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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1924
Page
8
An Italian engineer reveals a self sustaining incandescent electric lamp designed to burn for three years without connection to an external power source. The device supposedly radiates light from a minute metal component independent of an ongoing electrical supply.
A farmer splits a horse to a cavalry officer claiming it is a first-rate war horse. The officer storms in cursing the animal’s lack of spirit, while the farmer coolly retorts the horse would rather die than run.
A taxi waited at a cabstand with its front near the crossing. The driver sat patiently for a fare as Ife waited two hours. A man crossing the road, deep in thought, suddenly noticed the car, leapt back, glared, and shouted, Why don't you blow your horn? The Tattler.
A child refuses to attend school claiming workouts must be done today while a mother questions the obligation. The exchange is presented in a comic or newspaper snippet style from The Wasp with a playful tone about routines and discipline.
A garbled 1920s era miscellany reflects seasonal note banter and local humor. It mentions March 17 St Patrick’s Day and February weather, jokes about taxes and oil, graduation from government officials, rail and Lincoln references, and a Groundhog Day holiday idea. It reads as a fragmentary column of rural town chatter with varied topics.
The Lancaster County Farm Bureau radio program opened Tuesday evening at 7:80 at station WDBC. J C Brubaker of near Lititz, president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation, spoke on Garden Spot Agriculture and the Farm Bureau. Next Tuesday night H B Nolt, president of the Lancaster County Agricultural Extension Service, will speak. Snavely, president of the Commodity Division of the Lancaster County Farm Bureau, will deliver the third talk on Tuesday, March 4.
Penny Town farmer Mr Monroe Diehm reports a flock of 2 god work re are GJ in the flock and last week he found 53 eggs. He started with 500 eggs and lost about a dozen. He sold over 200 while winter flu kept him indoors seeking poultry results and guidance.
A fragment lists several local ladies from Neffsville and nearby areas including Mrs William Butt Mrs I Geltz Mrs Frank Elvin Weaver Mrs Harvey Shiffer Mrs R H Kauffman Mrs Howard Hiestand and Mrs David Sellers A special this week promotes Columbia Dry Batteries for radios at 3 for
Lititz led Harrisburg by one point until the final moments as Tech held on 22 21. Lillie showed speed and defense while Mohn deterred many shots. First half ended 11 12 with Harrisburg ahead. Hackman starred for Lititz amid a tight, physical contest.
Lititz Legion lost 30 to 25 at Boyertown last Friday as 12 inch extension baskets hampered Lititz yet they delivered a strong showing against a top state lineup. Boyertown adjusted after seeing a close margin and the game turned rough, marking Lititz’s roughest contest of the year. Big cut in shoe prices at Planta Tos Dept Store.
Real estate office advertises Lititz homes for sale with possession by April 1 or sooner. Describes interest rates and broader area listings. Promotes flexible showings, invites inquiries, and notes available times for viewing by appointment.
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