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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
6
Practical guidance on switching from anthracite to softer fuels. Advises oil or coke as substitutes, notes bituminous coal is plentiful, and explains firing methods for large and small anthracite, run to mine coal, and the need for experimentation with different furnaces. Highlights dust, ash management, and maintaining a steady bed of coals.
Oysters for Christmas urged readers to order fresh opened shellfish as they deteriorate quickly once removed from shells. The ad touts thin tasteless oysters when not fresh and encourages customers to send their kettle around for delivery today or tomorrow.
Lititz resident E. G. Withers reports kidney trouble, back pain, and morning stiffness improved after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He purchased them from J. E. Charles Drug Store and found back strength and kidney function restored. As of March 11 1919 he credited Doan's with curing his kidney issues years earlier. Price was 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactured.
Mr Fred White urges action against rats with RAT SNAP as his proof of a successful defense. He reports 5 dead rats after use and notes potatoes were eaten before treatment. Ad lists RAT SNAP sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and promotes L N Moyer Lititz and S M Fahr nestock Lexington as sellers. It also mentions a Lock and Key contest at Miller Habecker’s with a key per dollar spent.
A list of assorted travel and grooming items includes flash lights blankets safety razors rags shaving brushes suit cases with purses trunks and razor strops. The fragment suggests a storage or sales catalog listing items for personal care and travel needs.
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