Ground Hog Day Celebration In Smokestown With Barn Dance
Smokestown in East Cocaiico celebrates Ground Hog Day 1924 with a grand banquet and barn dance in Gunny’s barn led by Burgess Isaías Lutz and chef Hen Firestone alias Gunny. Josbo and a Reading Jazz Band perform as yearling roasts, chicken corn soup, and other traditional observances accompany the festivities.
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Smokestown
Cocaiico
Denver
Quarryville
Hsaias Lutz
Hen Firestone
Gunny
Metals Turn Transparent Under Heat Light, very thin sheets turn transparent at high heat.
When heated to 2400 to 3000 F, ultra-thin gold leaf becomes translucent and finally transparent, allowing visibility through the film. Silver foil shows a bluish tint. copper foil briefly becomes transparent but soon oxidizes and loses transparency.
Shannon incline: steepest ore tramway in Arizona
The Shannon incline at an Arizona copper mine spans 1,500 feet with an 800 foot vertical drop, claimed as the steepest incline. Built for ore transport on 35-pound steel rails, it uses five parallel rails with 40 inch gauge for ore skips and 20 inch gauge for supply tracks, gravity-operated skips, solid roadbed, and large ties.
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Shannon
Arizona
Ancient statue 5000 years old found at Ur site
A royal statue dating 5000 years old was unearthed during excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia, near Abrahamic ancestors. The figure, found in a temple to the moon god, likely served there for millennia. the head is missing. Records indicate the temple was rebuilt around 2300 BC and later remodeled by Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus.
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Mesopotania
Abrahm
Iris
Timite
Lagat
Fragmentary note on ancient temples and idol worship
Fragment describes alterations in the fifth century B C and a later destruction by fire worshipers who ruined temples and images of the ancient idol ateous religion. The fragment reflects historical religious conflict and iconoclasm from antiquity.
Mistaken Affair Shocks Mrs Graham as Man Returns
Claude recounts a domestic scene where Charles warns an elderly man at Miss Graham's home. The mother confronts the intruder and questions his intentions, creating embarrassment. The tension peaks when Miss Graham clarifies the elf lady's remark.
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Charles
Wedding Gift Checks for Effect Turn Into Cash
A Victorian exchange reveals a groom named Henry being told by an elder that a fifty thousand dollar check among wedding presents was for show. Henry confirms the check was real and the bank cashed it that morning, proving the intended effect succeeded.
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Henry
Too Late Old Gentleman and the New Chauffeur
A startled exchange reveals the veteran chauffeur explaining that each of his last two employers died in his service. The line captures dark humor about fatal risks at work and echoes Punch magazine’s ironic tone.
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Punch London
Dill's Telephone Number via Information Operator
The caller seeks Mr. Dill's telephone number through the information operator, clarifying the surname pronunciation as Dill like the pickle and noting the operator’s initial B in Bil. The exchange captures a request for contact details in a classic telephone directory context.
Tramps Welcomed to Work at York County Almshouse
Oscar Altland, steward at the York county almshouse, welcomes tramps to the local institution. Before food or lodging, he makes them take a sawbuck and face a large wood pile. Those refusing work are ordered to move on.
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Oscar Altland
York County Almshouse
Keystone Auto Gas and Oils receivers report large loss
Eighty two people in Lewistown and vicinity lost 41000 by buying participating operating certificates of the Keystone Auto Gas and Oils company, for which receivers were recently appointed. Lititz residents suffered the same fate with this firm.
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Keystone OL Co
Lewistown
Keystone Auto Gas and Oils Company
Lititz
Thrift Drive Details Wasteful Student Spending
A Lock Haven public schools survey for the week of January 7 shows pupils spent 750.58 dollars on movies candy ice cream tobacco and other luxuries and entertainment to encourage thrift in education.
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Lock Haven
Ford interest in water power site near Sunbury Penn
Agents of Henry Ford reportedly took option on a forty eight acre water power site along the Susquehanna river near Sunbury. The purchase permit was filed under Wade Tr Cruse with residence undisclosed after weeks of negotiations. Theodore Hummell, owner, does not know the buyer. The price is said to be fifty thousand dollars, a record for the area.
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Henry Ford
Susquehanna River
Sunbury
Wade Tr. Cruse
Theodore Hummell
Leap Year Widow Proposal Case Ends in Jest
In Tiazleton Mayor Harvey hears Michael Fetehko a 72 year old widower accuse an unnamed widow of persistent marriage proposals. The 68 year old woman counters she has pursued him. The mayor dismisses the case noting leap year grants widows the right to propose.
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Harvey
Tiazleton
Michael Fetehko
Fetehko
Estate Settled Years After Harry Cooper's Death
After fifty five years the estate of the late Harry Cooper of Nescopeck was settled at a heirs conference. Cooper died in 1869 and the will delayed settlement until after his daughter died. Prolonged litigation raised the value from about 6000 to an estimated 30000. Squirrels for Coatesville A consignment of squirrels from the Pennsylvania game commission was placed near Coatesville’s Rock Run waterworks to be tamed similar to Harrisburg's Capitol Park.
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Harry Cooper
Cooper
Coatesville
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Rock Run
Capitol Park
Harrisburg
Kansas Rabbits Sent to Pennsylvania for Re stocking
Twenty thousand live cottontail rabbits from central Kansas are slated for winter shipment to Pennsylvania for re stocking. Over 7,000 have already moved by express, via Koon C. Beck of Hutchinson who contracts with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to supply rabbits. He acquires them from farmers paying 25 to 85 cents each based on volume.
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Kansas
Pennsylvania
Fast Express
Koon C. Beck
Hutchinson
Kan
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Question of age shocks town flapper at cafe
A sixteen year old girl recounts witnessing a prominent local man, whom she claims to be forty, in a town cafe after a late 1 am dance. The anecdote, attributed to the Great Bend Tribune, centers on her shock at the perceived age discrepancy.
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Great Bend Tribune
Ephrata Book Magazine Reaches Editor of Ephrata Review
County Happenings notes a historic magazine once published as the Ephrata Book. The editor of the Ephrata Review has just received the first copy. Advertisements show Ephrata’s prosperity in 1876 when the magazine circulated.
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Ephrata
Ephrata Book
Ephrata Review
Manheim Seller Sells Farms to Lancaster Horse Dealer
Mrs. Daniel Hamaker of Manheim sold two farms to Henry Weill of Lancaster. Weill plans to operate a horse farm from the properties and is a well known horse dealer across the country.
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Daniel Hamaker
Manheim
Henry Weill
Lancaster
Weill
Manheim Hosts County Sunday School Convention Next October
The Lancaster County Sunday School Association chose Manheim for its annual convention on October 23. Cameron Weitzel was elected superintendent of the temperance department after Mrs. Myra Stauffer resigned. The annual conference will occur July 17 at Long's Park.
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Lancaster County Sunday School Association
Manheim
Cameron Weitzel
Myra Stauffer
Long’s Park
Beautiful flowering cactus blooms delight Mrs Peiffer
Mrs William Peiffer of Hphrata R D No 1 reports a striking cactus plant at her home. The red flowers numbered 222 in full bloom last week with more expected, making the plant a remarkable sight for neighbors.
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William Peiffer
Hphrata
King of Bootleggers jailed for three months and fine
Max Mattison of Philadelphia known as the King of the Bootleggers was brought to Lancaster for trial despite claims of illness by a Philadelphia physician. He pleaded guilty and received a three month jail term and a $100 fine.
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King OF
Max Mattison
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Tle
Lancaster prison deemed fire trap and insanitary
A Grand Jury found the Lancaster county prison a fire trap and insanitary. Jurors warned taxpayers would demand an immediate remedy upon learning the conditions. Presiding Judge Landis praised the report and urged action, suggesting repairs or a new jail if the structure cannot be repaired.
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Lancaster County
Landis
Twins Born to Franklin and Marshall Faculty Parents
Mrs Edwin L Lancaster wife of a Franklin and Marshall College professor announced the birth of twin boys naming them Franklin and Marshall The college stork also delivered twin daughters to Prof and Mrs J Nevin Schaeffer the notification states
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Edwin L. Lancaster
Franklin and Marshall College
Franklin and Marshall
College Stork
J. Nevin Schaeffer
New Fire Engine for Manheim
Manheim signs a contract with Foamite Childs Corp for a combination pumper and chemical engine to be delivered around April 15. The equipment costs 7500 dollars including 700 feet of hose. The pumper can deliver 350 gallons of water per minute via a rotary pump.
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Manheim
Foamite-Childs Corporation
The Chocolate King Milton Hershey Portrait
The Chocolate King Milton Hershey, aged 66, gave his $60,000,000 business to build a home for orphan boys. Described as short, stout, quietly aggressive yet modest, with gray hair and a kind ruddy face, he speaks slowly and favors telegrams over letters. His Swiss-German ancestry traces to 1709 migration to Pennsylvania.
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Milton S. Hershey
Switzerland
Pennsylvania
Blacksnake Clogs Drain In East Mauch Chunk Cellar
Edward Binder of East Mauch Chunk found a five foot three inch black snake clogged in his cellar drain. The serpent, alive but stiff from cold water, had swallowed several large potatoes and could not enter the drain. It was killed quickly.
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Edward Binder
East Mauch Chunk
Binder
Farm Calendar Farm Radio Tips and Hatchery Prep
A farm calendar note highlights a WPAB radio program airing Mondays at eight P M with farm tips from Pennsylvania State College. It covers hatchery readiness and equipment testing, seed storage, calf feeding temperatures from 80 to 100 F, pail cleanliness, and four key needs for a small poultry house: fresh air dryness sunlight and space for exercise to boost health and egg production.
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WPAB
Pennsylvania State College
Lebanon bootlegger jailed denounces radio concerts
Jacob Bernstein known as king of boot leggers in Lebanon county faces removal of radio apparatus installed in the Lebanon county jail penitentiary ward after county commissioners request Sheriff Amos Byle to dismantle the system. Bernstein, convicted last December, allegedly led former associates who testified against him.
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Jacob Bernstein
Lebanon
Lebanon County
Amos Byle
Bernstein
Lebanon inventor patents Bandit Trap for banks
Jacob Smith of Lebanon receives a patent for a Bandit Trap designed to shield tellers from armed robbers. A bandit would threaten with an automatic, but a foot-trigger raises steel bullet proof screens, creating a fortified bank counter. More screens can be added as funds permit.
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Jacob Smith
Lebanon
State Highways Ordered to Remove Advertising Signs
State Highway divisions have been ordered to remove advertising matter from all state highway routes immediately. Paul D. Wright, secretary of highways, announced that no advertising by individuals associations or municipalities may be placed on state highway routes. He noted violations by candidates for office during the spring primaries and directed district engineers to act.
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Paul D. Wright
Stock sale for Templar Motors group blocked by Ohio bureau
A stakeable sale of 2.509 million dollars in Templar Motors stock, planned by a Lakewood Ohio group led by M F Bramsey and Newton D Baker, was refused by the State securities bureau. Meanwhile a Lehigh county teacher Eugene Moyer was acquitted of assault charges after a whipping incident involving two boys, with costs split between the teacher and the boys’ father.
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Templer Motor Car Company
Lakewood
Ohio
Pennsylvania
State Securities Bureau
Templar Motors Company
M. F. Bramsey
W. M. Pattison
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Wilson
Eugene Moyer
Lehigh County
Ray Geary
What makes a successful pugilist according to head science
Excerpts from 1925 Western Newspaper Union discuss phrenology influenced views on boxing and personality. It argues success in pugilism depends on head development balancing firmness destructiveness and combativeness with higher intellect and conscience, noting conflicts with other sports.
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Art Institute
Epwort
Caion
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