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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
8
A compact collection of local observations on farm sales, weather, politics, tobacco markets, and social life. Notes include Lent and Fasnacht dates, public sales trends, tobacco prices, and commentary on prosperity, taxes, home life, and dancing Charleston.
By Tom Dussinger Nanticoke arrived tired after a noon start and lost to the Legion 47 32 in Lititz. Armpriester and Mickey starred for the Legion with six and five field goals respectively. Bixler Hackman and Trapp provided strong defense. Leary and Rogie led Nanticoke, Lititz led 23 14 at halftime.
Lititz High edged Columbia High 20 to 8 on Friday night with a tough defensive effort. Captain Peanut Stauffer opened scoring with a right handed, angled shot as Lititz led 12-9 at halftime. The Red and Black maintained the lead through a second half marked by tight defense and missed opportunities at the foul line.
SeasonBei Uncle of Lancaster buys plans for a county league. Richard Kreider leads Lititz teams and aims to enter a borough team. Last year’s clubs mostly back the project. Two outside players allowed. Kreider signs a Lancaster pitcher.
The Ideal Chocolate office moved from New York to the first floor of the building along the railroad. The rooms are neat and convenient for business with a waiting room, telephone connections, a main office, and private rooms for executives. The Lititz and New York offices are combining and running well.
THOMAS A. CLARK muses on Valentine gifts, love notes, and saying thanks to those who care. He recalls a childhood valentine found in class and argues that modern life favors flowers and memorial funds over simple expressions of gratitude to loved teachers, family, and friends. A brief busker anecdote from a London cab driver adds a light note on politeness and memory.
A series of travelers praise Lancaster County places over Florida and the Shenandoah Valley, with one urging investment in Lancaster real estate while others prefer home views of Eastern Pennsylvania as God’s country. A Lititz-area family plans to stay, citing taxes in the south as a deterrent, and a northern visitor notes the favorable climate and rail link to the north. Also advertised: a can of Vantines talcum powder for 17c at Scott’s Book Store.
Dr Sven Hedin, the Swedish explorer, praises Tibetan temple music after visiting 31 temples. He reports the temple service as beautiful and uplifting, with monks’ voices and instrumental “rumble of thunder” blending in vast halls, moving listeners beyond earthly troubles.
The forest service recommends methods to prevent insect and worm damage to lumber. Peel bark after seasoning to deter infestation. Use hot creosote from 185 degrees to 185 degrees to heat and apply with a large brush while lumber is hot. For rustic work with bark on, wash with creosote before use.
Nature Magazine notes Mars displays surface markings clearly due to transparent atmosphere. It concludes the Martian day is about half an hour longer than Earth's, and its seasons closely resemble ours.
Mrs. Lida Petit of Mill Village Pennsylvania reports Sorbol quadruple cured her goitre. In two weeks her heart nerves and eyes improved and the goitre disappeared. She feels well enough to do housework and offers to share her full experience. Information at drug stores or Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio. Local contact L. N. Moyers.
Advertisement notes great reductions on men's and youth suits offered by W H Buchsmen. Details on sizes and prices are provided to attract customers to visit the store and take advantage of the discounted stock.
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