks are generally lacking and that local governments, not the state, control highway sidewalk construction. many boroughs and first class townships have sidewalk rules, but second class townships often do not.
The Keystone Automobile Club supports school authorities using buses to protect children commuting to and from school. It notes road burdens on property owners in rural areas and cites 1927 motor vehicle deaths and injuries among school age children, urging continued use of buses for safety in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways reports 26 arrests in July tied to stolen cars, with 43 875 in value. Through July 1928, 27 cars recovered worth 345 954, including popular models from 2000 to 3000 and many abandoned or found with owners.
S Edward Gable, president of the Lancaster Automobile Club, cautions drivers about gypped by aggressive auto insurance salesmen posing as friends. He notes many are active statewide, some in Lancaster and nearby counties, offering low rate memberships or policies that vanish with little return, urging shoppers to seek reputable agents and verify offers before committing.
The 260th anniversary of Ephrata’s founding will be observed on Saturday September 28 with a commemorative program at the historic Eph rat a Cloister.
Seriously burned and homesick, James Heron of Lancaster wished a 50 mile ambulance ride to Lancaster. She completes the 356 mile journey after 26 hours on the road and is reported improving.
Officials report ringneck pheasants are curbing Japanese beetle and other insect damage in southeastern areas, as farmers note birds consuming beetles and grubs. Studies show pheasants, bobwhite quail, Hungarian partridge, and even skunks contribute to pest control, aiding crops and wildlife as hunting remains lively.
A garbled note cites Sam Houston predicting Texas could support ten million people by 1832 and contrasts it with a sparse early settler population. The text implies rapid territorial growth and a forecast tied to Houston’s prophecy, though details are unclear.
A quotation attributed to Andrew Jackson states that basis purchased peace above all else is desired, but sometimes blood must be shed to secure it on steady, lasting terms. The line reflects a stark historical justification of force in pursuit of stability.
Dr. L Thomas Hopkins of the University of Colorado argues most high schools serve only college preparation for a minority while neglecting life needs of the majority. He urges keeping academic subjects but adding nonacademic courses and more vocational, semi intellectual activities with teachers open to change. If schools cannot serve most pupils, tuition support should be reconsidered.
The note argues “a few” is relative and not fixed, using 1 Peter 3 20 and Noah's ark as examples. It contrasts King James wording eight souls with other translations, noting the term’s restrictive sense may be conveyed by different renderings.
A village inn hears a chauffeur recount a local Oxford rower’s past glory with bold, humorous claims. A listener challenges the tale, remarking on the speaker’s exaggerated praise and odd similes, reflecting lively pub banter.
A brief dialogue reveals Angelina fearing Edwin will forget her during his absence and Edwin reassures devotion while acknowledging her concern. The exchange centers on memory, priority, and enduring affection in a domestic scene.
In a light exchange two anglers joke about Haig Speh using bait to lure trout. One quips he can almost talk the fish from water. The other replies Al must use baited breath.
A brief exchange shows a young man insisting he can buy his partner's clothes, while the other challenges him with skepticism about necessity, humor, and pride. The snippet captures a playful regional texture and banter.
A short poem recalls a father slipping as he could not stand and glimpsing the Glorious Stars and Stripes while the speaker witnesses their father land. The piece blends national fervor with a family moment.
Alfred quips that some roles in life are pleasant noting a book reviewer paid to read novels and a movie hero paid to make love. Eloise asks in awe about the glanced remark.
An agent described a home below a hill with windows giving a sweeping view of the city. The husband muttered a fragmentary remark about missing something, implying a missed detail or opportunity in the scene.
The text notes a city banker visiting the farm, with speculation about roles. It clarifies that Warner Grice, not the hired man, was the first vice president in charge at cows during the visit, indicating a leadership position rather than hands-on labor.
Fragmentary text mentions fear and perceptions of men and women, references to caps and knees, and a grandparent figure. Contents are unclear and fragmented, with unusual phrasing and potential transcription errors.
The snippet hints at discussions about money timing, bank noise, a druggist dealing with loafers, and a shop tying insurance sales to side income, reflecting casual street talk and small business observations.
A clipped headline announces popular songwriters amid a public event with banter about a mut and loud remarks. The snippet hints at a playful exchange between figures and a reference to a speaker named Pill, suggesting contemporary music figures and social chatter within a newspaper item.
Fond memories touch present joys and evoke a quiet ache as a tear slips in. The poem reflects nostalgia, festive light, and a subtle sorrow within happiness.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a husband questions past kisses and the wife recounts a flirtatious river tale. She recalls being with a man who threatened to rock the boat and force a kiss or drown. The husband asks if she kissed him. she quips about drowning.
A fragmented excerpt portrays a rich heiress and her indulgent lifestyle. The scene reflects gossip about inheritance and social dynamics, highlighting wealth and idle behavior through concise dialogue. No clear event or date emerges from the readable text.
A brief road instruction notes the driver should stop for a passing train, letting it go by in under a minute before the car proceeds, emphasizing the driver’s efficiency and safety in being in control again.
Suspected dialogue unfolds with Mr. Meekton urging constant radio talks to share his claimed wonderful words. Leonidas challenges the proposal, asking if it aims to shut her off once bored, probing the motive behind the nighttime broadcasts.
A Washington Star snippet shows Mr MecktGm praising his wife as a great politician. He hopes she will succeed in raising an issue to prevent handmaidens from selling hard boiled eggs for breakfast.
A man enters a bakery asking for two dozen louvres and mentions a bizarre plan to make a bread poultice after a kangaroo kicks an elephant at the menagerie. The shopkeeper replies with puzzled questions and humorous exchanges.
A farmer at the village edge asks if anyone saw his runaway cow. A village resident replies with a pun about borrowing a locomotive with a cow catcher.
A terse dialogue appears to hinge on the method of a hanging. One line asserts the execution was done with despatch, while another counters that it typically involves a rope. The fragment hints at a discussion over method and perception of hanging.
A collage of light verse and cartoon captions jokes about marriage trials and jury verdicts. A Paris illustration mocks romance and a mother’s oath while a daughter learns violin, with playful exchanges on fate and folly.
Fragmentary note reads as a casual speech fragment with misheard phrasing and unclear context about a THD Ang and a six twelve or arrival. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly present in readable text.
A garbled OCR snippet shows scattered phrases about Peor Ag femory and a monk with a knot in his neck. Mentions memory tasks for 50, and an implied plan involving Mrs. Giraffe. Context is unclear, no clear event or identifiable entities beyond vague names.
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