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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
6
Norman H. Graybill praises Lancaster County merchants as key to civic and industrial strength. He highlights owners and managers who live nearby, run stores and garages, and contribute to a high moral and economic standing, urging more such local business leadership. BRICKERVILLE and Oregon E. F. Ruhl General Store are listed among the firms.
Frank F Keiffer firm of Manheim is praised as highly competent in the electrical industry. The piece argues electricity governs daily life and progress, and that Keiffer’s company embodies the Everything Electrical ethos through expertise and reliable service.
Manheim National Bank began operations on February 11, 1865, serving the community with steadily rising deposits and depositors. The bank emphasizes a progressive yet conservative stance, boasting a fine building and modern facilities for prompt, efficient service.
A Lititz florist business led by Harry H. Girvin demonstrates the rewards of steady work and expert guidance. The article praises the florist’s experience, the volume of business, and the value found in flowers and plants.
A movement supporter known for helping the community urges readers to contact Mr. Girvin this spring for vegetable plants. He is described as having one of the largest plant stocks in the county and as a sincere helper in local uplift efforts.
A. M. Weidman built his garage on two principles quality and service. He guarantees all work and backs tires and accessories with his reputation. The shop serves as sales and service station for Essex and Hudson using genuine parts, praising the new model’s roominess ruggedness power and beauty.
The Snavely Garage in Lititz invites motorists to stop in for a full range of auto needs. It boasts guaranteed work and a large tire and parts selection, promising friendly service and a souvenir smile for customers.
Breneman Bros in Landisville offers a wide range of auto accessories and supplies including Goodyear tires chosen for reliability. The shop is equipped to handle repairs on cars and farm machinery, with the Breneman family noted for active community involvement throughout Lancaster County.
The Union National Mount Joy Bank reports deposits of 1 472 193 08 and surplus and undivided profits of 803 962 87. It highlights a board of directors and officers praised for prudent management and community leadership. The article urges customers to bank with this firm.
The modern garage established about a year ago has earned the town’s auto trade through service and quality products. Mr. Brobst works hard to satisfy patrons and retain their business. Locals are employed there and the work is done by experienced men.
Mr Brobst advertises Hupmobile cars from his Valentine Brobst garage praising reasonable charges and good value. He offers demonstrations of new models and the new six cylinder model, claiming the garage supports town uplift and cooperative civic spirit.
Keystone National Bank promotes savings with regular deposits and a reserve fund for emergencies or opportunities. It emphasizes safety as key to investment, noting weekly deposits yield fifty two safe increases of fortune each year. The bank invites customers to consult officers freely and in confidence, stressing its friendly, helpful role.
Wayne Weidman is a well known Brickerville merchant with groceries and dry goods, serving prominent locals and travelers. The business maintains relations with noted town figures and emphasizes fair dealing with a loyal customer base. Light lunches are offered for travelers.
In a small town Barton Myers runs a well equipped garage that keeps several men busy with repairs. Customers travel from distant places seeking dependable service. The shop maintains a large stock of tires and accessories to meet trade.
The First National Bank of Mt Joy is highlighted as a cornerstone of the Lancaster County economy. Organized in 1858 it now holds over 1.165 million dollars of local savings and offers complete facilities for depositors and funds security.
George H Studenroth, a well known Lititz grocer since April 1 1910, runs a clean well managed store and offers low prices to earn patronage. He is widely known in Lancaster County and previously operated a general store at Lexington for over seventeen years.
H. B. Fry Rothsville, though newly established, shows swift growth with skilled mechanics, offering reliable automotive service. The firm acts as a sub agent for Ford and Fordson, promoting confidence in the car’s long history of refinements and value. For service, call Mr. Fry and his team.
Lititz Springs National Bank presents banking’s long history and its current emphasis on strength and safety. Cashier H. H. Diehm, with years of service, leads through guided leadership and the support of officers and the board, crediting their cooperation for the bank’s growth.
Zimmerman’s Garage in Lancaster County is the focal agent for Reo Maxwell and Chrystler vehicles. The proprietor J. Harvey Spake runs a large service with skilled mechanics, offering a personal guarantee on every job and a promise to return if not satisfied.
Madison Dietrich Jr. has opened a new grocery and confectionery store in Lititz, owned and operated by J. Madison Dietrich. He has shown persistent effort and a genial approach to please customers, drawing trade from beyond Lititz and expanding beyond local limits.
P H Meckley builds on honesty as the path to confidence and success in his eight year old mercantile business in Landisville. The store features a large, well arranged stock and a customer friendly delivery track. He advocates for a bigger Landisville to boost business and urges community support.
F M Bowman expanded from a small late 19th century shop to a large Heating Roofing and Spouting firm. Bowman personally supervises all work as his team, fully dedicated to delivering successful results.
A S Shrom runs a reliable Millway mercantile established April 1 1924 offering groceries hardware shoes and notions with a wide trade radius. Shrom is aLancaster County merchant and active in local development and has served as Millway postmaster since May 1924.
B F Kauffman of East Petersburg runs Central garage offering repairs storage tires and accessories as the local Jordan distributor. The firm aims to expand with patronage and community growth, and operates a service station in Lancaster at North Prince Street. The notice urges a visit to see new car models.
Samuel Frank and Son highlight Mt Joy pride as patrons praise the Peacock Palace. The expanded shop draws visitors with light lunches and a broad, advertised confections lineup. Party hosting and easy auto travel promote the popular local spot.
A. K. Behm states the note is not to imply non advertisers are inferior but to highlight firms considered reliable by our own observations. The column assures readers to favor these merchants and continues on page 7 for further details.
A Lititz bank profile extols Farmers National Bank's safety and service. It notes strong leadership under cashier J. H. Breitigan and claims steady growth since its charter on September 2, 1901, under the heading of Pennsylvania banking strength.
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