Potatoes Carload Shipments Top York and Lancaster
In 1627 Pennsylvania farmers shipped 3 471 carloads of potatoes by rail while most of the crop moved locally or sold directly to consumers. York led counties with 604 carloads, Lancaster 397, Potter 391, followed by Chester Berks Northampton and Lebanon over 100 each.
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York
Lancaster Counties
Potter County
Lehigh
York County
Lancaster
Potter
Chester
Berks
Northampton
Lebanon
Farland
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Bureau of Markets
Boys Set Fire To Barn In Lyndon Yet Again
Six and seven year old boys admitted to police that they set a barn blaze to watch hay burn. The Lyndon farm barn near Keesport south of Lancaster, valued at 12000 dollars, burned with all contents. Constable Steigerwalt questioned the youths and secured a confession hours after the fire.
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Keesport
Lyndon
Lancaster
Steigerwalt
Fred
The Veto Power and Item Veto in State Practice
The text explains that the President cannot veto parts of a bill and must veto whole bills, while about three quarters of state constitutions grant governors a line item veto to strike out specific appropriations. This practice is commonly called the item veto.
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United States
Congress
Rise to Glory: Billville Man Pushes Through Hard World
The piece extols a man from Billville whose grit and resolve will carry him through a harsh life and lead to a form of spiritual victory, ending with a call to awaken and make room for a higher calling referenced as Abraham's bosom.
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Laczarus
Abraham
Atlanta Constitution
Lititz Baseball Wins Despite No-Hitter Against Conestoga Indians
Lititz won 2 to 1 in a pitchers' duel at an unnamed venue as Warren Smith of the Indians held Lititz hitless while Sloat of Lititz allowed seven. Beck delivered the decisive run in the ninth after a White error on a routine grounder with two out and two on. A pivotal eighth-inning double play by Carpenter to Beck energized the crowd. Lititz benefited from fielding errors by the Lancaster team. Rothsville to play Mt Joy on Saturday and Judean Club at Rocky Springs Park on Sunday. Fortstown’s Cal Harp leaves for Lynn Mass to join the Lynn Club in the New England League.
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Conestoga Indians
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Sloat
Beck
White
Carpenter
Lancaster Boys
Theititg
Pretzeels
Bainbridge
Innning
Blhiely
Hopeland
Rothsville
Mt. Joy
Rocky Springs Park
Fortstown
Cal. Harp
Souderton
Lynn
Mass
Lynn Slub
New England
Stevens Fire Company Carnival Set With Hegeman Band
Stevens Fire Company hosts a July 21 carnival from 7 PM to midnight featuring the Hegeman String Band of Philadelphia with 35 players in Turkish Harem costumes and a dancer, plus the Washington Band of Annville with 40 players. The event includes free parking, free buses from Eph rata square, and admission 25 cents with children free at Seheetz's field toward Denver road.
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Hegeman String Band
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Washington Band
Annville
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Seheetz
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Ephrata Square
Record
Simard Sak-Newds at Petagties In U Stunting Females
A fragmented report notes Simard and Sak in a stunt involving female participants at a Pare Farm event. Details are unreadable, but the incident centers on race or performance shown in a local newspaper snippet.
Harvest season roundup from farm column
Potatoes in abundance and pears ripe mark a busy harvest period. July wanes as hay and oats crops look strong while wheat yields surprised. Grapes, huckleberries, peaches and home market produce show plenty. Farmers’ pride in crops, stock and springtime crafts persists amid seasonal chatter.
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Blue Mountain
Ivy Poison Season Describes Ivy Poison Remedies Fallacy
The piece reports on ivy poisoning and debunks old remedies. It cites W.4. McCubbin of Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture noting most traditional cures are ineffective and promotes hot water scrubbing with coarse soap, sand, and a brush as the best treatment. Potent ivy oil penetrates skin, and thorough cleansing before oil penetrates is key to prevention. The article notes exposure occurs by contact and wind spread is unlikely.
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W.4. McCubbin
Bureau of Mant Industry
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
McCubbin
Catholic Citizen Editorial on Catholic Voter Roles
The piece from Catholic Citizen discusses how Catholics should view the presidential election and civil office, noting heightened anti Catholic literature likely as a Catholic candidate emerges from a major party. It reflects on the editorial stance from Catholic Sunday Visitor and urges careful consideration and informed voting.
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Friends of
Defiance ent News and Worry In Broadcast Heat
Atlanta Constitution notes worry outweighs work as scams and heat cause harm. Commentary questions equality and freedom as distant announcers rumor of widespread danger. This fragment hints at media fear tactics and societal stress.
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Atlanta Constitution
Braise Not Thyself by Charles Giron
A misquoted line laments self laudation amid polish and hype. The critic Charles Giron notes vanity remains the sharpest mark of an eight man in a satirical reflection.
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Hrea
Charles Giron
Lancaster County Leads State in Wheat Production
Lancaster County tops the state in wheat yield with 25.6 bushels per acre, higher than Kansas and North Dakota. The county’s total harvest reaches 2,580,230 bushels valued at 3,199,492 dollars, amid typical yields around forty bushels per acre.
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Lancaster County
Kansas
North Dakota
Lancaster
Egyptian Unlucky Day Among the Egg
Report notes an odd superstition tied to eggs and luck observed on a Saturday. Local impressions describe misfortune sweeping small events and daily routines, with residents trading theories and cautionary tales about eggs and luck across the area.
Can You Beatle In Llungery Farm Laborers Pay
Fragmented note reports laborers on a Suffolk farm paid in apples and celery in exchange for harvest work. The text reflects irregularities in wages and inquiries about fair compensation.
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Llungery Farm
Church stance on election urges impartial judgment of candidates
In a prior statement the church clarifies it does not back any individual for public office. Catholics should vote in November after examining the character and abilities of the candidates, choosing with the country’s best interests in mind.
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Church
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