Lancaster county leads in American agriculture and local changes
Lancaster county tops agricultural production in America. Local updates include the Lan caster Elizabethtown trolley line cutback and a mayoral succession in Lancaster City with Harry L Trout succeeding F B McClain. Community notes mention Belgium relief, Bible college courses, a hotel theft arrest, and Atlantic width trivia.
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Lancaster County
America
Willis S. Kilheffer
Manheim Township
Alfred Becker
Denver
Lancaster-Elizabethtown
Lancaster City
F. B. McClain
Harry L. Trout
Mt. Jay
Belgium Relief Fund
Elizabethtown College
A. C. Wieand
Bethany Bible School
Chicago
W. M. Howe
Myersdale
A. W. Ross
India
Jefferson Herr
Refton
Weber Hotel
Lancaster
Herr
The Lesser Evil and the Still Small Voice
Fragmentary dialogue references a character named Mr Boreleigh and a whispered decision to send word of absence. The line hints at internal conflict between conscience and a domineering figure, set in a tense, possibly competitive scene.
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Mr. Boreleigh
Elpadritcha Season Promises Rural Winter Pranks
In the elpadritcha season ideal cold weather fuels a rural county prank. Where the elusive animal called elpadritcha supposedly roams in zero weather, hunters lure a greenhorn with a bag then abandon him to wait in the cold. The resulting joke leaves the victim frostbitten and humiliated, yet many locals prize the prank as a favorite.
Houston Endorses Grist Farm Survey Proposition
Secretary of Agriculture credits Lancaster county as the nation’s top producer for fifty years and endorses Congressman Griest’s plan for a farm survey. The survey aims to benefit local farmers and spread findings nationwide. Officials anticipate funding this session and expect broader state benefits from analyzed farming methods. Also notes on tuberculosis and foot-and-mouth disease discussions at Pennsylvania agricultural meetings and Bell System employee stock purchase plan.
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Lancaster County
Congressman Griest
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Agricultural Department
Houston
Pennsylvania Breeders’ Association
Pennsylvania Dairy Union
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Trade
Harriburg
H. D. Gill
New York City
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell System
Bell Telephone System
Rules For Saving From Chicago News
Practical guidance on frugal household management urging cash spending, self‑reliant buying and marketing, careful weekly budgeting, and efficient use of all materials. It stresses treating economy as a duty and a pleasure, including repurposing leftovers.
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Chicago News
Bank Statement From Lancaster County Bank Sworn January
Cashier J H Wolf states the bank’s total deposits and liabilities. The figures show capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and various deposits including demand deposits and certificates of deposit. Notary Gro A Kumron attests the document on January 7 with director attestations.
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United States
State of
Pennsylvania
County of
Lancaster
I. Jas. H. Breitigan
H. Breitigan
G. G. Diehm
W. Buch
HS. Meiskey
Directors
Frank Buqe
PD Terest
Pennter
I.J
Wour
Belivf
Vania
Lancas
J.H, Wolf
Gro. A. Kumron
H.L. Keith A. Walter
Wole
Naval command transfers echo Cromwell era policy
The article notes amphibious force use as a reversal of early navy policy, citing Cromwell era practices when army officers led ships. It highlights Admiral Blake and General Monk, first Duke of Albemarle, who commanded at sea before notable Dutch sea battles.
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Blake
New Model Army
Monk
Duke of
Why He Objected Wars Make History and Hate It
A school scene ends a lesson on war with a pupil admitting and explaining his objection. The principal presses for reasons, and the pupil replies he hates history because wars create history. The quip captures a witty clash over war and recordkeeping in a classroom setting.
Uncles’ New York Trip Ends With Bed Confusion
Ephraim Toskins returns from New York and, upon seeing the bed in his room, kicks it and asks what it’s for, as reported by Indge. The remark and reaction illustrate a humorous family moment from the visit by Eph and his wife.
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Hzra
Eph Toskins
New York
Eben
Eph
Indge
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Traiz, Pa
Atlantic
Brazil
Guinea
Newfoundland
Ireland
France
Rexoll Shine
Lewis N. Moyer
Banner County
Liberal
CONDI
TH Farmers National Bank
Lititz
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
Nai Federal Reserve
Brownstownational
Brownstown
Wederal Reserve Bank
Farmers National Bank
Penna
Wingert & Haas
Queen St
Lancaster, PA
Appel
Appel Optical Department
LD. Appel E Soro Ialueen ST. Worh
Lutera Oc
Womissions
Lancaster PA
JLT
W. A
Dr. Reed
Chas. H. Frey the Shoe Man
King St
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