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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
2
The Treasury invites holders of Third Liberty Loan Bonds to exchange for a new 334 percent 12 to 15 year Treasury bond with interest from July 16, 1928. Interest on surrendered bonds is paid through September 15, 1928. new bonds mature September 15, 1928 and stop accruing interest then. Consult banks for details.
A Iowa State College Experiment Station magazine describes a new masonry arch barn made entirely of masonry with reinforced concrete floors and roof ribs. The design promises substantial fire resistance, lower maintenance costs, and durable inheritance potential for cattle operations.
Lawrence county courts will hear charges against 100 year old John Malonic of New Castle on felonious assault after an attack with a knife on 35 year old Tony Lebeski. The elderly man allegedly snapped when teased, leading to the violent incident at the September term.
The Round Crecked World Peanie reflects a quirky view of the world once thought to be entirely carved by chance and whim. The fragment hints at a personal or editorial voice exploring reality as shaped by unseen forces, inviting continued reading for clarity.
Special services were held at Schaeferstown Reformed church over the past weekend to observe the fiftieth anniversary of Rev. A. J. Bachman’s pastorate. The events marked fifty years of his leadership and ministry in the congregation.
A freak bolt of lightning struck the Meadville home of naturalist Paul A Webb on Monday night as he sat in his automobile. The windshield was pierced, the car damaged the glass, and the lightening extended to the house tearing a hole in the wall breaking windows and dishes. A nearby tree was hit and Webb reported his cigar vanished.
Willard and Jay Meyer and Samuel Miller of Lickdale found a full grown doe drowned in a mountain pond near Cold Spring. They concluded the deer was bitten by a rattlesnake which caused blindness before drowning. Meyer killed a rattlesnake with six sections to its rattler nearby.
The Lebanon Ante Bus Company will operate a new line from Lebanon through Cornwall to Mt. Philadelphia area towns, starting once Pennsylvania Railroad ends its passenger service on the Cornwall and Lebanon line. No schedule is set yet, but initial service likely four trips daily in the first week, with more buses added later to match passenger and mail trains.
Newton E. Hess of State College Centre County, a noted big game hunter, shot two large brown bears during a spring trip to Alaska. One bear measured nine feet, the other ten feet. Hess left Bellefonte last week in April aiming to bag a brown bear and planned to stay for the fall season if unsuccessful.
In Marsh Run Pennsylvania a strip three miles wide by ten miles long suffered total crop ruin from last week's hailstorm. Agronomist Nicholas Schmitz of Pennsylvania State College and Franklin County farm agent J B Enode visited the stricken area. They told attending farmers that buckwheat is their only viable crop this season to salvage some yield. The experts noted unprecedented wholesale destruction across the state and one farm reported 790 young trees felled by the hail.
Fragmentary note mentions an umbrella invention by a person named Umbrella dewis and a section snealle ag is herding, but details and context are unclear. No clear event, date, or parties can be confirmed from the readable words.
A perplexing note from a naturalist urges caution in judging birds by song and suggests appearances can mislead. The piece reflects on nature’s illusions and the limits of perception in rural life.
A fragmented list of family and church reunions and Sunday school events across Lancaster County notes multiple dates in July August and September. Entries include Fassnacht Brubaker Dohner Zartman Kemper and Taylor family reunions at Kauffman Park Manheim Granthan and Brickerville with supporting S S and E S groups, plus St Luke s St Stephen s and Leola Leacock Mechanicsburg S S and Virginia reunions. The scattered items reflect a busy summer schedule of family gatherings and church activities in the region.
Secretary J. F. Seldomridge aims to make the Lancaster Fair's merchant display the largest in history. The main building will house all merchandise from the county with guards on duty to prevent theft. Exhibitors pay reduced rates and space is allocated on a first come first served basis as the fair expands to five days.
A Florida Times Union item reports a satirical quip where a wife jokes about divorce and hitting a husband with Haviron if he does not work. The exchange uses humorous irony to lampoon marital tensions and workplace expectations.
A mink was convicted for stealing a horse. The judge warned the offender that it was a very serious offense. A series of quoted witticisms and an unrelated flirtatious exchange appear in the rest of the fragment, providing little further factual detail.
A Boston Transcript joke notes a patient paying a doctor who billed as both physician and “first class constructor” revealing the humorous double charge. The quip highlights the era’s cost perceptions and the wit surrounding medical fees.
A fragmentary dialogue notes that eyes rarely show wit with a girl asking if she is clever. The reply suggests eyes sparkle most of the time, then asks what the eyes reveal. The piece reads as a playful, oblique exchange about perception and expression.
A fragmented dialogue shows Alice and Paul in a strained exchange about money for a new hat. The husband plans to leave for work and the pair spar over responsibility and time. The snippet hints at interpersonal tension and financial stress.
Sly husking and careless dress spark ranch talk as a local observer riffs on a man’s neglect of clothing. He mentions missing coat buttons and a shabby shirt as examples of broader neglect and uncertain plans for tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear people places or events. Unable to derive a coherent news item or identify named entities for a factual, sourced summary.
A terse exchange occurs as a grocer asks a boy if the floor is mopped. The boy replies no and questions back what is being asked. The fragment captures a brief, everyday interaction without broader context.
The fragmentary OCR raises questions about timing and pace as readers seek clarity on how long a task will take. Counts and specifics remain unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
A fragmented line hints at a military setting where a company cook is mentioned in relation to a medal or recognition. The garbled text complicates identifying people places or dates, but the core idea involves service, rank, and a reward context within the army.
A student crafts a letter to a strict father asking for a copy of the parish magazine and a five pound note. The missive ends with a plea to not forget the parish magazine, revealing the writer's gentle coercion.
A distressed husband complains his wife shows no interest in life despite attempts at golf, billiards, football, and racing. The doctor asks why he thinks so, and he replies that she acts like talking to a stone. The dialogue portrays a lighthearted marital skit with a medical setting.
A cryptic note describes a dish or flavor query with local slang and unclear references, mentioning names and settings in a compressed, period voice. The fragment hints at a culinary or social scene without a clear outcome or date.
A fragment describes Wonderfel as a Beakby creata fellow and compares him to Mendelssohn Lohengrin or Tana, noting their music played during a cere. The text hints at a cultured circle and performances.
Fragmentary text shows a dialogue about a new car's speed and a suggestion not to worry about range or acceleration. The snippet mentions an agent addressing concerns about performance and a driver. No clear event, date, or named entities present.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a spouse urging quick handling of ordered dresses while the partner approves contacting the seller to begin work immediately. The tone echoes a domestic scene stressing urgency and appreciation for the dress patterns discussed.
A garbled exchange mentions a Congregationalist selection and a patient asking for help with a hat. The readable fragments reference a person named Endy and a general request, but the exact context and actions remain unclear.
Fong asks about selecting a baby meme while a mother notes they have only one rich relative, implying social pressure and humorous misdirection in a domestic scene.
The provided text is garbled and unreadable, lacking identifiable people places events or organizations to anchor a concise news item. Without coherent content a factual headline and summary cannot be derived.
A garbled OCR note recounts a social gathering with unclear names and a German phrase Gemutliche Sachse. The readable terms imply a casual event or meeting but lack coherent details, participants, or location to confirm specifics. The fragmentary text yields no definite dates, entities, or outcomes.
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