National conventions and reform calls cited in Lititz notes
The Lititz Record discusses the history and evolution of national political conventions from 1800 to the present, criticizing modern practices as unfair and urging a return to ballot box fidelity. It also notes railroad receivership at Reading, anticipated control by Vanderbilt, coal price issues in a local city, and a Fourth of July firecracker season, ending with an ad for a skin salve at Lititz Drug Store.
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John Adams
C. C. Pinckney
South Carolina
Congress
William 1St
Baltimore
Ofan
Reading Railroad Company
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania Company
Lititz
Clemson
Ephrapa City
Wilkes-Barre Holiday Celebrations and Early Summer News
May 30 1884 report from Wilkes-Barre details Memorial Day observances by the G A R and local lodges with grave visits and flowers. Boat Club games on the river bank drew thousands, featuring wheelbarrow, jump and high kick, tug of war, sack race, foot race won by a Wilkes-Barre youth named Rhoads, and a swim race. Weather spoiled some events. crowd management challenges noted. Business outlook described as dull with coal mines running reduced hours and railroads laying off workers. The piece promises future notes on Wyoming Valley. Also an Ad for Acker's Blood Elixir claiming blood taint removal and cures, sold at Lititz Drug Store.
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Wilkess-Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Rhoads
Boat Club
Wyoming Valley
L. Kk. G
The World’s Great Need The Revelation in Christ
G R B argues that human achievement alone cannot fulfill deepest longings. Only the Christian Revelation fully authenticates, reassures, and satisfies the soul, universal across age and place, offering guidance to all social ranks.
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Philadelphia
Carpenter of Galilee
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SHULT
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Mayléft
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COAL
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U. S
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Mra. C. Thompson
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Newton
Cith
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T. Jeff. Hartrantf
U. KF
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Dee’d
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