This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
Mrs Alta Messkell of Porter township received an order from Williamsport parties for 25 large bronze turkeys. From the farm flock the birds were selected and dressed to order. The lot weighed 515 pounds dressed, averaging 20.85 pounds each, with one gobbler weighing 84 pounds.
In 1768 French forces subjugated Corsica except Nonza tower. After prolonged siege garrison agreed to surrender with honors of war. Old Captain Cascella carried muskets as he declared, I am the garrison, explaining the stubborn defense.
The Susquehanna froze to a mile wide skating surface at Wrightsville and Columbus. Deer and bear hunting yields set records in Clinton county with 104 deer and 40 bears killed. Bedford fruit farmer Dr. S. H. Gump sold 3500 bushels of apples for $1.25 a bushel, about $4875 total. A proposed state license fee for out of state and foreign anglers is discussed. City Missionary Wilson funded meals for 19 tramps at Williamport City Hall. Secretary McAfee would have earned $60,000 over two years under the old fee system, now paid $8,000. Wayne county catchers Fred W. Michels and Albert Eberhardt Jr. bagged 45 pickerel, six perch at Duck Harbor Lake measured 80 pounds total. Crawford county plans a school district consolidation selling Hunter schoolhouse near Meadville on January 7, 1911.
H J Wilder of the US Department of Agriculture soils bureau told 400 farmers that apples and peaches can thrive in Pennsylvania, surpassing Pacific coast fruit in quality. He cited favorable districts from Dauphin to Lehigh and Lancaster to Bucks, and noted high locations and future orchards across the state.
The piece notes traders rely on luck charms and omens with items like rabbit feet and a hangsman’s rope fragment. It mentions Tuesday as a supposed low day for bulls and high day for bears, with systems charts and a market register seen as ineffective quirks.
A reflective paragraph traces the inconsistent judgments placed on a person across life from infancy to old age. It notes how youth is praised yet adulthood invites critique, and how success or failure in family, money, religion, and politics shapes endless classifications. The piece ends noting life as a funny proposition.
The writer urges readers to avoid wildcat land deals in Mexico and Latin America noting turmoil, Diaz era revolt, and deceptive promoters. He advises staying home, watching investments closely, and favors colonizing Lititz as a safer locale to monitor growth.
A young salesman drew a pencil caricature of A. T. Stewart. Stewart praised the sketch and offered art training after firing him. The gesture launched John R. Rogers’s artistic career as a sculptor.
A well known German in Cincinnati walked into a public office and drew attention with his new or recently repaired shoes. A clerk commented on the footwear and the man replied in German that he nearly sold the shoes the other day. He exits as a deep groan is heard.
A London Punch quip depicts a blacksmith recounting quick disapproval as he tries to sit and rest, only to be asked to work and sent away again. The vignette captures social friction between working class men and patrons at a public house.
The Cleveland Leader reports a ticket crowd for a married couple act where two seats with a post between them were requested but not available. The box office notes all “married couple” pairs are sold out.
A quip contrasts speaking of the present as if absent with speaking of the absent as if present. The aphorism attributes the idea to Lippincott's and reflects a humorous take on perception and politeness.
A quoted exchange from the Spokane Spokesman Review describes Jack and Sam proposing last night and a narrator unsure which proposal was accepted. The line notes heightened excitement and a decision tied to tonight's call.
Fragmentary quote from the Baltimore American notes a photographer described as conscientious and unflattering. The exchange suggests a light social item about portraits and remarks on the photographer's honesty.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.