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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
4
The piece recalls June 14 1777 as the birth of the flag from a white shirt overcoat and red petticoat with Burgoyne and Paul Jones linked to its themes. It argues the emblem still symbolizes justice freedom and humanity and that 1919 observances reflect no change in its meaning.
The article notes California’s orange industry exceeded gold output in 1918, with more than sixty one million worth of navels produced in the southern valleys. It states gold production at twenty million, while oranges fed national food supply with a two billion dollar impact, highlighting citrus as a premier state product.
A ragged prose item urges Litita to adopt a new fire field apparatus to protect a ten mile radius. It praises a light auto fire equipment and hose wagon filling needs and calls for town country cooperation to fund and deploy better firefighting gear to save costly losses.
The Linden Hall commencement week featured Rev. F. Strohmeier delivering a Galatians themed sermon urging a life of service. Class Day included readings and a memorial presentation of a victorla, while exhibitions showcased paintings and needlework. The commencement concert highlighted vocal and instrumental numbers before a solemn chapel ceremony declaring seven graduates: Nlerman, Delp-Tress, Lewis, McBride, Masta, Weltmer, and Strobincity.
Miss Elizabeth MacBride read the prize essay while Miss Kathleen Lewis listened. Rev H S Wolfe presented certificates to graduates. Rev Fr W Stengel, the principal, awarded prizes to pupils who came forward for their rewards of gold pieces. The recessional sung, marking the close of the 173rd year of the school.
A Milwaukee Journal reflection notes the open grate fire as a symbol of action and ambition. It describes the fire’s flames as a metaphor for energy fed by incentive, warning that without fuel, effort wanes and progress stalls.
The article explains a theory of hailstone formation. Wind stretches a cloud into a narrow strand, rapid evaporation makes it cold, and snow particles gather layers of ice via cycles of moisture and charge. Water droplets alternate charges, freezing into ice and driving hailstones to grow while suspended in the cloud.
Velvet beans are among the best grains for poultry but they are not relished alone. Feed them in mixtures with bran and shorts, about 20 percent velvet beans. Use a dry mash or a wet mash according to preference.
A quotation attributed to Uncle Ad extols advertising as a force that eliminates wrong trade conditions and lays a firm foundation for growth. It argues advertising builds prestige, creates new business, and strengthens public confidence, while never harming what deserves protection.
The Elm column lists barn framing for Mr. Rholandis Keath on his farm where his son Norman resides. Reuben Krumbine visited his son John and family, Jol Krumbine visited Gyrus in Lebanon, and two returned servicemen Robert I. Eberly and Alvin H. Hartman arrived home from war with stories of survival. Various Sunday visits follow, including families from Rogersfuri, Reamstown, Lititz, Petersburg, and Lititz neighbors, with multiple local couples hosting guests.
The festival by the Wire Company raised 132 dollars. Mae Myers begins at Lancaster Pennsylvania Business College. Rev J W Bittner and wife visited from Kutzstown. Local residents, including the Carpenters, Shreiners, Hellingers, and Encks, spent time with family and friends in town and away. John Bricker returns as bass packer at Henry Kissinger's cigar factory. A strawberry sociable, hosted by the Ladies Aid, is set for Saturday evening June 14.
Charles T. Hartman and family of New York toured Schaefferstown as graduates prepared for commencement. Prof Blaisdell of State College to deliver the address at the Lutheran church. Eleven graduates include four boys and seven girls. The entertainment cab to stage The District School of Blueberry Corners on June 11 at A Hall. Johan Wetter, an overseas soldier, returned and received a serenade. An infant of Mr and Mrs M Tuber died of spinal meningitis and was buried locally. The bac calaureate sermon was given by Rev E H Schanta. Commencement exercises set for June 12 at the Lutheran church. Dr FD Zimmerman visited Philadelphia for his brother Cyrus’s medical exercises.
An old advertisement touts men's outing shoes priced at 2.50 and 3.75, boys outing shoes at 2.69, and children’s play oxfords at 1.55, highlighting a local retailer’s bargain inventory and store branding.
A local seller promotes Ryron Baking Powder as a standout product. The store emphasizes customer satisfaction and the value of good eating, inviting patrons to try the baking powder as part of its range of quality goods.
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