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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
2
Thirteen year old Alex Karl found seven thousand dollars in the Altoona business district last Saturday. He turned the money to a park where the owner later appeared, proved ownership, and rewarded the lad with one dollar for his honesty.
The East Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren in Christ will hold its 123rd annual session in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, from September 27 to October 1, 1822. Mary Gross of Bethlehem, 86, claims status as one of the oldest active Sunday School teachers in the region, beginning her work at Salem Lutheran in Bethlehem in 1850 and teaching almost continuously since.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Dawson of West Chester were long married but never took a wedding trip due to raising seven children. Recently Mr Dawson left his printing job after thirty years and the couple set off on a wedding tour spanning Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada, among other places, for a week.
Workmen digging for the new Altoona junior high in the Fourth ward search for buried treasure linked to the era of theoutlaw Lewis. In the forest overlook, a rumor ties loot to the mountainside region once tied to the Kittanning truth. A rusty can unearthed contained only hardware though a horseshoe is kept for luck.
Said he wanted to join the Navy, Worman Groff, escaping from the county insane asylum on Tuesday, was found on F. Sangray's farm at Rock Hill by three officers who went in search. Thousands of blackbirds roost nightly on Lincoln trees and nuisance pavements. Nixdorf & Bard buy Sorrel Horse building and plan to hire 200. Bayak Brothers lease Madera Candy Co. warehouse for cigar factory. Planing mill considered for New Holland. New industry may employ twenty. F and M College enrollment to 500, up from 190 ten years ago under Dr H N Apple.
John N. Adams and Mr and Mrs Howard Adams hiked 8000 miles across the continent from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles and then to San Francisco at a total cost of one cent per mile. They averaged about 100 miles daily, with days up to 225 miles, using free rides in 19 automobiles for 224 miles and walking the remaining stretches.
Editor The Record shares a reader's fifteen day auto tour across New England and mid-Atlantic states. The narrative lists stops from Ipswich to Montgomery via Salem Boston Hartford Morristown and New Hope with miles totaled and days missed. Readers are invited to admire illustrated travel cards from Ansable Casm Montreal North Hero Bradford Conway and others and to see America as reflected in The Record.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used for over four decades. It includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that supposedly acts through the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Timely reminders cover cane growth, trimming old canes in berry plantations, exhibit planning for county fairs, vacations at fairs, grading cheap tomatoes, identifying wet spots in corn fields for drainage, and cattle as baby beef. Advice on selling extra cockerels includes a specific daily feeding mash for efficient lot management.
Zook's woolen mill in New Providence dates back a full century with Noah Zook building yarn and dress cloth of top quality. His son Morris became a Lancaster businessman after his father's death. The mill declined profitability, the property changed hands to Nelson Dryson, who ran a creamery and cider mill, and the building has stood vacant for five years.
The article notes how English counties once hosted ceremonial hills with remnants still visible. It recalls Tyburn near Hyde Park and a Giphet cross on the Hindhead downs, where in 1786 a tablet commemorated a barbarous murder of an unknown sailor dated September 24 1786 and names Edward Lonegan Michael Casey and James Marshall who were executed nearby.
Reflection from Simel Johnson notes that blessings from the Ute derive value only through use. They are gifts from the Eternal, given to advance virtue and not for self. The message emphasizes purpose over possession and moral utility.
Lancaster County is described as the center of the U.S. sweet corn dehydration industry with about 15 250 bushels dried yearly across several large plants. The Cope brothers at Rheems and East Petersburg Frank Hostetter at Landis Valley W H Geist and son New Holland plant operators and other growers are listed with acreages and locations. Dehydration equipment and distribution practices are outlined along with Secretary Wallace’s forecast on drying fruits and vegetables.
Robert Woodruff reports his premises were infested with rats. After trying RAT-SNAP on a friend's recommendation, seven dead rats were found in a bin the next morning, plus several more scattered around the stall. He notes no odor and says RAT-SNAP dries them up. Available in three sizes 35c, 65c, and $1.25, sold by L. N. Moyer in Lititz and 8. M. Fahnestock in Lexington.
Lititz resident E G Withers reports kidney trouble with back pain and sleepless mornings improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from J E Charles Drug Store. He praises the remedy and notes a cure years later. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors.
An old Brother Johnson drafted a humorous yet crude definition of the wedding ring. He claimed the ring was a device placed on the noses of men and the buyers of women to force submission. The remark drew rebuke for its presumption and vulgar tone.
A truculent, confused notice from Haston Tennsering offers a humorous, misspelled plea for a remunerative post. The rambling appeal mocks language skills and knowledge, presenting a derailed self-description as a candidate seeking work in a general capacity.
Local street saying captures Uncle Eben remarking that talk is cheap and that Hing represents value. The colorful line reflects a community flavor and familiar wit observed in neighborhood chatter.
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