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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
2
The term duanking describes moistening gwiebaccal crackers and bread crusts in coffee, tea, or milk. It notes the practice is not good form but remains popular with children and the elderly whose teeth are less able to handle hard textures.
The description explains a cyclone as a circular storm with winds from 50 to 500 miles in diameter and rotation up to 40 miles per hour, with winds converging toward the center.
The note emphasizes striving to exceed expectations to earn growing patronage. It invites readers to enjoy the benefits of personal service in all financial matters.
A Lancaster County letter carrier received a Florida eight inch alligator sent by an unknown acquaintance from Eustis. Believed to be from a former letter carrier now residing in Eustis, the gift will likely go to Water Superintendent E. D. Ruth for East End Park Zoo.
Thousands of pine seedlings ranging fifteen to eighteen inches in height were shipped from the Rockview penitentiary nursery for forestration across Pennsylvania. Boxes hold seven to eight thousand plants each to ensure safe delivery. Planting plans include fifty thousand seedlings on Nittany mountain to reclaim idle farm lands and strengthen the penitentiary water supply. Trials include walnuts to test transplanting and growth.
Sir James Taggart narrates a tale where Lord Aberdeen and Temair is bumped by a drunken man in Edinburgh. A patrolman chastises the offender who asks if there are two of them, highlighting a comical misidentification in the streets.
The British government taxes itself by local rates as every other property. In the year ending last March the government paid more than 39 million pounds in local taxes.
Governor Fisher declares June 8 to 14 as Flag Week urging citizens to observe the period and reflect on the flag as a symbol of national unity and sacrifice. The proclamation notes Betsy Ross, the 1777 adoption, Brandywine, and Pennsylvania’s sesquicentennial significance.
In West Pittsfield Massachusetts a large tree was torn from the ground and cut for stove wood. Workers started at the top and reached halfway before dinner. After lunch the tree stood upright again in the hole, the weight of dirt and loss of its top not preventing it from flapping back into place.
Poison ivy plants are best identified by their leaves, which come in groups of three, and by whitish waxy berries resembling mistletoe. Botanists classify poison ivy into three species based on typical habitats: Host region, middle northern states, and the Far West.
Scientists report that some ant species can live many years with colonies maintaining queen longevity. The study notes varied lifespans among worker ants and highlights factors influencing queen survival and colony duration.
A garbled note references Jud Tunkins and a divorce claim, suggesting marital turmoil and public speculation about an unsettled split. No clear dates or details are provided.
John D Shaffer Marion Hunter and Charles E Forbes Penhaus gun club members were trapped for twelve hours in their Huntingdon camp by two bears that entered on the first floor. After retreating the bears had devoured a bucket of maple sugar three hams breakfast food jars of preserved fruit and damaged various items.
The new concrete bridge across the Chiques creek east of Manheim on the old turnpike opens to traffic but east and west approaches present hazards. The east approach from Penn township is passable and safe, while the west approach in Rapho township remains unrebuilt and risky. A concrete mixer sits on the roadway with no night danger signals, and county officials have been alerted to remove the hazard promptly.
A Cardinal Newman quote on personal sacrifice, stating that one act of self denial to duty surpasses all good thoughts and warm feelings. It emphasizes individual restraint over indulgence in passionate prayers or desires.
Portuguese citizens of India honor the memory of their patriot Vasco da Gama by unveiling an imposing monument in Nove Goa Panjim. The ceremony marks a public tribute and strengthens ties with Portugal and regional history.
June features numerous family reunions and church gatherings at Lititz Springs Park. Notable dates include Stauffer Nos 1 reunions on the 4th and 11th, Leed’s and Penticostal services, and a series of Lutheran and Presbyterian gatherings through July and August with family reunions and Sunday schools continuing into September.
A line from American Legion Monthly features Second Story Steve offering to complete a dangerous job with a clear conscience. Gere references debt and Spike replies there is no hurry as plans are discussed.
A bride presents a wedding gift of a silver butterdish. Her husband jokingly suggests the card should read the usual sentiments. She writes a line that reads For butter or for worse, delivered with a playful twist on marriage vows.
A teacher discusses a proverb variation with a student, noting the full saying “Man proposes, but he needs a jot of encouragement.” The pupil confirms consulting a sister who echoes the idea, highlighting motivation in learning.
A diner clerk assures a customer the salad contains no vitamins or additives and that the food is perfectly clean. The exchange emphasizes the absence of health-enhancing ingredients in the dish.
A brief poem contemplates whether a kiss can be borrowed rather than stolen and warns that seeking a stolen kiss may bring sorrow while suggesting a gentler path.
Mollie confronts Lena at breakfast claiming Lena told Mr. Billings she would tell their father if he kissed her again. Mollie asserts she witnessed the second kiss, revealing a troubling家庭 scene referenced in Happy Magazine.
Three year old Danny tries to crack a peanut shell then asks his mother to unbutton it for him. The scene captures a small child seeking help from a parent in a simple domestic moment.
Mr Murphy experiences his first airplane flight with a pilot over San Francisco. At about 3000 feet the aircraft nose dives prompting the pilot to joke that 350 percent of people on the ground thought they were falling while Mr Murphy notes that half the people up above probably felt the same way.
A quirky exchange shows Bridget puzzled by a wristwatch in soup while a grocer explains a hint about adding a small measure. The scene captures rustic humor and vernacular dialogue.
A fragment notes a conversation about attire with Mary asking if he dresses well and Alice replying that his wife handles all the dress sense in the house. The exchange hints at domestic wardrobe roles.
A terse verse describes Ruth riding in the back seat of a cycle car. The speaker records taking a fifty five pump and continuing on ruthlessly, portraying a brisk recklessness.
An elderly Mrs Blunderby recalls week old talk about a Shakespeare play at college. A caller asks which title fits and jokes about It or Nothing Much Doing. The extract preserves odd phrasing and playful misnaming.
In a terse exchange, Mr. Grump fears liberty erosion as government edict may seize thoughts while a companion notes taxing concerns dominate his mind.
An imported orator railed against a candidate for justice of the peace. He asked what meat their Caesar fed, prompting the candidate to answer I am a vegetarian, which defused the dispute.
A curious remark notes that loud whispers may trap listeners. The line plays on listening skills and cautionary advice about speaking softly around certain rumors or intriguing clues.
A humorous slice discusses a daughter who aspires to be an Apache dancer and the mother’s lighthearted take on the unlikely path toward a bold stage life. The tone mixes irony with encouragement and a touch of parental worry.
A playful dialogue sketches a dramatic exchange about love and metaphor. A driver remarks on hearts and inn that lead to a humorous quip about a cook or handwriting expert. A mother reassures a child amid a gentle domestic scene.
A quirky item notes that men avoid work tasks while women readily listen. The playful line suggests gender expectations and workplace roles in a humorous local voice.
A teacher challenges pupils to bring items symbolizing songs. An apple hints at In the Shade of That Old Apple Tree, a banana stands for Yes We Have No Bananas, and an old whip represents Thanks for the Buggy Ride, as noted by The Progressive Grocer.
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