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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
2
The Treasury invites holders of Third Liberty Loan Bonds to exchange for new 3 1 3 percent bonds maturing September 15 1928 with interest from July 16 1928. Interest on surrendered bonds is paid through September 5 1928. Consult banks for details. W M Mellon Treasury official.
Three men from Manheim Station were charged with stealing a number of chickens and a 200 pound hog. Suspects include Harry Steen near Mount Gretna Shearer of Lebanon County and Cyrus Long of Manheim. Shearer and Long confessed to taking 15 chickens and the hog from Samuel Ginder. Chickens were reportedly sold in Campbellstown to Peters. The hog was killed and taken to Steel Ey’s home the next day. A surge of chicken thefts is reported across the counties with investigations to follow.
Expansion in rocks is possible as some stones expand slightly with heat and do not fully contract to their original size. This counterintuitive behavior shows minerals respond to temperature changes by altering internal structure and dimensions.
Seventy million game fish will be placed in Conowingo Lake formed by the Susquehanna Dam near the Pennsylvania Maryland border. Maryland and Pennsylvania authorities plus the Philadelphia Electric Company fund the stocking, including 50 million yellow perch and 26 thousand bass already released. The lake spans 16 miles and is expected to become a popular fishing spot within two years though fishing will be banned this year to allow fish to mature.
A steer escaped from a rodeo at Lancaster Fair Grounds and fled via New Holland pike after trying to attack a fireman for the Pennsylvania Railroad. A hog stolen from Samuel Ginder in Rapho Township is also at large. Ginder lost 200 chickens, most of which are recovered. Cyrus Long of Manheim and Harry Steely and Charles Shearer of Lebanon County are held for the thefts.
Robert T. W. Gerhard, who taught English at Ephrataph School for two years, departed Lancaster on Saturday for San Francisco to sail for Japan. He will teach there as missionaries of the Reformed Church, engaging in work with Japanese communities.
Agent Hacker receives a call about a front door swarm of bees. Bee expert Allen Trainer from Trexler farms relocates the swarm to Trexler apiary. Deputy Clerk Henry Wi notices bees in his Neffs chimney and, after his wife fears stings, the swarm moves to a barn.
The Esterly Pic fished along the coast near Cape May and landed three large drum fish, the biggest over fifty pounds. The crew spent several days aboard and reported good fishing conditions with ample catches.
A fragmentary listing shows various upcoming family reunions and church events across Lancaster and Reading areas. Entries include dates in July August and September for groups such as Zem Zem Knights of Malta Brunnerville Baptist Lehigh Valley affiliated churches and multiple family reunions.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways will establish mile long speedometer testing courses in sixty six counties except Philadelphia to check and calibrate motorists speedometers. The program aims for accurate readings and invites public scrutiny. Lancaster County Route 12 from Lancaster to Lebanon will host a concrete stretch north of East Petersburg.
A Lancaster City incident left forty three people injured by fireworks and required medical checkups. The report notes a chaotic scene with multiple bystanders affected and authorities investigating the cause.
In a brief update the Sunday report notes an appropriation of about $360,000 from an SS00,000 base, with one third allocated. The AV Post Office project status is outlined as progressing toward full funding.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a man who became more energetic and spry after adopting a motoring craze. The text hints at a transformation from sluggishness but is garbled and unclear on specifics or proper names.
The fragment suggests a quarrel between a husband and wife in which stubbornness defines the couple’s dynamic. A remark implies someone named Jack received game advice, hinting at outside influence on the domestic dispute.
The fragmentary note mentions a fall or accident with unclear details. The text hints at a tunnel or side area and an incident involving someone possibly injured. Further readable context is required for a precise report.
In Washington Star style, Senator Sorghum says he is interested only as an observer in airplane matters. He notes aviation rates and activity remain too small to justify active involvement for now.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a distressed husband and wife amid a chaotic exchange. The transcription hints at miscommunication and potential domestic dispute themes without clear actions or outcomes.
A fragment suggests a person named Maibe becomes enraged during or after work with a band. The readable text hints at threats or violence but lacks clear sequence or location details. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
A clipped fragment from a historical page mentions enigmatic phrases and a curious exchange about a pane and a clue. The readable text hints at a puzzle or misquote, with no clear names or dates.
A confused note questions why three spots appear on the head when using a hare bottle yields only one. The writer seeks clarification on the visual irregularity.
A fragmented note lists items such as Paris green, hellebore, London purple, strychnine, whale oil soap, insect powder, and borax, hinting at a garden pest control plan. The text references a single jar, one package, one carton, one phial, one coke, one box, and a tube, indicating preparation of a toxic mix and garden treatments.
A fragment notes a man who shoots and questions a caller's tone and origin. The brief hints at a heated exchange and informal talk, with no clear names, dates, or places to anchor events.
Fragmentary note hints at a scholar named Arema pursuing linguistic mastery and solving a great intellectual problem. Unclear details on location or date.
A fragmentary note describes a person named Wang as a golf enthusiast. The line reads as a stray, partial quote with missing context and obscured details.
A skit‑like exchange shows Jerry questioning a fight while ake insists his motive was principle. Jake mocks the claim and notes no wife exists, prompting a humorous clash over truth and motive.
The fragment hints at a long running robbery against a large corporation. Dialogue suggests a magistrate and a prisoner discussing the enterprise and corporate busyness as a factor in evading capture.
fragmentary quote describing tensions in marriages and social roles. reads as a slangy remark about husbands and wives, implying frivolous behavior and social expectations without clear context or identifiable persons.
A fragmentary shopper note describes confusion over a staircase and marble steps. The text presents a tense, dialogic line about a ladder and a young woman, hinting at a storefront scene or urban setting. The material remains unclear but centers on an obstacle or hazard in a shopping context.
A brief note covers a shift in trading or plan labeled Get Down to Get Up within a FA business context. Read as a compact item noting actions, stakeholders, and potential market impact.
A damaged text fragment references a notice involving Boa and Weil with unclear details. It seems to concern a formal action or sale but lacks concrete dates or entities readable enough to specify.
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