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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
2
The thirty fifth annual service of the red rose rental will be held on June 12 at Manheim. Baron Stiegel, founder of the town, set a red rose annual payment for church rental. This year the debt is paid by H Frank Eshleman of Lancaster and will be received by the Stiegel heir or representative.
Rebecca Moore, 80, blind for eight years, refused to leave her home as police tried to remove her to Lancaster County hospital. She insisted on keeping her favorite pipe and tobacco, saying she has smoked for 10 years.
More than a million chicks are raised under a sanitation system in Pennsylvania this year. About 700 producers in 36 counties participate, led by Westmoreland with nearly 200 growers and over 100,000 chicks. York County reports 137 growers and 112,000 chicks under the plan.
An invention to curb temperamental ostriches uses a six foot handle with a forked top bearing a strip of brass. When pressed against a charging bird the device completes an electrical contact, delivering a shock that calms the animal into docility.
Experimenters near Downingtown grow thousands of nut trees including 120,000 black walnuts on a 12 acre nursery directed by John W. Lershey. The operation houses 10,000 pecans, 5,000 shagbarks, 2,000 butternuts, 1,000 Japanese walnuts, and 1,000 hazelnuts. Grafted trees cost about $25 per dozen, with potential stock value over $350,000.
Mrs. Caroline Smith, 72, of near Middleburg, was taken to Geisinger hospital in Danville on Sunday for treatment. En route she saw her first street car at Sunbury and said she had never ridden in an automobile before the trip.
Herman Ross aged 1 of 7238 Tioga street Pittsburg a mechanic ate a large lunch at 603 Homewood avenue last Thursday morning. He consumed 24 scrambled eggs four pork chops six bread slices two ham slices an apple pie a quart of ice cream and seven cups of coffee plus ten glasses of water. He told about 20 witnesses he felt fine and needed to go home to bed to rest before an early work shift, taking an hour and 15 minutes to finish his midnight snack.
Red Lion Globe Trotter Sam Lamotte, president of Red Lion First National Bank, completed a round the world cruise covering 37,000 miles. He visited 26 countries, sailed on 68 waters, handled 21 currencies, and rode every kind of conveyance from wheelbarrow to elephant.
A fragmentary note claims the giant herbivorous tricera tops once roamed North America. It asserts no specimens survive and notes the creature had the largest horned crest among land animals with a notably small brain for its body size.
The historic Euxine or Black Sea lies between southern Russia and the Mediterranean gateway via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles. Greek origin of the name means inhospitable reflecting its dangerous, sudden squalls and severe spots. The Record’s Classifieds are advised for details.
Colonel E B Cope, longtime superintendent of Gettysburg National Park and Civil War veteran, died at 92 after a fall. He helped survey the battlefield, authored two major relief maps displayed at world fairs, and served as a battlefield guide. Funeral was held Wednesday.
A long list of June and July events and family reunions at Lititz Springs Park. Names include Stauffer's Leed's Penticostal church groups Christ Lutheran United Evangelical First Presbyterian Moravian Ushers' Association St Marks Kling Kopp Zem Zem Knights of Malta Leer Reading Leola Mechanicsburg Weekday programs and summer gatherings across Lancaster County venues.
A New Haven Register snippet reflects on billionaire deals quoting Mr Mellon who rejects reinvestment of 70 million as too bothersome. The text notes similar hesitations over reinvesting 50 to 60 million and mentions golf as a distraction from handling large sums.
The item reports a humorous exchange where a gushing young woman recalls an intense reaction and a social observer questions the drastic shift in mood. The dialogue hints at playful dynamics and a lighthearted social moment with emphasis on character dialogue.
A brief dialogue questions whether an experienced driver can lose control of a car. Stone asserts yes, suggesting it may be due to inability to pay money on it, in a terse exchange about risk and responsibility.
First link notes Ile's golf enthusiasm while the second link urges letting bins be, framing a diffuse issue that will take its course. No clear event or names beyond Ile and bins emerge from the readable text.
A reflective piece argues for seizing the present over dwelling on future sorrow. It urges living fully today as a practical stance amid uncertain tomorrows.
Dialogue fragments show characters debating a bridge game for money. Marion doubts a diamond’s genuineness while Doris suggests jeweler verification. Fast Boy complains of windedness after listening to Bill’s radio. Mrs Backbay questions a messenger boy about accepting tips.
A humorous dialogue features two fish debating money and a third party Herman Rana, who is disliked. A stenographer contemplates ending a letter with sincerity while the boss suggests a formal sign off. Dad’s opinion on Harbie contrasts with ambitions and insurance.
A man seeks expert guidance after his daughter accepts a suitor, asking whether marrying her is advisable. He questions the propriety and wants professional opinion on the potential match and family dynamics.
A dialogue-like note captures a rainy day exchange among residents. Mrs. Riggs pursues offerings for her husband while a neighbor questions the benefit of timely waiting rooms as travelers endure late rain delays.
The verse notes a growing trend in gender expression and identity, highlighting increased visibility beyond prior norms. It references Gramman’s notable act and suggests rising assertiveness in personal speech and stance.
In an Outlook snippet, Mr. G insists on reciprocal gifts saying Cousin Ellie gave a large blue vase last year and they should reciprocate. A companion questions the idea, mishearing reciprocate as retaliate, framing a cheeky family exchange about gifting.
A witty exchange shows a wife retorting that women do not seek the last word, but often have many unresolved arguments left when men exhaust their points. The light exchange highlights playful marital sparring and gendered dynamics.
A playful note asks when kittens open their eyes and jokes about a kitten’s future marriage. It blends family humor with curiosity about animal development and a lighthearted speech pattern.
Denis asserts he bought the goods at a total cost of 43 dollars claiming the price was the cheaper option. The note discusses the affordability and potential savings from the purchase and questions the value compared to alternatives.
Fragmentary text reads as a personal note or joke from an unidentified source. The content lacks clear event, date, or proper nouns to establish a news item, place, or public interest. Further readable context is needed to craft a proper headline and summary.
A platform exchange riffs on unity and a humorous mispronunciation. A backseat voice enjoins the speaker to keep the party together while the vendor jokes about a “cord” and a “strong word” as a rabbi’s son seeks aspirin in a drugstore.
A playful verse segment recalls a robin asking to nest in an apple tree and a conflict over the cherry tree, ending with a sigh and a cautious no. The light dialogue frames a fable mood about boundaries in a garden.
Dialogues reveal a domestic quarrel over a chef. A narrator praises a cook while the partner claims the cook was discharged last week and implies involvement with the speaker. The exchange hints at a strained household and possible romance intrigue.
A fragment from a publication features a dialogue between Dora and an editor about a first person confession style. The exchange references a character named Adam and notes the editor’s demand for a first person American Legion Monthly style narrative.
A divorce filing alleges cruelty by the husband who forced his wife to drive a 1925 car. The case centers on persistent mistreatment and coercive conduct affecting the marriage and personal autonomy within the household.
A fragmentary quip questions why pins seem oriented differently from their direction, noting that they are pointed in one direction yet headed another. The line evokes humor or a metaphorical observation about misalignment.
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