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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
6
The piece recalls General Grant and General Pershing with reflections on Lafayette and the French alliance. It contrasts past wartime resolve with Pershing’s language and praises French language and Franco-American friendship, then shifts to brief local items about Nebraskans visiting Brownstown and a fossil whale discovery near Eugene Oregon.
Promoters plan a large modern hotel beside Fritztown on 60 acres bought by Philadelphia parties led by M. W. Newton and Dr. C. Craig. The site near Fritz town station will host a golf destination with a 50 000 to 100 000 dollar course and open to the public. Groundwork for the golf course has begun with spring construction expected if trades permit.
In Lebanon Orphans Court January 24 Judge Henry will hear Dr Guido Henckle Freiburg Germany son of the late Prince Donnersmark challenge to the 1907 will of Rosalie Parent Coleman Paris disinheriting him for serving Germany in World War I Special steps planned to obtain passports for Henckle due to wartime travel constraints The contest concerns the Coleman share in the Cornwall iron ore mines now controlled by Bethlehem Steel Company and the estate administrator is the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities Philadelphia
John Hagens of Quarryville, a blacksmith past eighty, works daily at his trade. He began at age 15 and still makes horseshoes and nails. He learned from his father David Hagens, famed for the Hagens axe, once a staple for county woodcutters. He stopped axe making when factories began wholesale production.
A historical survey of 18th century Lancaster taverns and their signboards. It lists establishments such as the Leopard, Black Horse, Unicorn, Indian Queen, Ship, Golden Fleece, King of Prussia, Flying Angel, and others, with notes on founders, duration, and notable events. The compilation notes changes in ownership, signboard names, and a 1799 index of landlords for prominent inns.
A 1920 note urges precise, trained judging for jelly contests. It warns that judges often misjudge due to bias or lack of training, and advocates using standardized score cards to explain outcomes. Tips include avoiding fruit after rain, blending pectin rich juices, and using cooked citrus pulp to thicken jelly.
An old advertisement extols Pepto Mangan as a tonic that purifies the blood and increases red blood cells, claiming it revives energy, improves mood, and restores ambition. It notes iron content and that the product comes in liquid or tablet form, urging buyers to seek the genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.
A Chesham commission finds river fish deaths not caused by road tar or disease. Pollution from temporary industrial drainage appears to be the culprit. The article also gives homemaking tips on preserving household items with stain finishes and enamel coatings.
Farmers plowed less this season due to other tasks and scarce help. They expect a busier spring with more labor available as men laid off from public works return to farms. The trend may reduce pests and give a strong start to spring work. Read the RECORD, $1.50 a year.
Selden the antiquary notes that historic Christmas pies used coffin shaped crusts to depict the cratch or manger where the Savior was laid, reflecting a moral and nativity tradition in baking.
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