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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
4
Forming New Habits discusses New Year resolutions as a serious effort to curb vice and master self control. It argues lasting change comes when mind and conscience govern behavior, unlike will ruled by unruly impulses that pull a person off course.
The Record invites Lititz residents to reflect on what their town means to them and how tied they feel to its future. The piece promises upcoming editorials exploring loyalty, civic involvement, and local business, asking readers to consider how their community shapes their lives and decisions.
A column notes the impact of colds on American workers and productivity. It argues repeated illnesses drain energy, lead to fatigue, and reduce resistance to serious infections, stressing the broader economic toll on the nation.
The article argues that avoiding cold causes saves discomfort and danger. People who live outdoors or sleep with fresh air in their rooms are far less likely to catch colds. It condemns confined, artificial living and urges natural, well ventilated surroundings.
The article urges January 1 as a time to set concrete aims for 1924. It encourages planning to improve mental sharpness, job training, savings, and physical health, and to assess the past year to secure greater results in the coming twelve months.
The piece argues that marriage and family awaken work ethic and urges sleepy residents to engage in hometown activities. It stresses that a town’s future relies on citizen effort and that pride in the community motivates people to help it progress.
Miss Annie W. Gibbel spent Christmas with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Gibbel and left for teaching near Tyrone Blair Co on Dec 31 Miss Elizabeth Gibbel teaches near Manheim also spent Christmas at the Brunnerville home Frank S Keith teaching at Schuylkill Haven left for teaching after Christmas Pauladelph left Dec 31 Henry Keith goes to Stewartstown for teaching Mrs Elizabeth Keith of Manheim visits son Joseph Eleanor regains health Sunday visits at Erb corner and Brackbill home Christmas exercises at Brunnerville A B Sunday School well attended despite rain Praise for young people efforts
Both primary and intermediate departments were selected to recite and sing Christmas selections. A pantomime Silent Night served as the closing feature with Rev. Curry delivering a pleasing address.
News from Brownstown reports 61 Sunday School members to receive diplomas or seating for regular attendance in 1923. Evangelical S S officers for 1924 elected New Year's Eve include Supt J W Buch ass t Supt F A Marxen Sec Miss Amelia Butter Treas W F Getz organists Miss Elsie Long Mrs W E Pierce librarians Raymond Getz Miss Violet McCarty Primary Supt Miss Anna Grebill. Local bank closed New Year day. A K Wolf family hosted visitors and Brownstown residents. Davis Shirk Mason cigar factory planned for Monday in former San Telmo building.
Akron High School Alumni Association hosts a three class spelling bee on Friday in Tire Company Halls with a program between contests and refreshments. A public sale of a brick residence at W Main and S Lith is planned for Saturday. Community prayer services, watch nights, and visits among local families are noted along with origins of rare 1804 American dollar and its dramatic historical path.
A night of bang and crash ends with a tense hush as a mother and grandmother reveal a sudden awareness that a father has learned the hat was moved, altering the quiet and prompting uneasy reflection.
Frederick OBrien, author of South New Island adventures, entertained friends at his Glendale home recounting a stunt in which he bought a wife for 5 dollars. A guest exclaimed it was awful, while another noted prices are high there just as elsewhere.
The Lancaster hotel seeks to enlarge accommodations by 150 transients with a five story rear addition extending to Market Street under a state law backed building program submitted by Marty Schlothauer, hotel manager, to Harrisburg authorities. A separate note reports John Painter accidentally locked the steering wheel with his sleeve, crashing into a fence near Jacob Snyder's farm on the Lititz Rothsville road. Painter escaped injury.
An oil painting once titled A Storm at Sea was insured for 500 pounds by an insurance firm at the request of auctioneers. After cleaning the title was changed to Two Little Girls and a Dog. Valuations ranged from 100 to 200 pounds, then dealers declared the work worth only 18 shillings.
Sale notice for a light torch delivery truck offered cheap to a quick buyer. Listed by Co. A. Rosenberg on Front St Lititz January 1b.
Start the new year right with an eye exam. Many headaches come from eyestrain, and vision can seem normal while needing lenses. An eye examination is the only sure way to confirm your eye condition.
Mrs. F. N. Baker of Titusville Pennsylvania shares her goitre removal experience with Sorbol Quadruple a stainless liniment claiming no ill effects and urging others to seek the treatment She notes relief in eyes heart and nerves and mentions local availability at Lewis N Moyer and nationwide from Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio
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