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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
2
In Venezuela and Colombia oxen are common for hauling. They are slow but sturdy and can carry more than a mule. Reports note teams of up to 382 oxen yoked together for heavy loads, showing the animal’s strength in mule-like work.
A vignette is a small decorative engraving or design without barriers. Originally vignettes were tiny conventional motifs of vine leaves and fruit. Vignettes often face on the title page of a book, serving as ornamental decoration.
The note expresses hope that harvest yields will be good and prices satisfactory for the many depositors and friends on the farm, with facilities available for assistance.
Peter Franklin Brunner, long absent from Lancaster County, arrives with his wife and two children after traveling across the United States and Canada since leaving Lititz in 1910. He worked as an electrician in Burlingham Washington, visited sisters in Kansas City, and will stay several weeks. His parents are deceased and he previously worked at Keystone Knitting Mills.
The G H P Cigar Co plans to lease the Terre Hill National Bank’s Cigar Factory and open a factory soon, aiming to staff to capacity as Terre Hill cheers the new industry. J Calvin Haas sues John DeHas and Frank Rowe for 2500 over barking dogs at Rowe’s home in Milton, claiming nightly disturbances and medical costs. A Shickshinny resident warns of a fake physician who swindled Mrs I M Kester out of 100 and stole 800 in cash and a concealed bureau stash.
Fort Worth pioneer E A Pat Paffrath recalls life in the Texas Panhandle during the 1870s. He recounts cattle drives to Fort Belknap, buffalo hunting profits, and the mix of buffalo hunters, Indians, settlers, and ranchers. He describes rescuing Cynthia Ann Parker, meeting Quanah Parker, and raids by Kiowas and Comanches near Quannah.
The Lancaster Automobile Club distributes free ride tickets for children under 12 for the Carsonia Park picnic at Reading on July 28. Tickets are available at 10 South Prince Street. The day features prizes, Ringgold band music, a baseball game, talks by Ernest N. Smith and Benjamin Eynon, road service, parking, a mothers rest tent, and a Red Cross tent.
A fragment reflecting on Benes and the virtue of self reliance. It notes sincerity praised in theory but scarce in action, hinting at fear of rebuke and the weight of moral judgment. The terse aphorism suggests public virtue versus private conduct.
State fisheries chief N R Buller warns the Conowingo dam project will erase shad from a Susquehanna stretch between McCalls Ferry and the Maryland line. Shad once thrived to Harrisburg and Columbia, with earlier runs to Sunbury. pollution and dams end the fishery along the Delaware and Chesapeake bays. A separate note reports Jules Base losing a valued horse when a coal seam pocket opened beneath his field, with miner Harry Todd paying $100 for damages.
Four Shamokin boys in red bathing suits walked midway across the Sunbury bridge over the Susquehanna and signaled trains. A Philadelphia Williamsport express and a southbound train were stopped, freight halted, and several other trains slowed. Railroad police arrested the children who admitted fooling the crews and sent them home with parents.
A young doctor begins practice and argues with a senior about Mrs Smit. The elder claims many patients suffer from imaginary ills, a condition that yields rich but unnecessary treatment, suggesting profit motives drive some doctors.
Pathfinder Magazine notes Mrs Bjones recalls caring for the Aldens' parrot last summer, prompting questions about private family matters and familiar intrusions into homelife.
A patient complains of dizziness and to avoid trips to a doctor is cited as inconvenient. The scene notes the physician's remark that the issue is the very problem, the patient keeps going round too much.
A playful verse centers Mary and waist fashion. It riffs on trends where waists shrink and expand guiding style. The poem uses humorous imitation of fashion commentary with a light, rhythmic tone. It highlights clothing and consumer culture through a witty lyric about Mary.
In a neighborhood exchange Mrs Pryor questions a neighbor about her husband’s evening activity. She repeats rumors claiming he was in the office all night and had told a man he had accumulated a healthy pile of chips before quitting. The dialogue hints at misunderstandings and social scrutiny.
In a shift from tradition, women increasingly take active roles in legal battles for alimony and family matters. The Washington Star notes that men once led in such disputes, but now many women pursue divorce issues and engage lawyers, signaling a gendered change in legal fights.
A quip from Good Hardware: There is a time when a man’s brain doesn’t count. The joke follows with the question when that occurs, implying the moment of punching an adding machine.
A local exchange between a palm reader and a burglar sparked intrigue as the thief claimed prior knowledge of a store’s vulnerability. The palmist spoke of fortunes while the burglar outlined intent to break in that night, creating a curious juxtaposition of foresight and crime.
A legislator jokes his bill has no teeth. An old gent offers his son’s card, noting the dentist can supply the right kind. The exchange frames a sharp, comic moment about legislative clout and practical remedies.
A collage of quips and sketches features Ferdinand Bepps and Senator Sorghum discussing politics, a son injured at college joked about a sprained ukulele finger, and a pair of domestic quarrels leading to an impulsive marriage proposal amid stage dialogue and cultural daydreams.
A brief comic exchange shows The Jimsons vowing to move to a stylish locality, prompting chatter about leaving behind a worn lawnmower and the social implications of upgrading status.
A stage scene shows an elderly woman telling a young actress to be quiet while a performer declares readiness for film work. The dialogue hints at a comic contrast between theater propriety and cinema ambition.
A fragmented theorem on philosophy and cultural critique argues that appearances of seriousness are deceptive. The author questions traditional authority and suggests reexamining Eastern thought through a modern skeptical lens.
Briggs notes a humorous misdirection as a father praises a son for a manly resolution, only to reveal the speaker’s daughter was the actual author of the vow. The exchange highlights a playful gender reversal and family banter.
A Brooklyn Enterprise brief quotes a wife voicing longing before marriage and a husband replying that he would endure anything for her, but notes her strong hold on wealth as a caution, highlighting domestic tensions in a concise exchange.
A brief exchange reveals confusion over preferences as Jim asks Jam why he likes oysters and receives an inconclusive reply, highlighting a light humorous moment about taste.
A brief dialogue captures a reader asking which parts of a book appealed most, while the other person references quotations from a figure named Lenny son. The fragment suggests literary discussion and quotational emphasis.
James drew pictures on his slate as toil and study stretched into a weary day. The scene shows a child named James engaged in doodling while a companion named John works nearby.
Oliver jokes about staying immaculate despite mess and a rival taunt about brushing off dirt. The exchange centers on vanity and pride in appearance amid a lighthearted moment.
Comic quip exchanges reveal Meek explaining why he tolerates his wife’s barbs. His friend challenges the toleration, and Meek replies that a hypothetical change would prove nothing about her grievances.
A startling incident on stage prompted questions about the fruit tossed at a performer. The actor recalled feeling a jar like impact while describing the moment to reporters.
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