Engineers eye 14 year plan to make Susquehanna navigable
Federal surveyors from the Baltimore office project a 14 year program to flood the Susquehanna with eight or nine dams turning power into steamers from Port Deposit to Harrisburg. The plan envisions a 200 foot concrete wall at Octoraro and a rolling plateau lake reaching toward the Mason–Dixon Line with steamer routes to Columbia Lancaster and Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Conestoga
Susquehanna
Harrisburg
Columbia
Port
Deposit
Baltimore
Susquehanna River
Port Deposit
United States Engineer's Office
High Island
Fishing Creek
Hollwood Dam
Iit
York
Tere LED critiques about a clarinet player in the orchestra
A reader notes issues with a clarinet player in the orchestra. The writer claims the musician occasionally produces incorrect notes and forgets parts, calling attention to his performance quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Piayer
Airedale Bog Not Scotch Dog And Breeding Facts
A discussion clarifies that the airedale is not of Scotch origin but an Irish English breed. It traces its development to Shipley Yorkshire in 1876 from English otter hound Irish terrier and bull terrier blood, noting early names and slower recognition by the English Kennel Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Ayr
Scotland
Aire
Yorkshire
England
Shipley
Highdlines
Slesh Oredate
Birmingham
U.S
Odd fraternal clubs and nautical myths haunt a Yorkshire tale
The London Morning Post notes on Monday a quirky history of henpecked husbands clubs in Yorkshire hills. It recalls Elamites of Bradford and the Low Moor Liars who drank a quart and lied to become mayor for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Order of
London Morning Post
Adam
Bradford
Low Moor
Machine for making nails patented in 1824
A patent issued May 18 1824 marks the first machine to cut nails. Arberica led in machine cut nails, ending the hand made nail trade. The text notes nails formed in a vise by hammering and by forging on an anvil, with a brief mention of tool use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arberica
The Man With Nothing to Lose Takes Greatest Chances
A blunt saying highlights a man who risks more when he has little to lose. The idea frames bold bets and fearless moves as the path to potentially decisive gains.
Beecham's Pills Endorsement Echoes Across Advice Column
An article promotes Beecham's Pills as a safe, effective remedy for cleansing the body via eliminative organs. It argues medicines should aid nature, warns against forcing action, and touts Beecham's 70 years of global household use and trusted reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Passing of the Nickel Mines and Gettysburg Tourists
Historical notes describe the abandoned Cooper factory in Bart township Lancaster county and its repurposing as a dairy and later tobacco area under Spencer McClain. The nickel mines left poison in washings, but fertility has returned as fish reappear and crops flourish. Gettysburg draws world travelers with a Auckland New Zealand family impressed by the battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Tree
Bart Township
Lancaster County
Cooper's Factory
Spencer McClain
Gettysburg
Auckland
New Zealand
Pennsylvania
Adminstratrix Notice for Hayden K Carper Estate Lititz Pa
Letters of administration granted to the undersigned for Hayden K Carper of Lititz Pa. Debts should be paid promptly and claims presented for settlement. Administrator Ada H Carper residing in Lititz Pa. Attorney Joseph B Wissler listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden K. Carper
Lititz
Catherine S. Becker
Lane. Co
Manheim Boro
Manheim Executor Named for Amos G. Hamaker
A notice from Manheim Pennsylvania identifies Amos G. Hamaker of 1187 South Grant Street as the executor for an estate. The filing records outline the appointment and duties of the executor for probate administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos G. Hamaker
South Grant St
Manheim, Pa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Airedale Bog Not Scotch
Trace Institution
Abam
Ancient and Honorable Order of Henpecked Husbands Claims
First Man
Elmo
Elno
Castor
Pollux
Kimo
Peter Hovaales
Mediterranean
Steraus
U.S. Usco Tread
United States
Usco Tread
Eople
U. S
United Stat
United States @ Rubber Company
Frank B. Burkholder & Bro
Jj. F Longenecker
Sich
Fieadaches
Geachamis S
Snobley
Ada ‘Hh. Carper
Joseph B. Wissler
Perl
Crudol Company, Inc
Brondyway
New York
Erence U.s.light & Heat Corporation
Record Printing House
Broad Se
Lititz, PA
Miles
Vanilla Leman
Wien
Old
Sant
Heatebold Nectanly
Pfantz Bros
Eczel
Hunt
Curtis Hensel
Penna
Attle Ila
Holland
Raezer’s
Aten
Gatzecy
J. Fred Essig
Real Estatf
Essig
Smaay
D. A. Long
D.D.S. Lititz, PA
E. B. Beck
S. Broap Sr
Litrrz Bell Phone
Hershey & Gibbel Conveyancers, Secriveners Real Estate and Insurance
Anonng
Ind
Geo. L. Keith
Lincoln Ave
Howards. Young
East Orange St. Lititz, Pa
Frank E. Schnerer
Spruce ST
Bell
Questio i. Hunt
Cedar & Main Sts
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