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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
6
President William Howard Taft is slated to address a Hanover audience on Thursday November 30. Announcement was made by H. Fred Carver, chairman of the YMCA fall program.
About 20,000 fish raised for stocking by A. J. Broomall and W. T. Hunt at West Chester were swept away by floods along Goose Creek near the town in a notable loss of stock.
The United Telephone and Telegraph Company filed a new tariff with the Public Service Commission to take effect August 1. The average rate increase is about $6, with direct line rising from $23 to $42, two-party from $27 to $30, four-party from $21 to $27, and multi-party line pricing within the exchange radius. The changes affect EphVata Lititz Manheim Mille and Strasburg exchanges.
A 14-year-old French boy, brought to the U S as a stowaway by soldiers at Camp Meade, was picked up near Wilmington by Elmer Lynch. He says he fled Meade to avoid return to France, says he fought with the French and was wounded twice. His mother and father were killed by Germans. Adopted by a French-speaking friend, he will be cared for and found work.
Tobacco has made wonderful growth with many fields now nearly covering ground. Harvests are ahead of last year though most fields need weed and grass control due to scarce labor. Growers expect better prices as the crop nears readiness and buyers show interest in several warehouses.
A rubber band powered walking doll features in the June Popular Mechanics Magazine. The toy uses rubber resiliency to simulate muscular action producing a promenade like motion when gently swayed by the user. It bows and can perform small dance-like steps with practice.
Stork, Snader & Co. Inc. purchases an acre at New Tolland to subdivide into eighty building lots. Planned streets, cross-streets, car and public playgrounds aim to create a compact, attractive eastern Lancaster county community for the company’s workers.
Retail men forecast a 50 percent rise over present prices for ready made clothing this fall and winter, with increases of 66 2 3 to 100 percent over pre war levels. H M Teal and firm of Charles Morris and Co of Philadelphia cite return of 4,000,600 soldiers, more exports, higher labor and material costs, and demand from wartime work as key factors. They expect prices to ease back to pre war levels after spring but warn $10 suits are unlikely, with $20 as a new floor.
The narrator learns from World’s Work that Admiral Beatty’s fleet shifts to action after an unexpected recall note. Signals fly via wireless as destroyers, cruisers, and scouts move to their tasks while Beatty consults on a tennis court game. The grand fleet prepares for departure at short notice under his command.
The Philadelphia Record notes a shift in musicians from flashy showmen to practical professionals. Today’s musician looks like a business person, cuts extravagant fashions, and blends into community life. Audiences seek quality music over spectacle, making stage showmanship less important than execution.
Chicago Tribune quotes Armour arguing against new price control laws. He says big packers would be hampered, raising consumer prices, and urges readers to seek facts. He calls for increased world food production and long term credits to restore normal supply and demand after war.
By the will of William B. Moore of Christiana, Benjamin Coates, a rural mail carrier, will receive $300 for catching two runaway horses owned by Moore years ago. The will also leaves substantial games to charitable institutions, and sets aside an endowment fund for a public library in Christiana.
Lebanon resident Mary A Kramer tied early this month and left an estate of 3900 dollars with 1200 dollars in real estate. The will notes public bequests including interest in funds for the Brethren Trume at Neilsville in Lancaster County. J Schaetiner of Thuumelstown is named executor.
K L Hershey of Irondale Washington visits father K L Hershey in Ephrata. A noted chemist and former manager of a large Irondale iron mill, he observes a dairying hub with cows valued near 1000 dollars and hulls at about 10000 dollars. He also notes the snow capped peak of Mount Rainier visible from his home.
Chiefs of various New York state tribes met with Indian Commissioner Hingh L. Scott to win support for reopening the Carlisle school. General Scott, retired, was offered command of Carlisle post and school by the War Department years ago.
The Bureau of Entomology in Washington issues a booklet titled House Ants Kinds and Methods of Control. It explains the life and habits of house lawn and carpenter ants and lists methods to attract and poison them. Readers may request FB 740 from the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, by postcard.
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