Ephrata Man Visits Far Away Holy Land
The letter from David Zimmerman, of Ephrata, describes a Mennonite Relief Commission trip to Jerusalem and surrounding sites. He recounts orphanage care near Jerusalem, the Red Cross transition, and daily life for about 500 Syrian orphans, plus travel from Jericho to Beirut and back, noting the death of Dr. Armstrong in a car accident.
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Holy Land
David = Zimmerman
Martin Zimmerman
Ephrata
Holy City
Zimmerman
Mennonite Relief Commission
Ephrata Review
Holy Ity
Jeresalem
Red Cross
Jerusalem
Syria
Etty Wall
Jericho
Jordan
Berwit
Mr. Nichols
Ladd
Plains of
Sharon
Yaifa
Acre
Tyre
Sidon
Beirut
Dr. Amstrong
David
Parrot Industry Declines as War Cuts Imports
A historical note details the prewar parrot trade with the United States importing parrots and other birds worth about 1,000,000 dollars annually. It describes origins in Australia Africa Mexico Central America and other regions, shipping disruptions during war, and experiments to breed parrots domestically including incubators hand feeding and indoor aviaries.
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United States
Australia
Africa
Mexico
South
Ceasral Amelia
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Borneo
Java
John Edwin Hogg
Popular Mechanics
Guinea Pigs Profitable Business in Den Township
The rataine of guinea pigs has become a profitable business in this county with rapid growth and steady demand. Samuel Wiker of Nden township keeps many on hand and also raises rabbits. His preferred line is on blemish colored pigs, with a recent litter of fourteen where both dam and young died. Prices have reached fourteen pounds per head, showing their rising value.
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Samuel Wiker
Nden Township
Transcontinental pedestrian reaches Reading after 36 mile hike
Frank Fletcher, a 49 year old walker born in Brewton Alabama, arrived in Reading last Thursday night from Allentown after an eight hour 36 mile trek through snow and ice. He left San Francisco three years and four months ago aiming to reach the West Coast in three years five months for a total of 9000 miles. Fletcher endures cold, eats nothing under shelter, and sleeps in city parks using two blankets. He funds travel by selling invisible ink and portraits, carries an army knapsack, and must collect postmarks and police chief letters in each city.
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Frank Fletcher
Reading
Allentown
Fletcher
San Francisco
West Coast
Arne Atoleng Association
Picheler
Hayvishtag
Wiento Altoona
Readine
Saving stamps as the best path to future wealth
A plea for U S Savings Stamps over real estate or bonds, urging residents to buy thrift stamps at the post office daily. The piece argues saving now will yield substantial future dollars and ground children in good financial habits, stressing practical daily purchases.
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Uncle Sam
Honda
Bec
United States
Fire Chief Shoots Arctic White Duck in Lansdale
Fire Chief John B. Detwiler encountered three white wild ducks in the street at York and Susquehanna avenues. He initially mistook them for domestic fowl, but after closer inspection identified them as Arctic wild ducks and shot one for dinner on his way home.
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Lansdale
John B. Detwiler
York and
Susquehanna Avenues
Ste
Ville
Deer Hunt Tragedy Halts Philipsbury Gunners
During a deer drive in Clearfield country, BU Overheim of Philipsbury was wounded when a gunshot struck nearby. He was carried home for medical care after fainting from shock and a heart reaction, as comrades described the sudden hillside strike and the deer falling at his feet.
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Overheim
Philipsbury
Clearfield
Gerred
Three Farm Antiquated Thirst Assuagers In Prohibition Era
A vintage essay argues sweet cider will boom after national prohibition ends. It details on farm production, orchard methods, apple selection, pressing, pasteurization, and preservatives. It emphasizes quality juice, sanitary practices, and careful storage to create a marketable cider.
Restocking talks under game conference report
Protector Keene of Christiana outlined plans to restock the county with game birds and animals. About 100 ringneck pheasants remain at headquarters, with rabbits and quail shipments pending for allocation to communities or honored sportsmen at the State’s expense. The meeting urged a closed season for pheasants and quail, while sparing these birds in the big game districts, and noted interest in another year of protection. A London dispatch urged readers to obtain goats for milk and meat.
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Gabe Protector Keens
Christiana
Lie
Game Commission
Protector Keene
Melsinger
North Charlotte Street
Lancaste
Prees
Shere
Auto Licenses Costing More In 1920 Tag Rules
The 1920 motor vehicle licenses introduce higher fees and stricter rules. Fees double for filing sworn applications and pleasure car licenses range by horsepower with a ten dollar base for under 20 horsepower. Commercial licenses nearly double, forms are more detailed, and applicants must swear five days of driving experience and disclose prior court summons and car details.
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Norsepower
Missionaries in Feathers Stir Coatesville Church Flock
A Coatesville Presbyterian Sunday School class taught by William H Ridgeway sold a crate of Rhode Island Reds and cross breeds to Capt Slater, a missionary in India. The famous strain commands high demand with eggs selling for five dollars in nearby towns. Religious papers worldwide comment on the venture titled Missionaries in Feathers.
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William H. Ridgeway
Coatesville Presbyterian Sunday School
Slater
India
Rhode Island
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Mount of Olives
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Mosh
Mediterranean Sea
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Bethlehem
Samaria
Bethsemane
Fidtehor
Albert Payson Weston
Walker
Death Valley
Weston
Brewton
Ala
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Lansdale Wire
Ynstead
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Astheir
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London Dispatch
Nannie
Harrisburg
Tron
Donovan I Specie
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