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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
2
Prominent Indians plan to restore the Carlisle Indian School after a decade of government closure. The project envisions replacing its industrial model with an outstanding college for higher education, run by Indians and funded by pledges from across Native communities.
Elmer Hollenbach of New Tripoli Pa faced a $500 fine after Alderman W L Bower ruled he used a spotlight and shot a rabbit from a car at night. Unable to pay costs he was jailed to serve a day for each dollar of the fine and costs.
Rebecca Leed of Kleinfetersville reports finding ripe huckleberries on a mountain on October 17 while gathering Christmas greens for her annual county sale. The Colonia Hotel in York closed its doors to the public for the first time since opening in August 1893, due to lack of business.
Still on the train at seventy Charles L. Martin marked his 50th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Martin but returned to work the next day as a freight conductor for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. He lives in Easton and is 70, having spent 52 years with the railroad.
Henry Haines known as Hinky from Red Lion shines as quarterback for the New York Giants. He is described as a leading luminary and chief factor in the team’s strong professional football performance in New York City. He has also appeared in Lititz for basketball events.
The upcoming motor code banning pulling down the rear curtain of a closed car at night also forbids posters on windshields sidewings or rear windows. Officials say the practice is dangerous and illegal and should not reflect into drivers eyes.
Atchison Motorist reflects on reckless driving habits with a wry note about how wrecks are rarely seen until damage occurs.
A Boston Transcript line reflects on the persistently unknown nature of life and the human tendency to seek hope even when fears loom large. The phrase emphasizes resilience in the face of potential hardship.
A Florence girl voiced a preference for independence saying she would wear a cow bell rather than be bothered by a chaperon. The item appears amid the political discourse of the 1882 campaign with broader notes on presidential candidates facing national conversations.
James Bryson of Springville in Ephrata township stored turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas trade. Before Thanksgiving he checked his stock and found about 400 dollars worth of turkeys missing.
Mix 73 father of Tom Mix and grandfather of four Lancaster county men died at his home in Dubois Pennsylvania. He trained his son to fame and died in the house where Tom Mix was born. Surviving are daughter Mrs Emma Yoder and grandsons James Edward John and Frank Yoder, plus Mrs Yoder’s mother Elizabeth Mix and sister Esther of Dubois.
Equipment has been ordered for a twenty four man drum corps of Cloister Post American Legion of Ephrata.
Police trace sixteen car thefts to a youth gang in Lancaster led by 16 year old Paul Mumma. Nine youths are jailed or on bail. two girls among members. The group allegedly used stolen keys and garage access to steal cars, including after prior bail.
The Northern Trust Co of Lancaster paid an 8 percent semi annual dividend last June and declared another 8 percent semi annual payout on December first, totaling 24 percent for the year with an additional 8 percent extra. The trust company has many stockholders in Lititz and nearby areas.
Vitruvius notes oak floors in ancient Rome were fastened with iron nails. The modern practice now uses steel cut or wire cut nails through side tongue joints for oak flooring.
The text presents a Kantian style claim that worth is not in contemplation but in action. It cites Fichte in proclaiming that existence is defined by deeds and that only actions determine one’s value. The passage reflects a call to purposeful ethical conduct over private reflection.
Penn State School of Engineering receives an MIL-1 seaplane from the Bureau of Aeronautics to aid 1100 students. The gift includes several detachable airplane motors and a bi plane with pontoons for instruction in mechanical engineering. The plane will be used by the department to enhance laboratory work for young engineers.
Dent Blanche, a peak in the Alps northwest of Muatter horn, rises to 14 800 feet. Dent da Mini lies between the Thone and Savoy frontier about fifteen miles south of Lake Geneva's eastern end, reaching 18 759 feet.
The fragment describes a temporary summer period for a group named Short Summer mGP or Sar who fly over the Rocky mountains. It notes a brief two month season in summer with the other ten months requiring thick flying suits due to extreme cold in their line of service.
Wyoming granted women the right to vote and hold office on Tone 10 1809, the first state or territory to provide equal suffrage. It was admitted as a state in 1890, marking a key milestone in women's political rights.
A fragment describes Bly as a wicked magician of Northern folklore with a squat figure and long matted hair. It notes elves wounding cattle and men with elf arrows and replacing children with imbecile elf-children in old lore.
Ox wagon fortifications formed a circular defensive camp by Boers in South Africa. Wagons stood close with baggage piled between wheels to create a continuous rampart.
Text describes term Kanaka used for natives of Hawaii and especially for South Sea islanders in old Queensland sugar plantation labor. Mentions Asteatia as part of the discussion.
The phrase Land to Fen describes a Scottish law term for selling land by rent in perpetuity instead of a one time capital payment. It is as common in Scotland as Land for Sale is in England.
The opening of the twentieth annual Christmas Seal Sale notes the death of its originator Einar Solboell postmaster at Charlottenlund Denmark on February 23 1927. The piece recounts his 1903 idea to tax greeting cards and fund tuberculosis relief, and explains the seal’s spread to the United States where Miss Emily P Bissell helped start the national sale in 1908. The Danish seal for 1927 will feature Solboell Molboell’s image.
Begin Your Christmas ing With Buying Christmas Seals to spread benevolence and hope for health. The simple act costs little and yields meaningful rewards.
An advertisement urges readers to purchase Health bonds to become bondholders in the health sector. The notice promotes investing in Health Inc. and outlines how to subscribe and secure future earnings.
Customer asks to repair a suit of elodl without pants. Tailor declines, saying repairs can only be done with a needle and shield as usual.
A fragment recalls a quarrel where a husband jokes his wife shows no interest in life. He cites Poe tried her with golf, Hilliards, football and racing as examples, comparing her to a star and noting anxious concern.
The remark praises a gardener's daughter for competence and practical skill. It notes she handles a rake well and keeps current with tasks, reflecting a community view of usefulness and proficiency. The line underscores readiness and hands-on ability.
Poem fragment imagines a inventor who would create and market an onion with onion flavor but no odor, expressing a wish for such a product and the dream of practical innovation.
A brief exchange describes a young nun invited to join a canning trip with a musician replying he plays the pipe organ. The fragment records a casual roadside conversation.
A terse dialogue shows tension as one speaker declares a stance about Mr Stone while the other confirms Stone's reputation as a tough figure. The exchange hints at strained relations and a non friendly dynamic between the speakers.
A fragment speaks of bream biting like thunder and a lone angler in a stream. The lines convey mood and imagery of fishing, currents, and a somber tone through sparse, poetic phrasing.
In a domestic snippet a mistress unveils a new evening dress purchased in town this afternoon and contemplates wearing it tonight. The cook muses that the dress will hardly suit the ash ed mutton being prepared for dinner.
A Vancouver Province report quotes a speaker pledging to send artillery to China to batter down its wall while another critic argues politicians must use their heads. The exchange highlights wartime rhetoric and political debate.
Mrs. Grose reports a strange man approached her this morning, described by Gregg as odd and persistent.
The dialogue evokes a humorous exchange about jokes and an endless point. It contrasts perception with a metafictional twist as speakers discuss understanding and meaning.
A fragment speaks on a girl preparing to earn a living and the idea that many would not part with their kisses for money, reflecting themes of work, self sufficiency, and social norms.
A farmer named Mike Murphy sent a crate of chickens to his friend Jimmy O'Brien in town. Jimmy reported most chickens escaped after arrival. after two hours he recovered only ten. Mike whispered that he had only sent six chickens.
A reader quote from the Kansas City Star notes buyers have shifted from inquiring about car mechanics to asking only for the minimum down payment required. The exchange highlights changing consumer priorities in automotive purchases.
A student plans extra work outside college hours to save money for completing a philosophy course. The idea is to build a nest egg for future study.
A fragmentary dialogue notes a proposed mark to distinguish bone from single items. A speaker urges a visual cue while another cautions about practical confusion and misplaced worries. The snippet hints at ethical or practical concerns surrounding labeling.
A puzzled speaker muses on why a rooster possesses a comb despite lacking hair. The verse frames hair absence and the comb as a curious feature of male chickens.
Child explains to a neighbor that parents are swapping roles and behaving oddly as the father and mother are “swapling animals.” The scene centers on a comical misunderstanding about family dynamics.
Gladys questions the odd item while the trapper explains a powder horn. The exchange ends with Gladys noting a compact suffices for any girl, reflecting humorous old-time practicality.
A conversation between Jack Poore and a friend about a dubious engagement stone. Poore doubts his partner will notice flaws, while the friend notes the bride may lack skill in assessing carats despite knowing her onions.
A reader asks about a line in a letter showing a pair of Xs. The reply explains the Xs signify a double cross, implying deceit or betrayal by the sender.
A brief dialogue hints at travel plans with a joke about meeting a person and a possible move to New York.
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