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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
2
Ross Bellamy, a Tyrone carpenter, finished a remarkable table using 1700 pieces from thirty seven species. Each piece ranges from ninety to one hundred years old and the work took over eight years to complete.
William Adams of Millrift seeks Public Service Commission approval to start a water utility. State law requires notices in two general circulation papers, but Pike County has only one paper, leaving Adams in a bind. A suggested fix is to amend the law. The Record is cited as a helpful outlet.
The writer cites 1925 ice cream consumption of about 323 million gallons and recalls a summer in Moravia with no true ice cream. Observations note German coffee culture, use of cream, and Swiss and French coffee traditions, and mention visits to Dresden and Buchische Terrace with water ice instead of frozen treats.
Members are notified of an election for twelve directors and two auditors for one year. The meeting will be at 427-429 Woolworth Building Lancaster Pennsylvania on Monday January 3 1927 from 1 to 2 PM with Tobias H Hershey president and J M Trout secretary.
Adam Esler, 95, was arrested by Constable Thomas Adamson in Jeanette after a habit of peeping into home windows. He faced a hearing before Justice CG Parker on charges of entering and stealing milk and other items, and frightening women.
Charles Gibson, 20, of York Pennsylvania, a savings department clerk, was arrested after allegedly stealing 14 380 dollars from the First National Bank. He says the loss came from betting on horses and notes he recently bought a new car.
William Hendricks of Springdale York County captured a 59 inch white owl that reportedly migrates south when food is scarce. Observers say at least six such owls have appeared in Pennsylvania and New York over the past week.
A humorous local anecdote about a college student and a farm family. The nephew suffers a minor injury with an ear injury while a doctor mishandled a car repair, prompting sympathetic comments from Farmer Bentover.
A young couple becomes engaged and discusses finances. The girl urges careful spending, and the man quips that such a promise would force them to end the engagement.
A dramatic exchange reveals an actress facing six breach of promise suits and multiple auto accidents while lamenting a stolen pearl necklace. The manager dismissively urges better rehearsals as the world awaits her next move.
A humorous dialogue shows a woman prompting a man about his future, and he replies with plans to go into the lumber business, complimenting his focus and ambition. The exchange highlights vocational resolve and light conversation about career paths.
A playful verse contrasts golfers who fritter away time with those who misname skills. It laments ignorance of the game and mocks weak drives and putts through concise quatrains.
A snide exchange recalls an irritable doctor after a splendid dinner. A second physician is summoned. The couple’s engagement is described as romantic with a bathing incident and being carried away.
Fragmentary ad copy from a early issue hints at a flirtatious storefront pitch. A clerk offers a “kiss” and a longer life fix through the Progressive Grocer, suggesting bold marketing lines from a bygone era.
Drake in a suit of armor presents a whimsical take on seeking a loan from a trusted ally. The piece frames the approach as friendly and strategic, pairing a medieval image with modern finance.
Miss Sharpe asks for a reason why she was refused. Reggie admits he cannot think of one. The exchange centers on the idea that there is no sufficient reason for the refusal.
A man offers to trade his daughter for a marriage. Old Wade replies he already has a wife and will not make the exchange. The brief exchange ends with Wade rejecting the proposal.
A traveler at Liverpool docks asked a sailor for the main post office. The tar replied in blunt style, “Y dunno, guv’nor,” and then turned the question playful by asking, “What’s the color of her funnels?”—a peek into seafaring stoicism and humor.
In a domestic quarrel, Gladys accuses Harold of harming their father, claiming the bunion injury worsened after Harold kicked him downstairs last night. Harold denies intent, while Gladys confronts him with the family dispute and a painful memory.
A humorous dialogue shows an army recruit blaming a boy for a broken arm while the doctor questions the repeated mishap. Munich Nebelspalter presents a satirical back-and-forth between a recruit and an army doctor.
Jim says he was held up returning home because of a wreck. A witness confirms seeing the wreck and the delay.
A radio program titled Radio VI rejects postcard submissions as it flings diverse sounds in a display of irregular broadcasting. The host notes the inability to capture the breadth of thoughts provoked by the station’s static.
A novice trout angler hooked a tiny fish and struggled as the rod bent. The instructor offered blunt guidance to climb the rod and stab the fish, a remark attributed to a lumber company operator.
Mrs. Ranter notes her husband’s vow to stop cussing, while Mrs. Canter doubts the vow will last. The situation hinges on this month’s gas bill and whether his resolve holds under financial strain.
A couple faces stern parental disapproval as the lovers seek approval. The father and mother refuse to relent, stating the matter they agree on for years is to oppose the union. The exchange underscores enduring family barriers to romance.
Hobbs notes doctors fought hard for his wife’s life as she recovered from a serious medical crisis. Dobbs confirms the effort nearly succeeded.
The passage contrasts appearance and success through dialects Oldun and Reverse Youngun No Doubt. It highlights how style and perception influence achievement, suggesting appearance has limited impact compared to actual success.
Report from the dining room says the mutton was prepared with capers and the chef burned three fingers when taking the dish up. The incident notes the kitchen mishap during service.
A critical line notes promoters flaunting a million dollars while pushing a thirty cent mentality, mocking flashy showmanship over substance and the crowd's reaction to such theatrics.
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