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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
6
The Lititz Record lists editors and publishers D. Fulweiler J. KR. Johnson with publication in Lititz Pennsylvania and Second Class Mail status.
Carol singing, an ancient custom likely linked to the church, is now more popular worldwide in the twentieth century than ever. It marks a Christmas season beyond December 25 and highlights Silent Night as the most universal carol sung in many languages and nations.
A call to seek multiple perspectives to form sound judgment. Read beyond current beliefs, explore differing angles, and avoid dismissing new ideas. Keep an open mind for information that may alter views and improve understanding.
An instrument measuring air pulsations from artillery enabled British forces to locate and neutralize German positions during World War I. Inventor was W L Bragg, son of Sir William Bragg. The report came at the British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Glasgow.
A Roman galley likeness aboard the Christmas Seal evokes ancient voyages for Rome and Phoenicia, but this ship’s cargo serves a modern cause. The fund backs disease prevention and public health, turning wealth into health and happiness.
The United States electric railways reported one fatality per 155 million passengers in 1927, the best safety record among common carriers. The figure was released at the American Electric Railways Association annual meeting. Accident prevention has advanced, with international efforts under way. costs from accidents run about four percent of gross receipts, still deemed too high by industry leaders.
Joseph Girard of Atkinson Kansas suffered years with rheumatism and could not walk. A snake crossing his foot in the sun prompted him to rise without crutches, illustrating how belief and sudden stimuli can trigger movement when the body is sound. The piece notes doctors offered no reason, and warns belief alone cannot knit a broken leg.
A mother, unhappy with a film, tells her husband she wants to leave so their daughter Margie won’t see more. The terse family exchange is noted in a juvenile magazine.
Hot air is lighter than cold air and the matter is denser and weighs more. Hot air carries more water vapor than cold air. The amount of moisture required for saturation rises quickly with higher temperatures.
The Chesapeake Bay is noted as a premier oyster breeding ground producing a near eight million bushel annual output. Local officials emphasize the bay’s abundance supports both industry and commerce.
A Washington Star meditation quotes Hi Ho in Chinatown who warns that those who seek to direct others morals often keep themselves distant to avoid scrutiny or exposure.
A compact reflection on human folly from Pascal noting men’s tendency to act as fools. The quote critiques pride and the self awareness required to rise above common foolishness.
Chief causes cited include scarlet fever measles meningitis falls and blows. The report notes many cases are acquired after birth and highlights public health risks from preventable illnesses.
Johns Hopkins University was incorporated on August 24 1867 and opened for instruction in September 1878 marking a milestone in higher education. The institution established its initial programs and facilities to advance scientific and medical learning in Maryland.
The saying notes that ornery or onery once derived from ordinary but now conveys mean or low behavior. It traces linguistic drift and highlights how public usage reshapes word sense over time.
The article notes tennis as France’s most popular game with children starting at seven or eight. It highlights early instruction and widespread enthusiasm for the sport among French youth.
The article warns that persistent or severe growing pains in children may indicate rheumatism or related conditions and should prompt medical evaluation rather than dismissal. It emphasizes early recognition and professional assessment.
London landmark Big Ben dates from 1858 and features four 28 foot dials. Once two men wound it for three afternoons weekly, now an electric motor completes the task in about 20 minutes.
A cryptic Fort Worth ecard Telegram item notes the puzzling journey of a dollar hag across a rough route to reach readers, contrasted with a broad welcoming path awaiting its departure. The fragment suggests a curious local feature or message in a quirky card format.
The Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The court itself has no attorneys bench, though lawyers plead before it.
The world records about 2,010,000 lepers. One fourth live in China, with India having nearly as many. The figures highlight the disease burden in Asia and the scale of the global health challenge.
The Eugene Register-Guard notes a Danish doctor's claim that electricity causes the kick in a kiss, challenging the belief that only a pretty girl grants the spark. It juxtaposes folk belief with scientific assertion, reflecting playful curiosity in social commentary.
The archipelago of Japan comprises six main islands with hundreds of smaller isles. The description notes the diverse geography and many offshore lands forming its geography.
Saffron, from crocus flange, reached England in 1838 via a pilgrim who hid the plant in a hollow staff after smuggling from Tripoli. The Greeks used its yellow dye for royal garments, and Romans sprinkled it in the streets as Nero entered Rome.
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