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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
6
A 1925 Western New Union piece explains fatigue from more than physical work. It cites lack of fresh air, overheated or dry rooms, glare and eye strain, uncomfortable seating, tight or ill fitting clothes, and prolonged one position as key causes. It notes mental fatigue and rest needs, and mentions environmental and daily-life factors in offices, homes, shops, and schools.
A playful note praises a longlegged lamb able to run forty miles an hour, calling it a model for Maury amid contemporary trends. The fragment hints at a parable of speed and guidance in everyday life.
A brief note describes katydids as severe orange destroyers in California. The passage mentions a nocturnal songster and odd ratios of cow feed and milk, implying agricultural impact and farming concerns from the period.
An early 20th century radio repair guide describes systematic checks for a faulty B unit. It outlines ensuring 10 volt supply, verifying B unit versus receiver, tracing through resistance bank, filter, rectifier, and transformer, and using a high resistance voltmeter or a 220 volt lamp to locate open circuits or defective resistors.
Forest Hills on Long Island will stage a stacked summer of tennis led by the Wightman Cup on August 12 and 13, with strong American contenders such as Helen Wills and Molla Mallory and notable English stars led by Betty Nuthall. The schedule also includes the women’s national championships on August 22 and the men’s national championships September 12 to 17, promising a landmark season at the concrete-stands venue.
A historical note explains rubbing a few grains of copper sulphate onto bright iron parts such as diaphragms before applying solder flux. The method helps solder adhere to iron, though it leaves only a thin film and poses toxicity risks. Care is urged due to copper sulphate’s poisonous nature.
A report discusses methods to modulate loudspeaker volume by altering tube filaments burn through and by using a variable resistor. It notes that placing the resistor across the secondaries of the transformer or across the loudspeaker terminals provides an effective volume control.
The article explains preparing Jerusalem artichokes by baking or boiling, with skins on for serving and variations in cream sauce cheese or butter. It notes inulin in artichokes, suitability for diabetics, and multiple cooking methods including baking, boiling, and flavoring with milk meat broth or cheese.
The 1927 Lancaster County Prison annual report shows 112 prisoners convicted, 931 offenders after deductions, and an increase in drunks and disorderly arrests. Manufacturing yielded 1090 chairs cane d, with stock totaling 6767.61 dollars. Expenses, daily board costs, and manufacturing profit are itemized, with salaries and current expenses totaling over 28 thousand dollars. Signed by J M Paxson, A B Sweigart, G L Schlegel and other inspectors, dated January 3, 1928.
In Lancaster the group including J. M. Paxson Art Seey G. L. Schlegel and others affirmed and subscribed before a notary on January 3, 1928. Harry O. Conn, Notary Public, with commission expiring March 25, 1929, witnessed the act.
The piece discusses the challenge of sustaining a virtuous man in public life, comparing the task to overcoming persistent social pressures that erode integrity, and emphasizes diligence, discipline, and steadfast leadership as essential.
Mrs James Murphy of Brockville Pennsylvania recounts her self treatment with Sorbo Quadruple applied externally. She claims relief after a few days from dreadful goitre symptoms and credits the product for avoiding surgery. Sold by druggists including Lewis N Moyers drug store in Mechanicsburg Ohio.
Paul Case of Brockton offers a free French prescription he used in France with the American Army for rheumatism and neuritis. He claims thousands benefited, cost nothing to obtain, and asks readers to mail their address to receive the prescription.
An imprecise cooking note describes shredding lamb and browning in fat, then simmering with celery tops onion and liquid. It suggests serving with toast or fried onions, rice, or delicate noodles, and proposes a variant using similar ingredients in a different arrangement.
This reads as a historical home economics recipe for beef kidney stew with potatoes and onions. It notes washing and skinning kidneys, using water and stock, and adding seasonings, with steps to simmer until tender and serving hot. The text is garbled but preserves the basic preparation sequence and measurements. Greensy or other notes are unclear.
A 19th century recipe explains using leftover meat rolled in biscuit dough with celery tops salt and pepper. The method produces a meat roll baked until crust is golden, served with green vegetables or salad and a savory gravy.
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