Legion Adopts Emblem For American Legion
The American Legion adopted as its official emblem a button showing a reproduction of the War Department bronze eagle discharge button with a blue enameled ring and gold inscription American Legion. The central part will be silver for wounded veterans and distribution starts through state and local posts in a few days. Most counties already have posts and others are urged to join Lititz Post promptly.
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War Department
American Legion
New York
Legion
Lititz
Regulations Ease Wine Access for Communion Use
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued rules allowing religious groups to obtain sacramental wine with reduced red tape. Deputy Commissioner Gaylord stated the regulations are designed to be easy for bona fide organizations to follow.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Gaylord
First Hun Order to York for Million in Smokes
The first German government order in America since the embargo lift went to C. O. Meads Tobacco Co. of Red Lion in York County. The $1,000,000 deal covers six to seven million pounds of tobacco with six months' accommodation and German government security, money deposited in a German bank, payment due in New York.
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America
C. O. Meads Tobacco Co
Red Lion
York County
Mr. Meads
New York
Hoe on Quarryville Farm Still Useful After Fifty Years
Henry H Lefever on a small truck farm at Quarryville uses a hoe purchased over fifty years ago by his father from the Hensel store. The original four inch blade has worn to about two inches. The tool has not been repaired in fifty years until a recent renewal of the bundle.
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Henry H. Lefever
Quarryville
Hensel
Mr. Lefever
Cora
Sheckard
Columbia
James T. Sheckard
Lawrence Miller
Ephrata
Infantry
U. S
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Raymond Betz
Roger Bronski
Springfield Township
Delaware County
James Meili
Ilness
Sarah Stoner
Sunbury
Shamokin State Hospital
Perkiomen Valley
Alexander Meyers
Green Lane
Philadelphia
Wesle
Levi Kurtz
Fuon Valley
Lawrence County
Kurtz
Subscriptions urged via yellow label on paper pages
Readers are advised to watch the little yellow label at page tops indicating prepaid subscription status and to renew in advance for uninterrupted delivery.
Turnpike stockholders assess two dollars a share
County Stockholders of the Mt. Joy and Marietta Turnpike Company face a two dollar per share assessment for road repairs. The column also notes sales of local quarries, school assignments, church events, and multiple regional notices across Lancaster County.
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Mt. Joy and
Reformed Church
Denver
Charch- John S. Lutzer & Bro
Ephrata
Benjamin ¥. Wiestand
Marietta
Exchange National Bank
Guard Eugene Snader Reaches Akron After Paris Service
President Wilson’s guard Eugene Snader returns from France on Tuesday aboard the George Washington and travels to Akron to visit his mother Mrs Sallie Snader and sister Mrs Starvey West. Snader served as a guard in Paris before sailing home to the United States.
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Eugene Snader
France
Akron
Sallie Snader
Starvey West
Snader
President Wilson
Paris
States
George Washington
Manheim Turns to Build 82 Homes as Growth Surges
Manheim experiences rapid growth with more buyers than houses as factories expand. A citizens committee plans to construct at least 82 homes to ease the housing pressure and accommodate new residents.
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Manheim
Prohibition Period Yields Few Arrests in Cities
Police chiefs report limited arrests this month as intoxicants vanish from markets. To stay active officers shift focus to traffic law enforcement in several cities.
Desolation of Borough Rock-Up Facility After July 1
The Steelton borough rock-up for weekday mornings has been deserted since July 1 after Sunday arrests for drunkenness. June fines totaling 149.23 were paid to the borough treasury, but no collections have occurred this month.
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Steelton
Northumberland County Jail Records Low Inmate Count
The Northumberland county jail houses 19 prisoners the lowest since it was built. Since wartime prohibition began on June 30 no one has been committed. Among inmates are three women serving minor terms with others detained for several months.
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Northumberland County
Vets Go to Work as Prohibition Low Takes Effect
Coatesville police report wartime ban spurred veteran labor. Ninety percent of men who drank heavily before now work steadily, while earlier they worked briefly to buy quarts and then lounged drinking.
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Coatesville
Wanamaker Celebrates 81st Birthday in Philadelphia
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, 81, received congratulatory telegrams from prominent figures nationwide. He urged tax reform, a high type of citizen to lead Philadelphia as mayor, and the city to maximize its new charter. The small store where he began business remains standing.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
United States
Wanamaker
Get Your Digestion in Shape
Practical health advice urges maintaining stomach liver and bowels in order by timely use of remedies to prevent biliousness headaches dizziness and skin eruptions. Emphasizes daily health laws and avoiding neglect to improve overall well being.
Origin of St Swithins Day Tradition in Weather Lore
The old groundhog belief links St Swithin day rain to forty days of showers. Weather pundits doubt the superstition, noting little faith in recent years. The saying traces to a thousand years ago when St Swithin’s body was moved against his dying wish.
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Trad
St. Swithin
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