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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
2
H B Krehbiel states instrumentalists faced bans in the 14th and 15th centuries. The piece discusses religious levies on musicians, lack of inheritance rights, and penalties for their families, highlighting enduring social exclusions. A school anecdote follows with a child’s joke about an auntie’s wedding. A note on shortening a mirror by a top design ends the excerpt.
These Pennsylvania ladies report successful home treatment of goiter with Sorbol Quadruple and invite others to learn their experiences. Correspondents include Mrs F N Baker Tit usville Mrs Frank Myers Duncansville Mrs M B Johnson Millville Mrs Lida Petit Mill Village Mrs EB E Marks Millersburg and Edna Wright Homestead. Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio sells locally at L N Moyer's Drug Store.
Lancaster area listings show a good selection of properties in Lititz via Lancaster and Suburban Properties. Valley Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Lancaster is represented along with broker stock insurance and Aetna Maryland casualty and other reliable stock insurance companies.
The sixty five pound anaerolite meteorite, a rare astronomical curiosity, was presented to the York county Historical Society. It landed about two years ago on Emanuel Knaub’s farm near Manchester and consists of nickel iron silica sulfur aluminum manganese and other elements.
William Kitson, 29, of Potts town, penniless and en route to Shenandoah for mine work, walked seventy miles in snow after learning of a strike settlement. He was almost home near St Nicholas when an automobile driven by Chester Klecher of Boston Run struck him. he lies in critical condition at the State hospital.
A 10 pound cast iron beam ripped from Atlantic furnace of Republic Iron and Steel in New Castle and crashed through the roof of J R Gush home, missing six year old Bud and three year old Irene who played in a second floor room. The beam damaged a rafters, a clothes press door, and a floor hole, with a baby on the first floor spared. The house sits about 200 feet above the furnace site.
The article recalls a time when tailors and shoemakers thrived in local villages, with shops as social hubs. It notes their decline due to ready made clothing and machine made shoes, and shares memories of artisans who entertained and taught apprentices, along with a tale of Ringo the coon dog in jail and a historic 1792 deed.
The article notes a unusually poor fox hunting season with red foxes becoming scarce due to ground clearing and hunting for hides. Gray foxes are increasing, especially along river hills, as they drift north from southern regions. hunters view them as poor sport with lower hides value and little profit.
Frank Dennis, the world's champion strong man born in Reading in 1904, will appear in Harrisburg on Thursday evening, February 26. He has 20 world records and 10 medals, with feats including lifting weights, bending iron bars, and pulling a truck with his teeth.
At a regular meeting the Allen Town Band received and accepted the resignation of Martin Klinger after nearly 40 years as director. Albertus L. Meyers was named director, with Klinger made honorary musical director for life. Klinger had appeared with the band at several July 4th celebrations.
Forty pupils at Franklin Grammar School Chester start a new English class with grade pupils and parents as students. Teachers are the proficient students under faculty supervision as both sides show keen interest.
Dr H W Stough returns to Lebanon in June for another revival series following a recent successful Leban on revival. A fund totaling 1056 dollars has been raised to cover expenses.
The note presents a small town oriented masthead with the price of one dollar fifty per year and a folksy motto about prospering when you prosper and honesty in reporting. It frames a community newspaper’s identity and homegrown spirit.
Hlten J. Buckley of Philadelphia M G Schoesffer of Lancaster counsel for the Dry Milk Company of New York and other creditors filed a petition for bankruptcy in the federal District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania. A receivership petition was also filed with a hearing in Philadelphia this week as the firm admitted insolvency totaling 307 600 dollars.
Lancaster gears up for a July observance of its role in the American Revolution. The Booster Committee and Sesquicentennial panel, led by T. Frank Eshleman, discuss careful planning and funding. A joint finance and planning session at the Historical Society Home weighs options while urging a solid financial base.
Administrator of Sarah C. Sturgis estate offers property at public sale on March 6 1926. The lot on East Main street Lititz measures 32 feet by 200 feet with a two and a half story frame dwelling. Bidding starts 2 PM with terms announced by Charles E. Sturgis administrator. Joseph B. Wissler attorney.
On February 27 1926 at 7 30 P M at the Lititz Springs Hotel Lititz Borough Lancaster County Pennsylvania a court ordered sale will occur. The property is a corner lot at South Broad and West Lemon Streets Lititz containing a double two and a half story frame dwelling with garage and 50 by 200 feet depth to a public alley. Percie Bear Trustee to sell the real estate of Michael F Bear Deceased. H Snavely Auctioneer. Jos B Wissler Attorney.
Letters of administration granted for the estate of Sarab of Lititz Pennsylvania. Yoseph B Wisster is the attorney administrator residing at 820 Buchanan Ave Lancaster PA. Creditors and debtors must promptly settle all claims and debts against the estate.
Tourists bound for Philadelphia Sesquicentennial mingle with Lancaster discussions on a pictorial booklet of the area’s role in American independence. Plans for the Sesqui observance were unveiled at the Washington’s Birthday banquet at Hotel Bruns with local speakers reviewing traditions and a fitting celebration.
Use warm water to wash sponges occasionally remove tartaric acid and soda, then rinse in clear warm water to keep them in good condition.
A Grajasse study from southern France notes the most grown flowers for perfume include violet aeneia jonquil mignocette rose orange jasimine tuberose and eftnation highlighting the regional horticultural focus on fragrance plants.
The text offers unclear guidance about preserving a paring knife and treating a rusted blade. It mentions rusting, planing, and staging, but the meaning is garbled and actionable details are absent.
One of the first American navigators to sail around the world was Hobert Gray, a native of Tiverton Rhode Island. Gray's voyage was conducted in Washington in the years to be determined.
The article notes Brother Williams looking for a legendary rain bow treasure at his home. The piece frames his quest as a local legend and stray inquiry within Atlanta.
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to rid the system of catarrh and deafness caused by it. The product has been sold by druggists for over forty years, by B. F. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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