Editorial on morals and stockings amid fashion and law
The piece questions moral strictures on women’s dress citing Colonel Ghadiali’s critique of a law forcing coverups and noting fashion from Paris that favors bare legs. It contrasts urban stockingless visibility with past barefoot Sunday outings, arguing education over law to shape morality and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Colonel Ghadiali
Atlantic City
Tuether
Neper
Paris
New York
Sheen Ilill
More Money for Teachers in Legislature Action
The Legislature passed and the Governor approved an act raising public school teachers salaries over coming years. The piece argues higher pay aids teaching quality and benefits the Commonwealth by easing financial anxieties among educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aines
CommonWealth
Half-Holiday Movement Gains Merchant Support
The article notes merchants adopt a weekly half holiday during summer, praising clerks and owners for the relaxation practice. It calls the measure a sensible investment likely to yield good returns as clerks enjoy time off and merchants escape to enjoy fresh air in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Baron Stiegel Pilgrimage Through Berks Lancaster and Lebanon
The Berks County Historical Society plans a three county automobile tour Friday September ? visiting Lititz Manheim Schaefferstown Brickerville and Grand View. The 75 mile excursion highlights Baron Henry William Stiegel with brief talks at Womelsdorf Brickerville and Schaefferstown. Open to members and guests with tickets covering noon luncheon and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berks County Historical Society
Lititz
Reading
Berks
Lancaster
Lebanon
Henry William Stiegel
Manheim
Lancaster County
Reinholds Station
Wphralia
Lilitz
Rickerville
Hlizgabeth Furnace
Schuefferstown
Kleinfeltersville
Grand View
R. D. Wenrich
Wernersville
Hoot
Wphratu
Brickerville
Schaefferstown
Seventh-Day Baptists
G. Zerfass
Lutheran Church
Baron Stiegel
F. A. Weichsel
Schaeferstown
Stiegel
Historical Society of
Berks County
Insects in Amber Reveal New Burma Beetle Genera
A Burmese amber collection given to the British Museum by RC. Swinhoe contains 31 new insect species, five as types of new genera, per Prof. T. D. A. Cockerell. Most specimens come from a single amber block sliced for study, with ants notably absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
British Museum
Swinhoe
Maudmay
T. D. A. Cockerell
Schaefferstown News Highlights Local Events and Veterans
John H. Thomas and grandson Eugene Nicholls visit from Stert Dodge. The Schaefferstown band serenades returned soldiers William E. Hain William Krall Ray Wallace and Robert W. Beamesderfer. Addresses by M. J. Hartman and A. Brendle. Sunday school outing planned at Fountain Park with music. Community picnic and band music set for Sept 2. An outdoor band outing is planned for Sept 16. John Fetter returns from overseas and resumes bank work. Local services continue in the park despite threatening skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Thomas
Eugene Nicholls
Stert Dodge
Schaeferstown
William E. Hain
William Krall
Ray Wallace
Robert W. Beamesderfer
Hain
Wallace
M. J. Hartman
Brendle
Reformed
Fountain Park
Schaefferstown
John Fetter
Philadelpian Bank
Local Family News Highlights from Lancaster Area
Mr P K Bomberger and family and Mr Wayne Habecker and family traveled to Gettysburg Harrisburg and Hershey last week. J M Bomberger repaints a large store property while the Hahn gang works in Manheim. Phares Graybill harvested about 600 bushels of wheat. The Keaths visited Philadelphia and Diehm Weber Nelson families toured Allentown. Abram Balmer renovates barn and kitchen with Kauffman gang. Seth Graybill Diehm attend Dorothy Keeny funeral in Manheim. Tobacco worms appear after rain with 31 on one stalk reported by Harry Brickari who invites challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Bomberger
Wayne Habecker
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Hershey
J. M. Bomberger
Hahn Gang
Manheim
Phares Graybill
Norman Keath
Philadelphia
Frank Diehm
J. T. Weber
Tharrison
Wm. Nelson
Penryn
Allentown
Harvey Weber
Abram Balmer
Kauffman
Speedwell
Seth Graybill
Oliver W. Diehm
Dorothy Keeny
Harry Brickari
Local Visits and Farm News In E Town District
Mrs. Ebnor Shreiner and two daughters of New York visit Mr. Ceo Shreiner family while Pvt. Shreiner remains in France. High sells two farms to Mountville buyer for 10000 dollars. Mrs. David High improving from illness. Area farmers report remaining wheat in fields and hope for sun to harvest soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebnor Shreiner
New York
Ceo. Shreiner
Shreiner
France
Joseph Garman
Talton Weachter
Penryn
Catherine Rouch
Lebanon
Abraham Graybill
Elizabethtown
Washington Camp Officers Installed in Roytlhsville District
District President John Slair and officers of Washington Camp No. 559 P O 5 of A were installed by Past President James Long and others. A class of fourteen candidates will join on July 24 with the initiatory ceremony by Camp 659. Local residents and families are noted visiting relatives and attending regional events and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slair
Washington Camp
P.O
James Long
Leroy Mumma
Chester N. Adams
Wallace Mumma
Willis Long
Joseph Loose
D. K. Frymyer
Joseph N. Mohn
Free Drying booklet offers simple home preservation
A government pamphlet promotes drying as an economical method for preserving fruits and vegetables. It explains homemade driers and step by step drying and care. The Record offers copies free upon request FP. B. 984 from the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Division of Publications
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Clean Hen House Windows
The sun is the cheapest lifegiver and purifier. Keep the windows clean so sunlight can enter and kill germs inside the hen house.
Local Socials and Visits Around Millport and Lititz
Clayton Cullings and family spent Sunday at Millport with the Zooks and Nissleys. Several Lexingt on church attendees included Lizzie Wiest and Almenara Gerburt. Tourists connected to Schnerer Carper and Balmer households visited area residents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Graybill
Dorothy
Millport
Charles Zook
Samuel Nissley
Edna
Gracie
Lizzie Wiest
Almenara Gerburt
Lexington Church
Frank H. Schnerer
Ada
Lititz
Zach
Sam
Ferry
Jacob Carper
Manheim
H. B. Bucher
Hiser Gerhart
OC. B. Snyder
Epuvata
L. D
Wiest
Nissley
Joseph Balmer
John N. Winsler
Weidmanville
J. W. Gerhart
Fiama Wissler
A. N. Landis
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Ralph E. Buch
W. Willis Rader
Baer
Lititz Fola
NAL Wolibays
F. A. Weicksel
Uncle Ad
Alf Ville
Roytlhsville
Irwin Seiverling
Ephrata
Christ Brackbill
Gon Slenry
Mast Petersburg
Lesti Mumma
Mollie Neidermyer
Millersville State Normal School
Luke Royer
F. 8. Hoyer
J. L. Wahlin
Hallacher
Albert Lennon
Stevens Trade School
Bent
Louisa Leeking
Mphrata
Warren
Samuel Butter
Stella Leeking
Mechanicsburg
Claude Weinhold
Phares Martin
Aaron Weidman
Hiva Long
Elmer Herr
Millport Union
Reist’s Grove
William Binkley
Hiphraim
Merv
A. H. Weidman
Walter Kraft
Vintage
Harry J. Rupp
York
Baltimore
Oga
C. S. Zartman
Soc
Detroit Vapor Stove
J. H. Gochenaur
Lititz, Lexington and Vicinity
Lititz, R. D
Ind
Neuman’s
Adams’ Confectionery
East Main Street
Keystone Garage
J. B. Sheaffer
So. Broad St
Broad Street Department Store
S. Broad
E. Orange Streets
Sudburn
Ferizo
Lexington
Axn
A. G. Fahnestock General Merchandise
Penna
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